Chapter 210: Lewinsky

[Chapter 210: Lewinsky]

After handling some work in the office, Link gave his assistant a few instructions before heading to the writers' studio to review some scripts.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Link!" a female employee in the department greeted him with enthusiasm.

"Hello! Are you new here?" Link asked, noticing that the girl looked somewhat familiar.

"Yes, Mr. Link, I'm Monica Lewinsky. I'm interning here at Guess Pictures while attending school at Lewis & Clark College. I originally applied for an administrative position, but they didn't need more staff in that department, so they placed me here instead," the girl replied warmly.

Link nodded and said, "Nice to meet you, Miss Lewinsky," but as he took a couple of steps away, he suddenly realized something was off. Lewinsky?

He turned back to study the girl's round face, her long black curly hair, and curvy figure. There was something familiar about her.

"Mr. Link?" Lewinsky blinked her eyes, looking a bit anxious.

"Don't worry; you have a great presence. You might consider acting," Link remarked.

He was surprised, wondering why Lewinsky wasn't interning at the White House but instead working at Guess Pictures. Was working in the entertainment industry really more appealing than the White House?

...

Not wanting to pry, Link moved on to the script library. Guess Pictures also had a script repository responsible for receiving submissions, acquiring copyrights, and so on.

Upon receiving a script, the studio secretary would register the submitter's information and categorize the scripts based on their genre, including romance, action, thriller, comedy, crime, and ethics.

Due to Guess Pictures' success with thrillers, the library had the most scripts in that category, filling four large cabinets, which was more than all the other genres combined.

He visited the library because the recent recommendations from the writers' department had been quite mediocre, lacking any stand-out scripts. Determined to avoid missing any hidden gems, Link decided to check the scripts himself, thinking about how Robert Shaye often sighed about missing out on Buried and the opportunities he had lost.

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While Link browsed through scripts, Lewinsky helped him by fetching coffee and moving scripts around. Sometimes she would sit across from him, playing with her hair while gazing intently at him, though Link tried to stay focused and not get distracted by her fragrance.

To avoid becoming a repeat of what had happened in the past, Link assigned her a task: after reading a script, she was to summarize the plot in two or three sentences on a registration form. This way, whenever he needed references later, he could simply check the forms for a quicker review.

"Mr. Link, if I finish these, can I shift to an administrative position? My major in college is in administration, and I'm quite skilled at that kind of work," Lewinsky said, her long eyelashes fluttering as she spoke, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement.

Link felt a bit helpless. He thought, 'I'm assigning you tasks, and you should just agree, not negotiate.'

"Sure!" he replied.

"That's wonderful. I promise I'll get the task done," Lewinsky said, focusing intently on reading scripts and filling out the forms.

Link advised her on how to summarize effectively, emphasizing the importance of tracking key information and core concepts.

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After setting Lewinsky up on her task, Link continued to review scripts. By the end of the afternoon, he had read over fifty scripts but hadn't found anything noteworthy.

However, he did come across an interesting concept. There was a screenplay titled Perspective that told the story of a protagonist with a pair of magical eyes that could see into others' thoughts.

Using this power, the main character went to Wall Street with $200, eavesdropping on big shots to gain insider information and made millions, becoming wealthy. He also used this ability to charm several beautiful women, achieving success in love and career.

The film included some adult themes and action scenes. While it was a bit over the top with a chaotic narrative, the idea was intriguing.

This concept reminded Link of several films, the most notable being Mel Gibson's starring role in What Women Want. It featured an advertising executive who, upon acquiring the ability to hear the thoughts of the opposite sex, used his gift to help others while winning over his female boss' heart.

It performed well at the box office. Link decided to get the screenplay developed and would either shoot it himself in the future or hand it over to someone else if time didn't permit.

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By around four in the afternoon, his assistant Annie came by to remind him it was time to wrap up for the day.

Link said goodbye to Lewinsky, leaving with a few scripts as he headed back to Golden Oak Apartments, intending to review them that evening.

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After playing some tennis, he received an invitation from Brooke Shields to come over and enjoy a home-cooked meal featuring various flavors she had picked up during her time at Princeton.

Over the past few years, she had done less acting and, in her spare time, developed a passion for cooking, learning various international dishes, including Italian, Turkish, French, and Japanese cuisines.

Not wanting to refuse her generosity, he brought along a handheld camera to record her cooking process.

Brooke appeared to have a knack for cooking, making her dishes with flair.

She wore a casual T-shirt and blue jeans, tying an apron around her waist. Her slim waist and long, shapely legs made her even more appealing than her bikini-clad scenes in her earlier films.

"Brooke, your cooking is impressive! You could collaborate with a network to create a cooking show," Link suggested.

"A cooking show? Would anyone really watch that?" she questioned, tilting her head.

"Absolutely! Food, beautiful women, beautiful settings -- plus, if you add some competition and prize elements, the ratings would soar." He remembered that a cooking show called MasterChef had run for many seasons, proving there was an audience for such programming.

If only his influence could elevate the ratings; he could create TV shows like that himself.

"This is a fantastic idea! I'll write it up and pitch it to the networks. Do you have any other suggestions?"

"Yes, quite a few," Link replied, sharing ideas about selection processes, competition rules, and potential revenue models.

The more Brooke listened, the more engaged she became, and in her excitement, she kissed him a few times on the cheek -- not in a flirtatious way, but rather out of genuine enthusiasm.

After encouraging her to keep cooking, Link put down the camera and wrapped his arms around her waist as they leaned against the counter.

They had played together before, and the familiarity made everything feel comfortable without needing excessive reminders or cues.

This time, however, Brooke seemed to be even more invested in her cooking than before, much like the food sizzling in the pan, flipping and turning as she worked.

If someone like Edward Norton had to compete with her long, toned legs that stood over six feet tall, they would likely be intimidated.

Link didn't worry; his physical training had significantly improved his fitness, making him as capable as top athletes, easily lifting a 220-pound barbell over 200 times.

Everyday exercise didn't tire him out, although he regretted that it meant sacrificing time to read more scripts that night.

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