I’m in Hollywood

Hearing the name of Paramount Pictures, Eric found that he was not surprised at all.

From the first confrontation between the two sides in the process of bidding for the Disney Group until now, the relationship between the Firefly system and Viacom has not been very good.

In fact, with the continuous expansion of the Firefly system, the traditional situation of checks, balances and coexistence among several major Hollywood film companies has long been broken, and the Firefly system is increasingly showing an oligarchic trend that dominates the entire Hollywood. The other three major media groups in Hollywood, who are increasingly feeling the threat to their existence, naturally become more vigilant in their attitude towards the Firefly system, and will launch a counterattack if they have a chance.

Moreover, this incident has a very direct incentive.

Iron Man was released on May 7, and the following week, on May 14, was followed by Paramount Pictures' West Point Reveal.

West Point is a crime drama film directed by Simon West and starring John Travolta.

After Simon West and Bruckheimer's Prison in the Air achieved a fairly good global box office, it was quickly recruited by Paramount. West Point Reveal is the second film work he directed. , is also a big production, costing $95 million, and the budget is almost the same as Iron Man.

However, compared with the good reputation of Iron Man, West Point Reveal, which has undergone several low-budget screenings, has encountered one-sided negative reviews from film critics.

It is conceivable that under normal circumstances, in the face of the strong crush of Iron Man, the end of West Point Reveal can only be reduced to cannon fodder. In order to strive for more survival opportunities for West Point Revealed, Paramount inevitably had a crooked mind.

Opening the folder Mayer handed over, there was an apology letter from Ronald Hill, Eric just glanced at it casually, and threw it on the table next to it. Rubbing his fingertips on the frosted cover of the folder for a moment, Eric asked Mayer, What's the name of the person in charge of that website?

Adam Wembley, Mayer said. He was Ronald Hill's high school classmate.

Let the detective company investigate this person, I want to know everything about him, Eric ordered casually, without going into too much detail, he knew that Mayer could understand what he meant, and continued: Also, Compile a copy of all the employee information of that website, and then release the news, whether it is Silicon Valley, Hollywood, or any other company, whoever wants to hire these people, I will trouble them and let Kelly arrange two people to watch It doesn’t take too long to focus on this matter, it’s enough to keep an eye on it for three years.”

Mayer could understand Eric's order to investigate Adam Wembley, but when he heard that he was going to blacklist all employees of the 'Hollywood Gossip' website, he couldn't help but say: Eric, is this necessary?

Eric turned his head, looked at Mayer's delicate face, and said, Mary, fortunately, what happened a few days ago was suppressed. If you can't suppress it, do you know what will happen?

Mayer was stunned and shook his head slightly.

Eric still stared at the girl's face and said, Look at Jackson, many people know that he was wronged, but what happened? During the investigation of the case in 1993, Jackson was bombarded by countless media. After a few months, he almost collapsed. Six years later, he is still plagued by very serious mental problems. Perhaps, he will not be able to get rid of the shadow of the past when he dies. Emma, ​​Kevin and Xia Xia are still just Children, their life has just begun, if this incident is not fortunately suppressed by me, this kind of thing is also likely to have a very serious impact on their subsequent lives. Therefore, I will definitely not allow Kay to be targeted. Wen and their incident happened a second time.

Mayer retorted in a low voice: I think they must not dare.

Eric shook his head and said indifferently: I never have such expectations of people's hearts. So, I have said this from the beginning, those who stand in front of the stage,

I will not let go of the big people who hide behind the scenes, the big people who think they are not involved, and the little people who think they are irrelevant. I want to put an instinctive imprint on their bones that they can't even imagine.

Mayer lowered his eyes slightly, nodded and said, Eric, I understand.

Then, that's all for now. Get me a copy of Viacom's financial report for the last quarter.

Mayer hummed like a mosquito, but still stood there, his eyes lowered.

Eric noticed the appearance of the female assistant, slowed down, and said, Come here.

Mayer took a few small steps towards Eric's side, but still stood upright in front of him.

Eric stretched out his arms and wrapped his arms around Mayer's soft waist, and with a little effort, the female assistant reluctantly sat down on Eric's knee, but her eyes still did not want to touch Eric. The appearance of a small emotion.

Okay, Mary, I apologize. I may have been a little harsh, but it was definitely not directed at you.

Mayer grabbed the hands around his waist, with a little grievance in his tone: You are a tyrant.

Well, my fault, I'll pay attention later.

Mayer continued to accuse: You are still biased and sent Carly back to Los Angeles, but let me deal with these dirty things.

Eric kissed the female assistant's fair neck and said, Suddenly I found that I can't live without you. Would you like to stay by my side for a few more years?

Mayer felt an electric current spread from her neck, and she leaned softly and forcibly avoided, and said, No, I don't want to be a kitten by your side.

I never thought about it that way.

You have, you just like to keep women like cats.

I didn't, Eric resolutely refused to admit it, and countered: There are some people who are moody, hot and cold, no matter how good you are to her, they always want to run away from you, which is obviously and completely impossible. Domesticated cats have the exact same temperament.

When Mayer heard these words, he found that he had no way to refute, his face was red and his eyes flashed, and he suddenly lowered his head, and opened a small white tooth and bit Eric's shoulder.

Feeling that the female assistant was obviously unable to bite down hard, Eric stroked her waist lightly, and continued to tease her without fear of death: Look, it's more like, even the master will bite if you are so anxious.

The small mouth on the shoulder added some strength, but it quickly loosened.

Let the female assistant knock her head on her shoulder and wait for a while before Eric patted her and said, Okay, darling, it's time to go to work.

I don't want to work today.

Eric didn't have the potential to be a sweatshop boss at all, so he nodded indifferently: Okay, then take a day off.

Mayer's slender body moved in Eric's arms and changed to a more comfortable position, as if he really planned to stay like this for a day.

However, things don't always go as expected.

Just a moment later, Eric's phone on the table rang.

I felt that the man picked up the phone and glanced at it, but did not answer. Although reluctant, Mayer took the initiative to get up and said, Then I'll go to work first.

Eric and the other female assistants disappeared in the villa before they answered the phone and said, Hi, Cindy...it's okay, it's almost done, how about you, how are you...is it something important... Well then, I'll go over there later.

Hanging up the phone, Eric called the front yard bodyguard's cell phone, asked them to prepare the car, and then got up and walked to the villa.

Mayer was sitting on the sofa with a laptop and sending emails when he saw him come in with a questioning look in his eyes.

I have to go back to Manhattan, Eric volunteered to explain, You can stay here tonight.

Mayer shook his head and said, I don't want to live in such a deserted place alone.

In fact, there have always been maids in charge of taking care of the manor. However, the subconscious class concept of the female assistant who came from a wealthy middle-class family is obviously stronger than that of Eric. For her, there may be only Eric in the manor. and both of her.

Then let's go back together, Eric said, not caring about these details, Pack up, I'll have the bodyguard prepare the car.

Today is May 3rd.

May 5th is the Los Angeles premiere of Iron Man, and I will definitely be going back tomorrow, and Eric doesn't plan to come here again.

After simply packing his luggage, Eric explained a few words to the maid in charge of the foreman in the manor before leaving East Hampton with Mayer.

It was four o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived in Manhattan.

Since Caroline and Mayer are no longer willing to live in Eric's penthouse at the entrance of Sixth Avenue, Eric needs to come to New York frequently, and it is impossible to always let the two women stay in the hotel, so he specially They arranged for an apartment, which was considered an employee benefit.

After arriving in Manhattan, Eric asked the driver to take Mayer to her residence near Rockefeller Center in Midtown before heading to 75th Street.

Taking the private elevator to the door of Cindy's apartment, Cindy just opened the door and came into the corridor.

The woman obviously did not wear makeup today, wearing a loose light pink suspender top, a pair of white casual trousers, and slippers on her feet. She looked very homely, which made Eric, who was accustomed to seeing Cindy meticulously dressed, somewhat Accident.

Just after hugging Cindy, a girl with exquisite makeup came out of the door again. This time it was a little normal, but Eric was still a little surprised.

Hi, Fanny, why are you here?

Eric let go of Cindy and was going to extend his hand to Stephanie Seymour, but the girl took the initiative to come over, open her arms and hug Eric, with a hint of resentment in her tone: Eric, Why can't I be here, Cindy and I are good friends.

Eric just smiled, walked into the apartment with the two women, and sat down on the stool by the entrance.

Stephanie Seymour stood by and watched Cindy's daughter-in-law take the initiative to squat down, and thoughtfully helped Eric take the slippers, and took the man's leather shoes and carefully put them aside. Uncomfortable, wondering if I should squat down and do something too.

She actually came here to visit on a temporary basis. Naturally, she wanted to have more contact with Cindy for her position as the host of America's Next Top Model. Emotional cards are sometimes very useful.

Everyone lives on the Upper East Side, and it's very easy to move around. I didn't expect to meet Eric by chance. No wonder Cindy had always wanted to send her away just now. If Eric came a little later, she would take the initiative to get up and say goodbye.

After changing his shoes, Eric casually came to the living room sofa and sat down.

Cindy saw that Stephanie Seymour not only did not take the initiative to say goodbye, but also took the initiative to sit next to Eric without shyness, frowning slightly, and regretting that she had not spoken directly to drive people away, she could only walk in a little depressed. Make tea for Eric by the small bar in the living room.

On the sofa, Stephanie Seymour was reclining in style. The woman who turned out to be a model obviously knew how to pose more attractively. Eric couldn't help but look at it a few more times, and he still felt a little emotional. , Aren't all women careful, this one seems to have some exceptions.

It seems that the slap was not hard enough.

Thinking like this, her eyes could not help but glance at the plump curves under Stephanie Seymour's slender waist.

Feeling Eric's eyes, Stephanie Seymour moved slightly and said, Eric, I happened to watch that Oprah Show with Cindy a few days ago.

Eric nodded slightly: Then what?

Stephanie Seymour flicked her fingers on the back of the sofa, but looked at Eric next to her without evading her eyes: Suddenly I found out that you are still a good man.

Eric couldn't help laughing: This should be considered a compliment, right?

certainly.

Oh, thanks.

Is it just this reaction? Stephanie Seymour seemed a little dissatisfied, and said, You are really boring.

Eric glanced at the small bar and whispered with a pretense, No way, Cindy is here.

Eric, I can hear it.

Eric looked over with a smile: Did I say anything?

Cindy rolled her eyes, cut a small packet of green tea with scissors, lowered her head and ignored Eric.

Stephanie Seymour was obviously envious of this small interaction between Eric and Cindy, but the hateful man in front of her obviously had no intention of 'interacting' with her, which made her feel a little frustrated again.

Cindy quickly came over with a pot of light green tea, poured it for the three of them, glanced at the seat next to Eric occupied by Stephanie Seymour, and had to sit on the sofa next to a cup with a cup in hand. superior.

Eric looked at the cup of green tea in his hand and felt a little weird again. When did Cindy like to drink tea?

The three chatted for a while, and after a while, Stephanie Seymour obviously did not want to leave, Cindy had to talk about 'business' and said, Eric, I plan to resign as the host of America's Next Top Model. I want to discuss it with you.”

Eric was stunned for a moment, suddenly understood something, glanced at Cindy's lower abdomen, and asked subconsciously, Where's Linda?

Cindy couldn't help rolling her eyes, knowing that Eric must have understood, with some resentment in her tone, and said, What does Linda have to do with this matter?

It seems that this time there is no two birds with one stone, Eric is a little relieved, after all, it is not a good thing to always let two women get pregnant together.

Okay, nodded casually, Eric glanced at Stephanie Seymour, who was obviously confused, and said directly, Fanny, can I talk to Cindy alone?