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CHAPTER 46 - *SPOILER*

CHAPTER 46 – *SPOILER*

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Elawn

Reading Pretty Woman's script carefully, Jeffrey had some misgivings and said: "Eric, I really feel that this story is great, just like a modern version of a Cinderella story, but do you think the audience will be okay with a prostitute ? You said that you wanted to portray a fairy tale, but it seems more similar to Boule de Suif and The Lady of the Camellias – minus the tragedy – I'd say."

Eric sighed in his heart, it was a perfect fairy tale indeed.

Pretty Woman's original script was actually a darker one called 3000, and narrated the story of a sexual-only based relationship between a man and a woman following a 3000 dollars transaction. It was a script that accurately pictured the living conditions of prostitutes in L.A.

But during the filming process, because the budget was insufficient, the director and producer repeatedly kept revising the plot, and it finally turned into a romantic comedy. The most surprising thing was that the movie that had been tweaked beyond recognition, had actually made a North American box office of 170 million $, which led the enumerable actors and actresses who had refused to be a part of the cast because of its initial setting, to drown in frustration. It was also Julia's rise to fame.

"Jeffrey, that aside, what do you think about Vivian's character ?"

Since it was only a plot and he didn't have anything to refer it to, Jeffrey thought for a bit before saying: "Outspoken personality, cheerful but somewhat vulgar, and even though she's a prostitute, she's no pushover...."

Eric patiently listened to his old friend's opinion before saying: "Jeffrey, you probably didn't notice, but when you spoke about Vivian, your mouth curved into a smile. Meaning that not only do you not have any ill feelings towards her, you've even started to like the girl."

Jeffrey had just spoken subconsciously and didn't notice anything, he said: "Did... Did I, really ?"

Eric nodded: "You did. And since even you feel this way, once the film is done and released, I'm convinced people will certainly like her too."

Jeffrey nodded, but soon frowned as he seriously asked: "What do you mean by 'even you'.... Are my standards really that high ?"

Eric quickly denied: "Not really, you're just kinda long-winded."

"......"

Eric smiled and patted Jeffrey's shoulder: "Don't be too down, older people are usually like that, don't mind it."

A depressed Jeffrey glared at Eric: "Well, you're the boss, and you've proven that your vision is also better than mine, so since you've made up your mind, when do we start preparations ?"

"Of course the sooner the better, we should complete the preparations and the casting before Christmas, then immediately start to shoot after the New Year and release it near Valentine's Day."