Chapter 674: The Artist

In the evening, Gao Yuanyuan was sitting on the bed browsing through recent news on her computer. "How is The Green Hornet performing at the box office in the US?"

"Not bad, it's been out for a little over a month and has crossed hundred million in North America!" Charles said as he started kissing the girl on the neck.

"It's been doing very well," Gao Yuanyuan responded to Charles's kisses.

"Mmm..." Charles muffled her lips, reached out, and took off her nightgown, his hand exploring her chest.

Gao Yuanyuan was just about to continue when Charles pinned her down on the bed...

...

At the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony, Capet Universal's Focus Features obtained the rights for the French black-and-white silent film The Artist for North America, the UK, Australia, and other regions, achieving their goal.

After leaving Cannes, Charles headed straight to London to enjoy the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal had already clinched the Premier League title with 80 points, and Barcelona were also champions of La Liga!

In 2006 at the Stade de France, Arsenal lost to Barcelona; this was the revenge match five years later.

It was the pinnacle of beautiful football, drawing the attention of all of Europe and even the world to London's Wembley Stadium!

Charles had originally wanted Shakira to come and see if she could unsettle Barcelona's Gerard Pique a little, but unfortunately, Shakira was holding a concert in Central America and couldn't come.

However, the biggest recent news in the UK was that Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton had their wedding at the end of last month.

London, at Charles's Knightsbridge villa.

In the indoor pool, Charles was on top of Kristen Stewart, who was tightly holding onto his neck while filming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn in London.

"Phew," after some time, Charles got off Kristen Stewart and leaned against the pool's edge.

"Hey, Alexandra Daddario said she was getting food and drinks. Why isn't she back yet?" Kristen Stewart said, kissing Charles's chest before leaning into his embrace.

"Kristen, Charles," Alexandra Daddario, wearing a sexy bikini, walked over with drinks and food.

"Have something to eat," Charles pushed Kristen Stewart, who was in his arms.

Soon, the trio sat by the pool drinking. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn crew is heading back to Louisiana, USA for filming. Did you come to the UK because of football?" Kristen Stewart asked Charles.

Charles nodded, "You're into football now?"

"Not really, but your Arsenal winning the league early made a big splash in London recently. And the Champions League final is about to take place, everyone in London is talking about it!"

Charles smiled and pulled Alexandra Daddario into his embrace, unable to resist her 36E figure.

"Darling, my scenes in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn are all done," Alexandra Daddario said considerately.

"Okay then, stay in London for now!" Charles said, giving Alexandra Daddario a kiss.

The UEFA Champions League final was on the night of the 28th, and it was only the 24th, so Charles had a few more days to stay, especially to keep an eye on the News Corporation phone hacking scandal!

...

The next day, at Arsenal's Colney training ground, Charles and David Dein stood on the sidelines watching coach Arsene Wenger lead the team's training.

"Facing Barcelona, Wenger is really motivated," Charles smiled.

David Dein nodded, "Though Arsenal won the Champions League last year, they missed out on the Premier League title;"

"This year, Arsenal has already clinched the Premier League title, making the Champions League final the most crucial match!"

"The attention on this match is indeed high, attracting football fans from around the world," Charles sighed inwardly at how strong Barcelona was this year, with their legendary "Dream Team" dynasty.

"This is the first Champions League final at the newly built Wembley Stadium since 2007. All of England wants revenge against Barcelona," David Dein laughed.

"Both Manchester United and our Arsenal have lost to them in Champions League finals!"

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On the afternoon of May 27, Charles and Alexandra Daddario were watching the news at the villa:

John Henry announced that New England Sports Ventures was renamed Fenway Sports Group (FSG).

At the same time, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) sold 2% of its stake in Premier League club Liverpool to NBA Heat star LeBron James for $6.5 million!

Leaning on the sofa, Charles scoffed, "Yesterday the Mavericks beat the Thunder 4-1 to advance to the NBA finals; And just now, the Heat won 4-1 against the Bulls in the fifth game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Does James think the Heat's championship is already in the bag, being this high profile?"

The time difference between the US and the UK was 7 hours. 

Alexandra Daddario held Charles's neck and laughed, "Do you think the Heat could lose to the Mavericks?"

"Why not?" Charles smiled, finding it amusing that everyone thought the Heat would win the championship.

He kissed the girl's lips and then reminded her, "Bet on the Mavericks to win the championship; the odds will be high!"

"Alright, I'll do as you say," Alexandra Daddario said, lowering her head proactively.

Charles leaned on the sofa, stroked the girl's hair, and watched the TV compare the strengths of the Mavericks and the Heat...

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