Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 733 - 531 Chatting with Monica at Night_2

"Alright, suit yourself."

Monica gave a slight smile, drank half of her glass in one go, and lounged on the sofa with her bare legs no longer demurely together but casually placed on the sofa, revealing some scenery.

"What were you just doing?"

"Replying to some congratulatory messages from friends."

"You truly deserve the congratulations, only twenty-four years old, half my age, and already you have received so many honors: 13 Olympic Gold Medals, numerous Golden Belts, a Grammy, as well as being both the Berlin Film Emperor and Cannes Film Emperor, Link, why are you so amazing?"

Monica Bellucci asked with a dreamy look in her eyes.

"Just like the media says, I might be a genius, and a polymath."

Link laughed.

"Yes, you are a genius, a genius in every aspect, and a very, very charming guy. If I were twenty years younger, I would definitely pursue you at all costs, even if it meant being like Marion."

Monica drank off her drink and handed the empty glass to Link.

Link smiled lightly and poured her half a glass.

Monica took the glass, drank it all at once, and then suddenly she stood up, sat beside Link, and said, "Can I lean on your shoulder for a while?"

"Feel free!"

Link laughed.

Monica, unhesitant, hugged his arm and leaned on his shoulder, softly starting to talk about her and Vincent Cassel; they met in 1996 while filming "L'Appartement," got married in 1999, and then had two daughters in 2004 and 2010.

But as the marriage aged, the feelings between her and Vincent Cassel thinned, and Vincent started dating younger women; they hadn't slept together for over two years.

"Link, would you mind my age?"

Monica Bellucci, looking up with alcohol on her breath, asked.

Link shook his head, "You are a very charming woman, no matter what your age is."

"Really? Then would you dare to kiss me?"

Monica asked, batting her long eyelashes like small fans.

Link lifted her chin with his fingers, leaned down, and kissed her plump red lips.

This kiss seemed like breaking the seal on Monica's body; she wrapped her arms around Link's neck and pressed her body against his in a returning kiss.

They kissed for a long time on the sofa, and talked a lot, and eventually many things just naturally happened; on the terrace bathed in moonlight, facing the sea and the full moon, they did some absurd things that even a Cannes Film Festival midnight movie could not replicate.

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The next day when Link woke up, Monica was no longer in bed. Link rubbed his forehead and had to admire the woman's recovery abilities, absolutely second to none among women he knew.

While having breakfast, Link browsed through several French newspapers, the news in the papers being not much different from last night's online, but more elegantly and succinctly articulated.

France's leading newspaper, Le Figaro, reported the Cannes Film Festival awards ceremony on the front page headline as "Link and Marion jointly seize the 'Best Actor and Actress' awards, creating a new history for the Cannes Film Festival."

The article also reported on awards for other films.

The previous news was expressed in language that was quite objective and fair.

When it came to the movie review section, there were several articles in the paper questioning the Cannes Film Festival jury.

The articles stated that while Link and Marion's performance in "Rust and Bone" was notable, awarding either of them would not have caused controversy, but awarding them both simultaneously raised several questions.

Firstly, whether Link and Marion clearly stood out compared to other nominees.

Secondly, whether it was necessary for the jury to break precedent for these two.

Lastly, whether the jury members maintained a fair and impartial attitude during the voting, without outside interference.

The paper's editor self-answered in the commentary, recognizing that Marion, compared to the other four female nominees, had a clear edge in performance and deserved her award.

On the other hand, Link, compared to several veteran actors, did not have a clear advantage, and it was a close call.

In such a scenario, the jury should have stuck to Cannes's previous tradition and chosen the Best Actor from the remaining films, rather than voting for Link.

Ultimately, the jury, knowing there would be controversy, insisted on giving the Best Actor award to Link, breaking tradition.

This was puzzling.

Lastly, on the issue of external influence,

the media considered Link's high profile and sensitive identity likely to sway the jury members.

The jury chair, Spielberg, should have considered this and, for the sake of avoiding bias, should not have given the award to Link.

Le Figaro's editor hoped that the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival would address these questions head-on.

Other French newspapers, as well as Britain's The Guardian and Germany's Bild, also reported on the news and raised questions about Link's win.

For these articles, Link read through them once and did not mind. freewёbnoνel.com

The Cannes Film Festival has been controversial since its inception, and each edition's awards ceremony is followed by media questioning the awarded films and filmmakers.

For instance, in 2004's "Fahrenheit 9/11," the jury chair was Quentin Tarantino, who overcame objections to grant the documentary the Palme d'Or, making it the second documentary in the history of Cannes to receive this award.