Chapter 126 Dirty Things
East Hollywood, Fountain Street.
Late at night, the curtains on the second floor of the West Coast Studio were closed tightly. After the hearty battle, Hawke and Megan Taylor had just fallen asleep.
In a light sleep, Megan groped for Hawke's arm, subconsciously pulled it away, got into his warm embrace, pillowed it on his thick shoulder, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Hoke also hugged the human-shaped pillow tightly.
Suddenly, the phone rang, and Hawk woke up from his sleep, and immediately took out his pistol.
After being woken up, Megan opened her eyes in a daze and saw Hawke holding a pistol. She was so frightened that she suddenly woke up.
Hoke picked up the phone, put back the pistol, gently patted her white and smooth face, and said: "It's okay, someone called, I overreacted."
Megan pointed out Pointing to the pistol on the bedside table: "Is it necessary?"
"I came to Los Angeles and experienced many shooting incidents." Hawke said vaguely and answered the phone.
Campos called. He had urgent business and asked to meet him.
Hoke hung up the phone, picked up the clothes on the ground and put them on: "You continue to sleep, there is an emergency here, and I need to go out."
Without Hawke, Megan felt uncomfortable, but she didn’t say anything and nodded: “Go ahead ."
Before leaving, Hawke warned: "If I don't come back tomorrow morning, just go downstairs and don't touch the things on the first floor."
Megan thought of the El Chapo Gang. Those bastards responded: "I know."
Hawke put on his gun, put on makeup, went out to drive and changed cars, and met Campos waiting at the agreed safe house.
The latter also put on makeup and brought a laptop and printed digital photos.
Campos placed the laptop in front of Hawke and asked him to watch all the videos taken during the day and night. He took out the photos and placed them next to them one by one.
The video is intermittent and only captures some key parts, but it is enough for Hawke to grasp the three important characters.
Bro Derek, the blond girl, and the man in a suit with a long face.
Hawke said: "What exactly happened?"
Campos told everything he saw exactly.
On the surface, it seems normal. For a producer like Bro Derek to seduce an actress, it couldn't be easier.
If nothing else, for a director of Eric's level, if he wanted to cast an actor, whether male or female, hundreds of people would queue up in front of the door.
But Hawke has seen the dirty things surrounding Akerman Pictures, and is one of the victims, and feels that things will not be so simple.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Will there be any classes for superstars tomorrow?" Period, the charges are high."
Hoke nodded: "You and your people will still keep an eye on them tomorrow. Pay attention to whether the blond girl appears. If not, remember to notify me... Well, also, find out the time of their next training session. "
Campos responded: "Okay."
Hoke put away the photos, took another storage disk, and copied all the videos.
Not long after, the two left the safe house through the front and back doors respectively.
Hoke returned to the studio. Megan was still sleeping soundly. He went to catch up on his sleep before dawn.
The next morning, Megan opened her mouth and bit the lamppost Ares awake, making up for the morning exercise that Hawke was unable to do because he got up late.
There is still work today, so Hawke will deal with Megan as soon as possible and send her away.
When Megan went out, she saw Frank with an ashtray, took out five dollars and put it in.
Frank wanted to speak, but found that the window of the studio opposite was open, and a bastard was standing in front of the window with a slingshot in his hand.
He swallowed the words abruptly.
Seeing Megan driving away, Hawke put down his slingshot and raised his middle finger at Frank.
Frank gave two in return and continued his great cause of begging.
Life goes on and begging goes on.
Hawke had a simple breakfast, and Edward carried his photography equipment bag and entered the studio to charge his camera and camcorder.
He had two dark circles under his eyes and was in a trance.
Hoke asked: "Did you go out to shoot last night?"
"No." Edward didn't know what to say, paused for a moment, and said: "Deborah didn't know how to reply. I was persuaded by some Indian guys to buy some women It’s a drug used by people to enhance pleasure. She took some last night and I was beaten to pieces.”
Hoke pointed to the lamppost outside the window: “I’ll teach you a trick, climb up and down 50 times a day, Dai. It’s useless for Bora to eat anything.”
"Boss, I'm not the god of light pole war." Edward looked at the seven or eight meter high light pole and felt that it would be better to continue being squeezed dry.
In the middle of the morning, Campos called.
Hoke connected: "What happened?"
Campos said quickly: "The blond girl did not show up, I can confirm that."
He said again Another thing: "The next training session starts in five days. The training school is distributing advertisements in Hollywood. There should be few places."
"I know, keep staring." Hawke hung up the phone and said to Edward, "Let's go."
Edward took the Cadillac car keys.
Hoke made a phone call while going out. When the call came through, he asked: "It's me, where are you?"
Director Eric Eason said with a smile: " We were filming. It was a coincidence that you called me. The crew was on break."
Hoke asked directly: "Is Jacqueline with you?"
"Her scene will be completed in two days." Eric looked at the set, asked the assistant again, and replied: "She is on the set."
Hoke said: "I will go over to visit the set in a while. We have time to have lunch together at noon.”
“No problem,” Eric agreed.
Hoke threw the keys of the Audi A8 to Edward: "Drive this one."
Edward put away his car keys, drove the A8 given by Steve, and went straight to Burbank.
Arriving at the Warner Studio, the two switched to a four-wheel battery car and found the studio where Eric's crew was located.
The two of them were not in a hurry to go in, so they continued walking inside and found a quiet and uninhabited place.
Hoke sent a text message to Jacqueline and waited for a while.
The latter put on a coat outside the costume and came here quickly.
Hoke looked her up and down and found that the dusty aura on Jacqueline's body was almost invisible: "It seems that you enjoy this job."
Jacqueline smiled: "I was prepared to eat a lot of men's stuff, but you helped me. I didn't have to eat those things, so I got a good role."
Hoke He nodded and said: "When will the filming be finished? What are your plans after filming? Go back and continue?"
"Continue at night, this job can't support me." Jacqueline tasted the sweetness, Thoughts on the career of an actor: "During the day, visit crews, studios and agencies, and try to find the next job."
Hoke reminded: "You also need to strengthen yourself , especially in terms of performance, this role is special.”
Jacqueline smiled happily: “I didn’t expect that I would be asked to play a prostitute.”
Hawke said: "Five days later, near Paramount Studios, the new acting training session of the Super Star Acting School will start. You go to this training class and I will pay the tuition."
Jacquie Lin knew that things were not that simple: "What do you need me to do?"
"Pay attention to other female students." Hawke would not let her do something too complicated or dangerous. Jacqueline does not have the ability to deal with dangerous matters: "If a beautiful female student suddenly disappears during the course, notify me as soon as possible."
Jacqueline was stunned: "Is it that simple?"
Hoke warned: "Don't talk nonsense, don't ask random questions, don't inquire casually, just observe with your eyes, safety first."
"I understand." Jacqueline has made progress during this period of time on the crew, so she doesn't ask too many questions that shouldn't be asked.
Hoke gave her the address of the superstar training school and waved his hand: "Go back and pretend you don't know us on the set."
Jacqueline returned to the studio.
Hoke did not go over and waited outside for a while.
When the crew took a break at noon, Eric came over and called Edward, and the three of them went to the restaurant to eat together.
Hawke asked: "When will the film be finished? Is the schedule set?"
"It will be finished this month, and it will take at least three months for post-production." Regarding distribution, Eric said It doesn’t matter: “The release time is tentatively scheduled for next year, and the specific date has not yet been determined.”
Hoke held up the fresh food Juice Cup: "I wish you success."
Edward also joined in: "When you become a big director, you must leave me a position as an assistant director or casting director on the crew."
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Eric clinked glasses with the two of them and asked Edward: "Are you going to change careers?"
"No, no, I will always follow the boss." Edward learned enough about Hollywood during this time: "When you become a director and producer, of course you have to follow the right path! What is this right path? Of course. It’s time to sleep with a star!” He geared up: “There are quite a few divorced female stars with children in Hollywood!”
Hoke understands this guy, he can do more than just talk.
But he was too lazy to say more and asked Eric: "Has the script about the freelance reporter been completed?"
"Only part of the outline has been completed." Eric was right. Jing said: "After I finish shooting this movie, I will also follow you to experience life when I have time."
Edward had an idea: "You will follow us and shoot a documentary?"
Eric became interested and looked at Hawke: "Boss, how about I use you as the protagonist and shoot..."< br>
"Inappropriate." Hawke interrupted him and said directly : "People like me are not suitable to appear on stage for the time being."
Edward changed the topic: "Where is Catherine?"
Eric said: "I guess she will come in the afternoon , there are many actresses in the crew, so she doesn’t trust me.”
Hawke advised: "Katherine is good to you. If it doesn't work out, just marry her."
"I don't want to kneel and lick you all my life." Eric is a male director with dreams: "I also want to dive into Rules for Female Stars.”
Hawke had no opinion.
This kind of thing is not limited to Edward and Eric. If it were him, when he was a big director or producer, would he resist the red sofa or read the script at night?
In the words of a former Internet tycoon, if you don’t do this when you enter the film and television industry, that’s a crooked way!
If you had two golf balls and a beautiful actress in front of you, what would you choose?
At mid-afternoon, Campos called again. The afternoon class of the acting class had ended, and the blond girl never showed up.
Hoke asked Edward to temporarily rent a car and drive to Knock Street.
He asked Edward to park in a parking space on the street before approaching the motel.
Hoke took out his telescope and observed carefully. After a long time, the nearby cars came and went a lot, but two cars never moved.
One of the cars was empty and the other had people on it.
He guessed that someone might be paying attention to the motel, and said to Edward: "Don't look any further, let's go."
Then the two took another trip to Venice. From what Campos said Passed by the beach club.
Hoke observed carefully. There seemed to be multiple surveillance cameras set up at the entrance of the club and on the walls.
It is easy to be discovered if you approach hastily, and it will also alert the snake.
Hawke didn't let Edward stop the car, but passed by normally.
Leaving Venice, Edward found a place to park, transferred the video from the driving recorder to his laptop, and opened the video for Hawke to watch: "Boss, look here, here, and here, they should all be there. It's surveillance."
Hoke nodded: "It's very dense, even if there are blind spots, people can't get in."
Edward has followed Hawke for more than half a year, and he has gained some insights: "This kind of high-end private club receives unusual people, and often engages in some secret entertainment. It rarely installs a large number of surveillance cameras. This place is not normal."
Hoke warned: "Don't go filming, and you are not allowed to get close without my consent."
"I remember." Edward responded immediately.
Hoke thought for a moment and said, "Go to the electronics market and the model aircraft market."
Edward started the car and went to the Santa Monica Commercial Plaza first.
Hoke searched many stores but didn't find what he wanted.
UAVs that can carry cameras to the sky to take pictures are rare in the civilian market these days.
Hawke called Erica: "Do you have time to have dinner together tonight?"
"I'm not sure yet." Erica is very busy when there is a case in this job: "At five o'clock I’ll call you back before 24 hours.”
Huo. Ke responded: "Okay."
He said to Edward: "Go back to Fountain Street first, you can get off work."
Edward suddenly didn't want to go to Brentwood and said: "I Can I stay in the studio tonight? ”
Thinking about having a date with Erica that night, and not sure where he would live, Hawke said: "Not tonight, I have a date with Erica."
Thinking of that police girl, and then looking at the color of his skin, Edward cried sadly: "Here, I'm afraid of being LA PD cleared the bullets and returned to Brentwood. I am afraid that Deborah will clear the bullets."
At this point, he shuddered: "No, I have no bullets available now. This is the most terrifying thing. ”
Hoke could only express sympathy.
Edward said: "Women over thirty are terrible." He could only ask for help: "Boss, you have many ways..."
"Such a thing?" Hawke thought for a moment and said, "Find a supermarket or store that sells a lot of imported oriental goods."
Edward became more energetic: "I know where to find them."
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a store in Koreatown.
Hoke got out of the car alone, went into the store to search, and found it quickly.
He bought it, got into the car with it, and handed it to Edward: "Remember, just use a little."
Edward looked at the letters and square words on it: "This kind of thing?"
"This is called Fengyoujing, also called women's happy water." Hawke said simply: "Apply it on that place."
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Edward is an old black man and is particularly curious: "Can I Do you want to use it? "
Hoke is a good boss: "I gave it to you, you can try it if you want."
Edward took the woman's happy water, found confidence at once, and replied. I went to Fountain Street to exchange for my Cadillac and immediately rushed to Brentwood.
Before five o'clock, Erica called Hawke and asked him to be a little later.
It wasn’t until nearly 7:30 pm that the two met in a restaurant.
Hoke saw the exhaustion on her face and asked: "Are you busy these days?"
Erica simply said: "A serial murder case." She also has one here Rule: "No details."
Hoke nodded: "If you need my help, just ask me."
"I won't be polite to you." Erica said: "The investiture ceremony is basically scheduled. It will be at the Parker Center before Christmas. I will give it to you when the invitation arrives."
Hoke said: "I will definitely be there."
Erica took out her mobile phone and made a call in front of Hawke : "Mom, I won't go back tonight."
This woman likes to pull things, and so does Hawke: "Don't you want to remodel your villa in the Silver Lake community into a collection room? Is it completed?"< br>
Erica said: "It's finished, do you want to take a look?"
Hawke said: "Go after dinner."
"Remember to buy condoms." Erica said generously: "I forgot to prepare them."
Hoke smiled Laughing: "I was ready before I came here."
After dinner, the two of them got into their cars and came to Silver Lake, which is adjacent to East Hollywood.
The Silver Lake community is built around the lake. It is also a newly developed wealthy community in Los Angeles in recent years.
The house Erica is talking about is a large villa with a front and rear yard. Although it is not as good as the multi-million dollar mansion in Beverly Hills, it is certainly worth several million dollars.
Get out of the car and close the door. Erica came over and hugged Hoxo for a kiss.
While struggling with her, Hawke carried the person into the house. He also found the electric switch and closed all the curtains.
Like Siamese twins, the two visited many rooms carefully, especially the renovated exhibition room.
Unfortunately, every display cabinet and booth is empty, and the grizzly bear specimens have not been prepared yet.
After the two of them lay in the spacious jacuzzi, Hawke asked one thing: "Do you have any channels to buy a small drone?"
Erica asked: "On the battlefield in Afghanistan The Predator used? "
Hoke said: "It is smaller than that, can install wireless cameras, and can fly at low altitudes. Let’s shoot.”
Erica understood, and lay on Hawk’s shoulder, saying, “The LAPD doesn’t have any equipment now. I haven’t noticed it before. Please take the time to ask Brian.”
“Let’s not talk about this anymore.” Hawke pulled Erica over: “Let’s lie down together.”
Over the next two days, Campos was sure that the blonde girl had really disappeared.
The new session of the Super Star Training Class has begun. Jacqueline signed up and started to participate in the training.
Hoke called Brian. This guy was busy with a lawsuit and said he would help keep an eye on it.
By mid-November, the name of Beverly Beauty Center appeared on Caroline's daily schedule of Sarah Parker.
Hoke summoned Edward and Campos to a meeting that night, and Campos, who had been hiding in the dark, was in charge of filming.
(End of this chapter)