novellhall Chapter 235 Kayla Suffers from Personal Harassment [5000 words]
Chapter 235 Kayla Suffers from Personal Harassment [5000 words]
Chapter 235 Kayla Suffers from Personal Harassment [5000 words]
On the flight from Paris to Los Angeles, Chen Xun looked at the list of custom-made clothing that Dior had just sent him.
A full three pages of PDF!
From red carpet gowns to everyday casual wear, everything is custom-made to his measurements.
The key point is that each outfit is labeled with a pairing suggestion for Jennifer Lawrence's style.
That bundled marketing tactic is brilliant!
Rob sat next to him, swiping on his tablet: "Dior is really determined to link you and Jennifer together in their marketing campaign."
The more he tried to keep a low profile, the more high-profile he became.
This will likely expose his relationship with Jennifer to many people with ulterior motives.
If this gets dug up, it will cause a huge uproar.
Chen Xun rubbed his temples.
Relationships are more tiring than filming action scenes.
The plane landed.
Chen Xun did not go home.
He went directly to director Gunn's studio.
The post-production special effects for Guardians of the Galaxy are being polished here.
Director Gunn sat in front of the color grading station wearing headphones, staring at Groot's face on the screen.
"Brighten the eye shine by 5% here."
He told the special effects artist, "It needs to have that wet look, like someone has just been crying."
"Director, Groot is a tree."
The special effects artist whispered a reminder.
"Trees have feelings too!"
Gunn glared at him: "Do as I say!"
Chen Xun walked over: "Director Gu En."
"List!"
Gunn turned his head, his eyes lighting up: "Perfect timing, take a look at this."
He clicked on a newly completed special effects shot.
The five Guardians of the Galaxy are in the Void Bar, with Groot dancing to the music in the background, his movements adorably clumsy.
"How is it?"
Gu En looked at Chen Xun with anticipation.
"That's great!"
As Chen Xun looked at the screen, the scenes from the filming and the original Guardians of the Galaxy movies he had seen in his previous life replayed in his mind.
In comparison, the new version is more humane.
It makes you feel like you're actually there.
"Of course, I personally adjusted the movements."
Guen was pleased with himself.
"The internal screening is scheduled for next month, and Marvel executives and Disney representatives will be there."
Chen Xun nodded: "Do you need me to attend?"
"You'd better come!"
Gunn lowered his voice: "I heard that the post-production of Interstellar is also being rushed. Nolan wants to release it at the same time as us, to compete with it."
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow: "So eager?"
"You know Nolan, he's bursting with confidence."
Gunn shrugged: "He thinks his films are works of art, and commercial films don't deserve to be compared to him, especially family-friendly Marvel films like ours."
"And because of you, Warner Music has also increased its investment!"
Chen Xun remained silent.
Nolan has every right to be arrogant; Inception and The Dark Knight are masterpieces.
But Guardians of the Galaxy is no pushover either.
"Let's give it a try!"
Chen Xun was full of confidence in himself.
Several versions of the trailer for "Fast & Furious 6" have been released in succession.
The premiere and global tour will begin soon.
Chen Xun planned to first build an insurmountable mountain for Warner Bros. with "Fast & Furious 6".
Then, they will compete against Guardians of the Galaxy and Interstellar to showcase their strength.
The first stop for the premiere of "Fast & Furious 6" is London, scheduled for next Friday.
Universal Music Group issued an official statement saying that all the main actors, including Chen Xun, attended the event.
Fans on Twitter have been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time.
"The entire Fast & Furious family is back! And Chen Xun is there too!"
"London premiere! I'm going to stake out the screening!"
"It's said that this lineup of modified cars is the strongest ever; some people have already spotted trailers in Leicester Square!"
It was already 10 p.m. when we arrived at London Heathrow Airport.
Vin Diesel sent a car to pick him up and take him directly to the hotel booked by the film crew.
In the lobby, Paul was chatting with Michelle. When they saw Chen Xun, they both smiled and came to greet him.
"Chen! Long time no see!"
Paul gave Chen Xun a hug: "Mr. Oscar, do I need an appointment to see you now?"
"Stop fooling around!"
Chen Xun punched him: "How are you guys?"
"Same as always: racing, fighting, and saving the world."
Michelle had an unlit cigarette dangling from her lips.
She is quitting smoking.
As they were talking, Vin Diesel stepped out of the elevator.
He was wearing a black leather jacket, and his bald head gleamed under the lights, exuding a powerful aura.
"List."
Fan walked over and bumped fists with Chen Xun: "How was Paris? Did you enjoy shooting the Dior campaign?"
"It's alright, but the director's requirements are too high."
That's how art is.
Fan laughed: "Rehearsal tomorrow, premiere the day after. The preparations in London are very grand, the streets are full of our posters and modified cars. This is the world premiere, so the pressure is not small."
"Pressure can also be a driving force!"
Chen Xun was full of confidence.
He went back to his room, put down his luggage, and was about to take a shower when his phone rang.
It was an unfamiliar number, from London.
He answered, "Feed?"
"Chen Xun?" A cool female voice, with a slight British accent, asked.
"It's me, and you are—"
"Keira Knightley," the other person said, "I heard you're in London tomorrow. Would you like to meet up?"
Chen Xun was stunned for a moment.
Keira Knightley?
His memory flashed back to when he was filming "Green Lantern".
His first sex scene was also filmed with this British rose.
Chen Xun still remembers that Kayla had a high level of affection for him at the time, but nothing happened between them.
It must be said that Chen Xun still had expectations for their relationship at the time.
But this English rose seems rather bland.
Although their affection level kept increasing, their relationship didn't progress.
"Of course I'm free."
Chen Xun also wanted to see this old friend he hadn't seen in a long time.
"When?"
"Tomorrow at 3 PM, at the coffee shop downstairs from my hotel."
Kayla gave her an address.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun was still a little dazed.
He opened the panel and found Keira Knightley's favorability record.
The last time I checked, it was 91 when they filmed "Green Lantern," but now it's 94!
It rose by 3 points!
When did it go up?
Chen Xun had no recollection of it.
The two people in the middle never met.
However, when he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor some time ago, he received a congratulatory text message from Keira.
He was too busy at the time and only replied with a simple thank you.
I never expected her to be so devoted.
At 3 p.m. the next day, Chen Xun appeared on time at the coffee shop that Kayla had mentioned.
This restaurant is located in Kensington, with classic decor, few customers, and excellent privacy.
Kayla was already seated in a corner booth. She wore a simple beige sweater and jeans, her hair casually tied in a ponytail, and she had no makeup on; she looked like an ordinary London girl.
"sit."
She pointed to the opposite side.
Chen Xun sat down, and the waiter came over and ordered two lattes.
Congratulations on winning an Oscar!
Kayla spoke first.
"Thanks."
Chen Xun looked at her.
Kayla's eyes seemed filled with exhaustion.
"Why did you suddenly come to London?"
I live in London.
Kayla raised an eyebrow: "Have you forgotten I'm British?"
Chen Xun slapped his forehead.
Indeed, he had almost forgotten after spending so much time in America.
Kayla took a sip of coffee: "I wasn't in London when you were filming here, so I didn't visit the set."
"Now that your movie premiere is in London, as your friend, I naturally want to congratulate you."
She said it very casually.
"What happened to you after Green Lantern?"
He changed the subject.
"It's alright. I've made a few art films, but they haven't been very successful."
Kayla shrugged: "Unlike you, who rose like a rocket—Oscars, Marvel, Dior—you're now the hottest Asian face in Hollywood."
"Lucky!"
"It wasn't all luck!"
Kayla looked at him and said, "I could tell when you were on the set of Green Lantern that you were different from the others. You weren't just there to coast along; you genuinely wanted to act and were willing to put in the effort."
These words are very pleasing to the ear.
The café was quiet, with only soft jazz music and the occasional clinking of cups and saucers.
Chen Xun looked at Kayla and noticed that she was thinner than when she filmed "Green Lantern," and had faint dark circles under her eyes. Although she wore light makeup, it couldn't hide her fatigue.
Are you filming a movie lately?
"Just finished filming one movie, going to rest for two weeks."
Kayla stirred her coffee: "It's not really a break—I have some personal matters to take care of."
Her words were very vague.
Chen Xun keenly sensed something: "Do you need any help?"
Kayla looked up at him, her eyes filled with a complicated expression: "You can't help unless you can make those damn paparazzi and perverted fans disappear."
That's a very strong statement.
Chen Xun frowned: "Is someone harassing you?"
"More than just harassment."
Kayla smiled wryly: "Following, taking photos without my consent, sending strange letters—I changed my address three times, but they still managed to find me. Calling the police was useless; they said there was no evidence of actual harm, so they could only make a record."
She glanced out the window instinctively.
Chen Xun followed her gaze and saw a gray sedan parked across the street. It was very ordinary, but the windows were tinted dark, making it impossible to see inside.
"That car?"
He asked in a low voice.
"Maybe I'm just overthinking it."
Kayla looked away: "But lately I've felt like someone's following me. Today, when I came to see you, I circled around three times before I dared to enter this store."
Chen Xun's heart sank.
He had heard of the madness of the British tabloids and cases of extreme fans, but he never expected Kayla to encounter this.
Where is your agent?
"It blocked some of it for me, but it's impossible to completely prevent it."
Kayla rubbed her temples: "Sometimes I really want to quit this industry, go back to the countryside, buy a house, grow flowers, raise cats, and never see anyone again."
She spoke in a very calm tone, but Chen Xun could hear the despair in her voice.
"Don't say that."
He reached out and gently touched the back of her hand: "You're a good actress, you shouldn't be driven away by these people."
Kayla's hands were cold.
She looked at him, her eyes a little red, but quickly suppressed it: "Thank you, but I shouldn't be saying this today. I came to congratulate you."
She took a deep breath and changed her expression: "When is the premiere of 'Fast & Furious 6'?"
"The day after tomorrow, Leicester Square."
"Can I go?"
After asking the question, Kayla laughed first: "As a friend, it's alright to go and show my support, right?"
Chen Xun nodded: "Of course, I'll reserve a ticket for you."
"Then it's settled."
Kayla glanced at her phone: "I have to go, I have an appointment with the doctor this afternoon—uh, I have a doctor's appointment."
She stood up, her movements somewhat hurried.
Chen Xun also stood up: "I'll see you off."
"No need, I can do it myself—"
"I'll take you," Chen Xun insisted.
The two walked out of the coffee shop.
The afternoon in London was gloomy, as if it were about to rain.
Kayla's car was parked on the street corner, a low-key black Land Rover.
She walked to the car and was about to open the door when she suddenly froze.
"What's wrong?"
Chen asked.
Kayla didn't speak, staring out the car window.
Chen Xun walked over and saw a note stuck to the car window. It read in printed font: "I know you went to see him. You shouldn't see other men."
The handwriting was neat, but the content was chilling.
Kayla's face turned pale instantly!
With trembling hands, she tore off the note, crumpled it into a ball, stuffed it into her pocket, and then opened the car door: "I have to go."
"Kayla".
Chen Xun pressed down on the car door: "This isn't right. You're coming back to the hotel with me!"
"No, I—"
"Listen to me!"
Chen Xun looked at her and said firmly, "My hotel has excellent security. Paparazzi can't get in. Come to my place and rest for a while. Calm down before deciding what to do."
Kayla bit her lip, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally nodded: "Okay!"
Chen Xun told her driver to go back first, and then drove her back to the hotel himself.
Kayla remained silent throughout the journey, staring out the window.
Chen Xun saw in the rearview mirror that the gray sedan had indeed followed them.
He deliberately took a detour, driving around Kensington Palace for two blocks before finally shaking him off.
Back in the hotel's underground parking garage, Chen Xun led Kayla directly upstairs via the private elevator.
His suite was on the top floor, booked by Universal Pictures for the lead actor. It was very large, with a living room, bedroom, study, and a balcony with a panoramic view of London.
"sit!"
Chen Xun poured her a glass of water: "Just tell me what you need."
Kayla sat on the sofa, holding a glass of water, her fingers still trembling.
"Thanks!"
"Sorry for dragging you into this mess."
There's no need for apologies between friends.
Chen Xun sat down opposite her: "That note—have you received anything similar before?"
"Received it!"
Kayla closed her eyes: "Letters, emails, even things people leave at my door."
"At first it was just expressing liking, but it got more and more—crazy. He said I should belong only to him, that I couldn't talk to anyone else, and that I couldn't film intimate scenes—"
Her voice grew softer and softer.
Chen Xun understood.
This is a typical case of stalking, and it has escalated to the level of a threat.
"Did you call the police?"
"I reported it three times."
Kayla smiled wryly: "The police sympathized with me, but said there was little they could do unless the other side took action, and suggested I hire bodyguards or leave the UK temporarily."
Have you considered it?
"I've considered it, but—"
Kayla shook her head: "My parents are in England, and if I run away, that bastard will think he's won and will become even more arrogant."
Chen Xun thought for a moment: "Are you still going to the premiere?"
"go!"
Kayla looked up, her eyes suddenly hardening: "If I don't go, he'll think I'm scared."
"I'm going, and I'm going to go openly and confidently, to tell everyone that I'm doing well and that I won't be intimidated by people like that."
Chen Xun looked at her and felt a sense of admiration.
Keira may appear gentle, but she possesses the resilience of an English rose at heart.
"good!"
"I will arrange security to protect you that day, and I will stay with you the whole time."
Kayla paused for a moment: "Aren't you afraid of being photographed? The media will write all sorts of things."
"Let them write it." Chen Xun shrugged. "Compared to a human life, those gossips are nothing."
Kayla looked at him, her eyes reddening again.
This time I couldn't hold back, and tears fell.
She quickly wiped it away: "Sorry, I've been feeling a bit emotional lately."
"It's good to cry; holding it in is even more painful."
Chen Xun handed over a tissue.
Kayla took the tissue, wiped her face, took a few deep breaths, and finally calmed down.
"Chen, do you know why I called you today?"
She suddenly asked.
Why?
"Because you are one of the few people who make me feel safe."
Kayla said softly, "It was like that on the set of Green Lantern. You never laid a hand on me, never made inappropriate jokes, and respected my boundaries. There are very few men like that in Hollywood."
Keira Knightley's favorability +2, current favorability 96
Kayla's favorability rating jumped up suddenly.
Chen Xun remained silent.
Kayla continued, "As you became more and more famous, I thought you would change, but after watching your interviews and your Oscar acceptance speech—you are still you. So today, when I couldn't hold back anymore, the first person I thought of was you."
Something inside Chen Xun was suddenly touched.
"Thank you for your trust."
"You can stay here with me for the next few days. The suite has two bedrooms, which should be enough. After the premiere, I'll help you contact a reliable security company and a lawyer. This kind of case requires a professional legal team."
Kayla nodded: "Okay!"
She looked extremely tired, leaning against the sofa, her eyelids starting to droop.
"Go get some sleep."
Chen Xun stood up: "The bedroom is over there, and the sheets are all new."
"Thanks!"
Kayla stood up, took a couple of steps, and then suddenly turned around and hugged him.
A very light hug.
"Thank you so much."
Then he went into the bedroom and closed the door.
Chen Xun stood in the living room, listening to the sound of London rain outside the window, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
He opened his phone and sent Rob a message: "Help me find the best private security companies in London and lawyers who specialize in harassment cases. Urgent."
Rob quickly replied, "Who's in trouble?"
"Keira Knightley, she's being stalked, and it's serious."
"Understood, will do it right away."
After sending the message, Chen Xun went to the balcony.
The rain intensified, and the whole of London was shrouded in a gray mist.
He recalled the unpleasant things that happened when he first came to Hollywood.
A director who discriminates against people, a producer who cuts wages, and even an executive who tries to take advantage of them.
At that time, he had no one to turn to for help and could only tough it out.
Now that he has the ability, he can at least help his friend.
Keira Knightley is known as the British Rose and is a highly sought-after international actress.
However, there is often nothing that can be done about such private harassment issues.
My phone vibrated.
Vin Diesel: "Chen, the rehearsal time is set for tomorrow, 10 a.m., see you at Leicester Square. Universal says security for the premiere will be upgraded, apparently because some important people are coming to see it."
Chen Xun replied: "Received."
He glanced in the direction of the bedroom.
We need to talk to Van and Paul about Kayla's situation, since she'll be attending the premiere.
Just then, the bedroom door opened.
Kayla changed into one of his T-shirts as pajamas, her hair was down, and she looked more relaxed than before.
"I can't sleep, can we chat?"
"certainly!"
Chen Xun walked back to the living room: "What do you want to talk about?"
"casual!"
Kayla curled up on the sofa: "Tell me about yourself, how have you been lately? Aside from work?"
Chen Xun thought for a moment: "It's alright, just busy."
"Filming, promotion, endorsements — sometimes I feel like a spinning top, I can't stop."
"But you like it this way, right?"
Kayla looked at him: "I can tell your eyes light up on set."
"I really like it!"
Chen Xun smiled: "Acting is the only thing I'm good at and passionate about."
"I'm so envious of you!"
Kayla whispered, "I'm a little afraid of the camera now. Every time I see a camera, I wonder if that pervert is watching? Will he do something drastic because I'm acting with the male actor?"
Chen Xun felt that Kayla had been tortured to the point of madness!
She was actually considering a perverted idea.
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