1024 a breakthrough
Cecilia stood there. Although London in July was not hot, nor was it cold, she now felt like she was in an ice cave in Siberia, and her whole body began to tremble. Even she did not understand. Reason: What went wrong?？
For a long time, Elizabeth stared at Cecilia like this for a long time, and then opened the newspaper on the table. Her slender palms painted with rose red nail polish carefully rubbed the front page of The Times, as if You can touch the traces and soul of every printed font with your fingertips.
“Renly Hall: A hereditary noble with dreams of becoming an actor.
——After many layers of transformation, he is a born actor..”
Then, Elizabeth tightened her fingertips, and you could faintly see the muscles on her wrist tightening, revealing a hint of her inner turmoil, but this was only for a moment, and then Elizabeth quickly retracted her right hand, invisibly. She straightened her waist and once again showed that graceful and elegant posture. Her white neck was like a swan, so perfect that people couldn't bear to touch it..
Elizabeth showed a shallow smile again, "Thank you. Then, you can get busy with your work first.".”
There was no response or reply, as if he just asked casually, and then took steps again, heading in the designated direction, and disappeared behind the white office door in the blink of an eye, with no trace of elegant and decent etiquette. There are no flaws or problems, it can be called a beautiful enjoyment..
Suddenly, Cecilia felt that the short conversation just now was just her fantasy, and that nothing had ever happened; but a large amount of cold sweat on her back reminded her: it was not a dream..
“Renly-Howl? Renly-Hall？”
Cecilia didn't quite understand what went wrong or what was wrong, and she didn't quite understand the reason why Elizabeth stopped. She chewed it carefully, and then a bold idea flashed through her head in an instant, like lightning, this Cecilia stood there stunned.——
“Renly Hall, Elizabeth Hall; Elizabeth Hall, Renly Hall.”
After realizing this, Cecilia couldn't help but cover her mouth, widen her eyes, and exclaimed, "Jesus Christ!" But just imagining this idea in her mind, she was too frightened to say anything. By the way, my only thought now is：
This isn't true, is it?？
……
Elizabeth is sitting in the office, her expression is calm and unfazed, and she seems not to be affected in any way. But those who really know her can notice that her eyes are slightly lowered, her cardamom-like lips are slightly pursed, that calm surface The upset underneath is secretly surging.
Even if they are nobles, they are still mortals, but etiquette and education tightly restrain all their emotions and refuse to lose control..
But at this moment, Elizabeth could hardly conceal her gaffe..
From the box office to awards, from professionals to ordinary audiences, from professional media to tabloids, everything has been completely destroyed, proving one fact from all aspects, inside and out: Renly is an actor and is creating his own success.
In fact, after the performance in London's West End, Elizabeth was already aware of this reality, but she refused to admit it. She did not go to the Almeida Theater, nor did she watch the performance. She did not even mention "Les Misérables", as if it was It's another strange world, everything that happens has nothing to do with her.
Now, things finally no longer have anything to do with her.
The only thought in Elizabeth's mind was: He had exposed his identity after all, he had dragged the family into trouble after all, he had insulted the name "Hall" after all, he had reduced them to public talk after all, and he had still been The Hall family became the subject of discussion as "inferior" among the aristocratic class..
stupid and selfish.
The corner of Elizabeth's mouth curved, not anger or annoyance, not regret or sadness, but ridicule. This was a result that had been expected long ago, and now that it has been fulfilled, it only proved her guess and expectation, and there was no need to make a fuss..
As for actor talent? It's one thing to sit in the audience and enjoy the performance; it's one thing to stand on the stage and participate in the performance. They should belong to the former, not the latter. So, does talent still matter?？
Elizabeth knew that Renly was talented as an actor, and this little bit of appreciation was not worth mentioning, but the Hall family could not have an actor. To be precise, the aristocracy could not have an actor, if it was just an occasional guest appearance or two, or If you are just playing for fun, you can say that you are young and ignorant and try something new, but as a professional, this is a shame..
Therefore, Elizabeth chose to obliterate and ignore. She believed that George also held the same idea. Although they had never communicated, they had reached a consensus and spent all their efforts in the hope that Renly could find his way back, but... things would eventually go away. At this point, he has finally disgraced the name "Hall".
Clenching her slender fingers into fists, Elizabeth straightened her back, then grabbed the landline phone on her desk and dialed George's office phone. After about two rings, the secretary answered the phone and The call was transferred to George smoothly, and George's polite but distant greeting came to her ears. Elizabeth still maintained her usual elegance and coolness..
“Have you read today’s newspaper news?？”
“Which thing? "George's answer was concise and clear, and got to the point..
“Renly." Elizabeth spat out this strange name. The last time she mentioned it seemed like it had been a century ago..
George nodded, "Yes. What's the matter? Is there anything special?？”
George's response made Elizabeth's elegant eyebrows frown slightly, but her voice remained calm, "Now that the matter has been revealed, it means that everyone will talk about us next, and with a special look, presumably You don't need me to remind you, how do you think we should handle it?？”
“No need to deal with it." George said calmly.
“What? "Elizabeth's voice lost control for a rare moment, and the end note rose slightly. She couldn't believe her ears..
“You heard what I said." George didn't seem to notice Elizabeth's loss of control at all. "Elizabeth, let me tell you that Earl Richard de Vere has agreed to hand over his trust fund to me. You Know what this means." is not a question, but an affirmative..
Earl Richard de Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the theater geek in the West End of London..
“The Lord's only request is that he hopes to get the complete set of 'Les Misérables' CDs signed by Renly and have the opportunity to talk to Renly. Do you understand? This is his only request." George's voice became slightly tight. Richard's request was not that his fund could make money, or that his fund manager be competent, but that Renly.
“George Hall! Are you aware that you are insulting your last name right now? "Elizabeth straightened her back again. She could even faintly feel that her spine was about to break, but she still refused to relax..
George sneered. The moment he appeared in person at the Almeida Theater a month ago, his dignity and pride no longer existed..
Hereditary baron? They still maintain a glamorous, dignified and noble life, but they are no longer true aristocrats who can live on trust funds and private land. They need work and income to maintain their dignity..
If you don’t want to be like those traditional old aristocrats who have been reduced to rural life in southern France and have nothing but their aristocratic titles, then they rely on selling their aristocratic titles and etiquette, pretending to be celebrities, and accompanying actors, models, writers, rich people, and artists. dinner to satisfy their fantasy of nobility, then he must.
Now that things are unstoppable for Renly, why not make the most of it?？
At least he doesn't need to show off his title of "Baron".
“Elizabeth, I know the meaning of the surname Hall better than you do, but are you sure you understand what you are insisting on? "George smiled self-deprecatingly, "Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice both learned about it immediately. They told the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge, and they both thought it was a very wonderful thing. thing, obviously there are many 'talented' artists among the aristocracy.”
Elizabeth's hesitation seemed to be heard on the other end of the phone. George made a rare excuse, "By the way, Her Majesty also seemed to have heard about this. She said, 'Hey, times have changed.' Got it’.”
After this, there is silence.
George realized his slight lapse, adjusted his breathing, and regained his composure..
Before Renly, there were not a few members of the nobility who participated in West End performances or film shootings, but most of them were just for fun, and they did not really form a climate. They were not even small troubles; but now, Renly has become became the first aristocratic actor to truly make a name for himself, which meant that he became a beginning, a starting point, and a breakthrough..
*********The most interesting change is the attitude of.
At the beginning, in the face of Princess Diana's "public appearance", even if it was just her kindness and gentleness when facing the public, it was frequently reported in the newspapers. It was also a very unpopular behavior in the royal family. The queen even refused to hide her feelings towards Princess Diana's rejection.
Now, facing Renly's creation of history, the queen's mood and mentality have undergone earth-shaking changes. Since the death of Princess Diana, the world has changed greatly in the past ten years, and the royal family has gradually kept pace with the times..
Different, after all, they are still different. Although shocking, the society and times are also completely different..
On both ends of the phone, George and Elizabeth both fell silent. It seemed to be an accident, it seemed to be stubborn, and it seemed to be painful, but no one spoke. After the calm words lacked a communication bridge, no one could guess the other party. thoughts.
They are all masters in this regard.
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