[Chapter 510: Catherine and Michelle Reis Surprise, Teacher Anne]
The next morning's newspapers were absolutely flooded with promotional coverage of the Mission: Impossible premiere. Nearly every entertainment section's front-page headline revolved around the Victoria's Secret Angels lingerie show and its collaboration with the film. The headlines grew increasingly eye-catching:
[Shocking! Linton Caught with Six Victoria's Secret Angels in Broad Daylight...]
[Extra! Victoria's Secret Angels Lingerie Show Steals the Spotlight at Mission: Impossible Premiere.]
[Explosive: Angels Boost Mission: Impossible's Premiere to New Heights.]
Accompanying these were seductive photos of the Angels on stage in their revealing lingerie, alongside intimate shots of them interacting closely with Linton -- a surefire way to maximize allure and public interest.
On the secondary entertainment pages, the Mission: Impossible premiere dominated the news but with a more dispersed focus. The most frequent topic was Linton's box office predictions, though journalists and paparazzi often twisted his comments for drama.
[Breaking: Linton Predicts Mission: Impossible Will Shatter Box Office Records.]
[Hot Take: Linton Foresees Mission: Impossible Crossing $1 Billion Globally.]
Still, the bulk of media coverage revolved around celebrities attending the premiere, complete with red carpet snapshots. With so many stars present, these outlets eagerly seized the moment to ride the wave of popularity. Some even reported on industry giants like Rupert Murdoch, Sumner Redstone, and Michael Eisner attending the gala.
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Online, Bella's devoted online army launched a widespread discussion campaign. Forums buzzed with debates and threads about Mission: Impossible. With the combined star power of Linton and the Victoria's Secret Angels, related posts absolutely dominated every platform, creating a nationwide frenzy.
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On TV, in print, and across the internet, this promotional blitz for Mission: Impossible far outpaced any previous North American film campaign.
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The impact was immediate: by midday, Linton received an exciting call from Levitt.
"Boss, fantastic news! Our screening count for Mission: Impossible has soared again."
"How much exactly?"
"Well, tonight's midnight shows went from 2,300 screens up to 3,600 screens. Tomorrow's official release will be even bigger -- 5,800 screens opening up."
"That's incredible. Seems yesterday's campaign really paid off."
"Not just paid off -- it blew expectations out of the water. Plus, with your recent rise caused by the Vitality and Beauty Pills, you're a nationwide sensation. Practically every theater -- except maybe a few rural cinemas and art house spots -- has Mission: Impossible booked. Screen share is at an unprecedented 30%. I have a strong feeling your film will break every box office record."
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Listening, Catherine and Michelle Reis stood beside Linton, their excitement even greater than his own.
"Darling, does that mean Mission: Impossible could really top Independence Day?" Catherine asked eagerly.
"Can't say for sure, but there's a good chance."
"Honey, if it really does beat Independence Day, I'll give you a spectacular surprise of my own," Catherine declared, pressing a passionate kiss to his lips.
"I feel the same. I want to surprise you too," Michelle Reis said, wrapping her arms around Linton from the other side and planting her own kiss. Though her role in Mission: Impossible was minor, her close-up shots made her visible enough to reap the benefits, and she was just as thrilled.
"Since you have this idea, why wait until later? Why don't we just do it now? The box office won't go downhill anyway." Linton laughed, slipping his arms around both beautiful women and leading them upstairs.
Anticipating the film's success and the rise it would bring to both Catherine and Michelle Reis, their excitement quickly ignited fierce passion. The two unleashed their full arsenal of seductive skills on Linton.
Amid sweet and lively songs, Linton was utterly entranced, experiencing a supercharged bliss. He skillfully brought both women to multiple intense climaxes, completing all three major goals with ease.
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At 3 PM, Linton arrived at his penthouse office atop the Linton Tower. Barely settled, his assistant Li Xiaoran's freshly poured tea untouched, Anne Fletcher burst in with urgency.
Her blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders, shimmering silver earrings dangled from her ears, and her makeup was flawlessly understated aside from bold crimson lips. She wore a tight, royal blue dress hugging her statuesque figure, completed with 3-inch heeled sandals, amplifying her sexy elegance.
What surprised Linton most was that today Anne carried a noticeably bulky bag instead of her usual dainty purse.
Already familiar with this office game, Anne locked the door once inside without fanfare and confidently sat on Linton's lap, planting a teasing kiss.
"Linton, class is about to start."
"This is my office -- what kind of class?"
"Don't you remember? Last time we watched the Teacher Series, I promised to give you a private lesson this time."
"Alright, but this doesn't exactly scream teacher."
"Have some patience. I brought several teacher outfits in my bag."
"So, I'm the student now?"
"Yes. You're a naughty student who's misbehaved and needs to accept my punishment."
The entire afternoon, Anne transformed into various teacher personas, switching among styles that were icy and strict, burning with passion, or tender and warm. She taught Linton many new techniques, revealing fresh pleasures for him to explore.
From the office to the conference room, gym, pool, and screening room, their passionate "lessons" left traces everywhere.
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By 5:30, exhausted, Anne collapsed softly on top of Linton.
"Darling, being with you is wonderful -- I feel incredible."
"Sweetheart, you're amazing, your skills have really leveled up."
"About that Chicago project you gave me earlier -- I think it's fascinating, and I want to adapt it perfectly into a film."
Indeed, Anne's The Long Kiss Goodnight had been completed last November but remained unreleased, and she'd taken a break since. In February, she approached Linton about new projects; he had given her two options: a Step Up sequel or Chicago musical adaptation.
After over two months of thought, she chose Chicago, feeling she needed to pursue some artistic ambition.
"That works. I'll hand this project to you. Go to the screenplay department and gather writers to draft the script based closely on the original stage musical. But I have two conditions."
"Go ahead."
"First, Chicago is a widely influential musical; the screenplay must respect the original story without making drastic changes. Second, although it's an artistic adaptation, in the end it must remain a commercial film that appeals to most viewers. You should never forget that this is, at its core, a business movie before anything else. Only on that basis can you layer in artistic expression."
"Don't worry, I understand. Also, if this film is to succeed, the two female leads must have great dance skills and start rehearsing at least three months ahead. Do you have a plan for that?"
"I've already decided. Roxie Hart will be played by Madonna, and Velma Kelly will be Catherine. Both are talented dancers, and I'll tell them to begin their rehearsals immediately."
"Excellent. Madonna and Catherine are perfect for these roles."
"Prepare well. This movie is my key Oscar contender this year. I've increased your directing fee significantly for this project. If you do a great job, I'll have Harvey lead the PR campaign to help us snag that little golden statue."
"Darling, you're too generous -- I'm deeply grateful."
"Are you ready now?"
"Absolutely."
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