The bright blue eyes stared at the opposite side, his tall figure was still tall, his dark brown short hair still stood up, his broad mind and firm back seemed to be able to bear any pressure in the world. He supported a sky like a mountain, which could shelter the people around him from wind and rain, and serve as a solid support.

However, this mountain that can be relied on has long since stopped her.

Without his proposal and financial support, there would be no instant sharing today. He has the power to deal with the shares in his hands, but Ivanka knew that letting him handle it would be extremely unfavorable to the future of the Trump Group.

Duke is still the Duke of the past, and he knows his own people and outsiders clearly, but Ivanka is not the Ivanka of the past. No matter who struggles in the mall for several years, he will become more mature, rational and...realistic!

As long as Duke leaves, Ivanka knows she won't have any chance again.

She looked at Duke, her blue eyes slightly red, "Did you care about everything between us at all? Have you forgotten all?"

Hearing this, Duke was slightly stunned, his eyes left his coat on the chair, turned to look at Ivanka, but that gaze seemed to be looking at a stranger.

People are always affected by the people and the environment around them, and they will eventually change, just like Scarlett Johnson's conversation and troublesome spirit when he was a child has become what he is now.

A mature and rational Ivanka, who knows how to use all possible conditions, is undoubtedly more suitable for survival and hard work in the mall.

Picking up his coat, Duke said calmly, "You are my first official girlfriend, Evie. Some things I will never forget..."

Ivanka's eyes lit up, and before she could do more, Duke's voice rang again, "But these have nothing to do with commercial transactions."

Putting on his coat, Duke turned around and walked out of the cafe, never looking back and taking a look.

Seeing Duke walking away slowly, Ivanka Trump was expressionless. Duke Rosenberg was still Duke Rosenberg after all.

She took out her cell phone, dialed a number, and after the opposite side was connected, she said, "Sorry, Dad, I've tried my best."

After saying that, without waiting for the other person to answer, he hung up the phone. He sat back on the chair, picked up the gradually cooled coffee, drank it a few sips, and let the bitterness spread in every corner of his body...

A severe test has just begun.

After leaving the cafe, Duke did not return to the hotel. He went to his nearby manor and walked around. The housekeeping company was well maintained. Perhaps because he had not lived in it for a long time, the manor seemed extremely deserted. In addition, the cold wind in winter became a bit more bleak.

After a simple walk around the manor, Duke returned to the car and told the driver, "Go back to the hotel."

He couldn't stay in New Zealand for a few days and had no need to live here at all. He had originally planned to sell it, but after seeing the studio converted by James Cameron, Duke thought he might not be sure to come to New Zealand to shoot in the future, so it would be better to keep the manor.

In the following days, in addition to going to Wita Studio to continue to pay attention to the dynamics of James Cameron's crew, Duke walked around Wellington and went to the outdoor site where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. Now the sets of these places have long become real scenes in Middle-earth, becoming the most prestigious tourist destination in New Zealand.

The day before leaving New Zealand, Duke met a director who was very influenced by him in Wita Studio.

Unlike Zach Schneider, this director's road has become extremely rugged because of Duke's appearance.

"I didn't expect to see you here, Peter."

Hearing Duke's greeting, the fat man with eyes opposite him reached out and shook him, and then said, "I heard from Richard Taylor that you came to New Zealand and came here specially."

Duke motioned for the chair next to him and "Sit."

This is the entertainment lounge of Wita Studio. Duke casually found a small table and sat next to him. Peter Jackson sat opposite him.

"Is there anything to do with me?" Duke asked.

Peter Jackson nodded, "Yes, something is going on."

In front of Duke, he seemed extremely modest, which can be said to be a reflection of the two's status in Hollywood and film circles.

Duke made a gesture of asking for help.

"That's it." Peter Jackson held his eyes and hesitated a little, and said, "I asked Tolkien's copyright entrustment agency, and they said that the adaptation of "The Hobbit" is in the hands of the Duke's Studio?"

Hearing this, Duke immediately understood why Peter Jackson was looking for him.

"You mean..." Duke looked at him.

Peter Jackson smiled and said, "You should know that I am a fan of the Lord of the Rings. Making the Lord of the Rings movie has always been my dream, but..."

Duke shook his head, "It's okay."

"The Lord of the Rings trilogy is already there," Peter Jackson continued. "I think The Hobbit is an opportunity to fulfill your wishes, of course, if you want to make it yourself..."

“It’s not in my plan.”

As soon as Duke finished speaking, Peter Jackson said again, "Can you consider me?"

Peter Jackson is not the former Peter Jackson. Although he has directed a big production like "King Kong", he was saddened by Naomi Watts, who had become a first-line actress at the time during the filming process and almost wanted to withdraw from the project. Although the film was successfully completed, it sold for nearly $500 million, but it did not meet the global expectations.

Losing the opportunity to direct the Lord of the Rings trilogy, this director who once did not make a good movie after leaving the Lord of the Rings series, then directed two other works, but the response was extremely average. The little reputation accumulated with "King Kong" was basically exhausted. The director's career not only did not improve compared to the 1990s, but also had a tendency to decline.

"The Duke Studio has been acquired by Time Warner. To be precise, the adaptation rights of "The Hobbit" are not in my hands."

Just as Peter Jackson's fat face was about to collapse, Duke slowly pulled the table with his fingers and said, "Prepare a plan, Peter, I will recommend you to Warner."

Peter Jackson was overjoyed and said hurriedly, "Thank you, thank you, Duke."

“No need to be polite.”

As he said that, Duke stood up, explained a few more words to Peter Jackson, and then left Vita Studio.

His itinerary in New Zealand ended. The next day he took a plane to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia. The plane had just stopped on the private tarmac that Tom Cruise rented, and Duke saw Tom Cruise through the window.

“Hi, Duke.”

When he got off the plane and welcomed Duke, Tom Cruise's hug was very enthusiastic. Through his cooperation with Duke over the years, his career has also improved a lot, especially the several films he has invested in have brought rich returns.

After getting on Tom Cruise's off-road vehicle, the car drove towards the east of Brisbane.

"Where is Mary?" Duke asked Nicole Kidman, "Why didn't you see her?"

"Duke, you should congratulate me."

Seeing Duke showing a puzzled look, Tom Cruise suddenly laughed happily, "I'm about to be a dad."

"This is good news." Duke slapped Tom Cruise's arm hard, "Congratulations, Tom!"

Although the two did not divorce, Duke knew a little bit, and this pair of golden boys and jade girls encountered many obstacles, the biggest of which was the problem of faith and children.

Now that one is solved, their marriage will last longer.

As for Scientology, perhaps family affection can awaken Tom Cruise's obsession.

Duke also vaguely remembered that in the last two years, Tom Cruise was not as blindly obedient as he was when he was young.

Having said that, it was like the change in the relationship between the young actor and his agent after becoming famous. Even if a horse was led by someone for more than ten or twenty years, there would be a day when he wanted to break free from the reins.

Of course, Duke will not express any opinions on the issue of personal beliefs.

The farm purchased by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman is located next to the Gold Coast, covering an area of ​​more than 2,000 acres, and there is also a horse farm and a large hunting ground made of woods, which is perfect for leisure and entertainment.

Nicole Kidman is not pregnant for a long time. According to Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman will not take on any show in the next year and will basically stay here to recuperate.

Australia is not an industrial country. Its main economic pillars are animal husbandry and selling resources. The air and environment here are comparable to those in New Zealand, which is definitely a good place to recuperate.

The car was heading east along a road beside a small river, and a large area of ​​harvested pasture could be seen around it. It was until a huge brick and stone house that the car stopped.

"arrive."

Tom Cruise got out of the car first, Duke then jumped off the off-road vehicle, and then saw Nicole Kidman standing in the small square in front of the house.

He strode over, "Hi Nicole, congratulations."

"Thank you." Nicole Kidman was in a very good mood. He looked at the car and asked, "Aren't you going to bring your girlfriend here together? Where are you?"

"Captain America is going to make some re-shoots." Duke walked into the house under the leadership of the Cruise, "Scar went to Louisiana to make some re-shoots."

"You not only saved Marvel Comics," said Tom Cruise, "and also brought it to the film industry."

Duke shook his head and walked into the living room, "Only one "Iron Man" has succeeded."

Tom Cruise asked Duke to sit casually, and then said, "When I think about it now, I should have fought for the character of Iron Man two years ago."

"Losing him may not be a good thing."

"It's true." Tom Cruise naturally understood the truth and suggested, "I won't talk about this anymore, but I'll just say how to hunt tomorrow." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!