910 Treated as a battle post
In the quiet restaurant, there was a crisp sound. Although it was slight, it was obvious enough. Elizabeth and Elf both raised their heads, looked in the direction of the sound, and then saw what was still on the table. Sliding letters. Obviously, the sound just now was the sound of someone dropping a letter..
George's brows were knitted together, and a dignified and serious expression was outlined between his thick eyebrows, with a hint of anger. It could be seen that he was trying to suppress it, but his rude and casual movements turned over the words "Financial "Times", the clattering sound revealed his inner irritability and dissatisfaction..
This is still not the end. I just opened the newspaper and flipped through a few pages with no sincerity or patience. Then I folded the newspaper again and threw it heavily on the dining table. I completely ignored the upbringing and etiquette at the dining table..
“George, watch your words and deeds." Elizabeth didn't hold back, her tone was calm, but there was a hint of sternness in it..
This sentence seemed to sting George's sensitive nerves, and his voice rose slightly, "My words and deeds? If it weren't for your dissuasion, things would not have developed to this point. Now the shame has been lost to the West End of London. Now what should we do？”
Years of accumulation of upbringing have given George a strong ability to control himself, but there are always exceptions. Special topics can always challenge sensitive nerves and release all negative emotions..
As he spoke, George's eyes widened, and his tense jaw could be faintly seen, and his words began to become sharper, "If your words and deeds are so perfect, then tell me, how should we deal with it now?" , let Arthur send out minions, kidnap him to the Lake District, and lock him in a mental hospital for a few months? Jesus Christ, Elizabeth, this is 2012, not 1912?！”
George raised his hand and picked up the envelope. He threw it lightly and the letter slid across the smooth mirror table and landed in front of Elizabeth. "It's too late now. At least, I don't know what to do." ? He's just standing there in disgrace, and we're just hiding in Bayswater, pretending like nothing happened? It's a real shame?！”
“Calm down." Elizabeth remained unmoved, and said in a calm and cold tone, "With such words and deeds and such etiquette, do you think the Duke will still be willing to entrust you with the management of their assets? George, you're not thirty-two anymore.”
George did not lose his composure again, but stared at Elizabeth coldly, waiting for Elizabeth to open the envelope. Then he saw Elizabeth's calm face change slightly. As expected, George's eyebrows slightly raised, and his eyes slipped. A hint of sarcasm, waiting for Elizabeth's answer.
Elizabeth quickly scanned the contents of the invitation, and her left hand clenched into a fist. Her neatly manicured nails dug into the palm of her hand. The slight sting made her wake up quickly, "I told you, in this drama, Before we begin, we should nip it in the cradle.”
“How to kill? "George also completely calmed down at this time, and his cold words did not contain any fireworks, as if the emotional loss just now had never happened before, "John Cord, that is a tough guy, and he doesn't buy anyone's account; The Almeida Theater is even more of a thorn in the side. Even the Prince of Wales is willing to visit. What do you think we can do? Or do you think we can convince Andre Hamilton?？”
It's not like they haven't tried.
To be precise, they had already realized the urgency and seriousness of the problem when they met at the unveiling ceremony of Eaton-Domer's personal brand. After that, the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival was approaching for the first time; Best Actor, this is the second time approaching; returning to London again, participating in the rehearsal of the West End drama, this is the third time approaching.
Of course, they couldn't sit still and tried different methods to try to kill the prospects of this play in London, but this was not an easy task..
Both John Corder and the Almeida Theater are tough nuts to crack. On the one hand, they focus single-mindedly on artistic creation and are not interested in complicated personal relationships; on the other hand, their professionalism is well-known and among the aristocracy. There are also many supporters. The Prince of Wales, also known as Prince Charles, is the longest-serving crown prince..
On top of that, Andre is the one financing this drama. Not the Hamiltons, but Andre. Andre and Renly's personal relationship aside, even putting pressure through the Hamiltons is useless. ——Everyone knows that the Hamiltons doted on their youngest son, almost letting it go..
“So, you put the responsibility on me? "Elizabeth straightened her back and pushed back without any sign of weakness, "At the beginning, if you hadn't completely cut off his financial resources, how could he go to New York? How could he have a chance?？”
For the children of the nobles, without the support of their families and the support of other friends, they may really starve to death on the streets..
George was not willing to take the blame. "At the very beginning, I said that he should not learn piano or acting. What did you say? You told me that the new century is coming and we need to keep up with the times. To advance, we cannot hold on to tradition. So what happens now? Now look at the consequences.？”
“stop! "A clear scolding sounded, stopping George and Elizabeth from blaming each other. It was the third person in the restaurant, Elf Hall..
Even in the face of sudden quarrels and chaos, Elf still did not panic. Her obedient bun was not messed up, her tall and elegant spine held her head high, and her slightly raised chin curve was like a proud white swan. , white, supple, elegant, "We are not those broken middle-class families, please pay attention to your words, deeds and attitudes.”
Those middle-class family crises that appear in movies tear each other apart and reveal the ugliest and truest sides. That's not how they deal with problems..
Elf's cold and calm words made both George and Elizabeth divert their attention, but they finally calmed down. "Now that things have happened, the most important thing is to think about solutions..”
There is a condescending severity hidden in her calm words. No wonder, in the Hall family, Elf is indeed the daughter, but in front of George and Elizabeth, she has the right to speak. At least the ability to talk on an equal footing..
George dropped the napkin in his hand on the table, "I don't care. I won't attend the premiere ceremony, and I won't talk about any related topics. You have to settle it for me. I don't want to hear anyone say it in the workplace. Talking bad things about the Hall family behind their backs." After saying that, George strode out of the restaurant..
“Sir." Philip came back and saw the resolute George at the door of the restaurant. He got out of the way and said hello, but did not let George stop. "Philip, prepare the car. I'm going to the bank now..”
“Yes." Philip did not argue or have any questions. He quickly walked to the concierge, picked up the intercom phone, and informed the driver to prepare the car..
Elf and Elizabeth were the only two people left in the restaurant..
Elizabeth rubbed her temples, but her emotions still could not be completely calmed down; Elf stood up, came to Elizabeth, picked up the invitation, and read it carefully, "We must attend the premiere..”
“Elf! Elizabeth sat up straight, not even caring about her elegance, and her slightly trembling voice rose, "We must attend the premiere, why?" Let him humiliate us in front of us? Or let other people see our jokes? I couldn't believe it, he really treated us like this, returned to the West End stage like this, and even extended an invitation? so cruel！”
“You announced to the public that you kicked him out of the house, but no one would think it was cruel; similarly, when he invited you to attend the premiere ceremony, no one would think it was cruel." Elf's calm words were like a The soft knife pierced Elizabeth's chest bit by bit, but as if she didn't know it, she put down the invitation and returned to her seat..
“Mother. What would be the real shame if Renly didn't send out the invitation? All of London knew about the premiere and got the invitation, but we were the only ones not invited? what does that mean? Elf was calm enough and careful enough to figure out the whole thing quickly, "Andre is a lively person, and no one is sure who he will invite to the premiere. Even so, you Do you still think we don’t have to attend?？”
Elizabeth owns an art gallery. Whenever the gallery introduces new paintings or introduces potential artists to the stage, they will hold a grand party. Such parties are not only for sales, but also a daily social occasion for the nobles..
Imagine that all the nobles are present and only a few are absent. This is equivalent to being excluded from the upper class circles. This is the real shame..
As Elf said, Andre is a time bomb. What's more, Renly has a large number of classmates at Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. If the Hall family misses the premiere, this battle will be a disaster for them. It's like surrendering directly..
After thinking about this, Elizabeth's fingers curled up again, "This is a war message! He is betting that we dare not attend!" If you don't attend, you will be a coward; if you attend, you will be shameless. Light, this was a battle whose outcome was destined early. However, Renly still sent out an invitation..
Elizabeth couldn't help but grit her teeth..
“You and your father don't need to attend." Elf has already thought of a solution, "Let me and Arthur attend. Leave the social and entertainment matters to us..”
Not George and Elizabeth, but Elf and Arthur, Renly's contemporaries. This is undoubtedly the best. No matter they win or lose, George and Elizabeth can be invincible..
Elf raised her head and saw Philip returning to the restaurant. "Philip, please come with us. I think Renly would like to see you present.".”
This is the eldest daughter of the Hall family, Elf Hall. She is elegant, calm, strategizing, and never makes mistakes..
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