Even Savannah looked further ahead than she did. Juven wasn't at the point where he had to choose between her and his family.

But what if?

She was suddenly stunned.

"Love" was a thing.

How could it be compared to family?

What about her?

What if one day …

She had to choose between her mother and Juven?

God!

She was so upset that she didn't want to think about it anymore.

Juven looked equally upset. "I'm sorry, babybear.

I shouldn't have told you this.

But I … I don't know who else to tell. "Even if it was his close friend, Kinou, he didn't want to discuss this with him.

Kinou was also very close to his mother, Patricia, but he was able to leave Toronto at the age of 17.

He could continue to take care of his mother and sisters after earning money. Kinou didn't have this problem, so he probably couldn't understand his feelings for his mother and family.

At the age of 15, Iris sent him to see a psychiatrist.

The psychiatrist said that he had been emotionally kidnapped by Aline and that he should learn to think for himself.

At that time, he didn't understand what that meant.

Now, he knew that it wasn't a normal family relationship.

Parents should think for their children.

Sacrifice for them and not ask for anything in return.

Children shouldn't be a tool to make money.

Among the people he knew,

No one's parents were like his parents — pressing him step by step.

He couldn't breathe.

The reason why he lingered at parties and nightclubs was that he didn't want to go home too early.

Aline probably sensed that the older he got, the more he wanted to escape from his family, so she reminded him more and more urgently of his responsibilities and didn't want to let him go.

Hayley leaned close to him, her face against his cheek, and whispered, "I'm glad you can say this to me.

I can't give you any advice. You have to figure out what kind of life you want. Any decision has to be based on 'I'.

It's' want ', not Arlene. "

She went upstairs to change her clothes.

Juven continued to be upset. He didn't notice that Helen had already come downstairs and was sitting at the dining table.

"Juven." Helen suddenly called him.

He jerked his head up.

"Don't let Hayley worry about your family. She can't handle it well," Helen said calmly.

"I didn't. I just wanted to talk to her."

"In this world, there's no one who can't survive without another.

If it's just a matter of money, then try to make as much money as possible. "

Juven smiled bitterly. "It's not just about money."

Helen looked at him and smiled. "You're wrong.

Anything can be solved with money. If you think that money can't solve a problem, it must be because the amount of money is not enough.

Go back and think about it carefully. "

She stood up.

Juven quickly stood up as well.

Hayley changed her clothes and came downstairs.

Holding a cardboard box in his hand, he handed it to him. "This is a microphone I bought in Paris, Neumann, Germany.

I wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but you don't have to wait until your birthday. "

*

Juven urged his agent, Ayres, to find a suitable script.

When Ayres learned that he had moved out, she hoped that he could be free from the pressure of his family, or at least part of it.

She had taken care of many child stars, but none of them shouldered the pressure of an entire family like Juven. This child was too precocious, smart, and sensitive. He was always used to solving problems by himself and rarely troubled her, which made her feel even more sorry for him.

After being in this industry for so long, Ayres had seen all kinds of people.

Juven wasn't the first child star whose parents treated him as a cash cow, but almost no one was like him, who had to bear the burden of his younger siblings. Because his father wasn't at home often, Juven was actually the male head of the family.

He was different from Kinou.

If it weren't for his sister's leukemia, Kinou's financial pressure wouldn't be that great. From the diagnosis to the bone marrow transplant, Kinou spent hundreds of thousands, which was an average cost for this disease. With his salary, he didn't feel any pressure.

Juven's salary only increased slightly after he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. After that, he took on either supporting roles or literary films. His salary was limited, and you couldn't make him film 12 months a year. That would tire him out.

Now, he finally felt that he was trying to break free from Aline's control. Ayres began to work hard to get him work opportunities. It would be best if he took on fewer literary films and more male lead roles. That way, his salary would definitely be higher, and it would be beneficial for his career development.

Kinou felt that he was doing well now.

They lived next door, so he could just stand in the corridor and shout. He didn't even have to call him.

When they went out to play, Juven didn't have to leave just as soon as he got high.

In the two weeks that Hayley went to Paris, Juven made one of the most important decisions of his life so far. Kinou was also surprised by the power of love.

He vaguely knew that because Hayley left early, Juven was a little panicked and dared to lay his cards on the table with Aline.

Well, although he later learned that this "laying his cards on the table" wasn't very thorough, it was still the first step on the moon. It was worth encouraging.

Hayley spent two or three days a week with Juven. Juven was very busy. Ayres took him everywhere to socialize and audition. Hayley was also very busy. When she wasn't with Juven, she went to the library to read materials.

Savannah went shopping with her about once a week. Once, when she talked about the riots in Los Angeles at the end of April and the beginning of May, her face turned pale.

"You weren't in Los Angeles, so you don't know. At that time, the city was under martial law. There were people everywhere, smashing, looting, burning buses and shops. Oh my god!

It was a Wednesday. All the schools announced that they would be closed at 7 pm. My mother was scared. She called me and told me not to go anywhere and to stay in the dormitory. "

"I know that. We were also closed, but I had already returned to the apartment.

There was also a riot in San Francisco. The TV station was also broadcasting it. "

Speaking of this, the two girls were still a little scared.

Although they were actually in a safe zone and didn't see the riots with their own eyes, the TV was broadcasting the news 24 hours a day. More than 50 people died in the riots. The National Guard, the US Army, and the Marine Corps were all deployed. Los Angeles was under martial law. The center of the riots was in the area from Koreatown to Florence. About 10,000 people were arrested.

The riots lasted for four days until May 2, Saturday night.

During this period, Berkeley University insisted on normal classes and was not affected. However, the campus police and the local police were all deployed to ensure the safety of the students and the campus.

A lot of people called her to ask about the situation, but Juven didn't call her to ask.

She suddenly remembered the matter.

Was he in the nursing home at that time?

When she asked Kinou, Kinou stammered and said probably.

When she asked again, he said, "Aiya, don't know so much."

Then he asked her why she suddenly thought of asking this.

"During the riots, my mother, Bob, Jim, and you all called me to ask about the situation in Berkeley. He didn't even think of asking me." She was fuming.

Kinou laughed. "I asked, so it's the same as him asking."

"That's different!"

"Wait for him to come back. You can ask him yourself." Kinou slipped away.

Juven came back at dinner time.

"I didn't eat outside. I thought you were waiting for me." As soon as he entered the room, he hurriedly hugged her.

"I didn't eat either. I'll go out and eat later." Hayley pushed him away and said in disdain, "You have to change."

"I'll change now." He took off his shirt, pants, and sneakers.

"Go take a shower." She smiled and pushed him.

"Together?"

"No, I've already showered.

Hurry, I'm very hungry. I want to go down and eat early. "

He picked her up. "No, you have to shower again."

She screamed as she was carried into the bathroom.

*

"At that time — Yes, I was in the nursing home.

I couldn't call, and I only had half an hour of visiting time every day.

Kinou told me that you were fine, so I was relieved.

What about you?

Did you think of me at that time? "

"Uh … No."

"Aiya!" Juven sighed softly. "You really made me sad!

You really didn't think of me? "

"I was very busy. I didn't have time to think of you or anyone else."

Their forehead touched, and the tip of their nose brushed against each other. "Baby Bear, it's my fault. I won't let you down again."

"You have to remember what you said."

"I remember.

I just — I actually don't like those things. It's just too boring sometimes. "

"You can go to a psychiatrist and talk to him or her.

That's what psychiatrists are for. "

He smiled a little bitterly. "I've tried.

Iris asked me to see a psychiatrist when I was 15. "

She gently stroked his chin with her fingers. "Honey Bear, rich people have psychiatrists."

Juven chuckled. "I'm not rich."

"You'll be rich. Money, fame, status, you'll have all of it.

You'll be super.

Star, and possibly the President of the United States. "

This time, Juven couldn't help but laugh.

*

Rain and Djékun often came to the hotel to look for Juven.

Although he didn't openly express his support, Djékun agreed with his brother's actions. He even secretly told Hayley that he would move out when he turned 18.

"I'll also make money for Mom." Djékun shrugged. "I can't let Juven support the whole family alone.

Mom wants a better house. Samo is still young and will live at home for a few years. "

That wasn't too much. Hayley nodded. "Does Aline have her eyes on a neighborhood?

If you don't live at home, she can choose a city outside Hollywood. It won't be too expensive, and she'll have a lot of choices. "

Djékun was a little hesitant. "Mom wants to live in Beverly Hills."

"Then Juven has to take on a movie similar to 'Breaking Point'.

The global box office is 100 million yuan. As the male lead, he'll get an advance payment, plus 5% or 7.5% of the box office dividend, which will be 5 to 7 million yuan. He can buy a house with the advance payment. "

Isaac had told her a little about how the box office profits would be distributed. Of course, the majority would be taken by the film company or the production company. Generally, the director would only get a fixed director's fee, depending on the budget. Isaac usually got around 500,000 yuan. If he could take on a commercial film, the director's fee would be higher, but there weren't many opportunities like that.

Djékun hadn't taken on any other film contracts since he filmed 'Parenthood' with Kinou in 1989. He felt that there weren't any good roles for young boys, so he didn't want to continue being an actor. Juven wanted him to finish high school first, then let him decide.

Aline wanted Djékun to become a star.

The two boys in the family were talented in acting, and the sisters had also played some small roles, but they weren't as popular as the boys.

However, Djékun could say "no," but Juven couldn't stop. Djékun could be willful because Juven had taken on all the responsibilities.

Hayley felt that Juven was very cute. Of course, he would also be very tired.

Rain and Djékun didn't have a practical concept of "millions of yuan." Djékun was a child, and most of the movies he had acted in were TV series and small supporting roles. His salary ranged from a few thousand to tens of thousands, which was pitifully little. He didn't even see the check before it was taken away by his guardian, Aline, and she gave him some pocket money appropriately.

His pocket money was pitifully little, not even as much as what his brother gave him.

However, they all knew that Hayley was born into a rich family, and everything she wore and used was expensive. Her new car was a BMW, and she took them to high-end restaurants and high-end clubs to play.

Djékun secretly said to Hayley, "Mom knows that Juven is staying in a hotel for a long time, and she's very angry. She thinks he —"