The beautiful woman crowded the airport, her beauty being the only thing that kept people following her with their cameras. Without wasting any more time, she took the private car to the city ter. Without paying attention, she arrived at a rge photography studio, ready for her new photo session.

  Prada had a special shoot featuring dresses. The camera focused on her with an air of power. The lens captured Monica, who occasionally smiled, but her smile was so distant aached that it was caught in wide shots, refleg a syndrome of detat.

  She tinued her work, appearing here and there as the cold began to set in. The autumn season arrived with strong winds, and summer was fotten for new coats. This year, gray was the new fashion, along with prints.

  She arrived at the Panini ercial set for 1998. The idea of being a model seemed ridiculous to her, but now, dressed in the colors of various tries and multiple outfits for the uping World Cup in France, she participated in several ercials. Dressed in different national team uniforms, she extended her hands while a green s behind her showed various ses. She narrated some fun facts about the World Cup aiohe favorites for the tour, talking about Italy, Brazil, Germany, France, Argentina, and Engnd.

  She did it in Italian and English. She wouldn’t turn down a campaign with such global impact, the popurity, the pay, and the proximity to new job opportunities satisfied her.

  Her friend was waiting, as always, with bags under her eyes since her breakup with Johnny Depp, a problem with men that was different in its way.

  Monica arrived in New York, wearing bck lipstick that highlighted her fair skin. She met Winona, who smiled, her crooked froh charming, an imperfe that added to her unique beauty.

  -I missed you, Monica. I couldn’t talk much with you in Italy, - whispered Winona, hugging her. Both were symbols, and their presence caused a stir. New York khat ued visitors walked its streets, which is more on in pces like Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and the fashion capitals for special events.

  -I think we should hurry; people might get curious, - Moniented, notig some people watg them from a distahey moved to a more private spot, a less crowded terrace.

  -I’m meeting Billy, - said Monica.

  -Sure, - Winona replied, trying to ighe awkwardness she felt. In a childish act, she had introduced Billy to Monica with a different proposal. Now, she was nervous about what might happen if she said too much.

  -How’s it going with that handsome British guy with bck hair? - Monica asked.

  -Nothing new, very polite, very cordial. However, he behaved strangely over the five days. I think he expected a itment. I ended up running away. It hurts, but I don’t think I it to anyht now, - Winona said, sipping some juice. There was a hint of annoyan her voice; retionships were not what she wanted.

  -That’s unfortable. You need a vacation away from work. A weekend isn’t enough for you. You need a month, away from the cameras, in your privacy, without calls, maybe at your parent's ranch, - the dark-haired woman suggested.

  Their bond had strengthened by ce, but now, with the arrival of Laetitia Casta and Linda Evaa...

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  Billy had received all sorts of reviews, but Jim Waitt was already sending scripts for his projects. Many of these scripts could be done solo or with favor... nothing particurly iing or determined for this year or the . However, a few films did catch his attention, “Freeway” being one of them, and his i was renewed. Kiefer Suthernd, his ret co-star, could now be his rival, which added a certain allure to the role.

  -I'm ied in Freeway; however, my schedule is possibly occupied. I've itted to voig 'Diego' for 'Ice Age,' and I o be present for all the promotions for Sev7n, along with the promotion for Jerry, which starts in January, - Billy remarked.

  -You have the time. I'll hahe rest. It's enough that you make some trips to the major capitals. Your face is mnizable than it was a year ago, and sihe tract, the ditions of popurity are different. Your ret appearances in various magazines have given us a lot of power, - Jim ented.

  -It could be beneficial, - Billy responded.

  For now, he was only waiting for the impact of his work—a year of effort and guidanultiple projects, each different in minor aspects. Every job, whether spontaneous or pnned, was enough to secure his p the industry. As his fame increased in the ing year, he was fident that he would have creative freedom as an actor. Participating in different projects that would have a positive impa critid audiences alike could pave the way for others to seek him out for roles they dream of seeing materialized. His involvement in such films could promote better terms than merely attag himself to projects. The iment was just a pace that he would leverage in the ing years to engage in what he sidered valuable.

  -It's more than beneficial. Many people have asked about your schedule, and just being visible is good. When something appears everywhere and catches the public's attention, you o ride the wave. It sometimes fall, but taking advantage of the moment to make enough movies to establish yourself ior category is crucial. Even if you don't make it to the top list, it's good to have something to back you up, gaining experience while the iron is hot, - Jim Waitt ented.

  Following these steps is advi what Hollywood is. Many actors, who faced failure after failure, rose from some retionship or job, climbing up from supp roles, and series and that's how they sustain themselves. Many movies are strategi reaffirming es with others.

  -Schedule the audition, - Billy said, following through. Taking the address given by Monica, he arrived at an exclusive restaurant bar. Monica smiled at him from there, apanied by three other women. It seemed his was mispced; Monica was flushed from the wine and the friendly chatter.

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