"I direct, and star alongside Monica? You're joking, Ed," Sophie said in irritation after being stunned for a few seconds. To her, it seemed like Adrian was just fooling around with her.
"How could I?" Adrian laughed, "Do you remember what I told you back in Cannes? Beyond acting, you could try doing something else, like using film to express what's in your heart, just like your semi-autobiographical novel. I've been saying this for a while now, remember? Besides, I didn't say that I wanted you to direct right now."
Hearing the last sentence, Sophie, who had opened her mouth, closed it again and looked at Adrian somewhat irritably, not knowing what to say.
"You have plenty of time to ponder and learn, Sophie," Adrian said with a smile, "I will give you enough support. I even have a concept for a story already. If not in a year, then five, if not five, then ten—take your time."
