Chapter 112 Being Targeted
In the early morning, Hawke came out of the bedroom, and Megan had already prepared breakfast.
As always, rich in protein.
Hoke sat at the dining table, enjoying breakfast, and looked at Megan's plate: "You eat so simply? Do you want an omelette?"
"No." Meghan made a pun: "I+ added a lot of protein."
Hawke just took a sip of milk and almost choked.
Meghan said again: "Let me tell you something."
"Say." Hawke picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth.
Meghan organized her language slightly and said: "I have been following reports on the Mule Gang incident caused by Erica Ferguson and Dwayne Johnson, and during the noon news hour, I got a certain The audience’s ratings even surpassed those of the prime-time show "Ace News". Hawke guessed her intention: "You want prime time?"
Megan thought she knew Hawke very well and used the most suitable method of attracting him: ""Ace News" has more funds. If you can get breaking news, I can offer you a higher price."
< br>“I’ll help you with the news. "After all, it's a sale to everyone, and Fox's bid is still high. Hawke considered it and said, "I won't participate in any internal fights among you."
For him now, Fox TV Network. But a behemoth.
The ending of the last Chapo Gang is vivid in our minds.
Meghan wanted to ask him to help deal with Gretchen, but she also knew that she could not control him. After a moment of hesitation, she said: "Breaking news, don't sell it to the Sacred Valley or other places."
Hawke's attitude was very clear: "The price is right, these have never been a problem."
Meghan had a lot to say, but she endured it. The two were not lovers, let alone a couple, and Hawke had no obligation to help him. .
After breakfast, the two chatted for a while about the recent hot news, and Hawke drove Megan to the Fox Television Center.
When Megan got off the Mondeo and entered the door to wait for the elevator, she met Gretchen.
Gretchen said lightly: "Just saw you getting off Hawk Osmond's car."
Megan said openly: "You read that right, I slept with him last night."
Gretchen's next words were immediately blocked, and she was still uncomfortable.
How can women, especially competitors, coexist peacefully?
Waiting to enter the elevator, Gretchen sarcastically said: "Your ratings during this period are all due to the support of men from behind."
"You are right." Megan An attitude that says I am very proud: "I am prettier than you, have a better figure than you, am prettier than you in bed, and have higher technical and tactical skills than you. Of course Hawke will support me."
Gretchen snorted coldly: "If you can do it, others will do it too."
Meghan used her special skill: "I am 26 years old and you are 33 years old. No one likes the old aunt."
As soon as these words came out, Gretchen almost vomited blood.
The elevator stopped, and Megan got out of the elevator first and entered the area where the "Midnight Entertainment" column was located.
Gretchen came to her office, sat on a chair and gradually calmed down.
In recent times, she has really felt threatened.
Gretchen pressed the intercom and called Anna Cookman, the female assistant who often advised her.
"Everyone at Channel 11 knows that Megan's goal is to replace me." Gretchen said directly: "If I am squeezed out by her, the entire program team will have to be replaced. You Is there any good way?"
Anna understood what her boss was thinking: "Taiwan Vicious competition between anchors and mutual revelations are prohibited. We cannot directly target Megan Taylor."
Gretchen said: "I asked people to count the number of revelations about Megan Taylor in the past three months. Click on the news, more than 70% of it comes from Hawke Osmond.”
Anna understood: "I will find a way to get rid of him, but I have to use your name. I am not convincing and cannot guarantee people."
Gretchen warned: "We just need to find out how he got the news. Yes, don’t mess around.”
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When he returned to East Hollywood, Hawke suddenly remembered that the filming of "Anti-Terrorist SWAT Team" had already started.
This film is set in Los Angeles, and all exterior scenes will be shot in Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Hawke simply drove to the city.
The crew is stationed on Olvera Street.
Between the Mexican-style buildings, gunshots would be heard from time to time.
Hawke has never seen the Hollywood crew filming, and stood on the outside watching the excitement.
Many entertainment reporters and paparazzi gathered around.
Suddenly someone next to him said hello to Hawke: "Hey, Hawke, are you here to shoot the news too?"
Hoke looked for the sound and found that the man with long hair looked familiar.
“It’s me, Daniel, don’t remember?” Daniel Richard prompted: “We have seen the scene where Robert Downey Jr. was shot, and later where Britney argued with her father. We also talked about it.”
Hoke thought about it. Shake hands with him: "I remember."
After shaking hands, Daniel said: "No, you're not here for filming?" He looked at Hawke carefully: "The suit seems to be customized, and the watch... Rolex, you This one costs tens of thousands of dollars.”
Daniel remembered clearly that a few months ago, the two met for the first time. This guy, like himself, was a freelance reporter carrying a camera.
He was surprised: "Man, are you rich?"
Hoke smiled and did not answer.
Daniel looked down at himself: "If there is a way, take me with you."
Just as he was talking, Dany Garcia came over from the crew and said to the road sealer wearing a vest He said this and waved to Hawke.
Hawk gets ready to go.
Daniel said quickly: "Take me in with you."
"Sorry." Hawke politely replied: "I don't care about the crew."
Daniel watched Hawke enter the crew's work area with envy in his eyes. How many exclusives could he get if he entered?
Hoke followed Dany Garcia to the actors' lounge area. The crew was filming. The two of them couldn't talk to each other and just watched.
Johnson was the leading actor and had a lot of action scenes. He didn't take a break until almost noon.
When he saw Hawke, a smile appeared on his face: "I don't know why, this male protagonist is so damn enjoyable."
Hawke understands this mentality: "Because We worked hard to get it."
Johnson thought about it carefully, and it was true: "Only those who get it hard can appreciate it."
Hoke asked: "I haven't met it yet. Is it troublesome?”
Johnson pointed to the three strong men nearby: "I hired professional bodyguards."
He remembered one thing, and his face full of flesh became particularly wonderful: "Joanna gave me a special beating. Phone call, thank you for introducing you. Alison is so popular now that her new single has entered the top 20 of the Billboard."
Hoke advised him: "Suggestion. You put a little distance between you and them. "
Johnson understood: "I'm sorry, although I knew that Joanna and Alison's private lives were not simple, but I didn't expect them to be so stupid. Exposed. "
Hoke said: "They can only use this method once, and it won't work the second time."
Johnson nodded: "I understand. I helped where I should. How to go about it in the future is up to them."
Dannii interrupted at this time: "You cleared Josh Hartnett's name by the way. ?”
“He approached me and offered a high price. I couldn’t refuse,” Hawke said, “It just so happened that Alison still lacked a leading actor.”
He reminded: "Josh's side must have speculated about the audition of this crew. Dawn, you are the final winner. Josh and his agent dare not offend me. You should pay attention to this in the future. "
"It's okay." Johnson was confident: "I'm already ahead of him by more than one position, and I will only be ahead by more."
Dani took a newspaper from the table next to her: "Shelter Pictures has created a film project tailored for Josh Hartnett, and he officially signed the contract yesterday."
Hoke took it and read it After a while, there was a relevant report on the entertainment page. There was a photo of Josh Hartnett shaking hands with the CEO of Asylum Pictures, with the word "Sanctioner" written on the background board.
Johnson also took it over and read it again, and then couldn't hold it anymore: "Adapted from Josh Hartnett's recent experience?"
The phone in Hawke's pocket vibrated. He glanced over at the studio and waited until the crew paused filming before picking up.
Caroline's call: "Are you free tomorrow? Steve would like to meet and chat with you."
Hawke was surprised: "Don't he have my phone number?"
"I'm afraid you'll refuse because you're busy with work." Caroline said, "I'll help contact you. If you refuse, it won't hurt the face of both parties. "
Hoke said: "Steve considered asking The questions are becoming more and more comprehensive."
Caroline urged: "You don't have time?"
Since the customer came to the door, Hawke certainly would not refuse and said: "At ten o'clock tomorrow morning, Beverly Business Club ”
Caroline hung up the phone.
...... Outside the set, Daniel Richard's cell phone suddenly rang.
After he got through, he said a few words, hurriedly left Ovela Street, came to Old Philippine City as agreed, and entered a teahouse.
On the second floor of the teahouse, Daniel saw a woman with long brown hair and said, "Anna, what do you want from me?"
Anna Cookman poured him a cup of black tea: "Sit down and chat."
Daniel put the camera bag aside, pulled out the wicker chair and sat down, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Anna filled the bottle for him again and asked: "Remember how many years you have been working as a freelance reporter."
Daniel smiled: "The news sold to you alone is worth There are also tens of thousands of dollars.”
Anna took out a bag and pushed it to Daniel: “Count it.”
Taking the bag, Daniel opened it and counted it, and found that there was 5,000 US dollars.
“This is a deposit for a piece of news.” Anna whispered: “If you can capture what I want, I will pay you the corresponding licensing fee depending on the value, which will be at least 5,000 US dollars. "
"Which big shot do you want to deal with? I'm just a little reporter, I can't handle it. "Daniel knows very well that celebrities can gossip freely, but some big shots must not be messed with."
Anna smiled, eased the other person's mood, and said: "I'm not a big shot. I have the same profession as you. Do you know West Coast Media and Entertainment Studio?"
"Yes, the founder's name is "Hawke Osmond." Daniel also saw the other person today: "A very lucky guy who often gets breaking news and seems to have made a fortune recently."
Anna put away her smile: "Are you friends with him?"
Hearing that the target person was Hawke, Daniel's nervousness disappeared and he put the deposit into his pocket: "Not friends, we met at the news scene Two or three times.”
Anna continued: “In recent months, Hawke Osmond has received many hits. Click on the news, this is not normal, there must be a special reason behind it, I hope you can find the inside story."
She specifically emphasized: "Gretchen is very concerned about this matter."
Daniel. Pay attention: "Leave it to me, you know me, following and shooting is my specialty."
"Remember to contact me if you take pictures." Anna left the money, picked up her bag and left the teahouse.
Daniel drank two more glasses of water before putting on his camera bag and leaving.
After getting in the car, he opened the bag containing the money. There was a note in it, specially left by Anna.
Hoke often went to the Fox Television Center, and many people who cared about him remembered his car.
Written on the note was a Focus and its license plate number, as well as the address of West Coast Media and Entertainment Studios.
East Hollywood was not far away, so Daniel simply drove to Fountain Street.
Arrived near Ranch Park, he slowed down, found a roadside parking space, parked the car, and looked at the houses on the other side through the car window.
The copper nameplate of West Coast Media and Entertainment Studio hangs at the entrance of a two-story building.
Daniel picked up the camera and started filming over there.
For a moment, he wanted to sneak in and take a look. He was also a freelance reporter. Why could the other party make a fortune?
But Daniel held back. If he broke in and was discovered, it would be very troublesome.
Daniel took another photo of the surrounding environment.
You need to be patient and have a news informant to follow.
He looked around and suddenly found a sloppy old man sitting on the ground on the side of the road in the park, with an ashtray in front of him. Occasionally, passers-by would put a few coins in the ashtray.
Vendors, newsstands, homeless people, etc. are all priority choices for street news informants.
Daniel put down the camera, took some change and got out of the car. He came to the sidewalk by the park gate and put a few coins into the ashtray.
Frank sat on the ground without raising his eyelids.
Daniel squatted beside him, took out 20 dollars, and said: "Old man, do you want to make some money."
Frank said: "What do you want me to do?"
"Have you seen the two-story building diagonally opposite? The one with the copper nameplate." Daniel pointed to the West Coast Studio: "Have you met the owner here? Does he have any secrets?"< br>
Frank said: "I am here every day, of course I have seen it. Once I was begging on the other side of the road and heard them whispering."
"What did you say?" Daniel asked.
Frank shut up.
Daniel looked at Frank's age. Old tramps like these were greedy bastards, and he handed over the $20.
Frank took the money and extended his hand again.
Daniel had to give another $20.
Frank collected the money and still stretched out his hand.
“Don’t be too greedy!” Daniel warned.
“You go.” Frank ignored him.
Daniel had already given 40 US dollars, so he had to endure his anger and continue to give money.
After receiving the $100, Frank said: "There are two people in this studio. In addition to the boss, they also hired a black guy. That day I heard the black guy said that he most likes women who are divorced and have children."
Daniel frowned: "That's it?"
Frank said: "Isn't this a secret?"
Daniel thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed a secret and might be useful. Seeing that the old man was so greedy, he added: "If any strange people come to this studio, something strange happens, or the boss goes out in a hurry, please call to inform him." Me."
He took out a business card and handed it to the old man: "Call the number above."
Frank put it away, then reached out again.
Daniel stared at him closely.
Frank reminded: "It costs money to make phone calls. I'm here to help you keep an eye on it. It will also affect my begging income. You should compensate me a little."
Daniel took out 50 US dollars was put into the old man's hand: "After this is done, there is still money to take."
Frank grinned: "It's easy to talk if you have money."
The more greedy people are, the more positive they find the news. Although Daniel was a little sad, he felt pretty good after getting in the car.
He stayed for a while and drove away.
It was dark, and Hawk came back from outside.
Just after entering the studio, Frank came to the door carrying an ashtray.
Hoke let him in, put a coin casually, and said, "I have eaten outside, and you can't get a meal."
"You should give me more money." Frank put the ashtray away, took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Hawke: "This guy paid me to keep an eye on you and the studio. If there is big news, Will give me more money.”
Hoke took the business card and found a familiar name printed on it—Daniel Richard.
There is also a title at the end: President of Free Sea Media Studio.
Hoke asked: "What does this guy look like?"
Frank briefly described: "Shorter than you, with long hair. I also saw his car, remember Got the license plate number..."
After listening to his words, Hawke came to the window, opened the window and looked outside. He took the binoculars and looked carefully through the streetlight.
The car Frank was talking about was not nearby.
Hoke put down the telescope and said, "If he comes over again, just keep an eye on him and pay attention to any unusual movements. If he wants to get in, don't worry about him."
Frank originally wanted to I went to open the refrigerator. When I heard what Hawke said, I quickly stopped and asked, "The refrigerator is not powered on, right?"
"No need to open the refrigerator. You took it out last time and I haven't bought it yet." Hawke hasn't been to the supermarket in the past two days.
Frank was angry and said deliberately: "How could you leave my refrigerator empty? Fill it up tomorrow."
Hoke didn't answer his words and asked instead: "How much did you charge that bastard? ”
“$150 "Frank looked at the ashtray and said, "You should at least give me this number, right?"
Hoke said, "Let's have some face. You eat the first one, then the second one..."
At this point, he suddenly couldn't speak anymore.
Frank looked at him and smiled: "Who do you think I learned it from?"
Hoke was too lazy to pay attention to this bad old man, picked up the phone and called Erica: "Do you have time? Check it out for me. A car. ”
Erica quickly responded with a letter saying that the car procedures were complete and it was registered under the name of Sea of Freedom Studio.
Hoke looked at the time and called Edward: "Hurry back when you are finished, we have a new customer."
(End of this chapter)