Chapter 139 The Devil is in the World
At the Atel Mountain Shooting Range, the Mexicans left the gun shop and came to the rest area.
Here is a Latina-style woman who is reading an old Los Angeles Times. The newspaper reported on the LAPD’s medal ceremony this year. One of the large photos showed the Medal of Heroes hanging on it. Erica Ferguson.
Mexican Ayala took one look and said: "A 23-year-old female police chief is really exaggerated."
The Latin woman said: "This cost us tens of millions of dollars Goods, and the blood of dozens of brothers.”
Ayala said: "Camila, the man just now rarely appears in public, but Erica Ferguson is a star police officer, and everyone here basically knows her. According to insider information, the person on the yacht is Erica. Rika's boyfriend, they were very popular at the shooting range "Name, I asked specifically, he is right."
Camila tore off the picture of Erica and put it away, and warned: "These two people are not ordinary people, one of them is a ruthless LAPD, don't be careless. , don't spy on them, we'll just use this place Be a bridgehead and look for opportunities.”
Ayala reminded: “You can’t do it here. Many coaches also serve as shooting coaches for the Western Police Department, and PDs come to practice shooting every day...”
Although Camilla hated it, she did not faint Head: "You are good at shooting. Try to get to know them and determine their trajectory. We will find the right place and opportunity to kill them with one strike!"
Ayala and Camila pretended to be lovers and spent a lot of money to kill them! , I asked people to introduce me, and became a member here.
Camila left alone, went out and got into a Ferrari, took out Erica's newspaper clipping picture, and burned it to ashes with a lighter.
After a hideout in Venice of the Mule Gang she belonged to was breached, many of the managers sent there were arrested. With the LAPD's favorable reception, they revealed two other locations.
Camila's biological brother died under the gunfire of Erica Ferguson when the LAPD was arresting him.
The news coming back from the insider, the rumors within the LAPD, Erica never leaves anyone alive when she shoots.
Thinking about this, Camila thought that it was a coincidence that she never left anyone alive under her gun.
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Century City, Beverly Business Club.
Hoke met Josh Hartnett and his agent Will in the reception room.
Josh was high-spirited, as if he had returned to the "Pearl Harbor" period, and said: "My new film is in post-production and is expected to be released in February. You must go to the premiere then."< br>
Hoke asked: "The Punisher based on our story?"
"Yes, it's the one I mentioned last time." Josh thought he was reborn from the ashes: "I think it was well shot and has the potential to be a big hit, especially based on the selfie scandal."
Will interjected: "It has its own popularity and is full of gimmicks. ."
"I wish you success." Hawke said something nice and asked directly: "You said there is a new business related to this movie?"
Qiao. Shi didn't speak, but turned to look at Will.
Will said: "The director of "The Sanctioner" encountered some troubles with public opinion, which may affect his own reputation and also drag down the movie. Josh and I recommended you to him, You are the best at dealing with these troubles.”
The last thing Hawke fears is getting into trouble. Even when others are not in trouble, he still enthusiastically wants to help others create trouble.
He asked directly: "Let me look at the information first and understand the specific situation."
Necessary background checks are indispensable.
Will opened his briefcase and took out a document and handed it to Hawke: "Sterling is a veteran director who has collaborated with Robert Redford for a long time and founded Sundance together. Film Festival.”
Hawk once made waves at the Sundance Film Festival and got to know the festival’s founder, Robert Redford.
Redford started his career as an actor, starring in "The Great Gatsby" and "All the President's Men" adapted from the Watergate scandal. He later turned to screenwriter, director and producer, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.
Hoke saw the director’s name on the information: Sterling Van Waglen.
He thought of the "Hollywood Life" he watched today and asked: "Because of the incident where he violated minors?"
Josh answered: "Have you seen the relevant "Reported?"
Hoke nodded slightly, closed the file without saying anything more, and returned it to Will.
The latter then said: "Wahlgren is an excellent director. He has many friends in Hollywood, has a good reputation and is respected..."
"None of this is important." Hawke interrupted. After hearing his words, he stood up and walked toward the door.
Josh said anxiously: "I asked Sterling, and he said he didn't do anything. Those people just wanted to extort a large amount of money."
Although Hawke has never done anything He never thought about being a messenger of justice, and even cleared Josh Hartnett and Alison Firth of their selfie scandal, but there are some things that even a person with a very low bottom line would not bother to do.
Even Frank, that old beggar, looks down on those guys playing with hairless black holes.
As for nothing being done? This is Hollywood.
Hoke said politely: "I still have something to do, so I have to leave first."
Will knew that Hawke was the kind of person who could really turn the situation around, so he decided to take the simplest approach. , said directly: "Sterling is willing to pay US$1 million for this, and US$1.2 million is not negotiable."
Hoke walked towards the door without looking back.
Will raised his voice: "For $1.5 million, I can make the decision for Sterling."
Hawke turned back and said: "None of this is important."
He opened the door and made a gesture of invitation: "You two, it's time for you to go."
Josh still wanted to As he spoke, Will saw that the other party didn't want to answer at all, so he grabbed Josh's arm and shook his head.
The two of them left the reception room together.
Hoke closed the door, took out the voice recorder in his pocket, and pressed the stop button.
He turned on the computer in the reception room and checked online. He found that except for "Hollywood Life" and a few forum websites, there was almost no news about Waglen's assault.
Unfortunately it is not the weekend, "News of the World" is not published, and "The Sun" does not pay much attention to Hollywood.
The latter is extremely reliable in gossip and scandals.
Hoke turned off the computer, there were not many reports in the media, and Will came to him at a high price. In fact, it is not difficult to guess that the thing is most likely true.
The media rarely reported it, and it was obviously suppressed.
There are countless scandals that have stifled Hollywood.
But then he thought about it, this matter didn't seem simple, and there might be something behind it that he didn't understand.
Hollywood has a long history of violating child stars. Victims often shut up for the sake of their future and money. Even if they are asked about it, they will not take the initiative to speak out.
A lot of the news that has been revealed was revealed by some child stars after they changed careers as adults.
For those who have prospered in Hollywood as adults and continue to make a living in film and television, it just didn't happen, or they were aware of the risk at the time and ran away in advance.
Hawke couldn't care less, so he took his bag and went back.
In the parking lot outside the clubhouse.
Josh got in the car, looked at Will in the driver's seat, and asked, "Is there something wrong with Hawke's head? He actually refused $1.5 million."
He spread his hands and said: "Isn't this kind of thing normal in Hollywood?"
Will was also a little surprised: "In the previous cooperation, he was the kind of person who only sees money."
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"You want to win Waglen's directing business, what should you do next?" Josh asked.
Will said: "There are no Hawke and West Coast Studios, there are other people and other companies." He pondered slightly: "Let's go to Full Speed PR and talk to Rooney Chasen. "
Josh put on his seat belt: "This is the only way to do it."
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Los Angeles, Woodland Hills.
In the huge luxurious manor, many people came because of the Christmas party.
After dinner, Erica and Brian were called to the study.
There were six people sitting in the study. Erica greeted them one by one and went directly to sit next to her grandma Barbara.
Her father, Carter Ferguson, and mother, Mary, were across the street.
Brian also wanted to say hello, but before he opened his mouth, his father Gordon Ferguson scolded him: "Do things quickly and don't be sloppy."
Carter patted Brian's back gently to express comfort. Brian sat down honestly.
Paul Ferguson, the oldest, looked at Brian: "How is the thing you promoted going?"
"I persuaded three Child stars and their parents, Hollywood Life and two other media outlets The media reported it. "Brian is not as dishonest as he appears: "But the Hollywood industry is heavily biased towards the blue, and so is the related entertainment media industry, so the report did not create much of a stir."
Ai. Rika was surprised, why would grandpa care about these things? He also called himself over.
Father Carter shook his head at her, indicating not to interrupt.
Paul glanced at Erica and said, "You have now been promoted to the position of sergeant. Your growth rate has far exceeded my wildest expectations. Compared with your peers who only know how to get dividends, you have already Standing at a critical juncture in life, there are some things you should know."
Gordon Ferguson took over. : "We are preparing to launch a recall plan against Governor Davis. This small thing Brian did is to open a gap in the outermost periphery and is also a test."
He couldn't help but shake his head: "It's done. So-so. "
Even in America, in the eyes of fathers, sons should be better.
Brian could only remain silent.
Paul's face was kinder, but his words were equally strict: "Since you have decided to enter politics, you must prove that you have such ability."
Brian said: "I will." He He glanced at Erica secretly: "I decided to invite Ask a friend to be my partner."
Erica reacted very quickly: "Do you want to invite Hawke?"
Brian said: "Of all the people I know, He is the best at dealing with this type of incident.”
Barbara held her granddaughter's hand: "Is that Hawk Osmond you often told me about?"
Erica nodded slightly: "Yes."
Gordon asked: "Who is he?"
"Erica's boyfriend, "From Jeffrey City, Wyoming," Carter said simply: "A young man who is good at handling public relations crises."
Paul said slowly: "It doesn't matter where he comes from, it depends on what he has done. Wherever you are, your abilities are strong and weak.”
Brian understood and said: "I will send out an invitation."
Paul waved his hand: "I'm tired, let's go."
Erica looked at grandma, Ba Barra clapped her hands.
She stood up immediately and followed her parents out of the study.
Mary fell behind, waiting for her daughter to catch up, and said softly: "We are not opposed to your relationship. Before I met your father, I was just a beauty pageant champion in a small town, but everyone will make a choice. My dear, you cannot interfere with his choice.”
Erica let go of the phone in her pocket: "Mom, I understand."
On the other side, although Gordon was quite dissatisfied with his useless son, he still called to her side and reminded her: "You are just four One of the most peripheral plans, this is not only a search for gaps, but also an assessment of your young generation. In a place like California, we will not waste our limited resources on a waste."
Brian continued. Nodding, no matter what I said, he would listen obediently.
In this plan, given his qualifications and age, he can only serve as a soldier on the periphery for the time being. The higher-level things are what his father's generation is doing.
Brian found a quiet place and dialed Hawke's number. When he heard that the person there seemed to be sleeping, he raised his voice: "Asshole, come out and have fun!"
As soon as Hawke fell asleep, he was woken up by a phone call and said angrily: "Celebrate that you have AIDS?"
Brian solemnly reminded: "We agreed not to mention this."
"Okay. "Oh, my bad." Asked: "What's the matter on the call so late?"
Brian said: "Come out, we have something serious to talk about."
Hoke was surprised: "Aren't you having a family gathering? It's over. ?”
Brian said: "Hey, man, you are so long-winded."
"You always want me to vent my anger when I wake up, right?" Hawke asked for an address, washed and changed clothes, and drove out.
Ten minutes later, Hawke came to Beverly Hills, found the single-family villa that Brian had mentioned, and quickly drove inside.
The light was on at the door of the villa, and Brian was standing there.
Hoke got out of the car and asked: "How many beauties have you prepared?"
Brian was very serious: "We have prepared a troublesome case."
The two entered the villa together and sat on the sofa respectively.
Brian took a file bag and handed it to Hawke: "Let's take a look?"
"You paid high legal fees for the cases I asked you to help with." Huo Ke specifically reminded: "I believe you won't do it for free."
Brian's face straightened: "Am I the one who did it for free?"
Hawke took out the documents in the portfolio, glanced at them quickly, and couldn't help but frown slightly.
"What's wrong? Is it difficult?" Brian asked.
Hoke shook his head: "I don't know if it's difficult or not, but it's strange enough for the same case to be approached by two groups of people in one day."
This time it was Brian's turn. Surprised: "Has anyone else approached you? You responded." ?”
“No.” Hawke said clearly without looking down: “If you are Van Waglen’s lawyer, I won’t look down. There are two people looking for me this afternoon. To help him clear his name, I refused.”
Brian said: "I am the victim's attorney." He couldn't help but said: "I didn't expect you still have a sense of justice."
Hoke did not answer his words, but asked: "Why did you take this kind of case? Money? Or a sense of justice?"
"It goes without saying that there is such a luxurious thing as a sense of justice." Brian said: "Money depends on whether you can win. This kind of case, Most of them are paid a commission, which involves I can’t reveal the specific amount of the law firm’s confidentiality clause to you, but I can guarantee that the West Coast Studio will receive more than 1 million US dollars in income.”
Hoke picked up the document and continued to look through it. While watching, he said: "There may be other purposes."
Brian knew he couldn't hide it: "Open a gap, affect certain people, and force them to make concessions."
Hawke understood it as soon as he heard it: "Man, you are trying to drag me into the water."
"You chose Erica yourself." Brian said directly: "I didn't drag you into the water, it was you. Your own choice. "
Hoke knew very well that sooner or later, he would stop talking for a while and concentrate on reading the information brought by Brian.
There were three victims, all underage girls. The oldest was named Rachel. She described being harassed by one of the producers when she was participating in "Secret Angel" and "Simone". Van Waglen committed indecent assault and assault.
The other one is named Judy, who is younger than Rachel and currently only appears in commercials and children's music videos. Van Waglun offers movie roles as a temptation and trains acting for her alone...< br>
There is another named Amanda, who is in a similar situation to Judy.
Hoke watched it again and said: "I was curious this afternoon as to why these young actors and their parents dared to come forward. It turns out that you did the work behind the scenes."
Brian said : "I mentioned this to you when Erica was awarded the title, but I just started lobbying at that time. I didn't tell you whether I could persuade them to come forward. Yes, there are actually more victims, but they are the only ones willing to come forward."
Hoke said directly: "Hollywood is full of victims."
"It's just like you said. "We may have a sense of justice, but not much." Brian said directly: "My goal is very clear, targeting Van Waglen."
Hawke thought for a moment and said: "I have watched a zombie movie, and I remember a sentence in it - Hell is empty, the devil is in the world."
Brian stretched out his hand: "The two of us can work together. , become a demon hunter?"
Hoke thought about the long-term goal, reached out and held Brian's hand, and said: "1.2 million US dollars, and you have to explain the real goal to me."
< br>"This The matter involves the governor's level, and I am not qualified now. I don't know exactly what the big guys above will do." Brian said directly: "Remember what I told you last time, Governor Davis? California's finances are in a mess, and some people want to remove him and push Arnold into office."
Hoke immediately thought of the action star who married a Kennedy family woman and said, "Schwarzenegger?"< br>
Brian nodded: "We are ready to promote him, but it is not easy to remove a governor. People and companies in Hollywood have always been left-leaning. We have received news that a close subordinate of Davis has a close personal relationship with Van Waglen." Secret."
Hoke asked: "Want to open a breakthrough from here?"
"It's not just here. Brian simply said: "Actually, there are several groups of people looking for breakthroughs in different places."
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