Chapter 147 Hanging himself (asking for monthly votes)
In the morning, Hawke sat at the dining table, eating the simple breakfast made by Caroline and reading the newspaper bought by Edward.
Edward was holding an AR15 rifle and sitting on the side of the window to watch.
Caroline poured a few glasses of milk, brought it over and placed it on the dining table.
There is a security team sent by Brian to guard here. The three of them stayed in the villa last night.
The headlines on almost every newspaper's front page were about the invasion of Van Wagelen and Robert Redford.
Caroline also picked up a few copies to read, read them for a while and said: "The report format is different, the article format is different, but the theme content is surprisingly consistent, severely punishing Waglen and Redford. "
Hoke said: "It's very simple, the two sides are fighting for it, but neither side wants to let the film and television and entertainment industries completely collapse."
"That's right." Bu. Ryan came down from upstairs with his mobile phone and said: "The focus of this matter is Pop, not Hollywood."
He sat at the dining table: "I just got the news, just half an hour ago , the FBI intervened in the case on the grounds of receiving a call from the victim, and stopped Waglen's car on the coast highway. A gunfight broke out between the two parties, and Waglen was shot dead on the spot."
Hawke was really not surprised at all. Campos got the things and searched Waglen's body. Waglen didn't have a gun at all.
But he won’t say it, and there is no need to say it.
The moment the video plays on Ace News, the contract between Hawke and Bryan is complete.
Caroline really saw the cruel side, put down the newspaper in her hand, and subconsciously asked: "Was he really shot to death for resisting with a gun?"
Brian said: "With the FBI's professionalism, it definitely is."
Caroline swallowed and asked: "Will I be killed?"
Hoke pointed at Brian: "Have you seen him? The biggest shield in front of us, he If it's okay, we'll be fine. If something happens to him, run away."
Brian was surprised: "Aren't you going to run away?"
"Erica will definitely help you get revenge." Hawke said seriously: "I will also help you get revenge."
Bu Ryan said: "I didn't expect you to be so loyal."
Edward interrupted at this time and asked: "Where is the other Redford?"
Brian simply said: "As soon as the news was broadcast last night, this bastard boarded the plane from Los Angeles International Airport, and the flight time was the nearest The flight went to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and was probably transferred to France."
Hoke remembered something: "The United States does not have an extradition treaty with France, and he plans to be the second Luo. Man Polanski?"
"Who knows if he can go to France?" Brian shrugged: "Polanski is a personal issue, and Redford is involved in many people and things."< br>
He thought for a while and then said: "The other side obviously wants to shut up people. They have even used their forces in the FBI. It is impossible to get rid of Waglen and still keep Redford alive."
Hawke said casually: "Suicide? Or overseas, it is possible."
Caroline interjected: "Is this politics?"
Brian's cell phone was at this time After it rang, he said a few words after getting through, and then hung up quickly: "I'm going to the law firm, and several more victims came to the door and asked me to represent them in prosecuting Waglen."
Hoke asked: "If Wallgren dies, can the lawsuit for compensation continue?"
Brian nodded: "Of course, although criminal liability cannot be pursued, civil compensation can still be pursued. This guy has no I have a wife and no children, and I have left tens of millions of dollars in property. Instead of having it all taken away by those pigs, it would be better for us to get a share of it.”
He said: "Wait a few days, and the public relations expenses I promised will definitely be paid."
Hoke knew very well that if the other party wanted to get this matter out of the media and public view as soon as possible, he would definitely do it quickly. It would be easiest and most trouble-free to deal with the victims and use the properties of Wallgren and Redford to compensate them.
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Nassau, Bahamas.
At the Hilton Hotel near the airport, several police cars suddenly appeared at the door. A middle-aged bald policeman and several subordinates quickly entered the hotel.
The lobby manager hurried over to receive him.
The middle-aged policeman showed his ID and said directly: "Someone in the building opposite found a person hanging in a guest room of your hotel. He called the police."
The lobby manager's expression changed. He changed and asked: "Chief Cowell, are you sure?"
This is an American-owned hotel, so Cowell had to be cautious: "I sent someone to look across the way, please wait a moment."< br>
Not long after, the witness entered the hotel lobby with two police officers.
One of the police officers said to Cowell: "There is indeed a person on the fifth floor."
Cowell said to the lobby manager: "We have to go up to the fifth floor to check the situation."
The hotel manager rushed over at this time. After understanding the situation, he took over from the lobby manager to negotiate with Cowell.
Then he led a group of people up to the fifth floor and found the corresponding room. He knocked on the door but there was no response, so he asked someone to come and open the door.
The door opened, two police officers drew their guns and entered the suite first.
Others entered one after another.
The curtains on the window of the suite bedroom are open. Under the ceiling fan with colored lights, a long leather shoelace hangs. Hanging from the shoelace is a man of about 60 years old. He looks very dead. .
"Seal down the scene." Sheriff Cowell took out his gloves and put them on, and ordered: "Check the scene."
Everyone, including the hotel manager, was invited to the door of the room.
Two policemen put the person down first.
A policeman found the deceased's bag, which contained documents including his passport. He took a look at it and said in surprise: "Boss, this guy is Robert Redford, a Hollywood star and director!"
< br>Cowell went over to look, looked at the face of the corpse, and then looked at the ID photo: "I have seen the old movie "The Great Gatsby", and it is indeed him."
Another person said: "The head , there is a piece of paper here, it seems to be a suicide note."
Cowell went over to read it.
The writing on it is rather sloppy, with only a few lines.
Cowell carefully identified it, and it looked like a suicide note. The general meaning of it was that he regretted what he had done and the harm he had caused to those minors. He dreamed about God last night, and God wanted to send him to hell. In order to apologize and atone for his sins, he chose to end his life.
Finally, he had a last word, and he was willing to use his own property to compensate the victims.
Cowell did not want to get into trouble, so he asked people to put all the suicide notes, documents and other items into evidence bags and keep them away.
He took out his mobile phone and called his boss. At the same time, he suggested that his boss notify the foreign affairs department and let them negotiate with the US Embassy.
If the US Embassy accepts the theory of suicide, this case will be successfully concluded soon.
Not long after, his immediate superior came over accompanied by American personnel.
After inspecting the scene, the two parties held secret talks and basically reached an agreement. Hollywood star, director and producer Robert Redford committed suicide out of fear of guilt.
The result will not be announced immediately, but both parties have confirmed the direction of the investigation, and the subsequent work will progress very quickly.
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Sacramento, Granite Bay.
Lawrence Pope carried the heavy suitcase and put it on a station wagon.
Lawyer Donnie and his ex-wife Linda each took their bags to the garage and put them in the trunk.
There was a cell phone ringing, and Donnie answered the call and said to Pop: "The divorce agreement has been approved, the property division has been fair, and everything is going smoothly."
Po Pu came over to shake hands with him: "Thank you , old friend."
Donnie had a serious and reliable look on his face: "Although some bastards have given up on you, I will not give up on you. I will always argue for you. I dare not say that I am not guilty. I will try my best to get a short sentence.”
Linda answered: "He deserves it."
Pop's face was full of bitterness and he said nothing.
Before the legal proceedings started, he did everything he could and left everything he could to his wife and daughter.
The sound of footsteps was heard, and the three of them silently stopped talking, but it was Catherine who pulled her suitcase over.
Katherine didn't sleep well last night, yawning constantly, and complaining: "Why did you suddenly travel to New York? I wasn't even prepared."
Pope comforted: "Uncle has prepared a big party for you, go ahead."
Katherine got into the car directly.
Pop patted Donnie on the arm: "Please take them to the airport."
Donnie nodded and got into the driver's seat.
Linda went to the passenger seat and closed the door directly.
The garage door rose and the station wagon drove out.
When the car drove away, Popper closed the door, came to the foyer, and looked at the road in front of his home.
In just ten minutes, several black SUVs with FBI logos drove over and parked on the side of the road.
Pop was already prepared, opened the door and walked directly towards them.
The leading FBI director showed Pope the procedures, had him handcuffed, and put him in the car.
The station wagon drove to the airport and turned into the parking lot. When the car parked, Linda looked back.
My daughter Catherine was lying in the back row, already asleep.
Linda warned softly: "Let him become a serious criminal and stay in there and never get out."
"Of course." Donnie stretched out his hand and took Linda's arm Shoulder: "I will not represent him in this case. The law firm will hand it over to a newbie."
Linda put her hands around his neck and the two kissed passionately. After a long time, they separated.
Donnie said: "When this case is over, you come back and we get married."
The two people have been hooked up for a long time.
Linda got angry, but the place was not suitable at this time, so she could only say: "Place Catherine, I will come back quietly."
"Earlier." Donnie looked at his watch : "Hurry up, don't delay your flight."
Linda woke Katherine, and Donnie helped drag the suitcase and they walked toward the terminal entrance.
The mother and daughter walked in front, but the lawyer following behind kept his eyes on Catherine.
White girls develop early.
Doni was in a very good mood. Pope’s property, as well as the mother and daughter, all belonged to him.
As for Pop, can he come out again after entering?
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Beverly Avenue, in Brian’s villa.
Hoke hung up the phone and said to Caroline and Edward: "I just got the confirmed news that Robert Redford hanged himself in a hotel near Nassau International Airport this morning, leaving behind He wrote a suicide note and claimed that he committed suicide out of fear of crime."
Caroline was already numb: "He deserves to die, such a scumbag deserves to die!"
Edward asked: "Where is that Lawrence Pope? ”
"He was asked by the FBI to assist in the investigation." Hawke also got the news from Brian's phone call: "He may not die. The person wearing the mask will not be able to tell the difference for a while. Wallglen and Redford are both dead. , it is estimated that Pope will fight all charges."
Caroline gradually understood the rules of the game: "Then her wife, daughter and family will be well taken care of?"
Hawke thought of so many so-called suicide cases in his previous life and said: "It is also possible that after the incident cools down, Pop will commit suicide."
Edward remembered what Hawke said: "Behind the scenes Shot eight times?"
Hoke replied casually: "It's also possible that he hanged himself on the bed in prison."
Caroline found herself on a pirate ship and asked quietly: "After we..."
Edward suddenly smiled with two lines of big white teeth.
Hoke asked her: "Don't you want a high-paying job?"
Caroline immediately corrected her attitude, slapped her little face and bared her white teeth: "Tell me, you want me to Who are you going to silence?"
Suddenly, Edward stood up with an AR rifle and reminded: "Boss, someone is coming."
The security guard near the door called on the intercom: "Mr. Osmond, there is a woman who wants to see you. Her name is Rooney Chasen, and she claims to be the director of Full Speed Public Relations."
Caroline frowned: "What is she here for?"
Hoke pondered for a moment: "Let her in."
A middle-aged woman in fashionable clothes and high heels entered through the door. courtyard, and soon came to the door.
Caroline went over to open the door.
Rooney looked at this beautiful woman who stood up to her, and boasted: "She is worthy of being taught by me."
Caroline let the person in with no expression on her face.
Rooney looked at Lao Hei first because he was holding an AR, but she didn't panic at all and turned to look at Hawke.
There is nothing surprising about his appearance, just the kind of appearance that is common on the street.
Hoke pointed to the sofa: "Sit."
Rooney nodded slightly and sat opposite Hawke.
She asked directly: "Did you use Caroline to bury nails?"
Hoke shook his head: "Caroline suggested it."
Rooney Turning his head, he stared at Caroline in slight surprise.
Although the person who made the suggestion was Hawke, how could Caroline refute it in this situation?
She raised her small chin, looking very proud of me.
Rooney nodded again and confirmed: "I taught you very well."
Hoke let her in, not to listen to her boasting, and asked: "You came to see me for something?"< br>
“Want to see what happens to me "I met someone who suffered such a disastrous defeat." Rooney said, "Even yesterday afternoon, I thought I was going to win, but I ended up losing completely."
Hoke is sitting here: "See it now?" br>
Rooney took out her business card and pushed it to Hawke from the low table: "Can we exchange business cards?"
Hoke took out a business card and gave it to her as well.
Rooney said: "There is no personal conflict between us, and we may have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
In her opinion, there is no justice and evil on both sides, they just serve different purposes. employer.
Hoke smiled and didn't say much.
Rooney put away Hawke's business card and stood up to leave.
Caroline took the initiative to send her off.
The two went out, and the conflict between women and women was more acute than the conflict between women and men.
It is no exaggeration to say that the tip of a needle is right for Maimang.
Rooney whispered as she walked: "You Bitchi, if you betray Full Speed now, you will betray West Coast one day. Do you think Hawke Osmond will trust you? Now, the whole industry knows it. If you mess with your original company, I'm waiting to see you abandoned by the West Coast."
"Do you think I will worry about work?" Caroline restrained herself in front of Hawke, revealing the sharp horns of the female goat: "You came here and told Hawke so much, and you even took the initiative to exchange business cards and talk about the future. Cooperation is nothing more than your arrogant belief that you defeated Hawke on the frontal battlefield."
Rooney didn't bother to say more to her.
Caroline has followed her for several years, understanding this woman’s personality and knowing how to attack her. She spoke half truthfully and half adulteratedly: “Not counting the three original characters Judy, Amanda and Rachel. Victims, seven more have now volunteered to join the lawsuit against Waglen and Redford During the lawsuit, do you know why?”
She didn’t need Rooney to give an answer: “We just told them the conditions you offered Rachel, and they all decided to come forward.”
Rooney paused, still said nothing, and slowly walked outside.
Caroline walked to the door and turned back.
Rooney got into the car, shook her head and smiled, she was really a complete loser.
Even the students who have been taught by me can come and laugh at me.
In the coming days of 2003, the United States has been fascinated by the scandals exposed in Hollywood. Fox TV and Channel 11's "Trump News" program have continuously released new video evidence, making relevant news more popular. Has always been high.
The identities of other masked people have also become the focus of public attention.
Both the LAPD and the FBI received reports from the parties, and both parties had to work together to handle the case.
When the two sides are mixed together, things naturally become more and more confusing.
As for what the truth is, no one cares at all.
The core of this matter lies in party disputes. The elephants who planned this case took the opportunity to launch an offensive against the donkeys, aiming directly at the state government authorities in Sacramento, the capital of California.
At this stage, Hawke and Brian are no longer able to participate.
In the midst of this commotion, Deep Blue unleashed its super weapon of public opinion and public relations.
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen suddenly held a press conference, accusing Leonardo of repeated cheating. She could no longer bear it and decided to break up with Leonardo!
Leonardo DiCaprio’s destructive power is too strong. From the media to the public to public opinion, they immediately abandoned the masked man and the victim, and turned their attention to the golden couple. On the breakup incident.
In order to continuously grab headlines and completely shift the direction of public opinion, the blue media followed and reported the breakup scandal almost 24 hours a day.
Leonardo, as the famous Deep Blue, also performed the breakup and reunion into a series with super explosive ratings.
The day after Gisele announced their breakup, the public was still asking about Leonardo's love history and cheating partners. However, on the third day, Leonardo stopped Gisele's outdoor photoshoot and asked her with a heart. The super big pigeon egg saved Giselle's love.
On the first day of 2003, Leonardo and Gisele jointly appeared in front of the media. The former announced that his proposal to Gisele was successful and the two would be officially engaged.
In too many countries and regions, the entertainment industry is like a toilet. As long as something smells bad, just throw it into the entertainment industry at will, and the stinky smell will quickly divert public opinion and food. Guarantee the attention of the masses.
News and topics in the entertainment industry can always easily grab the headlines.
This unmarried couple steals all the heat.
On the other hand, the elephants are a bit weak in the media.
But the confrontation in the dark is always there.
After the 2003 New Year holiday, just as Brian expected, the Los Angeles District Court settled the matter of victim compensation as quickly as possible.
When the people above want efficiency, the speed is always incredibly fast.
In accordance with the contract, Bryan paid Hawke $1.2 million in public relations fees.
All expenses incurred during the period will be paid by him.
And the bulletproof Mercedes-Benz, Brian gave it to Hawke.
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