After some time, they joihe party, mingling with multiple personalities, all eager to share their thoughts and perspectives, no matter how mihe details. The atmosphere was charged with this exge, filling the room with a vibrant energy.

  -Love should be something that ehrough time. Doubtfully, I believe it only thrives when people stay itted, alresenting the best version of themselves. A woman ot afford to let herself go… because there’s always someone else waiting to take her pce, turning it into a loss. – replied Barbra Streisand. Her film was still in produ, leaving her with limited free time, but as an avid industry member, she had started promoting her movie months before its yet-uermined release date.

  The room was filled with intellectuals, sharp thinkers, and a few single women who, even after years, had maintaiheir charm effortlessly.

  -How curious that, more often than not, people say the opposite. Amen to that. – Diaon remarked, anuest who was leaving her mark with her brilliant writing.

  -Is love such a liquid cept for men that it requires endless pleasure ter a yes or no? It makes me refle surrendering to love, and calming ourselves in its embrace—be it familial, plementary, or filled with affe. – Goldie Hawn chimed in, her witty ent elig ughter from both Winona and Monica, who were attentively listening. Their versation, full of femirength, also carried a blend of biting humor and sharp observations, cutting through rigid mis with ease.

  -A society where love is governed by women’s rules seems like such a distay, – Winona mused.

  -Oh darling, a woman as stunning as you should only think about the men lining up for you! – Diaon responded with a pyful smile.

  Billy excused himself, stepping away from the fevered versation. It was better to let the group tiheir discussion while he found his rhythm. He wasn’t fond of aimlessly wandering around, but he did so, grabbing a gss of peared to be champagne. Sipping calmly, he gazed out the window and found himself amidst a group whose perspective sharply trasted with the typical Hollywood mihe group’s distent with the industry’s treatment of LGBTQ+ unities aain corporate behaviors didn’t make their discussions any less impactful.

  He seemed slightly tipsy.

  -The new Ameri star who turns everythiouches into gold, – Gibson ented, his words tinged with suggestion. Billy could smell the alcohol, perhaps something more, but it didn’t matter. The party had shifted gears, though not in any predictable way.

  -Do you truly believe that? – Billy asked.

  -Oh, I do. You’re the hard edge of Hollywood. They say even studios that cross paths with you fear fag you directly… Your Ameri image surpasses the boundaries of polished decy. My curiosity lies in how they’ve failed to rope you in using traditional methods. – Gibson said, slurring slightly but still prehensible.

  -Because they’d lose. It’s better to iate and make mohan to burn bridges and start meaningless wars. Likewise, avoiding the press works wonders. – Billy replied, meeting the versation head-on.

  -Avoiding the press? -

  -Yes, I don’t hem to validate me for me to know my worth. The press sensationalizes everything, and it’s better to steer clear. If they pay me, maybe I’ll show up, but nothing more. -

  It-Quite rebellious of you to shun interviews so bluntly. – Gibson chuckled. –-But, of course, everyone does as they see fit. Tell me, what brings you here to break the rules? Have you already hooked up with Winona? I must say, she’s every man’s dream. I adore her ears.–

  Billy was momentarily stunned by the crude remark.

  -There’s been nothing of the sort. But is that your introdu? Do you wao set you up with her? – Billy asked, amused by the audacity.

  -Sure thing, once she ditches all that baggage. Those women around her are worse than piranhas. Eae of them would strip a man down to nothing. Be careful, son; they’ll demonize your woman. That hot European you’re with—those are bad influences for aionship. –

  -Oh my God! Stop pestering the boy. – Danny Glover interjected, much more posed and respectable.

  -Danny, I thought I’d never see you again. – Gibson said, wobbling slightly.

  -You’re meeting Billy here. He’s a tough one, who’ll take us by the horns. I’m off for a drink. – Gibson added as he staggered away.

  -Danny Glover. You might know me from some roles, but I’m often mistaken within my unity. What about you, pretty boy? – Danny said with a chuckle.

  It was official. – Everyone here is too drunk for diplomabsp;Billy thought.

  -I came by ce, but now I’m just getting to know the many personalities around me. Of course, I know you; I’ve seen some of your films. Then again, everyone here seems to know everyone else. –

  -You’re right, though they only admit to knowing you when they ’t ridicule you. Rumor has it you’re w on a major project. –

  -I am. It’ll be one of the best films upon release. – Billy said, fshing a genuine, pleasant smile. He admired Danny’s tenacity, knowing the actor would go on to build a massive filmography in the years to e.

  Their versation was interrupted by a loud, resounding sp that made some ugh and asp. Mel Gibson inning around on skates, and Winona had he blow, leaving the man visibly nervous and slightly sobered by the drinks he’d ed.

  -I think our versation will have to pause here. – Danny remarked.

  -No problem, it’s been a pleasure. See you around. – Billy replied, heading toward Monica, who was now discussing her movie with Barbra Streisand while Winona joined a group of friends, furiously chatting away.

  -I think it’s time we leave, darling. – Billy said, gently brushing Monica’s shoulder.

  -Arnon has spoken highly of you. – Barbra interjected, mentioning Arnon Mil, one of her film’s producers. Billy raised an eyebrow at the mention of the prolifi, widely regarded as one of the industry’s best.

  -I wasn’t aware of that, – Billy admitted.

  -Oh, there’s nothing Arno do. He’s stantly traveling and seems indispensable, though he isn’t… He has an incredible eye for scripts aails. But I think we’ll have more time to discuss iing things ter.– Barbra said, bidding him farewell with a kiss.

  Monica shared that they had indeed spoken about Billy, mentioning how he had bee almost like a produ house through his bold iments iain films and his ventures in other fields. His success with Star Wars had been a game-ger for some, even though many doubted the franchise could fail, given Gee Lucas’s popurity.

  -I see! Then I suppose they’ll tio be surprised, oer another, especially with the uping release of The English Patient on June 9. – Billy said, noting how the campaign was ramping up. Perhaps I should market my film more, he mused. It didn’t matter; the cast was on another level.

  -Wait, I o know what caused that.– Monica said.

  -What happened with Winona? – Billy asked.

  -No idea, – Monica whispered, holding Billy’s hand as they prepared to leave.

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