Hollywood Domination Chapter 198: The dark side

Of course, Jenny met George Clooney before, and the two even took a group photo to greet each other, but the relationship ended there. The simple, clear and straight-to-the-point invitation directly hit Jenny’s biggest pain point now, and did not choose to mention another intersection between the two: the disagreement about the investment in "Michael Clayton". I have to say that George’s The method is still very old-fashioned. If Jenny agrees to meet, after accepting George's help, she must make some adjustments to the investment share, so as not to exclude Clooney. The degree of hostility in the relationship between them is quite high, and there should be no room for change.

Of course, as a seasoned celebrity politician, or a politician-type star, George must be very good at this kind of social game, and Jenny also believes that he must have an influence that she can't match in the cia and fbi circles After all, George has been running for South Sudan's independence for several years, hosted several fundraising meetings for South Sudan, and even donated military satellites and firearms to South Sudan, no matter whether he was influenced by any "friend" Intentionally or unintentionally, he will definitely accept such a friend. And compared to those local police whose forensics and investigations all have legal procedures and are severely understaffed, an organization like the FBI, which is lawless and overbearing, doesn't need to care about whether it is legal or not, will definitely be able to help Jenny more. ——To put it bluntly, if Jenny really doesn't want to see the murderer, and doesn't want to be the murderer who ordered the murder, she can ask George to put him in Guantanamo Prison. Whether he can come out alive and when he will come out is really hard to say.

Almost instinctively, at the moment when George spoke, Jenny roughly guessed his offer, but she still had to do superficial work, she said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, George, Let me guess, you mean, let this case go to the fbi or cia?"

"FBI, cia, dhs (Administration of Homeland Security), which one is not more capable than the police department? Of course, they are also subject to the least restrictions." Putting pressure on—of course it’s not that I can’t do this—the better way is of course to let them take over the case directly, or to be more low-key, to investigate directly, to deal with it directly, everything is under the water, and there is no such thing as those annoying people Suspicions known to the media.”

He talked about power trading and private trials very frankly, implying that the world is unimaginable for ordinary American society. The case of Simpson's murder of his wife seems very ridiculous under the background of Clooney's words just now. , If Simpson had his social connections, it would be a very simple matter to use his power to ruin his ex-wife's reputation and die without knowing why. Of course, for Jenny, even in her previous life, she was not very close to the political circle, but judging from some stories she heard, living in an area close to the peak of power must have a very different scenery from normal people.

Several thoughts flashed through her mind, but in the end, a polite and even grateful smile came out of her lips, "George, I don't know what to say, well, only my peers will understand what I'm doing now Mood.—But, isn’t that really bothersome to you? I mean, if it’s going to use your favor—”

"If I said it's easy for me, I'm not living in Los Angeles right now, I'm in some Oval Office in Washington," George said frankly (Jenny chuckled, "George, You're only a matter of time and a few elections away from that seat"), "It's not something I can easily do for anyone, honey, but luckily you're not anyone, are you? I know A very capable friend, he admires you very much, he can be said to be your most loyal fan, maybe we can have a meal together—"

Maybe aware of Jenny's hesitation, he added, "There is nothing to make Christopher feel uncomfortable, it's just a simple dinner, you let old Odin—this is what we gave him No. - be happy, flatter him, laugh at his jokes - oh, look at me, what am I talking about, what do beautiful women like you need me to explain? Brush his hair and smile, this is him Ask for everything, and then I guess that person will never appear in front of you again, and can't come to disturb your life."

I have to admit that the prospect described by George is very tempting. The old Odin is undoubtedly a high-level executive of the above-mentioned three organizations, but because Jenny has not yet agreed, George cautiously did not reveal it. Just more information about him. Accompanying someone to have a tacit and safe dinner can exchange for a lunatic disappearing from her life - I have to admit that compared with the illusory reasons that Jenny hates George, this benefit and temptation seem real After all, this lunatic has had an all-round impact on her life. This is like using shamelessness to override the law, and it is a kind of bullying that makes people angry. It seems that a dinner, a small profit, and a restrained win-win cooperation can be exchanged for these things. This seems to be a very cost-effective deal. After all, George did not ask Jenny to harm his own interests. He just softly offered unique services , to safeguard their due interests.

However, after a short thought, Jenny still smiled and said, "George, thank you very much for your kindness. I am not the kind of girl who is so hypocritical that she refuses to pay for a meal. Inconvenient, after all, the other party is a political figure, I have to ask a friend of mine for his opinion."

Before George could answer, she brought up the investment of "Michael Clayton" again, "By the way, I heard from my agent that the investment structure of the project we are cooperating with has not yet been finalized. Talk to you, if you are free, maybe we can find a time to have a cup of coffee together - I will call you after the current turmoil subsides, I believe, this is just a matter of time."

Although she didn't explain anything positively, such hints made people even more imaginative. George was silent for a moment, and asked with some probing doubts, "Okay, but I heard that you and Christopher have almost confirmed the relationship..."

Jenny smiled and replied, "It's just a cup of coffee, Christopher won't mind?"

She made a small joke, and she lowered her voice, as if explaining and gossiping, "My friend doesn't care about me having fun, this is not a very exclusive relationship, But that doesn't mean there's no exclusivity... Of course, it's still a secret so far, George, if you know what I mean."

It is not surprising to say that, many lovers of high-ranking officials have their own families. In the field of politics, people pay attention to pure positions, not sexual relations, just like the Middle Ages. One person worships two mountains regardless of the world. Any country is a very stupid thing, which may lead to unexpected consequences.

"Of course, of course." I, George, said repeatedly, and my tone couldn't help showing a hint of awe and envy. A person like him who plays politics by himself is almost natural to this kind of inexplicable 'relationship' Instinctive obsession, although he is older than Jenny and has a higher coffee position than Jenny, but now, his attitude can almost be said to be a little flattering, "Don't worry, I am just kind, since you can solve it yourself, then I'm just waiting for your call, Jennifer, I also have a lot to discuss with you about this script, maybe we can get Steven and Sidney..."

Conversed with Clooney for a few more words, and did not reveal her dislike for him. Jenny hung up the phone and fell into deep thought: Clooney's proposal actually pointed out a way for her. When it seems that she is unable to solve this trouble for her, it seems a good choice to resort to some unconventional means.

Of course, although this matter is her private matter, it seems that she should ask her manager Jim, but Jenny knows that she still has to ask the big housekeeper beside her, Master Cesare Vigeri—no Just because only he has the ability to provide the best channel, she can only do it with confidence after consulting his opinion.

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"It seems that you arranged this bedroom well," Cesare walked out of a room stacked with various cardboard boxes, and said to Jenny who was studying the coffee machine under the stairs, "Press the green button button, the one you're looking at is the milk froth button—did you know that? I'm actually fine with just drinking water."

Embarrassed, Jenny poured two glasses of drinking water instead, while Cesare walked into the kitchen from the stairs in the living area and sat on the high chair, "So, Clooney called you."

"Yes," Jenny explained Clooney's proposal, "but of course I turned him down—don't make such a disapproving expression, I have my reasons."

"I know, you don't like Clooney." Cesare leaned against the edge of the dining table, while Jenny simply sat on the cabinet, and she thoughtfully played with a spoon in her hand——Cesare The pragmatism is tough on this one. "But compared with the troubles you are facing now, losing a chance to solve the problem because of your preferences, I can't agree with your approach-so don't show me such an expression, you call me to come over, All I need is my opinion, and that's the comment I'll give."

"I never expected you to praise me for a good job." Jenny grimaced, "But I didn't agree to George, not because I hated him. This is also a reason, of course, but another The reason is that I don't trust him, and letting George eat this meal will not only give him a very deadly handle, but what if he records it? What if he arranges some traps waiting for me? More importantly, let a and People I don’t know provide me with a solution. Bob, what will they think? If I want to ask for help, I can call Bob directly. It’s impossible that Disney doesn’t have resources that can help .”

"Hmm." Cesare didn't feel the pain of being caught in the weakness, but nodded with some satisfaction. It seems that he is also inclined to reject Clooney, but of course the reason can't be ridiculous 'because I hate him', "Glad to know you remember this, we are still in a lie."

In order to successfully obtain superior cooperation conditions, the two teamed up to play an exciting game at the time. At the time, this lie was beneficial and harmless. Jenny's Olympic award relationship was only for herself. Applicable, but in any case, her biggest goal in a few years is to get a few nominations. It is only natural that such a trivial backer does not make a move. As for a few years later, when Dameng grows stronger and acquires Disney's equity, it will not be so important whether the backer still exists, so what if it is said to break up? Disney's most important thing is always Jenny's investment vision and box office appeal, and the fantasies about backing and energy are just their amulets.

However, neither Cesare nor Jenny has the ability to predict the future, and none of them would have imagined that just a few months later, Jenny would need some political power to help tide over the difficulties. Of course, she can hand everything over to the police, because a stalker and an unsuccessful death threat may indeed be nothing to some careless people, and there is no need to send out abnormal forces to solve it, but whether it is for Robert to ask for help or Accepting Clooney's invitation to go through the needle will reveal the fact that she is not so capable, and once this matter is exposed, Jenny may have to bear some anger and alienation now that things have not cooled down at the beginning of the year.

"Besides, I don't want to be involved in politics." Jenny added, "I'm going to play Marilyn Monroe, but that doesn't mean I'll follow her example and get entangled with big shots in Washington. I don't know, at that level, female celebrities are destined to be just pawns, and the best way to avoid being insulted is not to touch them."

This is also her sincere words. Don't look at her now, she seems to be going through the wind and rain, and even Clooney wants to fix it with her in a low voice, but the annual box office of the entire Hollywood film industry is 10 billion US dollars No, counting the surrounding industries, at most it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, which is not even a big player on Wall Street, let alone Washington. She is indeed a figure in Hollywood, but when she is in front of the Washington boss, it is the same as having dinner with Rob Marshall when she first debuted. Sexual service is not a very bad idea here.

If Clooney meant that the Congressman was okay, and the FBI was the one who asked, Jenny didn’t dare to agree because there was no other reason. Recently, she also took time to study Monroe’s history. It's already a big game, but what Clooney claims to introduce to her is a big guy who follows the Hoover route. This kind of intelligence agency line is much scarier than the president to some extent. According to legend, Hoover was more powerful than the president They still have power. If such a person has some perverted hobbies, or gives you around as a gift, would you dare to refuse? Can the favor of this kind of character be owed casually? What you are asking is not to revoke one of your fines, but to lynch an innocent American citizen or put him in Guantanamo! Once this matter is exposed, your career will be over, and you may even face criminal charges, and you will really be sent to prison to serve your sentence.

Of course, does the boss that Clooney talks about have this ability? Jenny was not sure about showing off her force, and she was not interested in finding out. Anyway, she also showed off—although it was a bluff, and Clooney was only a male star until 2014, and he did not completely change the runway Going to the political arena, she expected that he would have the guts to ask whether her words were true. After all, she had already bluntly said that this matter was a secret, and once it was revealed, it would definitely anger the big shots. For the star of the show, this must be the ending he tried his best to avoid.

"Maybe this is the price of lying." After briefly explaining her thoughts, Jenny said helplessly, "This matter could have been much simpler, but now I can only consider taking a roundabout way— —Is the feedback from Anne Smith still the same?"

"The answer was the same when I called her last time," Cesare said simply, "She is also very sorry, after all, there are many clues in this case at the beginning—but it seems that the other party is indeed a veteran, This case is getting colder now."

Indeed, generally speaking, stalkers who engage in harassing behavior are at the bottom of society, and have various psychological problems. It is not difficult to arrest them. The real difficulty lies in how to continue to prevent subsequent harassment. But Jenny's stalker seems to be as legendary as the star he followed. In his two years of letter harassment, there are not many clues to trace him. The postmarks and papers are different. If the handwriting is not the same, Experts will not even confirm that these harassing letters were written by one person, and his figure on the camera is always only his cap and hoodie. After checking all the clues that can be found, it is impossible to locate the person. After the media attention has weakened and more important cases continue to occur, the police department has gradually reduced its police force, which also means that the chances of solving the case are even slimmer. Annie is the only police officer who is still in charge, and she also feels very helpless about the current progress of the case.

"Then it looks like it's time to hire some capable people." Jenny said decidedly, "Private detectives, Chesa, I mean some real capable private detectives—can you find them for me? "

Private detectives have a long history in Europe and America. For example, the well-known Sherlock Holmes is a private detective. But that is just an artistic image after all. Nowadays, the detective industry in the United States usually does not intersect much with criminal cases, and more serves for economic crimes, commercial disputes and even family disputes. This is a very developed industry, and some outstanding detectives are even They can handle life-threatening cases such as hostage kidnapping and terrorist threats. The public police also recognize their professionalism and hire them as consultants from time to time.

The more frequent commercial activities, the greater the demand for detectives. There are many well-known detective companies stationed in Los Angeles, and there is even fierce competition among them. Therefore, in the case of limited police assistance, it is not incomprehensible for rich people to turn to private detectives. However, formally operating detective companies have strict requirements for employees, and the scope of their investigative powers is narrower than that of the police. In the case of Jenny, who is not lacking in police attention, private detectives were not needed to intervene in the beginning, but now that the police force has encountered a bottleneck, it can only be said that it is a waste of money to find a regular private detective. What she needs is a detective who can get information in the gray area and solve troubles for the employer in the grayer area, not to say that it will kill people-the simplest example, after locating the suspect, the job of a regular detective agency That's the end of it, but some capable detectives can hire some punks to counter-stalk the stalker, and even make death threats to him. A regular detective agency would never do such a thing for a client. , but a detective who has the means will - as long as the client is willing to pay.

Although Jenny is not very rich, the money is not a problem for her. She described her needs, "I can't be a direct hire - it's too stupid to do so, maybe I can let the puppet master do it, or register a shell company and let the core hackers found by the puppet master give us Pull out the required information, use big data to find people from the Internet, and cooperate with the actual investigation, this is my idea, what do you think?"

Cesare took a sip of water, as if weighing something, he asked, "If you locate that person, what do you want to do to him?"

"I don't want him to bother me or get close to me." Jenny said without hesitation, "Of course I don't want to sentence him privately... I don't know, hire someone to monitor him? This should be done You don’t need to find a detective agency that is too dangerous. After all, I guess as long as it is done cleverly, it may not be illegal-what are you thinking? From just now, you seem to have been absent-minded.”

"Actually..." Cesare said, as if he had made a decision, "I've already done what you said. I found a very reliable detective after talking with Smith on the phone last week. Club."

"Ah," Jenny said, opening and closing her mouth—and finally couldn't help asking, "Shouldn't I ask why you didn't tell me?"

"You'd better not ask." Cesare replied, his handsome face seemed to be covered by a transparent mask - at first glance, everything was normal, but at a closer look, it seemed to be slightly distorted, making him different from before. My own is not quite the same anymore.

"o...ok." Jenny said, she stuttered a little rare, "ok..."

The atmosphere in the room became somewhat complicated and tense. Both Jenny and Cesare seemed to avoid making eye contact. Jenny lowered her head and began to count the patterns on the spoon. After a while, Cesare broke the silence.

"Jefferson." He seemed to have regained his composure, and his tone was almost frosted, "You already know that this world is not My Little Pony's amusement park, and I believe you also understand that in the transnational Detective departments are very common in companies, but there are actually not so many unsolved unsolved cases in this world—Hollywood is not big, this is the world of the six major consortiums, and their scale is far smaller than the real industry giants , but no matter what, they are all consortiums, whether overseas or domestic, on stage or off stage, they also have their own interests to protect..."

He paused, and it seemed that it was not easy for him to say this sentence, "If we want to make big dreams big, there are some things you must understand-for safety reasons, you will never Not on the front line, but as a leader, you should know what is going on in your company - of course, fortunately, Big Dream is the company of the two of us, if you don't want to know, you You can also choose not to ask, no matter what, the choice is yours."

Jenny swallowed, and she whispered, "I... I guess I really don't have anything to ask right now."

As if to defend herself, she added, "Of course it's not time to care about this, is it?"

Cesare nodded, and his tone returned to normal, "Yes, now we are far from the level of caring about these things-- Regarding Fox, I have already selected Jimmy Butler, he is a Very suitable person, here is his information, if there is no accident, I would like to arrange dinner with him in a few days, so that we hope to push the negotiation of "Avatar" to a new stage next week - after discussing this Afterwards, we have to talk about the progress of the "Michael Crichton" project..."

In his usual official tone, the atmosphere in the room seems to have completely returned to the tone that Jenny is familiar with and used to, but she can't restrain herself from adjusting her emotional mode and concentrating - Jenny can't help thinking about Cesare's Hint, steeped in imagination: What would those men do to that suspect? How does that make him an irrelevant 'removed threat'? After all, this person did threaten her safety. If Dameng really reached the height she expected, no matter how naive Jenny was, she would never believe that the obstacles removed by the big companies really deserved to be removed...

It has been a while since I read the script of "Michael Clayton", and Jenny has also tried to think about the script in the performing arts space, but this is the first time she has found the feeling of Karen...