America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

The Moroccan kidnapping and the crew shooting were always on Nolan's mind, and he had more than once said to Martin that he suspected it was related to Dexioniao's family's Mossad.

This agency was notorious, having done countless dirty deeds.

Martin mixed truth with lies, saying, "The other day, I heard some related news from Harvey's wife, Georgina Chapman. Chris, I have a rather special relationship with her..."

Nolan nodded in understanding, "I see."

"There's no evidence for these things," Martin said seriously. "But since it involves you and me, I think you have the right to know."

Nolan himself never thought about just letting it slide, "Actually, I have some guesses."

Martin went straight to the point, "Georgina told me it was Harvey who had Pitt and Ben find someone to do it, although she doesn't know who it was and there is no evidence, but she occasionally overheard them on the phone."

Nolan frowned, "I've nothing to do with Harvey."

"So first, I apologize to you. It's possible that part of it was targeted at me," Martin mentioned the illegitimate child incident, "Recently, the paternity test that was framed on me, the behind-the-scenes actors were Ben and Pitt, core members of the Foot Clan. They have been very close to Harvey for years, especially Ben, who has covered up for Harvey dozens of times."

Nolan, having heard about Harvey's dealings with Ben, combined with what Martin said, asked, "And the other part is aimed at me?"

Martin continued, "It's just a possibility. Harvey is Jewish and closely connected with a portion of Jewish powers in North America."

Ever since the kidnapping took place, Nolan had been under tremendous pressure and had no choice but to compromise.

But for a director like him, who was ambitious and valued autonomy, the more pressure applied, the stronger the potential rebellious desire became.

Nolan initially thought it was the Jews who were behind it, and he was now more convinced, "They might have wanted to teach me a lesson through Harvey, it's not impossible at all. After all, these people have done too many crazy things, even having eliminated many United Nations officials who supported them. Let alone a small director like me who has offended them."

Martin sighed, "It seems we're both rather unlucky."

But Nolan said, "It's not that we're unlucky; they're just too excessive. Their greed is endless. Isn't Harvey just a typical representative of them?"

Martin nodded, "Anyway, be careful with Harvey in the future."

Nolan promised, "I will." Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire

Getting off Martin's car, he felt somewhat irritable. Harvey had schemed against him in secret; how should he retaliate?

Nolan paced beside his car for a while, then took out his phone and dialed Barry Meyer's number, saying directly, "The project we invested 160 million US dollars in might have been tampered with by Harvey Weinstein."

Barry Meyer asked from the other end, "You're talking about the shooting incident last time?"

Nolan had his suspicions but also his own analysis, "Silently switching out the bullets in Tom Hardy's gun, I can only think of one explanation involving someone from the crew. Whoever did this wouldn't risk so much for no reason; they must have been influenced and directed."

He paused slightly before continuing, "That person must have deep roots in the industry, be very powerful, and dislike me, Martin, and even Warner."

The conflict between Harvey and Warner wasn't just a year or two old. The rights to "The Hobbit" kept old grudges burning and new ones forming.

Barry Meyer responded, "Indeed, Harvey very much fits the description."

The success of "The Dark Knight" gave Nolan the capital he needed, "Warner Bros. said they would fully support me."

Barry Meyer was silent for a moment before saying, "Don't worry, you'll see it soon."

Nolan hung up and drove home, where he found a note left by Emma Thomas.

Emma was going to Europe for a few days and would return later.

Nolan discarded the note and entered his home's editing room, busying himself with work once again.

Success with the films was key to his importance to Warner.

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"On the way back to Beverly Hills in the car, Leonardo looked at Martin and said, "Old pal, it's lucky that Jack and I are staunch bachelors; otherwise, we would have kicked you out of the car long ago."

Nicholson shook his head, "I was a badass when I was young, but compared to the rotten things you've done, I'm practically a saint."

Martin spread his hands, "What if I say I was forced, would you believe me?"

What awaited him was two fingers raised high in response.

Nicholson said, "If you had the slightest shame, you wouldn't say such things."

Leonardo wholeheartedly agreed, "Have you found your next target yet? Whose wife or fiancée, so that Jack and I can prepare, maybe help with a banner or something?"

Martin thought very seriously and said firmly, "There probably won't be a next one."

"No one believes that!" Leonardo snorted, "Who in the Foot Clan still has a wife? Quentin is a scoundrel who is neither married nor engaged, and it seems Robert Rodriguez is the same. Matt Damon?"

He asked Nicholson, "Is Damon married?"

Nicholson thought for a moment and then said, "Seems like it!"

"Can't you two be a little more human!" Martin pointed at them, disdainfully saying, "Always thinking about coveting someone else's wife, even Satan would faint from the rotten stench you emanate if thrown into hell."

The car had entered Beverly Hills, and Leonardo pointed towards the north district of Sunset Boulevard, saying, "Okay, be a person, you swear you won't go looking for Charlize Theron tonight."

Martin shot back, "Envy and jealousy have twisted your soul, Leo! I'm looking for the Charlize Theron that Hawking couldn't get a date with in countless parallel universes, unlike you, who always like to go for the less desirable ones."

Leonardo was about to ask if she had blonde hair and long legs but then came to his senses and said, "You don't understand, true love is only under 25."

Nicholson didn't want to deal with these two idiots and told Bruce to stop the car: "I want to go back to sleep."

Leonardo said, "I'm leaving too, to rest up and prepare for the next battle."

After the two of them got out of the car one after another, Bruce drove into the community, and as soon as the car reached the gate on the east side of Charlize's house, a small door automatically opened.

In the autumn, amid the grass turning from yellow to linen, intertwined with a red path, waiting for Martin to explore.

Before Martin got out of the car, Bruce said, "I'm going over to Jody's place in a while."

Thinking of the huge sacrifice Old Cloth had made for this, Martin said, "Use a little less strength, don't break the person's bones."

Bruce turned dark: "Jody is rushing out news, editing and organizing the footage, these details can't be leaked in advance, she's too busy to handle it alone, I'm going over to help."

Martin gave Old Cloth a thumbs-up: "A manager who can't edit isn't a good bodyguard!"

Bruce waved his hand and drove off.

Martin entered Charlize's house and soon set foot on the narrow path.

Not long after, Bruce entered Jody's house.

The two dived into the editing room, starting to edit the multitude of materials including photos, videos, and interviews with the parties involved into a single news video.

According to the plan, the first version of the news video would be kept under fifteen minutes.

The times had changed, and news that was too long might make the melon-eating masses in front of the computer click on it and close it immediately upon seeing the length.

In this respect, Jody was experienced and had an extremely sharp news sense, knowing what to pick.

Bruce had a stronger overall view, knowing what could be further elaborated upon.

The materials on Harvey Weinstein's coercion were simply too overwhelming; the stack they had collected alone was like a small mountain.

After editing for a few minutes, Jody went to make two cups of strong coffee.

But Bruce asked, "Don't you have tea?"

"No," Jody was surprised, "Do you like to drink black tea?"

Bruce explained briefly, "I got used to it drinking with Martin."

Jody said, "In the future, I'll buy some to keep it ready for you."

These words made Bruce a little nervous, and he quickly waved his hand, "There's no need to go to so much trouble..."

Jody, however, stared at him, a mysterious smile hanging on the corner of her mouth.

Thinking of Kim and Khloe, Bruce felt he had to make it clear to Jody: "We're friends, partners, with no emotional entanglements."

"Scumbag! Worse than Martin Davis!" Jody almost spit in his face.

Bruce, having been around Martin for a while, had learned to play the game of three no's very well, coming up with excuses fluently, "Get it straight, I'm just consoling you a little because you look tired and overworked!"

Jody cut straight to the point, "When today's work is done, I'll still need consoling." She gave a preemptive warning, "Can't you be a little gentler? Do you always plan to smash my bones?"

Bruce was used to being rough with the other two, who could take it no matter how hard he hit, there was always enough cushioning, and there was no need to worry about these things.

"I'll do my best!" That was all he could say.

Jody didn't go on with the subject and got back to the matter at hand, "Soon, I'll be your whistleblower, are you sure you have enough strength to deal with Harvey?"

It was precisely because they couldn't be one hundred percent certain that they had Jody, a cannon fodder, take the lead! Bruce certainly wouldn't say this but countered instead, "You just go ahead and charge, we'll support you from the back, and as soon as you need it, no less than five powerful forces will rush up to back you up!"

Jody couldn't turn back now, and didn't intend to, so she asked, "Who are the five forces?"

"I can't tell you for now," Bruce replied vaguely, but it wasn't just talk; what was laid out in the open was enough.

He calculated in his mind, counting Martin's side as one force.

Then there was the political force mobilized by Kelly Gray.

Louise had said she would try to persuade her father, given her and Martin's business ties ran deep, with Pacific Pictures' current main collaborations on film projects with Martin.

There was no need to mention Warner Bros., if the opportunity was right, Barry Meyer, Ellen Horn, and Daniel would certainly not let Harvey off the hook.

Then there were Leonardo and Nicholson, who had also said, isn't Harvey just a man? Aren't they ordinary people?

There were others as well.