Chapter 086 (1/2)

In the evening.

Simon waited patiently for Janet to change into a more formal dress before they left the villa.

The bodyguard has prepared the car for them in advance.

Simon came out with Janet and nodded politely to two middle-aged men in their forties named Neil Bennett and Ken Dixon. Although they had known each other for so many days, they still felt strange.

Simon didn't hire the two bodyguards from the security company, but Janet borrowed them from her home.

Since we met, Simon has never asked about Janet's family, but the newspaper is full of enough information for him to know too much.

Janet comes from the old Johnston family in Australia.

Although the family's wealth is only about $2 billion, it is not obvious on the world's rich list. However, the Johnston family has a very strong potential influence in Australia.

Eight years ago, Australia suddenly abolished the estate tax, becoming the first country in the western developed countries to abolish this kind of tax. It is said that there is a strong push from the Johnston family behind this incident.

Later, Janet's grandfather Nicholas Johnston died in 1983. Due to the abolition of estate tax, the Johnston family inherited the wealth of the previous generation completely.

Today, with the multiple ownership structure and deep-rooted influence of the family, the Johnston family, which has flourished for hundreds of years, still firmly controls the Johnston holding group, which is involved in the mining, animal husbandry, transportation and other multiple pillar areas of Australian economy.

As the storm dissipates, paparazzi gradually realize that it's not easy to find news from Simon, a young director who doesn't go to nightclubs, use drugs or fight. Therefore, there are obviously fewer media people chasing Simon during this period.

Of course, this is only relative.

Simon's SUV left palisade mansion, there are still many cars on the way. The dining place agreed with Mike medova is in a restaurant next to Century City ranch Park Golf Club.

Arriving at the destination, two bodyguards skillfully protect Simon and Janet from the paparazzi who want to push forward. After entering the restaurant, Janet took Simon by the arm and whispered in his ear, ”if you don't like it, we'll send Neil and Ken back to Australia when we have the money to hire our own bodyguards.”

Simon said a word to the waiter, followed him to the opposite restaurant, and whispered to Janet in the same low voice: ”they are very good. I just feel a little, um, weird.”

That's what Simon said from the bottom of his heart.

As a profession closest to the employer, bodyguards with enough ability and trust are also available. Although they have only been together for a few weeks, Simon can feel that Neil's professionalism is absolutely impeccable. As for trust, when it comes to Janet, the johnstons are not likely to be careless in this respect.

Janet listened to Simon and gave a little smile and stopped answering.

After a long walk with the waiter, they come to a seat. Mike medova, President of Orion pictures, has already got up to greet them. He warmly greets Simon and Janet.

The three were then seated.

After ordering a meal and exchanging greetings, the topic was unconsciously transferred to the upcoming 59th Academy Awards Ceremony by Mike medova.

This year's Oscars will be held on March 30, next Monday.