Just look at the three books on the table and that's enough.

"Jurassic Park" became the number one bestseller in the United States as early as 1987, and stayed at the top for over thirty weeks. It sold millions of copies in the UK and the US alone, and is considered by many to be the top choice for children's reading.

Although "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" hasn't made a huge splash, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is just the beginning of an entire series. Since its release last year, its sales have quietly surpassed one hundred thousand copies.

As for "The Ryan Stories," it compiles the short and medium-length stories published by Ryan. Even though it was only published a few months ago, it has already climbed onto the US bestseller list without anyone noticing.

Most importantly, anyone with some knowledge of the film industry would understand that the stories he writes are perfect for adaptation into movies, and the potential profits are obvious. Besides, he's only nine years old now—who knows if he'll become the next Stephen King or Michael Crichton.

A fat sheep delivered to the door? Ryan pinched his chin, calculating in his mind.

"Ryan, do you want to go back to Los Angeles?" Nicole Kidman suddenly asked.

"Back to America?" Ryan frowned. Even though he had lived in Los Angeles for seven years, it was still a strange city to him.

"It's like this: in a few days, I need to go to Los Angeles for a movie audition. Why don't we go back together?"

Nicole Carter explained, and Ryan gradually understood. With the release of "Crossing the Horizon," she must have attracted a lot of attention.

"What movie?" Ryan kept repeating in his heart, Please don't let it be that one, please don't let it be that one...

"'Days of Thunder.' If I pass the audition, I can work with Tom Cruise!"

This sentence hit Ryan like a thunderbolt. Nicole Carter was one of his favorite actresses in his previous life, and he knew better than anyone what would happen if she took part in "Days of Thunder."

She would fall in love with Tom Cruise, get married after the movie's release, soon develop irreconcilable differences, and end up heartbroken. During the divorce, she would be blackmailed by that notorious Italian hired by Tom, and be forced to sign a humiliating divorce agreement.

Is the inertia of the wheel of history really that strong? In just two years, is it going to pull Nicole Carter's life back onto its original track? This was absolutely not the result he wanted to see. After more than two years of relying on each other, he and she had already developed a deep bond. He would never allow the person he liked and loved to be hurt in any way—not even a little!

"You don't want to go back to Los Angeles?" Nicole Carter was a bit surprised; after all, that was his hometown.

"Oh, no, I just suddenly thought of something else." Ryan smoothly changed the subject and looked at the female agent, asking very directly, "Pat, are you Mr. Cruise's agent?"

"Of course not."

Although a bit puzzled, Goldsley denied it without any hesitation. "Actually, I only represent Nicole Carter."

Ryan breathed a sigh of relief. He knew all too well about Nicole Carter's longing for Hollywood. Since that was the case, then back to Los Angeles it was. After years of preparation, the plan... begins!

He just didn't believe it—if he strongly opposed it, with all the feelings and connections built up over so much time, could he really lose to some pretty boy?

Besides, with careful planning, he would naturally use some means to make Mr. Tom Cruise back off.

To enter that Vanity Fair, a skillful agent was a must. Ryan quickly reached a verbal agreement with Goldsley. As for the formal contract, it would have to wait until they returned to Los Angeles and his dedicated lawyer, Mr. Wilson, had reviewed it before signing.

Since they were leaving London, there would be a series of things to take care of. Ryan visited all the tutors who had taught him, especially the masters from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Even though they had been hired by Nicole Carter at great expense, without their patient instruction, Ryan would hardly have the musical literacy he had today. Now, he could already compose some not-too-complex pieces, and his piano and guitar skills were at a professional level.

After he and Nicole Carter went to the school to complete the withdrawal procedures, all that was left was to pack.

He didn't have many belongings. The instruments he practiced on were just ordinary brands and could easily be replaced after returning to Los Angeles. His most valuable possessions were a whole suitcase full of manuscripts. If any of his friends from his previous life saw them, their jaws would drop to the floor. Just look at the titles on these manuscripts—"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "The Sixth Sense," "Titanic," and so on.

Ryan thought for a moment and took out the script for "The Sixth Sense" and the novel "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." These should be things he could use as soon as he got back.

Of course, these were all copies. He would never give away the originals so casually—what if someone sold them?

"Ryan, do you need my help?" Pat Goldsley knocked and walked in, only to see that suitcase full of manuscripts covered in letters, and couldn't help but feel a wave of dizziness.