Made in Hollywood

"It turned out to be like this in the end?"

Duke was surprised by the newspaper reports of Jessica Alba's shooting of her boyfriend. "Things didn't go exactly the way we expected."

However, it doesn't matter, it has little effect on his plans.

Tina Fey put down the phone and said, "The news from Sheriff Carter, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has received reports from many people, including us, and has now arrested Jessica Alba and Christopher Rockencourt. Controlled."

"And..." Tina Fey added, "Christopher Rockencourt's accountants and lawyers were involved, and the police were restricted from moving."

Duke is not surprised by this. The other party wants to transfer such a huge amount of money, which is definitely not something he can do alone.

Taking the coffee from Ivanka, Duke said thank you, and then to Tina Fey, "Let Lawyer Al Ryder keep an eye on them."

Now that he was involved, Duke didn't plan to quit easily.

He thought about it for a while, "Tina, after you've been busy for a while, ask that Edward Newgate to meet."

As his net worth increased, Duke believed that Christopher Rockencourt wouldn't be the first to hit him, and he definitely won't be the last.

Christopher Rockencourt's capital account has been temporarily sealed, and the huge amount of money in it will be returned to the hands of various investors after the investigation is over. This is one of the biggest scammers in Hollywood's history, and for a very long time in the future, will spend time in prison.

As for Jessica Alba, even if she's lucky enough to escape jail, she won't be able to stay in Hollywood.

Offended so many Hollywood celebrities. Among them were powerful figures like Frank Pearson, whose stardom was basically over.

The housekeeper Emma came over at this time and said to Duke, "The pick-up car has arrived at the gate of the manor."

"Um."

Duke stood up and walked towards the door of the villa, and Ivanka Trump immediately followed, since the two officially established their relationship. She stayed in Los Angeles on the grounds of choosing a business location, and Duke never objected.

Standing in front of the villa and waiting for less than half a minute, the black RV came slowly from the gate of the manor and stopped here. After the door opened, Duke saw his mother first, and then Scarlett who got off with her mother. Lily Johnson.

"Mom..." He walked over. He hugged his mother gently.

Mrs. Leah looked at Duke, "You've lost weight."

Duke just smiled. He was very different from those directors who liked burgers, sandwiches and Cokes when they were busy. He was very careful about his diet.

After speaking to Duke, Mrs. Leah turned to look at Ivanka Trump. The two have known each other for a long time, and it is not the first time they have met.

"Hi, Duke."

Hearing the somewhat unfamiliar voice, Duke turned his head. Just before he could say hello, a girl with curly blond hair already hugged him. He had to stretch out his hands and hug her gently, but the girl's hug was so strong that he could even feel the other party's hot body no less than Ivanka's. Almost completely on the body.

"Scarlett, long time no see."

After the two separated, Duke looked at the girl opposite. Compared with the last time they met, Scarlett Johansson seemed to have grown a little taller, but against the backdrop of her plump body, she could hardly notice it.

This blond girl seems to have developed into two parts since she was a teenager.

"Let's go in and talk."

Duke greeted everyone into the villa together, Scarlett Johansson walked beside him, looked at Ivanka Trump, who was talking to Mrs. Leah, and got closer.

She asked in a low voice, "It seems that the rumor is true?"

"What rumor?" Duke turned his head.

Scarlett pouted at Ivanka, "I really didn't expect that, Duke, you will have a girlfriend one day."

"Is that weird?" Duke frowned.

Even the most caring people in Hollywood have had formal girlfriends. Can't he change his lifestyle?

"It's not strange for you to have a girlfriend." Scarlett Johansson's eyes still ran towards Ivanka, "It's strange just to be with her."

Although the two gradually became estranged, they had frequent exchanges for a period of time. Scarlett knew very well that Ivanka Trump did not fully meet Duke's aesthetic standards.

A few people chatted briefly in the living room for a while, and Mrs. Leah called Duke into a lounge alone.

The two were not talking about Ivanka Trump, the other party was not a notorious woman, and her reputation in New York high society had always been excellent, and Mrs. Leah had no intention of interfering.

She asked about something else.

"After getting off the plane, I read from the newspaper that you were involved in a fraud case?"

Hearing his mother's question, Duke quickly said, "Strictly speaking, I'm just a victim."

"So you were defrauded of a sum of money?"

Mrs. Leah obviously did not believe it. She knew that Duke was not good at business operations, but he was an extremely cautious person.

"It's like this..."

Duke recounted the true story of the incident in the most concise language possible. "To be precise, I borrowed his game and set up a backhand game. Christopher Rockencourt was not my goal."

He's not interested in exposing a liar for Hollywood's sake.

"Is it necessary to make so many things?" Mrs. Leah already understood Duke's intentions.

Duke sighed, "Actually, I know very well that the conservatives who really influence the votes don't like me at all. I was a commercial director when I debuted, and was a commercial director when I was nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Director, and I am still a commercial director. Director, even 'Chicago' is just a commercial in the guise of a musical..."

"Their discrimination against commercial directors..." Duke shook his head, "I understand the mentality of some conservatives, they know very well that business is the foundation of Hollywood, but they fantasize about using the name of art for this extremely commercialized circle. , put on a gorgeous coat."

He didn't say some things. It's less than a week before September 11th, when the political and economic life of this country will undergo huge changes, and this change will also affect Hollywood. Although the Oscar-winning films in the past must be politically correct, but Since then, the political atmosphere of the Oscars has become stronger and stronger. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen?

It's true that some people have conquered the Oscars with business, but don't forget that James Cameron's films are based on real events, not fictional worlds.

The former Peter Jackson was awarded the golden man by virtue of the accumulated advantages of the trilogy. Duke seems to have an advantage over him - his past qualifications are more brilliant, he is Jewish, and has been nominated twice before.

But Duke doesn't think that the little golden man should belong to him for granted. Even if he has a special experience, if he doesn't actively strive for it, if he doesn't work hard for it, success will be taken for granted?

He was not God, or the man God had kissed.

And he has a big disadvantage! That's the film critic!

Today, the influence of film critics in the summer season is minimal, but the old men who grew up with them still firmly control the core voice of the academy, and their influence on the awards season is still amazing!

Even if Tolkien was still alive, Duke felt that 80% of him would be knocked out.

Here, Duke is briefly explaining the reason for doing so to his mother.

In the living room on the other side, Scarlett Johansson is constantly looking at Ivanka with curious eyes.

"Need something to drink, Scarlett?"

As if entertaining guests, Ivanka stood up, took a porcelain cup and placed it on the coffee table in front of Scarlett, just about to pour her black tea, but Scarlett shook her head, "Thank you, I don't drink it. These."

Saying that, she walked behind the bar in the living room, skillfully found the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of mineral water from it, and shook it to Ivanka on purpose, "This house has been bought, renovated, and then Duke. Moving, I participated in the whole process, I am very familiar with it, and I can take what I need myself."

Scarlett walked back with the mineral water, and when she passed by Ivanka, she said, "I'm here like my own home."

Ivanka's eyes blinked quickly, the smile on her face didn't seem to change, and she said lightly, "I understand, you are Aunt Leah's goddaughter."

She gave Scarlet a vigilant look. Scarlet seemed to have not understood, and sat back on the sofa just now, without touching the cup that Ivanka brought over, took another one, unscrewed the water bottle and poured it for herself A cup, slowly picked up.

Scarlett looked at Ivanka who was still standing, and pointed to the sofa beside her, "Sit down, Evie, you're welcome."

Hearing this, Ivanka laughed suddenly, she stopped entanglement with Scarlett, turned and walked towards the kitchen, "I'm going to see the dinner prepared by Emma, ​​sorry, Scarlett."

When Duke returned to the living room, he only saw Scarlett Johansson sitting on the sofa, drinking water bored, walked over and sat opposite her.

"Don't you need a break?" Duke asked her.

Scarlett yawned, "Where's the godmother?"

"Going upstairs to get out of jet lag." Duke took the teacup and poured himself a cup, "You go too, I'll have someone call you before dinner."

"Yeah." Scarlett nodded and stood up, but did not leave immediately.

She slumped on the back of the sofa and asked Duke, "Why did you choose her as your girlfriend? She doesn't fit your aesthetic."

Raising his head, Duke looked at Scarlett Johansson, and before he could speak, the other said, "I think it's a torture to be with a woman who is not beautiful in my mind."

"Scarlett..." Duke's voice turned serious.

Scarlett blinked, "I just asked casually."

"If a girlfriend must find the prettiest, it's better to go to the San Fernando Valley."

Hearing Duke's words, Scarlet stuck out her tongue and hurried away. (To be continued ~^~)