"Sika, aren't you thinking about it anymore?" Taylor, who was sitting next to Jessica, had a faint look of displeasure and irritation on her face, and asked the young woman again, "Do we really need to include that guy who plays basketball?" He's not Michael. Jordan, he's just a rookie, and the strength of his bankroll—"

"Taylor, how many times do you have to say it before you understand? It's not his funds that I need, I don't need his money injection at all! Jessica's eyebrows were raised, and her always beautiful and soft face showed a bit of majesty, "What I need is his popularity, his popularity in the United States, Asia, and even internationally!" Of course I know he's just an NBA rookie, and that's why I had to negotiate with him sooner rather than wait until he becomes the kind of superstar who asks for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars! Do you understand? ”

Taylor was stunned for a few seconds, he always regarded Jessica, who had just entered the international fashion industry from the entertainment industry, as the kind of woman who didn't know anything, but Jessica's talent and acumen in this area constantly stimulated his cognition. The macho Taylor actually didn't like Jessica's wise and independent style, and he wanted to keep the woman in front of him firmly in his hands, so he didn't want Addison, who was so wary of him, to join in.

But by this time, Jessica had made her position clear, and Taylor was unwilling to stand on the opposite side of the other party, so he had to remain silent and no longer raise objections.

"Sir, this is it." The polite voice of the waiter came from outside the door of the private room, and the door was gently pushed open, and Addison, who was wearing a thin black jacket with a school bag on his back, walked in. He wears a pair of flat protective glasses on his face, and his delicate face shows a hint of gentleness, and if he doesn't wear a jersey, I'm afraid no one will think that he is a basketball player, but more like a young student studying for graduate school.

Jessica's eyes lit up, and Addison's outfit at this time instantly increased her favorability. She likes this kind of boy who looks quite handsome and gentle, and is more attractive than the basketball star who galloped on the court two days ago.

- I didn't expect this coffee shop to offer breakfast service. Addison typed a sentence on his phone, showed it to the two of them, sat down, and ordered a cup of hot milk and two beef sandwiches from the waiter.

"I didn't bother you by calling you out so early...... I know you still have games in the evening. Jessica said apologetically, she deliberately lowered her posture because she was asking for something from the other party right now.

- It's okay, I woke up early and didn't know what to do in the morning.

Addison had wanted to call Wade and Bosh for breakfast when he got up in the morning, but the two guys weren't in the room, and he thought with his fingers that Addison could figure out why the two were empty. So he came to meet Jessica on an empty stomach, which was at least a lot more fun than having breakfast by himself.

"Mr. Addison is going to the All-Star Game tonight, right?" Taylor, who was on the side, smiled and interjected, "Did you make the starting lineup this time?" ”

Jessica's brow furrowed, and she couldn't help but glance at the young man beside her. How could she not hear the deliberate sneer in Taylor's words, which made her very angry.

Addison didn't have a look of annoyance or embarrassment on his face, he shook his head with a smile and typed his words on his phone again.

- I'm not strong enough to start an All-Star team, and I'm happy to be in the main game in my rookie season. I still have a long career ahead of me, and there are still many opportunities.

"Addison, I called you out today because I actually want to ask for your help with something." Jessica didn't want Taylor to interject anymore, and she made her point straight.

Addison looked at Jessica, who looked a little anxious, and then spread his hands and motioned for himself to listen.

"You know, I have my own fashion brand, BLANC &ECLARE, which is a fashion brand at the light luxury level. Taylor and I both invested in it. When Addison heard this, it dawned on him that it was no wonder that Jessica always called the man next to her 'partner'.

"The problem is that my brand is still in its infancy, and I'm just getting out of K-pop and into the international fashion world. Now I am the only ambassador for the brand, and to be honest, my influence and popularity are not very big on an international scale...... Taylor and I also thought about signing a couple of high-profile ambassadors, but the amount of money needed to sign them was ......"

Jessica looked a little hesitant at this point, but Addison already understood what the other party was trying to say. BLANC &CLARE can only be regarded as a small brand that has just been established at best, and it is still taking the route of affordable luxury that cannot be close to the public. Jessica, who has been in the K-pop entertainment industry before, wants to break into the American fashion industry and even enter the international fashion industry with this brand.

It can only be said that her ideals are very plump, but the reality is very skinny...... As the most popular member of the former Girls' Generation, she does have some influence in the United States, but she is too far away from the big names. AND WITH HER SINGLE-HANDEDLY PROPPED UP, BLANC & CLARE IS NATURALLY STRUGGLING IN THE UNITED STATES, AND SHE CAN'T SPEND HUGE SUMS OF MONEY TO SIGN ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITIES TO ENDORSE HER BRAND LIKE THOSE FASHION OLIGARCHS.

So now Jessica's goal is very clear, she hopes to use her friendship with Addison to allow the other party to lower some of the signing price to endorse the BLANC &CLARE brand. After all, Addison is now the most popular NBA supernova in the United States, and he is the most suitable target for her to approach the Raiders.

The atmosphere in the private room fell silent, and Addison bowed his head slightly to think about something. Jessica, on the other hand, stared straight at each other with earnest eyes, and even Taylor was silent. He had been against it only out of men's jealousy, and he knew that if he could sign Addison, it would definitely be a great benefit to the brand.

After a moment of silence, Addison crackled a series of words on his phone before handing it to Jessica.

- Well, I'll give you my agent's contact information, and you can talk to him. I would tell him to keep the signing price as low as possible...... As long as it doesn't break my bottom line, I will try to take care of your brand.

Jessica read this passage over and over again, and she even felt that it was a little untrue, and she actually moved the other party so easily?! Originally, she thought that Addison would refuse his offer, after all, the friendship between the two was not very deep. Then she has to ask for it continuously, and even give some of her advantages as a beautiful woman while maintaining the bottom line......

Unexpectedly, after sitting in the coffee shop and saying a few words, Addison agreed to lower the signing price!

"It's... Are you serious? Jessica, who had always maintained a sober and rational image, showed an ignorant expression for the first time, and looked up at the boy opposite in a daze.

Addison laughed, crossed his fingers on his legs, and nodded softly to the other.

- Of course it's true, I'm willing to help you.

***

After talking to Jessica, it was still far from noon, and Addison simply returned to the hotel to rest again. As a result, he saw Wade and Bosh, who were also about to return to the hotel room, these two people definitely didn't do anything good last night, and their figures looked sneaky.

Wade, who found Addison, smiled unrealistically and greeted exaggeratedly, "Hey, Add, have you already had breakfast?" We're going to eat! ”

Bosh looked at the Flash with a jaw drop on his face, they were obviously going back to the room to replenish their sleep, how did it turn into going to breakfast in the mouth of the 'Flash'?!

Addison smiled evilly, stepped forward and hooked Wade's shoulders hard, and was about to pull the two to the hotel restaurant. The expression on the face of the Heat team suddenly became bitter, and he shrank back vigorously.

"No, no, no! That one...... It dawned on me that I hadn't showered yet! I, I... I have to go back to my room to take a shower, I have a strong smell! I can't take it anymore! Regretful, Wade was babbling gibberish as he shook off Addison's hook and turned and hurried back to his room.

Addison turned his gaze to Bosh with a smile, and the 'Dragon King' suddenly felt a chill on his back: "That...... I—I'm going back to my room and talking to my wife! Yes, call! I guess she must have forgotten to take my coupe for regular care today! I've got to let her know right away! ”

- These two lies come as soon as they open their mouths......

The hallway was empty, and Addison shook his head and returned to his room. After resting until noon, Addison, who had a brief lunch, went to Madison Garden with Wade and Bosh, who had enough rest.

They also have a lot to do in the afternoon, giving interviews, attending official NBA events, and then having one last practice session before the All-Star break.

It wasn't until 7:00 p.m. New York time that the highlight of All-Star Weekend officially began!

"This year's All-Star Concert was really good, Kenny! Ariana. Grande is really a sexy and cute person! Although she is less than 160 cm tall! Charles Murphy, who appeared on the TNT live broadcast. Barkley spoke loudly about the All-Star pre-All-Star concert.

"Put away your nymphomaniac, Charles! It's a live broadcast of the All-Star Game, do you want to be deducted by the boss?! "Kenny. Smith reluctantly put his hand on his forehead, and he knew that this old partner would definitely be 'extraordinary'.

"Let's take a look at the appearances of the league's superstars, although their appearances have been getting more and more boring since I retired!" Sark. O'Neal said, "I thought LeBron guys were funny, but their skills were so far worse than mine!" ”