West Hollywood, Marmont Manor Hotel.

Juven Phoenix parked his motorcycle in the parking lot and held Hayley's hand. "Hurry up!

Kinou said he won't wait for us. He's going to have fun after dinner. "

"Where are we going?"

"I don't know. It's probably a party." He hesitated. "Do you want to go?"

A second-generation director like Hayley was actually not in the same group as actors. Their circles intersected but did not overlap. Most of the time, Hayley's circle would not bring these young actors to have fun. Most of the time, actors entered the second-generation director circle as embellishments because most of the actors were good-looking, regardless of gender.

"If it's fun, let's go."

"If it's not fun, I'll take you away right away." Juven smiled.

Kinou Reeves was waiting for them in the lobby. When he saw Juven come in, he stood up. "Hurry up, I've already reserved a seat.

Hi, Hayley. "

"Kinou.

Sofia. "Hayley waved her hand and greeted her casually.

Sofia Coppola also stood up. "Hayley.

Juven. "

Sofia was born in 1971. She was two years older than Hayley and had just turned 20. It could be said that she was the third generation director in Hollywood.

The Coppola family had a very high status in Hollywood. Isaac, who had just made a name for himself, could not compare to them. Her circle and Hayley's circle only intersected but did not overlap. However, Hayley was beautiful. This was her passport, and everyone was willing to bring her along.

Kinou and Sofia had been very close recently and had been dating frequently.

Sofia had entered the California Institute of the Arts last year. Kinou would sometimes pick her up from school after class. It was also summer vacation now.

Kinou thought that his best friend had just broken up with Susanna, and then went to get back together with his ex-girlfriend. "This kid really knows how to play!"

There were three people at the table who weren't of legal drinking age. Kinou didn't drink much and just drank a glass of white wine.

The two good friends asked each other about what they had been doing recently. Sophia and Hayley told each other about the people they knew, but they weren't close enough to gossip about each other.

Then, he mentioned that there was a new shop that had opened somewhere. If they wanted to play, they should arrange a time to go together.

Hayley had said that she would be traveling to Europe for a month or more in July and would only be back before school started.

Sofia then asked her where she planned to go. Hayley casually said that she would probably go around Northern Europe.

He then asked her where she was going to school, and she said Berkeley.

What major?

Hayley smiled shyly. Theoretical physics.

The three people at the same table stared at her.

Juven said abruptly, "I thought you were going to study English literature or something."

Kinou immediately looked at him and thought to himself, "It's over!

This kid is going to get beaten up again! "

Sofia also looked at him and thought, "What an idiot!"

Hayley didn't get angry. She just shrugged and said, "Yeah, mom also thought that I would study some easier literature or art major."

Sofia couldn't help but protest, "Art majors aren't 'easier' either!"

Hayley smiled at her and said, "You know what moms think. They think, 'Theoretical physics, oh my god!

I don't know what I can do with it! '"She casually ignored Sofia's protest and didn't respond.

*

That night, they went to a bar to support Johnny Depp's band.

Juven was itching to give it a try, so he went on stage and sang a song.

After she got off the stage, she said to Hayley in an ingratiating manner, "Did I sing well?"

"Not bad." Hayley was a little listless. "Let's go. It's so boring here."

What was so fun about a bar?

It was too serious. You had to show your ID to buy alcohol. Juven bought her a ginger ale and secretly mixed it with some gin. It was tasteless.

Juven told Kinou that they were leaving, and Kinou immediately said, "Let's go too."

Thus, they left the bar together, made a few phone calls, and rushed to a party excitedly.

Juven and Kinou were the most promising young male stars in recent years, especially Kinou. "The Adventures of Bill and Ted" made him a teen idol. Everywhere he went, people rushed to please him. Juven wasn't bad either. People saw him as the next superstar, the next James Dean.

They became the most popular people at parties. They could have any girl they wanted.

So Hayley and Sofia, who were next to them, also became the focus of people's attention.

Sofia? Everyone knew her. She was another Coppola. Who was Hayley Antrick?

No one in Hollywood had heard of the surname Antrick.

Oh!

Isaac Gibson's stepdaughter. Understood.

Second-generation directors were very popular among the actors. After all, it was important to be familiar in this circle. Who knew when they would become a godsend in your career?

Besides, who didn't like beautiful girls?

Juven didn't leave Hayley's side for the whole night. He even sent her to the bathroom and waited for her to come out.

He was laughed at by people who said that he was taking care of the child more like a nanny than a boyfriend.

Juven didn't think there was anything wrong with that at all. He was probably used to taking care of his younger siblings, so he also took good care of Hayley.

He sent Hayley home at 11 o 'clock. Kinou asked if he would come back later. Juven looked at Hayley, who shook her head. So he decisively refused.

They didn't go directly to Beverly Hills. Halfway there, they turned to a children's playground in a wealthy neighborhood.

"Why did you bring me here?" Hayley got out of the car and looked around for a while.

"It's safe here."

Juven stepped on the motorcycle stand and parked the car. Then he took out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his jeans pocket and lit a cigarette.

"Sometimes I come here in the middle of the night and sit here for a while."

Hayley sat on the swing and swayed gently. "I haven't played this in many years."

Juven walked over and gave her a push. He used just enough strength to lift her feet off the ground, but not too high.

"Juven." Her voice swayed.

"Hmm?"

"Why do you think people fall in love?"

"I don't know.

Maybe it's too lonely to be alone. "

"How can that be?

You have several younger siblings. When you open your eyes every day, you have to take care of your family. How can you be lonely? "

"That's different. It's my responsibility to take care of my family."

"Yes, you're the eldest son." Hayley sighed. "But it's too tiring for you."

"I'm used to it," Juven said calmly. "You probably don't understand my thoughts."

"I don't understand, that's why I want to know.

Or does being in love make you happy?

Are you happy when you're with Martha? "

"I think so." He wasn't very comfortable.

Falling out of love wasn't a big deal, but it was a failure after all. No matter who broke up, it meant that the two people had lost the feeling that made their hearts pound. They no longer loved each other.

"What about when you're with me?"

"Me and you?

It's too short. I haven't had time to figure it out. "

"Ah!

I thought you loved me. "

"Of course I love you!" He was a little impatient. He pulled the chain and stopped the swing.

Hayley jumped off the swing and turned to look at him. "Isaac doesn't like you. He told me to stay away from you."

"He can't control you!" He was angry.

"He can't control me, but mom handed her assets to Isaac to manage. If he doesn't give me money, I have to find a way to pay for four years of tuition myself.

To a certain extent, I really have to listen to him. "

Juven hesitated. "Is the tuition expensive?"

"It's at least tens of thousands a year, right?

And living expenses. "

He lowered his head and thought for a long time. "Why doesn't he like me?

You won't listen to him when it comes to being in love. "

"I don't know. Maybe he thinks you're just an actress.

Don't be angry. What are you angry about?

He's not saying that being an actress is bad. He just thinks that I shouldn't hang out with actors. I should be with boys like Hari and David. "

She smiled sarcastically. "Mom thinks so too. I should be with boys who have the same social status as me, and not a boy like you who comes from a poor family."

Juven was discouraged.

She was telling the truth. Most actors and actresses struggled in Hollywood, and most of them were not doing well. Being beautiful was an asset, but it was not the only asset. There were too many beautiful men and women in Hollywood. You had to work very hard and have a lot of luck to make a name for yourself in this industry. You had to make a name for yourself and be considered to have a firm foothold in the industry. Only then would you have the capital to talk to the production company about pay and equality with others.

He was somewhat famous now, but not very famous. He also didn't have any blockbusters that could make a hit at the box office. It was normal that Isaac felt that he was not suitable for his stepdaughter.

He was still too young and didn't know how to face such a situation. He could only ask Hayley, "What about you?

Do you want to be with me? "

"Isaac is afraid that I'll secretly run off to marry you, or have a child before going to university."

Rui Fan was shocked. "Wha … What?"

"He always thinks that I want to get out of his control. I do want to get out of his way, but I won't use marriage.

Hey, are you scared out of your wits? "

He was a little flustered. "What?

No. I'm just curious.

I just thought it was strange that Isaac would think — "Please!

It's just a relationship, okay?