Looking at Rupert Murdoch, who was currently younger than sixty, Eric's first thought was News Corporation's eavesdropping scandal that happened in the early teens.
Perhaps because of the eavesdropping scandal, the media used pictures in which he looked very old and infirm, but at this time, Murdoch seemed full of energy, his remaining few hair neatly combed, wearing rimless glasses with a friendly smile on his face.
While Eric observed him, Murdoch was also carefully examining the young man less than twenty years old standing opposite him. However, this all took less than a few seconds before the two reached out their hands at the same time.
"Hello, Mr. Murdoch, I'm Eric Williams."
Although Murdoch must have seen his photo, out of courtesy as their first meeting, Eric still introduced himself.
"Hello, Eric," Murdoch shook hands with Eric, then turned to Jennifer, "And this must be the beautiful Miss Jennifer Aniston. Your performance in Friends was truly wonderful."
Since it was the first time she had been complimented in front of her boyfriend, Jennifer was a bit embarrassed but she quickly reached out and shook hands, "Thank you, Mr. Murdoch."
When Eric and Jennifer were greeting Barry Diller, old Murdoch glanced at his daughter.
Elisabeth couldn't help feeling a little upset when she saw the intimate couple in front of her. After she realized this, she felt even more uncomfortable.
But soon, she made up a reason to justify her emotions. She claimed to herself that she was feeling upset for Julia. A few days ago, on the plane, she saw Eric sleeping on Julia's lap. After he woke up, Julia remained seated for a long time as her legs had gone numb.
Julia was so kind to him, but since returning to Los Angeles, he never contacted her, and now he appeared together with another woman.
'What a bastard!' she thought while gritting her teeth.
"Hi, Liz, you look so beautiful today," After greeting Barry Diller, Eric turned to Elisabeth.
"Hello, Mr. Williams," Elisabeth quickly shook hands with him before retracting it as if she wanted to keep her distance from him. Immediately, she brightly smiled and hugged Jennifer as she said, "Hello, Miss Aniston, my name is Elisabeth. Wow, your dress is so beautiful!
Come on, let's go inside."
Jennifer looked at Eric inquiringly. Although Eric felt that Elisabeth was a bit unkind for bringing up Jennifer's dress, he was certain she would not go too far on this occasion, so he nodded at Jennifer who then let herself be pulled inside by Elisabeth.
His daughter's actions were completely opposite of what he had instructed her which made old Murdoch a little angry, but he was helpless.
Murdoch is busy with his business empire and pays little attention to his children. Although he is reluctant to accept that he is aging, he must also consider the successors to his media empire.
Compared to his eldest daughter who has no interest in the family business and his two young sons who are incompetent, Elisabeth is undoubtedly the most capable. During her school days, she had managed to successfully establish a small local cable TV station.
After understanding this, Eric didn't care to think about it anymore. He didn't care what tricks Nicole used, as long as she acted sensibly in public.
"Nicole, what were you... talking about?" Eric asked as he pointed at the place where the girls had gathered together.
She chuckled lightly and replied with a hint of ridicule, "Don't worry, Eric, no one mentioned Miss Aniston's dress. We talked a bit, um, about Friends since it's the theme for tonight. Also, you; Miss Murdoch pays much attention to you."
After speaking the last sentence, Nicole winked mischievously.
Eric took a sip of red wine to cover up the embarrassment on his face before asking, "Anything else?"
"Nope," Nicole shook his head, and then whispered in a charming voice, "However, you won't be able to sleep in someone's bed tonight. Do you want to come to mine?"
"You are really unkind," Eric replied with a wry smile.
Jennifer tends to get easily upset regarding his scandals. Since so many women with whom he has had a close relationship appeared tonight in front of her, she must be very upset in her heart.
If he dared to leave her to spend the night with other women tonight, then there would definitely be a storm the next day.
"Really, do you think I'm a bad woman?" Nicole looked at Eric, dissatisfied.
If he hadn't caught the gleam in her eyes, Eric would've really thought that she had said that sentence without any ulterior intentions.
"Do me a favor, Nicole," Eric thought for a while and said.
Seeing her showing a look of interest, Eric continued, " Look after Jenny for me. She is pure-hearted; you could surely make her happy easily."
"Hmph!" Nicole coquettishly snorted and protested, "I won't."
Eric glanced at her and said solemnly, "Drew is also there. Go and make sure the two of them don't cause trouble."
Eric has a lingering fear of Drew and Jennifer fighting. Both girls use an ancient method of fighting. In layman's terms, they scratch each other with their sharp nails. If they scratch each other's faces, he will be the one to suffer.
Nicole had stayed in Eric's villa for a long time and knew Drew's eccentric and psychotic personality very well. If she really lost her mind and attacked Jennifer, no one would be able to stop her.
Thinking of the two girls, Nicole had a bitter look on her face and faintly pleaded, "This is too difficult, Eric."
Eric took a sip of his red wine casually, but his tone was flat and unquestionable as he said, "Go on. If the two of them quarrel tonight, you won't have to worry about being in Sleepless in Seattle."
Nicole could tell that he was not joking. She sighed regretfully and cursed herself for digging her own grave by approaching Eric. Still, she no longer dared to argue with him as she turned around and walked away quickly.