America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 328 The Three Views Are Broken
new York.

The Hilton Hotel in the business center of Bensenhe, Brooklyn.

In the golden banquet hall on the second floor of No.30.

Surrounded by the three giants in the world's music circle, the CEOs of the three major music groups Sony, Warner, and Universal, that is, Tommy Motorola, Rune Landefin, and Edgar Bronfman Jr. Bo.

He doesn't have much mood swings.

Strictly speaking, these three are super bosses for any existence in the music industry.

It was nothing in front of him.

Let alone these three people.

Even the immediate bosses of these three people, such as the CEO of Time Warner, the CEO of Vivendi Universal, and the CEO of Sony Columbia Group.

Even these people are nothing in front of Abel.

This is like the guild leader in the full-level area in the game, in front of the three guild leaders in Novice Village.

Of course, there will be no special feeling, but Abel still feels a little bored.

If it wasn't for Dreamworks Music tonight.

And make David Geffen and Michael Levine's job easier.

Abel wouldn't even come.

For a reception of this level, a Robert Iger or Michael Levine is enough.

But they all came to Brooklyn, and Abel stayed.

That's why tonight, he appeared in this reception in the music industry with the highest rank in the United States and even in Europe and America.

At this moment, besides Tommy Mottola, Lune Landfein and Edgar Bronff Jr., there were only three people around him.

Also David Geffen of DreamWorks Music, and Michael Levine, president of Smith Media.

The conversations with the CEOs of the three music groups were mainly dealt with by David and Michael.

Abel just smiled occasionally and didn't talk much.

It can be said that his existence itself is raising the tone of this reception.

Didn't you see the one or two hundred superstars in the European and American music circles all looking this way?

At this moment, these people all want to enter this circle.

But this small circle is an existence that even Michael Jackson, the world's top king, is not qualified to join at this time.

These people can only look around to see if they have a chance to come over here to get acquainted.

"...Tommy, you know. Britney and Michael came of their own accord, we didn't fight."

Tommy Mottola listened to David Geffen talk.

He has a good relationship with David Geffen, and he really wants to splash the red wine in his hand on David's face.

But this kind of thing is just thinking about it.

Even Mr. Howard Stringer, the chief executive officer of the headquarters group, was helpless in the face of Abel.

Even Sony Columbia Film Group can only compromise with Abel.

It's just that Tommy Mottola, the CEO of Sony Music Group, a subsidiary of Sony Group, can't do anything out of the ordinary in front of Abel.

He can't afford the consequences.

"Okay. Okay. David, I see what you mean." Tommy Mottola smirked:
"In the future, Sony Music and DreamWorks Music can cooperate if they have the opportunity. I think Mr. Smith, you must also want to see this scene?!"

In fact, Abel's sight and attention have never been in this small circle.

He has been among the crowd at the reception to see if he can find those singers and stars that he is familiar with, or has known or seen.

Like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears, he has found it.

The two noticed his gaze, and both nodded and smiled back at him.

In the eyes of others, the style of these two people at the reception tonight has improved a lot.

The world's richest man ignores everyone, but just ignores these two people, isn't that not enough face?
Many people took the initiative to approach these two people, apparently wanting to talk to them.

In fact, most of them are thinking that they can get the sight from Abel through these two people.

If possible, in fact, many people want to get the favor from Smith like these two.

Like MJ, after getting Smith's favor.

Even the most difficult Sony music troubles in the circle can be easily resolved.

If he falls in love with this gentleman, there is no doubt that he will be able to walk sideways in the American entertainment industry with a high probability in the future!

At this moment, Tommy Mottola took the initiative to bring the topic to Abel.

He is also the CEO of Sony Music and wants to chat with Alberto.

Tommy Mottola wanted to be as familiar as possible, so as to increase his contacts.

Tommy Mottola hasn't been having an easy time at Sony Music lately.

He has served as CEO of Sony Music Group for more than 13 years.

In the past three years, Sony Music has suffered losses for three consecutive years, with a total loss of more than [-] million US dollars.

As CEO, Tommy Mottola can hardly be blamed.

The head office already has a lot of opinions on Tommy.

Tommy Mottola is worried that if he doesn't make changes, it will be a question of whether he can stay at Sony next year.

If only Sony could find a new owner before Sony kicked itself out.

Tommy Mottola felt himself and didn't mind licking Smith's leather shoes!
So throughout the evening, Tommy Mottola's tone of voice to Abel was very obsequious.

Not to mention the CEOs of the other two music companies.

Even Michael and David couldn't stand it anymore.

Too direct and too obvious.

It's just that Abel is absent-minded, otherwise he would have noticed Tommy Mottola's careful thinking.

Michael and David, seeing that the boss didn't respond to Tommy Mottola's words.

Michael immediately smiled and said: "Of course, of course. DreamWorks Music is still a newcomer, and of course I hope to get everyone's care."

The CEOs of the other two music giants all smiled and dealt with it a few times to save face.

"Hey Michael."

Suddenly everyone heard Abel, who had hardly spoken, finally spoke.

He was talking to Michael Levine.

"Look over there. Is that Draven?"

Michael Levine hurriedly looked over.

Sure enough, in the banquet hall, I saw Delevingne walking here with Avril Lavigne.

One of the presidents of Smith Media understood, and Michael immediately smiled and said, "Yes. It's Delevingne."

"I remember he is your good friend. And Miss Lavigne, let them come over." Abel smiled.

Michael nodded quickly, and then waved to Delevingne, "Here, Delevingne. Mr. Smith told you to come over, oh, and Miss Lavigne."

Avril Lavigne, who had been secretly looking at Abel's handsome face, suddenly found that all eyes were on her side.

The young girl was taken aback, as confident as she was, and she was a little bit less confident in such an occasion.

Delevingne suddenly laughed.

The manager smiled happily and led Avril over there.

After walking to the side of the small circle, the senior partner of caa greeted everyone one by one.

After Draven said hello, he looked back at Avril Lavigne, who was as cute as a quail at this time.

"Lavigne, Lavigne, Miss Lavigne. At this time, you should greet the gentlemen."

Looking at Avril who dared not say a word, Delevingne reminded in a low voice.

Avril was really nervous at this moment.

Even if she is really born with a confident personality and a lot of courage, she still has a heroic spirit in her bones.

But suddenly, she was placed in front of the top giant in this industry.

There were several at first, and she had never experienced such a big scene.

She was also stared at by any one of the hundreds of senior stars who were more famous and popular than her.

Even with her confident personality, she became nervous and scared at this time.

She opened her mouth, wanting to introduce herself, or say hello to the bosses.

The little mouth opened, but no sound came out—she was so nervous that her vocal cords forgot to activate.

Fortunately, David Geffen, a musician, likes her, and he is also a very delicate gay guy.

David helped her out with a smile: "Oh, our Miss Lavigne is too nervous. Let me introduce her."

Without waiting for Avril Lavigne to respond, David Geffen has already said with a smile:
"This is Ms. Avril Lavigne. She is a signed singer of our DreamWorks Music, and will release her first album at the end of this year. By the way, I would like to mention to everyone that she is our Mr. Smith as a scout who actively digs a singer."

David Geffen's introduction to Avril Lavigne earlier.It did not elicit a particular reaction from the CEOs of the three music giants.

From the appearance alone, Avril Lavigne does look pretty good, very young and pretty.

But in the music circle.

There are many people who are more beautiful than her, and have a better figure than her. That's more.

These are the ones who became famous.If you count those new singers who are not well-known, then she is nothing in appearance alone.

As for the inner talent and ability and so on, it has not been shown or has no chance to show it.

Who cares?
But later, David Geffen said that she was a singer who was discovered by Abel as a scout.

The CEOs of the three major music giants all of a sudden paid attention to her.

Being able to be targeted by a big man like Abel is nothing but luck.

They all feel that ability should be there - at least sometimes luck is the strongest kind of strength in itself.

The CEOs of the three major music giants all stared at Avril Lavigne.

This made the latter even more nervous.

Her small body seemed to be shaking a little.

Fortunately, at this moment, Abel, who was looking at Avril just now, finally spoke.

As the core of the cocktail party tonight, Abel said with a smile:
"Yeah, I think Miss Lavigne is going to be a music superstar. Miss Lavigne, you look nervous, how about standing next to me?"

Avril's head was dizzy at this time, and she almost didn't know where she was at this time.

She was confused, but Delevingne was not.

With a slight push from the manager, Avril Lavigne involuntarily took two steps forward and stopped beside Abel.

Avril Lavigne's heart was beating like a drum for a while, and her little face was unbelievably hot.

Fortunately, at this time, everyone's attention was drawn to another topic by Abel's words.

In front of the CEOs of the three major music giants, Abel directly said to Delevingne, a senior partner of CAA:

"Draven, can I trust you enough to take on any job at CAA?"

Delevingne, who sent Avril Lavigne to Abel, froze for a moment, and then a wave of ecstasy surged deep in his heart.

One of caa's senior partners suppressed his almost uncontrollable joy.

Delevingne trembled inside, and said in a very soft voice: "I think I can. Sir, as long as you trust me!"

"Of course I trust you."

Abel laughed.

"Shortly. I will step down as the chairman of the innovative elite culture company."

Creative Elite Culture Company is the full name of CAA, the number one entertainment agency company in the United States.

"The post will be filled by Mr. David Jones."

The name David Jones, the CEOs of the three major music giants and Avril Lavigne felt a little strange when they heard it.

But Abel's subordinates naturally knew that this was the general manager of the Smith family office.

Is the boss's number one butler.

Letting David Jones take up this position is no different from Abel being the chairman of CAA himself.

The only difference is that it doesn't look so conspicuous.

After all, Abel is also the chairman of Smith Media and the chairman of CAA.

This will have some bad effects on caa's business.

CAA can't just serve Smith Media.

As the largest intermediary in the entertainment industry, it is still in line with Abel's interests and needs to use its long-sleeved skills.

So Abel thought about divesting himself of the position of CAA chairman and letting David Jones take it.

At that time, all David's positions in Smith Media will be removed.

So on the bright side, CAA and Smith Media don't seem to be that close.

Abel said softly again: "Then there is Michael Ovitz. Ovitz will resign as the CEO of CAA. I think Delevingne has the ability to take over this position, and I will recommend you to the board of directors as the new chief executive Executor."

"Is there any problem? Delevingne."

"no problem."

Draven suppressed his urge to jump up.

He felt that he was finally able to see the moonlight when the clouds opened.

It's finally over.

"I believe that I will be able to lead CAA well and satisfy the shareholders and the board of directors!"

"Yeah." Abel nodded in satisfaction, reached out and patted Delevingne's shoulder lightly.

This scene.

David Geffen felt nothing.

The richest gay guy in history has a special status in Smith's system.

It is better to say that he is Abel's guest than Abel's subordinate.

David's status is relatively independent, so he didn't study Abel's preferences and habits too much.

Draven's good friend Michael is different.

Just through the action of Abel tapping Delevingne's shoulder.

Michael Levine knew that his friend had gained the initial trust of the boss.

At this time, Abel stopped talking again, and the CEOs of the other three major music giants congratulated Delevingne one after another.

The CAA company's revenue capability is not very strong, and its energy is not very strong.

But as the number one entertainment intermediary, its influence in the entertainment industry is sufficient.

It is like a spider, weaving an intermediary network that spreads throughout the entertainment circles in the European and American world.

Sometimes this kind of company is useless at all, and sometimes it is very useful.

It is as strong as the Hollywood giants who value it, and the music giants who also need intermediary services naturally do the same.

In other words, in the eyes of these people, Delevingne, who will definitely become the CEO of CAA, is already considered a big shot.

As for CAA's original CEO, Michael Ovitz, Abel gave him a new task.

After half an hour.

Hilton Hotel, the living room of an executive and suite.

"Miss Lavigne. I heard you were looking for me?"

"Ah I……"

Avril Lavigne was stiff all over, highly nervous, and her heart was beating like a drum.

She looked at the hotel suite door that had just been closed, and then at Abel's feet, not daring to look up.

"Sit down and talk!"

She sat stiffly.

"Tell me, if you insist on letting Delevingne bring you in, and insist on seeing me, what exactly do you want to say?"

"Ah I……"

She could barely open her mouth, her mind went blank.What do I want?
No!The agent didn't tell me what to ask him!

But I can't say, I'm here to hug your thick legs, right?
Or just say, can I sleep with you? !I accept your unspoken rules?
She was in a hurry.

The more anxious you are, the more speechless you become.

"Is this what you usually do? Can't speak?"

In front of him, Avril, who was nervous like a little quail, felt strange to Abel.

In his impression, Avril Lavigne should be full of energy, looks petite, but has a high voice.

"Ah I……"

Avril was about to cry, "I, I, we are here, I...I, I want to thank you."

This was an excuse that Draven helped her think about.

The excuse when talking to Abel, the excuse is to thank Abel for digging her out.

In order to excavate her, DreamWorks Music even bought her record company.

Avril Lavigne thinks this reason is very good, but at the moment she is too nervous to speak out.

After finishing speaking, he quickly explained, "I'm usually, usually...not like this!"

After she finished speaking, she realized that she had actually stuttered.

Abel smiled, leaned his body completely against the back of the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked very relaxed, "Are you afraid of me?"

"me……"

"Afraid of what? Afraid of me XXX you?"

"Uh... no, no... I..."

Abel sighed suddenly, "I probably know what you're looking for. Actually, it doesn't need to be like this. Delevingne or Michael hinted something to you, right?"

After a pause, he said, "You are a signed singer of DreamWorks Music. You are also talented, and David likes you very much. As long as you play well and create well, you will definitely become popular. I believe in this."

"However, I can give you some advice, my personal advice. You are very beautiful, and at the same time, you have a rare temperament, which is both confident, energetic, and punk. For the time being, there are not enough female singers like this in the market. No. Work hard on your first album and I think you'll be a hit."

Avril was speechless at all.

But she listened very carefully, and surprisingly, when Abel talked to herself so seriously, and even gave advice, she felt that she calmed down a lot.

It felt like I heard every word of what he said.

"Then... that's it? I think this reception tonight is very boring. I won't go out. If you want, you can continue to go out to participate. So many receptions with superstar singers will be of great importance to you in the future. It is good to circle. You can go to contact and let Delevingne or Michael take you."

After hearing him say this, Avril suddenly raised her head.

He had already stood up, meaning to see off the guests.

He is really tall.

so handsome
What does he mean by that? I obviously sent it to my door on my own initiative.

They all entered the room, and they all expressed their defenselessness.

For Avril Lavigne.

With such a handsome guy in front of him, let alone a super rich man, a super media tycoon.

Simply being himself, standing in front of any young woman, that kind of charm is already irresistible.

Avril Lavigne peeked at him just now, and she was a little bit infatuated.

But this time, he seemed even more handsome.

His appearance, his imposing manner, seemed to have a strong hormonal aura, strong, domineering, and coercive, and could take away all of Avril's mind at once.

It is as dazzling and bright as the sun in the sky, and like Apollo, it makes a woman's heart beat faster and her breathing short of breath in front of him.

"If it weren't for you, my agent and Mr. Levine. Even Mr. David Geffen would not have valued me."

This sentence came out suddenly.

Abel stopped and looked at her.

She stood up, "I, I..." After mustering up her courage, it was only enough for her to support a sentence.

Before she could say anything, her face turned red.

Just touching Abel's eyes, he seemed to be burned, and he quickly lowered his head again.

His eyes are piercing.

Grab the light.

As if he really was Apollo.

Although she was too nervous to speak, she kept watching him from the corner of her eye.

It seems that he sighed, raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and then walked away.

Avril's heart couldn't help sinking.

Messed up.

Definitely messed up.

The agent told her.

The thighs should be hugged, and don't shame.

But... my damn self-confidence and petty temper! !
Avril Lavigne!

Where is your courage!How confident are you?
You should be brave, take off your clothes, and hug him!
It's just xxx, what's the big deal!What will happen in the future!

It's better to be with him than with other objects!
Even with this face and this figure, I don't suffer at all!

When I feel sorry for myself.

At the door of the hotel suite, there was the sound of the door opening.

"Huh? Someone? A little girl?"

A mature woman's voice came, and Avril quickly raised her head.

She saw at the door, Abel was hugging a beautiful girl who came in from outside, and the words were spoken by the girl.

"It's not too young."

Avril saw Abel reaching out to hug her, and kissed her like no one else.

Excited for a kiss.

Miss Lavigne blushed instantly.

Suddenly, another girl came in from outside the door, looking at Abel and the girl in front with a smile on her face.

Avril Lavigne's eyes widened immediately.

Wow!
Is it so direct? !
At this time, Avril felt that these two people were very familiar, and they were both very beautiful.

The moment Avril saw the girl, the girl had already seen Avril.

The girl who came in behind seemed to be stunned for a moment, and the smile on her face froze slightly.

But the next moment, Abel had already let go of the one in front and reached out to her.

Her eyes flashed across Avril, she smiled at Abel, walked over softly, was held in his arms, and kissed him for another ten seconds.

Avril was dumbfounded.

It has long been heard that Abel Smith was surrounded by amorous individuals.

But she still didn't expect that there would be two at the same time...

Standing behind three men and women hugging each other, Avril felt that her three views had been shattered.

Buzzing in my head.

In the next scene, she only saw Abel reach out and pat the buttocks of the two beautiful women, and said:
"Let's go, go back to the room first."

Then he let them go, and walked past the stunned Avril to the master bedroom of the hotel suite.

The two beautiful girls did not hesitate, and also passed Avril.

It's just that before entering the room, the two beautiful girls glanced back almost at the same time in an incomparably tacit understanding.

Avril was completely frozen in place.

Don't dare to look at each other.

At the same time, she also recognized their identities.

They are two European female stars who are well-known in Hollywood.

They have previously been in some entertainment newspapers, Sophie Marceau, who has begun to gossip with Abel Smith, and Penelope Cruz, a Spanish national treasure goddess.

Looking at the three people whose figures disappeared into the room.

Avril Lavigne, who was still in the living room, was completely dizzy.

At this time, she no longer knew whether she should leave or stay here.

If she left, Avril always felt that all the previous psychological preparations were in vain.

That would give her the feeling of a total sunk cost loss.

Go in
Just thinking about it made her legs go limp and her whole body go limp.

Ten minutes later, Avril Lavigne ended the battle between heaven and man.

She gritted her teeth and stood up.

Still walked to the master bedroom of the hotel.

Hold the doorknob and open the door. Just a crack. .

The beautiful chant of life came out instantly, and Avril's face became even redder.

(End of this chapter)