Getting accurate information from Thomas, Martin said, "We went to the bookstore and bought a book called '24 Billy'. ”

"I'd better find someone." Bruce reminded, "Don't get noticed by anyone who cares. ”

Martin thought of the previous projects, nodded and said, "I bought it and let people send it directly." ”

Bruce went to call, and Martin waited patiently.

Not long after, a phone call came to Bruce, Bruce said a few words, covered the microphone and said to Martin: "The book was found, and the bookstore salesperson said "24 Billy", and there is another book in the same series, called "Billy's War". ”

Martin said, "Let's buy it back." ”

After waiting for a while, someone brought the book to the door of the room, and Bruce took it back.

Martin took it and looked at the cover first, the book type is a non-fiction biographer named Daniel Case, and the two books were written in 1981 and 1983 respectively.

The latter took years to be published.

But Martin didn't have time to look at it now, it was about the same time, and it was time to go down to dinner.

Before leaving the crew, Martin invited everyone to enjoy a big meal, which was also considered a party.

At the party, he also received a call from Linda Henry.

The Fenway Group cooperated with the crew, and the proprietress knew something about the crew's movements, knowing that Martin was about to leave Boston, so she invited him to a private party.

There was cooperation between the two sides, and Martin responded.

When he returned to his room, it was still early to see that it was still early, so he found "24 Billy" and watched it carefully.

Billy Milligan, born in 1955, was sentenced to prison for armed robbery in 1975, and was arrested on parole in 1977 on suspicion of robbing and strengthening three women.

Ohio psychiatrist, Billy underwent a further psychological evaluation.

The results of this evaluation also showed that Billy had multiple personality disorder.

In the court defense that followed, the defense lawyer defended Billy on the defense that "Billy was delirious and could not control himself at the time of the crime", and called four psychiatrists and a psychologist to testify in Billy's defense.

The court eventually accepted this plea and found Billy not guilty, but that he had to undergo mandatory psychiatric treatment.

Billy was also the first person in the United States to commit a felony and be acquitted due to mental abnormality.

This does not mean that he was free, and he was subjected to a series of inhumane treatment during his treatment.

Martin quickly flipped through it, and with years of experience working hard in Hollywood, he immediately thought of two adaptation options.

One is to focus on the individual, that is, the male protagonist based on Billy, mainly to show his actions and struggles.

The one starring Zhan Yimei is from this perspective.

The other is to elevate the incident, still based on the prototype of Billy as the male protagonist, but the theme and focus of the plot are concentrated on the case.

Billy's case is clearly a precedent that has a great impact on the administration of justice.

These two schemes are all adaptations that conform to the mainstream of Hollywood.

Martin put down the book.

Bruce, who was next to him, also closed the book of "Billy's War".

Martin asked, "How do you feel after reading it?" ”

"It's normal for people to have two sides and three sides, just like you and me." Bruce picked up the book and shook it, saying, "If everything written on it is true, this guy is even scarier than you." ”

Martin's face darkened, and he said, "Billy is a robber and rapist, I won't do such a thing." ”

Bruce smiled: "Also, although it seems to me that you also have some personality splits, but you will not get out of control." ”

Martin gave him a middle finger and picked up his phone and dialed Thomas.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles.

In one suite, a beautiful woman with long brown hair peeked out of the bedroom and said to Thomas in the living room, "Hey, dear, aren't you done yet?" ”

Thomas turned his head to look over there and said, "Wait a while, I won't call you, don't come out again." ”

The beautiful woman stood in the doorway, her tall figure like a model: "You called me over and left me alone in the bedroom......"

In the face of this $3,000 love, Thomas was a little impatient, and directly took out the money and stuffed it into her hand: "I want to stay in and wait patiently for a while, I don't want to stay and I can leave now." ”

The payment was in hand, but the beautiful woman thought about it and turned back to the bedroom.

This person is rich and generous, and he can do a few more in the future.

Thomas couldn't help but nod when he saw the bedroom door re-keyed, this kind of love for one night or several nights is much more convenient than finding a long-term girlfriend, and there are not so many messy troubles.

He glanced at the bald head reflected on the TV screen, reached out and touched it, and laughed indifferently, with money, status and strength, what kind of beautiful woman can't be found?

The room had been quiet, and Thomas clutched his phone and waited patiently.

He's worked with Martin for so many years, knows Martin's style of doing things, and knows he could get back in touch at any time.

Sure enough, the phone rang quickly.

Thomas answered: "Martin, is there anything else?" ”

He said directly: "Go and find out who owns the copyrights of the two non-fiction biographies "24 Billy" and "Billy's War", and ask Billy Milligan to see if he is still alive."

Thomas replied, "Let someone do it early tomorrow morning." ”

"Yes." Martin reminded him: "Pay attention to secrecy. ”

Thomas hung up the phone, repeated Martin's request a few times in his mind, made sure he wouldn't forget, put away his phone and went into the bedroom.

It's a $3,000 love story.

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Boston, Bay Area.

The sea view villa is brightly lit and a private party is taking place.

The huge ballroom was full of people.

After Martin came over, Linda Henry kept talking to him: "John originally wanted to entertain you personally, but there was a sudden unexpected situation on Liverpool's side, and he rushed to Liverpool this morning to deal with it, and repeatedly asked me to apologize to you." ”

This woman is particularly fond of red, and wears a red evening dress tonight.

"It's okay." Martin received a call from John Henry himself in the morning, and casually asked: "The Liverpool team in the Premier League?" ”

Linda was worried that Martin would have an opinion on the partner, and explained in detail: "There was a little problem with Liverpool's summer transfer, and the club of a Brazilian player who had been negotiated before suddenly repented, and that person was the key player introduced by the club in this transfer window. ”

She picked up her glass and touched it with Martin, "Please accept our apology." ”

Martin smiled: "I wish Liverpool the best of luck next season." ”

Linda also smiled: "Thank you." ”

She took Martin together for a drink and chat, told interesting stories about the sports and entertainment circles, and occasionally mentioned further cooperation in the future.

Sports and entertainment are not separated, and the same is true in the United States.

This woman is not only responsible for Fenway's external publicity, but also has a good hand and a good mouth in public relations.

Linda is beautiful, has a hot body, has a high education, speaks well, and is easy to give people a good impression.

But people like Martin may not be eagles when they see the little white rabbit, so naturally they will not easily give any promises.

After chatting for a while, Martin found that there were still acquaintances in the banquet hall, said a word to Linda, and looked for him.

"Giselle, long time no see." Martin took the initiative to say hello to Gisele Bonson and shook hands with her husband, Tom Brady.

The latter said: "I heard that Ling was filming in Boston recently? ”

Martin politely said: "It's a pity that the NFL is in the offseason now, and I can't watch the New England Patriots game." ”

Tom Brady answered a few words and went to the other side with an excuse.

Gisele Bonson looked around the banquet hall and asked, "Leo didn't come?" ”

"No, I haven't seen Leo in a while, and he seems to be planning a new film," Martin said. ”

Giselle said: "Filming, making money, picking up girls, he doesn't care about anything else except these." “

"Actually, Leo has always cared about you." Martin, a bastard, did not hesitate to dig a hole for his dead friend: "Maybe you don't know, after me, Jack and Leo drank too much, Leo would cry bitterly every time, saying that the person he was most sorry for was you." ”

Hearing this, Giselle's expression was a little abnormal, and the person seemed to be in a trance, as if he remembered that happy time.

She was the only woman who got Leonardo engaged.

But Giselle is not an ordinary person, and quickly came to his senses and said, "Do you really care? Don't think I don't know what the three of you have done, it's no secret in the modeling world. ”

Not embarrassed at all, Martin said: "We are just thin-skinned, we can't wipe our faces, and we don't know how to refuse their invitation." ”

Giselle doesn't believe a single letter of these words, thin-skinned? Also be a test person for the fashion supermodel group!

"I'll have time to contact Leo." Martin continued to dig the pit, and Leonardo couldn't fall to his death anyway, and he could still watch the excitement on it then.

There are many people in the banquet hall, most of them from business circles and sports circles.

Martin went to the bar, and had just sat down in a high chair, ready to ask for a cocktail, when a woman came by with her arms on top of the bar.

"It looks like you when you walk in." Scarlett's blonde hair was coiled at the back of her head, curly blonde hair was scattered over her shoulders, and a twenty-seven-year-old woman was at the peak of her appearance and figure.

She turned to look at Martin and asked, "Didn't see your female companion coming?" ”

Martin smiled: "It's all gone, I'm left alone, lonely in Boston, participating in these tedious socials, lonely and tired, like falling into the abyss." ”

Scarlett suddenly held out a hand towards Martin, waiting for him.

Martin put his hand in Scarlett's hand.

Scarlett pulled him up: "I am the one who saved you from the abyss." ”

She pulled Martin outside: "Please call me the Angel of Salvation." ”

Martin thought she was more like a female bodhisattva, waved his hand at Linda Henry from afar, followed in Scarlett's footsteps, and said, "We met eight years ago, and I waited eight years for you to come and save me. ”

Scarlett said directly: "Because you were not attractive eight years ago. ”

Eight years ago, she was already famous in the United States, and Martin was just a sunny and handsome little actor who would not be offensive.

(End of chapter)

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