In the '70s, Patti was kidnapped by one of the most violent protest groups of the time, and joined in a bank robbery.

This incident was a sensation around the world at the time, and the heiress of the Hearst Empire became a member of a violent organization and actively participated in the settlement of the bank.

The classic photograph of a semi-automatic weapon in front of the organization's emblem in a combat uniform and a beret still makes it hard to believe its authenticity.

Before she was arrested by the California police, the Hearst family was already planning how to clear her name.

Actually, whitewashing Patty is not the point.

To avoid dishonoring the Hearst family, being marked with shame is the key.

Stockholm syndrome, religious brainwashing, psychological suggestion, and a whole host of other excuses were used to justify her trial.

The Hearst family even used their huge connections to get two successive presidents to commute her sentence.

Eventually, Flying Shoes issued a pardon that completely 'cleared' Patty. ’

In the legal sense, she was already a 'clean' free man, but in the Hearst family, Patty became a face of shame.

Why after being kidnapped, paying the ransom, still joining a violent organization and participating in the bank settlement.

To this day, many of these problems are difficult to explain.

But her behavior has cast a mysterious and legendary veil on the Hearst family.

Unfortunately, this veil of legend is not a positive image.

In Hearst's veins, there is an element of madness.

Since then, Hearst's madness has become the talk and consensus of the upper class in Europe and the United States.

'Don't mess with the women of the Hearst family, especially Patty's daughter. ’

The contemporary heirs of the upper class in Europe and the United States will receive similar advice.

In particular, those ancient families who paid attention to the theory of descent regarded the Hearst family as a flood beast.

It seems that once the Hearst family is infected with the crazy genes, his own family will become a crazy monster like 'Patty'.

So, as Patty's daughter, Lydia is not in a very good situation at home.

That's why she left early and was out on her own.

claimed to be her rebellion, but in fact, that family couldn't accommodate her direct descendants of 'crazy blood'.

Fortunately, the father's feelings for his daughter were not affected by this.

On the contrary, because of the various comments that Patty received, he felt more and more guilty in his heart.

The more important this guilt is in his heart as he gets older.

Because of this, Lydia is able to remain one of the heirs of the Hearst family.

It's just that the inheritance that should have belonged to her first in line was transferred to her cousin Amanda Hirst.

Fortunately, Lydia didn't care about this and didn't let the incident affect the relationship between the two sisters.

"I'm just trying to find an official boyfriend, can't I?"

In the face of Lydia's questioning, Amanda looked at her with a serious expression.

From her eyes, there was no hint of any joke, "You are serious, an Asian." ”

"What's wrong with Asian, the Hearst Group can't tolerate me, let alone my future husband. Who is it and what does it matter? ”

She had long been stripped of the right to run the company, and she could inherit the vast wealth accumulated by the Hearst family, but she did not have the right to join the company for any reason, even as a small clerk.

Perhaps, it is because of this that she chose to make her debut in the family's sworn enemy, the "Vogue" magazine owned by the Newhouse family.

“……”

Amanda didn't know how to answer, it was a family decision, and her parents were also among the participants.

And she herself is the beneficiary of this decision.

In Lydia's place, any comfort that came out of her mouth was filled with the stench of hypocrisy.

"Okay, no matter what you. Hurry up, we're going to be late. ”

"Oh my God, it's already two o'clock, and Paris is going to be mad."

Amanda hurriedly pulled her and ran to the Maserati parked in front of the main entrance, "I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry, because no matter what, it's impossible to arrive on time." ”

Being 1 minute late and 1 hour late are essentially no different.

At least, that's the case for a wealthy celebrity like them.

Anything can be late, but the sisters' reunion can't be deviated by a single point.

Today, Paris finally has an excuse to punish the two cute little mischievous.

……

"Why is it so slow?"

The elevator door opened, and Big Ivan, in his thin pajamas, stood outside the door, holding a wine glass in his hand.

"It's noon."

Li Zhenyu looked out of the window at the end of the corridor and the living room, looking at the fuss.

Taking a sip of wine, Big Ivan smiled and said, "It's rare to have a day off, and with you by my side, I have long forgotten the time." ”

These sweet words sounded a bit like they were deliberately currying favor with him.

Sensing Li Zhenyu's puzzled gaze, Big Ivan simply admitted his mistake, "On the plane, I shouldn't have done that to you...... I'm sorry, Lee. ”

hugged her into his arms, and the amazing soft touch made Li Zhenyu feel ape: "I have long forgotten about that incident." Honey, now I'm really thirsty. ”

The seafood is the freshest during the fishing season, which makes the seafood soup stewed by Big Ivan particularly delicious.

Eating and drinking, Li Zhenyu lay on the wide sofa with his hands behind his head.

Big Ivan lay on his side against his body, his fingers boringly drawing circles on his strong chest.

'Why do women like to do that?' ’

The next moment, she reached out to touch Li Zhenyu's chin again, and the fine stubble was a little prickly to the touch.

But she was like a little girl who had found a new toy, happily swiping her fingers over and over them.

"Is it fun?"

"Well, every minute I spend with you is fun...... Lee, I'm probably crazy. ”

Big Ivan is serious, and being in love is like a long business negotiation.

Good lovers want to ensure a superficial peace, but also seek the initiative between each other's temptations and hurts.

Whoever shows weakness first will fall into passivity in this 'negotiation'.

And what Big Ivan did just now was to directly expose his hole cards and weaknesses in front of him.

Active?

Just now, she had completely given up and lost the qualification to take the initiative.

Now, the only active option left for her is 'leave.' ’

No, I can't live without him now. ’

Big Ivan was sad in her heart, she was so passive and humble for the first time since she was a child.

Moreover, it was she who took the initiative to create this situation.

“…… I'm really crazy. ”

Big Ivan leaned forward as he spoke, bringing the wine glass on the coffee table to his lips, and draining the remaining half of the red wine in one gulp.

Li Zhenyu did not say anything, and was willing to be a quiet listener.

At the moment, no matter what he does, it is not appropriate, he can not show arrogance, but he is unwilling to show weakness to her, and give up the initiative that he has just arrived.

With nothing to do, Li Zhenyu simply picked up the basketball on the sofa and practiced catching the ball with one hand to ease the awkward stalemate.

It worked, and Big Ivan was quickly drawn to his superb gripping skills.

The awkward atmosphere also eased and faded in the sound of each other's conversations.

"Lee, do you want to go to the window and enjoy the night view of New York together?"

"Of course, I'll help you."

Big Ivan, who had drunk a lot, staggered on his feet, his toes on the carpet, trembling like a little girl jumping on the lattice, and he helped him to the window.

Neon is gorgeous, and New York at night is full of cyberpunk déjà vu.

Chaos, crime, gloom, the collision of civilization and barbarism, extremely prosperous, but with a hint of decline.

All over the streets and alleys, the neon of high-rise buildings creates a sense of color sci-fi.

The constant flow of traffic and hurried pedestrians look the same as during the day.

(End of chapter)