The Tyrant Billionaire

Without films being made, these industries couldn't earn a living.

"Edward, once Monroe'sSome Like It Hotis released, arrange for her next film,The Seven Year Itch," Hardy said.

Edward smiled. "Mr. Hardy, we held a preview screening for Monroe'sSome Like It Hot, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone agrees it could be the year's top-grossing film."

"Also," Hardy added, "start collecting scripts for Ava and Taylor. Each of them should have a film this year." Enjoy new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

"Understood, boss," Edward replied.

Hardy thought of someone else. "By the way, how's Audrey Hepburn doing?"

"Hepburn? Since joining the company, she's been attending acting, vocal, fashion, and etiquette classes. She's also taken on supporting roles. Recently, she played the third female lead in an MGM period drama,Downton Abbey. Her performance was excellent, marking her third film role."

Hardy nodded. It seemed Hepburn was ready. It was time to start filmingRoman Holiday.

"Edward, begin preparing theRoman Holidayproduction team. Filming will start next year."

Edward calculated. With Monroe's film, roles for Ava and Taylor, and now Hepburn's, they'd have four films in total—an impressive output for HD Films.

"Boss, where do you plan to shootRoman Holiday? A studio set? That would save money," Edward suggested.

Hardy shook his head.

"No, it must be shot on location in Rome to capture the city's authentic charm."

Edward realized that shooting in Rome would significantly increase the budget, but he dared not object.

"Edward, send Audrey Hepburn to Rome. Don't tell her she's preparing for a film, and don't give her a script. The story's in my head. I'll personally guide her through theRoman Holidayplot in Rome to make her performance more vivid."

"I'll handle it, boss," Edward replied with a smile.

Life's serendipities often aren't as coincidental as they seem—many are meticulously planned.

When the staff informed Audrey Hepburn that she'd been selected for a role in a film to be shot in Rome, she was ecstatic.

"What kind of movie is it?"

"What's my role?" she asked.

The staff shrugged. "We don't know. All we know is you're leaving for Rome soon, and everything will be arranged once you get there."

Hepburn nodded.

"Alright, I'll start packing." With that, she bid farewell and scampered off with her books, like a joyful fawn.

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Audrey Hepburn prepared her luggage, accompanied by a male staff member and a female assistant. Upon arriving at the airport, Hepburn realized there was no one else present.

"I thought we'd be leaving with the crew. Is it just us?" Hepburn asked curiously.

The male staff member replied, "We're heading over first. The company is taking care of the detailed schedule, so you don't need to worry."

"Can you tell me what production this is for? And is there no script?" Hepburn inquired further.

"Don't worry; everything has already been arranged," the male staff member said with a smile.

Hepburn stopped asking questions. Since the company had planned everything, she would simply follow along. Her easy-going personality made waiting no trouble for her.

The plane took off.

They first flew to New York and then transferred to a flight to Rome, taking two days in total to arrive. It was Hepburn's first time in Rome, and everything was new to her. However, being unfamiliar with the place, she only dared to peek out from the window, observing the Roman scenery.

The car stopped at a hotel decorated in luxurious fashion. Its exterior columns and reliefs resembled those of a Roman palace.

"Wow! Are we staying at this hotel?" Hepburn exclaimed excitedly.

She had never stayed in such a grand place before.

"Yes, we'll be staying here."

Finally settling into the hotel, Hepburn looked around the room's decor, bounced slightly on the soft bed, and then turned to her assistant. "What should I do next?"

"No rush. We've been on planes for two days; let's rest first. The company has already arranged the schedule," the assistant replied.

Hepburn obediently nodded.

She took out a cute pair of pajamas from her suitcase. Seeing that the room had a private bathroom, she took a bath and changed into her pajamas before crawling into bed. The past two days had been exhausting, and jet lag was taking its toll. She needed a good sleep.

It didn't take long before Hepburn drifted off.

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The Next Morning

Hepburn woke to the gentle sunlight streaming through the curtains, bringing a warm and cozy feeling. She glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table.

Goodness!

It was already past 10 a.m.

Hepburn sat up abruptly. Getting up too quickly made her feel a little dizzy, so she paused to steady herself.

She was here for work, after all. If she delayed any tasks, it wouldn't reflect well.

But why hadn't her assistant woken her up? Could it be there was no work today?

First, she decided to get up.

Still in her cute pajamas, she rushed into the bathroom and quickly washed up. She washed her face, combed her long hair, and applied light makeup while seated at the mirror. Satisfied with her appearance, she rummaged through her suitcase for clothes.

Her life had been simple before, and she didn't have much money, so most of her clothes were plain and casual.

The daytime temperature in Rome was around 20°C, dropping to about 10°C at night. Hepburn chose a long-sleeved, plush white sweater. It made her look especially fresh and clean. She paired it with simple teal jeans that accentuated her long legs, and on her feet, she wore flat, heelless leather shoes.

Hepburn was tall, standing at 170 cm barefoot. Her years of ballet practice had left her accustomed to wearing flat shoes.

Although her look was simple, it still took her about an hour to get ready. She hurried to find her assistant, Miss Tracy.

"I'm so sorry for waking up late. Do I have no work today, Tracy?" Hepburn asked after finding her assistant.

Tracy smiled. "That's right. No work today."

Hepburn let out a sigh of relief.

"What's the plan, then?" she asked.

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