After experiencing a night with Megan Fox, Matthew wasn't sure about her cooking skills, but her abilities in other areas were exceptional. Coupled with her highly seductive figure, it was a deeply pleasurable experience.
That night, Matthew didn't return to Beverly Hills. It wasn't until the next morning that he left Megan Fox's rented house and went with her to the DreamWorks headquarters in Glendale to continue their work on the Transformers voice-overs.
Perhaps due to their intimate conversation the previous night, Megan Fox shared more about herself during the car ride.
"David Geffen owed my agent a favor," she said, looking out the car window and then turning to Matthew. "So he recommended me to the Transformers crew."
Matthew nodded. David Geffen was one of the original three founders of DreamWorks.
Megan Fox continued, "Since I joined the crew, Shia LaBeouf has been harassing me."
"Shia LaBeouf seems like a spoiled child," Matthew commented.
"A spoiled child?" Megan Fox shook her head. "He's not even a man. He's peeked into my dressing room several times, which is nothing. People in the crew have told me that after taking drugs, he even masturbated in front of my movie posters. It's disgusting..."
She ran her fingers through her hair. "I hope there's no sequel to this film so I don't have to deal with that bastard anymore!"
"Don't forget your phone," Matthew reminded her. "Find an appropriate time to subtly let Shia LaBeouf know you have that recording. He'll likely restrain himself a lot more."
Megan Fox turned to Matthew, her eyes brightening. "Yeah! I could post it online or sell it to TMZ..."
"Trust me, Megan," Matthew said, lightly tapping her hand. "Keeping that recording is far more useful. If you release it, Shia LaBeouf might be affected for a while, but don't forget he has Spielberg behind him. Getting back on his feet wouldn't be too hard. And what about you?"
Megan Fox wasn't stupid. She quickly understood and said, "I'd likely offend Spielberg and DreamWorks, and even David Geffen, who recommended me to the crew, would be very unhappy with me."
She nodded. "It's like a nuclear weapon, mainly used for deterrence."
Matthew smiled. "You could say that."
Megan Fox leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "Matthew, you're so smart and charming. I don't want to let you go."
This woman was like a vixen, but Matthew wasn't falling for it. Megan Fox's acting wasn't that good.
Ignoring her comment, Matthew asked, "Does Shia LaBeouf do drugs often? Judging by his behavior, it doesn't seem like he's new to it."
"He's been doing it for a while," Megan Fox said candidly. "And he wasn't entirely lying. I have had plastic surgery."
Matthew wasn't surprised by Megan Fox's admission. It was common among Hollywood actors, especially actresses. For instance, Scarlett Johansson had told him she had work done on her nose and chin.
"Beverly Hills?" Matthew asked.
Megan Fox nodded. "Yeah, at a cosmetic surgery center in Beverly Hills. I spent all my savings on it."
Matthew nodded lightly and didn't say much more.
Many people used to think South Korea had the best plastic surgery, but actually, Los Angeles, specifically Hollywood, was the best. More precisely, it was the cosmetic surgery institutions within Beverly Hills that primarily catered to Hollywood stars.
Looking from afar, the glamorous stars of the Western entertainment world rarely raised suspicions of plastic surgery, and many believed Westerners were naturally beautiful. But in Hollywood, plastic surgery was widespread. A common saying in the industry was, "Everyone in Hollywood had a nose job."
On a bustling street in Beverly Hills near Ronald Avenue, there was a prominent billboard: a beautiful woman leaning against a Ferrari, with a stunning face, voluptuous breasts, and long legs. The perfection could make many self-proclaimed exceptional stars envious.
Next to the image was an ad slogan: "Ferrari makes perfect cars, we make perfect women."
This was an advertisement for a cosmetic surgery clinic in Beverly Hills.
How many beauties live in Beverly Hills? That's a secret. How many beauties were made by the cosmetic surgery clinics in Beverly Hills? That's an even bigger secret.
Los Angeles, besides being known as the City of Angels, is also dubbed the world capital of plastic surgery. No other place in the world has as many people seeking cosmetic surgery as here.
Even the most beautiful and coolest people in the world might feel insecure about their looks here because there are just too many good-looking people. While looks may not be crucial for success in Hollywood, having a good appearance undeniably makes it easier, a universally acknowledged fact.
Matthew understood why actors opted for plastic surgery. Not everyone is born with good looks like him.
TMZ, specifically the gossip section run by Elena Boyar, once estimated that Hollywood stars spend about $100 million a year on plastic surgery.
Typically, Hollywood stars don't get extensive work done. The most common procedures are nose jobs. For example, Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Jessica Simpson, Julia Roberts, and Angelina Jolie have all had nose jobs, which they don't shy away from mentioning.
Older actresses also frequently use Botox and fillers. Among Hollywood's ageless beauties, some have rather frozen expressions.
Beverly Hills cosmetic surgery clinics are trustworthy for several reasons. Firstly, the high rents in this area mean that only successful practices can afford to stay. Secondly, the clientele consists of celebrities who prioritize results over cost. One botched job can ruin a clinic's reputation.
These clinics excel in nose tip and wing adjustments. Many of the universally acknowledged beautiful Hollywood stars have a small, well-proportioned nose. A close comparison of earlier and later works often reveals noticeable changes in the noses of stars like Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson, and Natalie Portman.
As professional photographers say, having a small, cute nose allows for unrestrained laughter.
This phenomenon isn't limited to Hollywood. In the broader Western entertainment world, actresses like Sophie Marceau from France, Monica Bellucci from Italy, and Penélope Cruz from Spain all ended up with small, refined noses.
As for Botox and fillers, the less said, the better.
Regardless of gender or age, everyone wants to look their best. Adjusting a nose or other feature seems normal to Matthew. However, aging naturally can also be beautiful. Creating a zombie face to scare people is truly frightening.
The awards season was approaching, a time when Beverly Hills' cosmetic surgery business thrives. Especially in the month before the Oscars, stars spend up to $200,000 on quick "fixes" to dazzle on the red carpet.
Compared to Beverly Hills, South Korea's cosmetic surgery industry pales in comparison.
As their Mercedes approached Glendale, Matthew received a call from Spielberg's assistant, informing him that Spielberg was personally at DreamWorks' headquarters today.
"He won't come after me, will he?" Megan Fox asked, worried.
She had endured Shia LaBeouf's harassment partly because he was backed by Spielberg.
"He shouldn't," Matthew replied, having dealt with Spielberg multiple times. "Steven is a very rational person."
Megan Fox nodded.
Matthew squeezed her hand. "Don't worry. Shia LaBeouf is just Spielberg's godson."
The car passed through DreamWorks' red arch and soon arrived at the office building. Matthew got out first, then waited for Megan Fox before heading inside. They took the elevator to the same professional recording studio as yesterday.
Spielberg was already there, discussing work with Michael Bay. Shia LaBeouf, no longer arrogant and crazed, stood quietly beside Spielberg, looking like a scolded child.
There was no sign of his previous insanity.
"Hi, Steven," Matthew greeted Spielberg, ignoring Shia LaBeouf. Spielberg adjusted his round glasses and smiled, "Long time no see, Matthew."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Michael Bay gestured for everyone else to leave temporarily.
Soon, the room was left with only Matthew, Megan Fox, Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg, and Shia LaBeouf.
Spielberg got straight to the point, "I'm here mainly about yesterday. Shia is still a kid; don't be too hard on him."
Matthew smiled, "No problem."
After all, Shia LaBeouf was the one who suffered yesterday, and Matthew was happy to give Spielberg this favor.
Shia LaBeouf stood beside Spielberg, his head hung low as if recognizing his mistake, but his eyes, filled with resentment, kept glancing at Matthew.
"Ah..."
He coughed softly, his chest aching. Those two kicks nearly broke his ribs.
"F@ck!"
Shia LaBeouf cursed in his heart, his gaze sharp as a blade.
Beside him, Spielberg turned and said, "Shia, you were wrong. Apologize to Matthew."
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