Luke and Tony negotiated the salary. Tony, aware of the opportunity, asked for just 10,000 BlueCoins.
"That's too low," Luke objected. "Let's say 50,000. Deal?"
Tony, moved, agreed, grateful. The amount, though modest for a former Oscar nominee, was a lifeline. They signed the contract, and Luke transferred the payment instantly.
During their talk, Luke asked:
"Tony, you must have contacts in América. Any ideas for Stark's assistant?"
Tony smiled:
"My wife, Vanessa. She's a talented actress who hasn't had her break in years."
He shared how they met on a set, how Vanessa helped him rebuild his life, and how she still secured him small roles. At 35, she had a magnetic presence, ideal for Pepper Potts.
Luke checked her online profile. Vanessa was still stunning, with a promising career stalled by motherhood.
"If she's in, I'm sold," Luke said.
Tony, thrilled, promised to convince her.
As they left the café, they stumbled upon an outdoor shoot. A young woman under a parasol rehearsed her lines. She spotted Luke and called out:
"Luke? What are you doing here?"
It was Emma Rose, the star of their class. Tall, elegant, with radiant skin and an angelic face, Emma was a gifted director and actress. With 500,000 social media followers, she was idolized by students.
"Just had lunch with a friend," Luke replied, smiling.
Emma noticed Tony, standing deferentially with his bag. Curious, she asked:
"And who's he?"
Tony introduced himself politely:
"Hello, I'm Tony, an actor working under Luke's direction."
Emma raised an eyebrow. Luke had mentioned making a superhero film… with American actors?
"What are you cooking up?" she asked, intrigued.
Luke, amused by her confusion, replied:
"You'll see."
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