After exchanging the contracts, Eric and Elena both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their hearts.
Not long ago, Elena had violated regulations by lending money to Eric, using AK Films, the barbershop, and saw copyrights as collateral.
That was hundreds of millions of dollars, such a large expenditure that even Elena, a senior manager, couldn't hide it for long.
According to her, there would be an audit within a month at most, and if they couldn't resolve the situation within that month, she would go to jail.
Fortunately, the plan to manipulate Hasbro's stock price went smoothly, getting it done in less than half a month. Eric's trip to New York was precisely for this purpose.
Originally, he didn't have enough collateral, but now it was different. Having just acquired 16% of Hasbro's stock, it was enough for him to secure an unsecured loan.
Were his actions illegal? Perhaps he was suspected of market manipulation.
But how could one make money without under-the-table operations?
That's why the rich get richer, and the poor become cannon fodder.
With the serious business handled, it was time for more interesting matters.
Clinking glasses with Elena, Eric took a sip of red wine: "By the way, what exactly did you mean about your nieces in the car?"
"What? Are you itching to know?" Elena's face showed a mischievous smile.
Eric chuckled, crossing his legs: "That depends on their looks. How do they compare to you?"
"Hmph! You little rascal, you really don't hold back. I ask you, what score would you give me in your heart?"
"If you're talking about appearance, out of 10 points, I'd give you 5. But the mature and strong-willed aura about you adds a lot, so it's above 8 points."
The woman was quite satisfied with this answer. She chuckled: "Then you can look forward to it. They can get at least 8 points, and if you consider their twin relationship and status, 9 points wouldn't be an exaggeration!"
"Twins? Born at the same time?" Eric was a little surprised, initially thinking they were just ordinary sisters.
Elena said in a teasing tone: "They are identical twin sisters. The time between them leaving their mother's body was less than two minutes, and they look very much alike."
Hearing this, Eric's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he immediately realized something, pointing at Elena and calling out her full name.
"Wait, Elena Kara Olsen, your twin nieces aren't Ashley Olsen and Mary Olsen, are they?"
Elena looked at him with a smile. Although she didn't say a word, her teasing expression proved everything.
Eric was both amused and emotional: "Although I knew your surname was Olsen, to be honest, I never thought of it that way. This world is truly amazing."
Elena also felt a bit emotional: "Yes, the two sisters entered the entertainment industry from a young age, and even little Elizabeth followed under the protection of her two older sisters, while I work in a bank. They are indeed worlds apart."
"Recently, Ashley and Mary have both been in New York. As their aunt, of course, I have to treat them well. Then, I inadvertently mentioned you, and these two children expressed a desire to meet."
Eric waved his hand: "Forget it, I think I'd better leave. People who specifically plan to meet me, or who pull strings to meet me, must have something to ask for. I don't want to get involved in that kind of trouble."
He finished speaking and stood up, preparing to leave. Seeing this, Elena quickly stopped him.
"But I've already informed them! The two children are on their way to the hotel now, you can't leave!"
Eric clicked his tongue a few times, shaking his finger: "Madam, that's not up to you."
Seeing Eric about to head for the door, Elena could only pounce on him from behind. Although she wasn't heavy, Eric was still caught off guard and knocked onto the sofa.
There was a ripping sound, as if something had been torn open.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
"Auntie, it's Ashley, open the door quickly."
Hearing the voice, she glared at Eric, who shrugged innocently, thinking, 'You were the one who initiated it, big sister.'
"Auntie, open the door quickly, it seems like there are reporters following us."
Hearing her niece's shouts, Elena didn't even bother to tidy her appearance, hurriedly opening the door to welcome the two girls in.
If the paparazzi caught the Olsen Sisters running to a hotel, the news would surely be in the evening papers.
After the two sisters came in, they looked at their aunt's slightly messy hair, and their eyes couldn't help but wander between the two of them.
Eric's expression was normal, as if nothing had happened.
Looking at the two young beauties in front of him, with long golden hair, curvaceous figures, and radiating youthful hormones,
He stepped forward and extended his hand: "Ashley, Mary, nice to meet you. I'm Eric Cooper."
The Olsen Sisters shook his hand in turn: "Mr. Cooper, we've heard so much about you. You are indeed as handsome as the media portrays."
Eric chuckled: "Thank you, but I didn't expect that the famous Olsen Sisters seem to be less photogenic."
At these words, the room instantly fell silent. The Olsen Sisters stared blankly at the handsome man in front of them, not reacting for a moment.
From childhood, they had grown up amidst praise, starting to film TV series at 9 months old and starring in the hit show "Full House" at 1 year old.
They had been with that TV series for 8 years, and the entire American people had watched them grow up; they were America's daughters.
Everyone who met them would praise them as beautiful, cute, and talented, but today they were actually mocked by this man they had just met for the first time.
Although Eric was handsome and of a higher status than them, it still made the Olsen Sisters feel a bit embarrassed and unbearable.
Elena also looked at Eric in surprise, thinking, 'Is it because I tricked him into coming here that this little rascal is uncomfortable?'
But amidst the three women's surprised expressions, Eric continued: "I only now realize that those TV shows and magazines made you look too ugly. The real Olsen Sisters are even more dazzling. When you walked into the room, I felt as if I saw two shining stars."
The sudden twist almost threw Elena off balance.
In an instant, with just a few words, the Olsen Sisters burst into laughter.
The older sister, Ashley Olsen, showed her clean, straight teeth: "Mr. Eric, it seems those newspapers understated your virtues."
"What?"
"You're very humorous."
Elena glared at him somewhat resentfully, thinking that this guy had never been humorous with her.
Looking at her two smiling nieces, she could only hope they wouldn't be foolish and fall into the net this guy was weaving.
Because this little rascal's personality was just like hers; to get something from him, one had to pay an equivalent or even higher price.
Like a devil's bargain, she wondered if her nieces could afford it.