Chapter 49
After the interaction between Tom and Adele went viral, social media and the media were filled with a wave of admiration and fascination for Tom, the "real-life James Bond". Taking advantage of this repercussion, big brands began to notice Tom's potential as an iconic and mysterious figure. Among these brands was the renowned fashion house Armani.
It was a quiet morning when Kim received a call from her agent. Upon hearing the news, she smiled and walked over to Tom, who was in the kitchen making coffee.
— "Tom, you won't believe what just happened," she said, with a sparkle in her eyes.
Tom looked at her, curious.
— "Good morning to you too. What's up?" he asked, as he took a sip of coffee.
— "Armani just contacted my team. They want you to do a campaign with them, and it's not just any campaign. They're thinking of something inspired by... James Bond," Kim said, smiling with a hint of enthusiasm.
Tom's eyes widened in surprise.
— "Armani? They want me to do a 007-style commercial? Kim, I'm not an actor. I'm... well, you know what I am," he said, laughing.
Before Tom could argue any further, Kim dragged him into the living room, where her sisters were relaxing and chatting. As soon as Kim told them the news, they all exploded in excitement.
Kendall was the first to react.
— "Tom, you have to do it! Just imagine, you in an Armani suit, with that air of mystery. It would be amazing!"
Khloe laughed and added:
— "Besides, Tom, you're already the real-life 'James Bond'. Now we just have to make it official with a really stylish commercial!"
Tom laughed, but he seemed hesitant.
— "Girls, I don't know... that's a lot of exposure. Not to mention I've never been the type to show up in front of the cameras like that."
Kylie gave Tom a gentle shove, smiling. "Oh, come on! You've been an agent for MI5 and the SAS, you've done much more dangerous things. And besides, you look great in a suit."
Everyone started to insist, with encouraging looks, until Tom sighed and raised his hands in surrender.
"Okay, okay. If you all think it's a good idea, who am I to disagree? But I'm warning you, if this goes wrong, I'll blame every single one of you," he said jokingly.
They burst into applause and laughter, and Kim gave Tom a quick kiss.
"You won't regret it. It's going to be epic!"
Over the next few weeks, the Armani production team contacted Tom and Kim to fine-tune every detail. The campaign's script was simple but stylish: the commercial would feature Tom in different scenes wearing the brand's clothes, inspired by the spy adventures and classic elegance of James Bond.
On the day of the shoot, Tom arrived at the studio accompanied by Kim. Seeing him dressed in a sleek black Armani suit, Kim couldn't help but smile with pride.
— "Wow," she said, adjusting Tom's tie. "You look absolutely perfect. Seriously, Tom, the world is going to love this."
He gave an embarrassed smile, feeling a little out of his comfort zone.
— "This is all a bit new to me. But if you're here, I think I can handle anything."
The crew led him to the set, where the director explained the concept of the commercial. The first scene would feature Tom walking through a European city, like a spy on a secret mission. He would have to strike a series of poses, walk confidently and look at the camera as if he knew something that no one else did.
