"How did it end up like this?"

Looking at the newspaper about Jessica? Duke's report of Alba's shooting of her boyfriend was a surprise, "Things didn't go exactly the way we expected. ”

However, it didn't matter, it had little impact on his plans.

Tina? Faye put down the phone and said, "The news from Sheriff Carter, the Los Angeles County Police Department has received a report from many people, including us, and has now taken Jessica? Alba and Christopher? Rokencourt took the charge. ”

And ...... "Tina?" Faye said again, "Christopher? Rokencourt's accountants and lawyers were involved, and the police were restricted. ”

This is not surprising to Duke, the other party wants to transfer such a huge amount of money, and it is definitely not something he can do alone.

Taking the coffee handed over by Ivanka, Duke said thank you, and said to Tina? Faye said, "Jean Orr? Lawyer Ryder stared at them. ”

Since he was involved, Duke didn't plan to quit lightly.

He thought for a moment, "Tina, after this busy time, about that Edward?" Newgate meets up. ”

As his net worth increased, Duke believed that Christopher? Rokencourt won't be the first to hit him, and definitely won't be the last.

Christopher? Rokencourt's fund account was temporarily sealed, and the huge amount of money in it will be returned to the hands of various investors after the investigation is completed, and this one of the biggest frauds in Hollywood history will spend a very long time in prison in the future.

As for Jessica? Alba, even if he was lucky enough to escape prison, couldn't stay in Hollywood.

Offended so many Hollywood celebrities. Among them, there is no shortage of Frank? With a powerful figure like Pearson, her dream of stardom is basically over.

Emma, the butler, came over and said to Duke, "The car that picked up the airport has arrived at the gate of the manor." ”

"Hmm."

Duke stood up and walked towards the door of the villa, Ivanka? Trump immediately followed, ever since the two formalized their relationship. She stayed in Los Angeles on the grounds that she had chosen a business address, and Duke never objected.

Standing in front of the villa and waiting for less than half a minute, the black RV slowly drove from the gate of the manor, and then stopped here, after the door opened, Duke first saw his mother, and then Scarlett, who got out of the car with his mother? Johnson.

"Mommy......" he walked over and gave her a gentle hug.

Mrs. Leah looked at Duke, "You've lost weight. ”

Duke just smiled. He's completely different from those directors who like burgers, sandwiches and cokes when they're busy, and he's very mindful of what he eats.

After saying a word to Duke, Mrs. Leah turned to look at Ivanka? Trump, the two have known each other for a long time, and it is not the first time they have met.

"Hi, Duke."

Hearing this somewhat unfamiliar voice, Duke turned his head, but he didn't have time to say hello yet. A girl with curly blond hair had already hugged him, and he had no choice but to stretch out his hands. hugged her gently, but the girl's hug was so hard that he could even feel the other party's fiery body, which was no less than Ivanka's, almost completely attached to his body.

"Scarlett, long time no see."

After the two separated, Duke looked at the girl opposite. Compared to the last time we met, Scarlett? Johnson seems to have grown a little taller, but against the backdrop of his plump body, he is almost imperceptible.

This blonde girl seems to have developed into two parts since she was a teenager.

"Let's go in and talk."

Duke beckoned everyone into the villa. Scarlett? Johnson walked beside him and looked at Ivanka, who was talking to Mrs. Leah? Trump, a little closer.

She asked in a low voice, "It seems that the rumors are true?" ”

"What rumors?" Duke turned his head.

Scarlett pouted at Ivanka, "I really didn't expect you, Duke, to have a girlfriend one day." ”

"Isn't that weird?" Duke frowned.

Even the most attentive people in Hollywood have had official girlfriends, can't he change his lifestyle?

"It's not strange that you have a girlfriend." Scarlett? Johnson's eyes still ran to Ivanka, "It's weird to just associate with her." ”

Although the two gradually drifted apart, they had frequent correspondence for a period of time, and Scarlett knew very well that Ivanka? Trump doesn't quite fit Duke's aesthetic standards.

After a brief conversation in the living room, Mrs. Leah called Duke alone into a lounge.

The two are not talking about Ivanka? Trump, who is not a woman of repute, has always had an excellent reputation in New York high society, and Mrs. Leah has no intention of interfering at all.

She asked about something else.

"After getting off the plane, I read in the newspaper that you were involved in a fraud case?"

Hearing his mother's questioning, Duke quickly said, "Strictly speaking, I'm just a victim. ”

"So you've been cheated out of a sum of money?"

Lady Leah was visibly unconvinced, knowing that Duke was not good at business, but he was an unusually cautious person.

"Here's the thing......"

Duke used as concise language as possible to roughly explain the true course of the incident, "To be exact, I borrowed his game and set up a backhand, Christopher?" Rokencourt wasn't my goal. ”

He has no interest in exposing a liar for the sake of Hollywood.

"Is it necessary to make so many things?" Lady Leah had understood Duke's intentions.

Duke sighed, "Actually, I know very well that the conservatives who really influence the voting choice don't like me at all, I was a commercial director when I debuted, I was a commercial director when I was nominated for the first Oscar for Best Director, and I am still a commercial director, even "Chicago" is just a commercial film in the guise of a musical and dance film......"

"Their discrimination against commercial directors ......," Duke shook his head, "I understand the mentality of some conservatives, who know very well that business is the foundation of Hollywood, but they fantasize about using the name of art to put on a gorgeous coat for this extremely commercial circle." ”

There are some things he didn't say, there is less than a week to go until September 11th, when the country's political and economic life will undergo huge changes, and this change has also affected Hollywood, although the previous Oscar-winning films must be correct, but since then the Oscar political atmosphere has become stronger and stronger, who can guarantee that nothing will happen?

It's true that someone conquered the Oscars with business, but don't forget, James? Cameron's films are based on real events, not an imaginary world.

Once upon a time, Peter? Jackson is a golden man who has accumulated advantages in the trilogy, and Duke seems to have an advantage over him - he has more brilliant qualifications, is Jewish himself, and has been nominated twice before.

But Duke doesn't think that the little golden figure should belong to him as a matter of course, even if he has a special experience, if he doesn't actively strive for it, if he doesn't work hard for it, success will be taken for granted?

He wasn't God, or the man who had been kissed by God.

And he has a big disadvantage! That's the film critics!

Nowadays, the influence of film critics in the summer file is minimal, but the old men who grew up with them still firmly control the core discourse of the academy, and their influence on the awards season is still amazing!

Even, if Tolkien was still alive, Duke felt like he would be knocked out.

Here, Duke is briefly explaining to his mother why he did so.

In the living room on the other side, Scarlett? Johnson was constantly looking at Ivanka with curious eyes.

"Need a drink, Scarlett?"

As if entertaining guests, Ivanka stood up, took a porcelain cup and put it on the coffee table in front of Scarlett, just wanted to pour black tea for her, but Scarlett shook her head, "Thank you, I don't drink these." ”

As she spoke, she walked behind the bar in the living room, skillfully found the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of mineral water from it, and deliberately shook it towards Ivanka, "I have participated in the whole process of this house from buying it to decorating it to Duke moving, and I am very familiar with it, and I can take it myself if I need it." ”

Scarlett walked back with mineral water, and as she passed by Ivanka, she said, "I'm here like I'm at home." ”

Ivanka's eyes blinked quickly, the smile on her face didn't seem to change, and she said lightly, "I understand, you're Aunt Leah's goddaughter." ”

She glanced at Scarlett vigilantly, Scarlett sat back on the sofa just now as if she didn't understand, didn't touch the cup that Ivanka brought, took a new one, unscrewed the water bottle and poured a glass for herself, and slowly took it up.

Scarlett looked at Ivanka, who was still standing, and pointed to the sofa next to her, "Sit, Evie, you're welcome." ”

Hearing this, Ivanka suddenly laughed, she stopped pestering Scarlett, turned around and walked towards the kitchen, "I'm going to see the dinner that Emma prepared, I'm missing, Scarlett." ”

When Duke returned to the living room, he only saw Scarlett? Johnson sat on the couch, drank water boredly, and walked over and sat down across from her.

"Don't you need a break?" Duke asked her.

Scarlett yawned, "What about Godmother?" ”

"Jet lag when I went upstairs." Duke took the teacup and poured himself a cup, "Go too, I'll have someone call you before dinner." ”

"Hmm." Scarlett nodded and stood up, but didn't leave immediately.

She leaned on the back of the couch and asked Duke, "Why did you choose her as your girlfriend?" She doesn't fit your aesthetic. ”

Looking up, Duke looked at Scarlett? Johnson, before he could speak, said, "I think it's torture to be with a woman who isn't pretty in my mind. ”

"Scarlett......" Duke's voice turned to Yan Sù.

Scarlett blinked, "I'm just asking." ”

"If a girlfriend has to find the prettiest one, it's better to go to the San Fernando Valley."

Hearing Duke's words, Scarlett stuck out her tongue and hurriedly walked away. (To be continued......)