I’m in Hollywood

Olivia asked Caroline to tell Eric last week that Eric was coming to Los Angeles, and her flight arrived at 4 pm this afternoon.

After having lunch with everyone, Eric returned to Playa Vista Firefly Studios, which is very close to Los Angeles International Airport, and was just in time to pick up the plane.

For Olivia, although it was difficult for Eric to recognize this relationship deep in his heart, he gradually stopped resisting. Since he possessed this body, he had to bear many things.

Moreover, every time they get along, Eric can feel Olivia's sincere concern and guilt for him.

Perhaps, if you want to find a few people in this world who can be trusted without reservation, as the mother of this body, Olivia is definitely one of them. That's why Eric gave her that laptop last time.

Arrived at Firefly Studios, just after two o'clock, there is no need to rush to the airport.

Just as he sat down in the office, Mayer walked in with a few folders.

Eric, the pgs handed in a survey of Adam Wembley, the founder of the 'Hollywood Gossip' website this morning, Mayer said, putting down a few folders in his arms and finding out A copy was handed to Eric, who continued: In the last two years, Adam Wembley has continued to embezzle more than $1.2 million in cash from 'Hollywood Gossip' website equity and bond financing. He was sent to jail. Adam Wembley received money from Paramount to issue those press releases, probably to make up for the shortfall he caused.

Eric opened the folder and flipped through it, and said, What's the name of the investor in Sequoia Capital?

Ronald Hill.

Eric closed the folder and handed it to Mayer, saying, Give him this document, I think he must know what to do.

During the whole incident, Eric was not in the mood to check whether Ronald Hill, the main investor of the Hollywood Gossip website, was innocent.

But before the Firefly Group put pressure on it, Sequoia Capital had already dismissed Ronald Hill. Ronald Hill then wisely shut down the 'Hollywood Gossip' website permanently, and rushed to the site in person. New York hopes to apologize, and Eric has no intention of continuing to pursue it. After all, Ronald Hill has paid enough for Viacom, who has remained indifferent until now.

However, since he got the materials in his hand, Eric doesn't mind letting Ronald Hill continue to do something.

To deal with a small person, there is really no need for Firefly to go shirtless, and the public image must be maintained after all. Ronald Hill came forward to send Adam Wembley to prison, even if everyone knew that there was a Firefly group behind the scenes, they couldn't blame anything.

Mayer nodded and handed over the following documents, saying: This is Firefly Electronics' latest split plan for the fireflyer player business, as well as the preliminary negotiation results with EMI and Universal, if you think No problem, Firefly Electronics can officially start the split next week and sign cooperation agreements with EMI and Universal Music.

In the case of Firefly Electronics promising to transfer the equity of fireflyer company after the split, among the five major record companies, except Sony, which is about to release its own digital music player, the other four have expressed their intention to cooperate. In the end, EMI and Universal took the lead in agreeing.

Firefly Electronics could have almost exclusively enjoyed the huge profits of fireflyer players. For the follow-up industrial layout, it had to transfer a total of 16% of the shares to the two record companies, which was already the limit that Eric could accept.

Successfully attracted EMI and Universal, and made up for the shortcomings in the content of Yahoo's music store. Firefly Electronics decisively closed the door of cooperation temporarily without giving the other two major record companies a chance to regret.

At this time, the mini-music store device has already started installation testing in North America and Europe.

When Firefly Electronics and EMI and Universal officially sign a cooperation agreement, the content of the two major record companies can be quickly added to the Yahoo Music Store. With the support of millions of music from the two major record companies, the Yahoo Music Store will also support perfectly. Started a large-scale expansion of mini music store equipment.

While Eric carefully read the several documents in front of him, he discussed various details with Mayer, and the time passed before he knew it.

Caroline knocked on the door and came in to remind him that it was time to pick him up. Eric stopped talking with Mayer, and after a few words, he took Caroline to Los Angeles International Airport.

It's less than a five-kilometer drive from Firefly Studios to Los Angeles International Airport.

Just after four o'clock, in a VIP lounge in the airport, Eric saw Caroline bring Olivia and another tall white old man with white hair over.

Seeing Eric coming to pick him up in person, Olivia was obviously very happy, hugged him gently, and then took the initiative to introduce: Eric, this is Mr. Robert Cromwell.

After approaching, Eric could clearly feel the sharp eyes of the old man in front of him looking at him. Although he has white hair and is obviously over sixty years old, the other party's figure is not stooped at all, and standing together is even taller than Eric.

Thinking of the familiar appearance of Caroline just walking between the two, although he was puzzled, Eric politely extended his hand to the other party: Hello, Mr. Cromwell.

Hello, Eric, you can call me Bob, a rough and powerful hand held it. After the old man opened his mouth, he looked even more energetic, with a smile on his face, and the whole person suddenly seemed more energetic than the kiss he had just kissed. After talking a lot, he shook his head with emotion and said, If Oli hadn't taken the initiative to tell me, I would never have guessed that you were her child. It's unbelievable.

Eric looked at Olivia, although he didn't think about deliberately covering up the relationship between the two, but now it seems that even Caroline's parents don't know about it, but they don't understand why she told this. old man.

Robert Cromwell clearly saw Eric's doubts, smiled, and said: Oli will explain some things to you, I haven't been to Los Angeles for many years, and I can't wait to look everywhere. .Eric, we can chat if you want.

After a few words, the group left the airport lobby.

Eric now travels habitually with at least two cars, and set out a car to send the old man away. The other party did not refuse. He simply thanked him and drove away.

There was only one car left, and two bodyguards occupied the front and co-pilots. Eric did not call for a car, but sat in the back seat with Olivia and Caroline.

She wanted to let Caroline sit in the middle, but the girl obviously wanted Eric to be closer to Olivia, so she pushed him to sit in first, and then sat on the other side of Eric.

The car quickly drove towards the sharp corner manor.

Although the rear seat of the Land Rover SUV is spacious enough, Eric still feels very uncomfortable in the middle of these two special women, especially close to Olivia.

Watching Eric block the front cab, as if worried that his unnatural expression would be seen by the bodyguards in the front row, Olivia showed a faint smile and took the initiative to say: Cronway We've been friends with the Earl family, and Carly said you're preparing your own security team, and I think he can help a little bit, and Bob was working in Special Operations at Scotland Yard until his retirement.

Scotland Yard is the name of Scotland Yard, but Eric doesn't pay much attention to this.

However, since it was the person recommended by Olivia, although Eric would not immediately trust him, he also understood that the reliability of the other party was definitely much stronger than that of the person Firefly found on his own. The assistant office has begun to prepare a security company to serve the entire Firefly system. It needs a series of professional leaders, and it's okay to add one more person.

So he nodded and said, Then I will invite Mr. Cromwell to dinner at noon tomorrow.

Feeling that Eric didn't care too much, Olivia continued: The Special Operations Department has always been responsible for the security of the royal family and key personnel, as well as the anti-terrorism affairs of the Greater London area, and Bob has never disclosed what he is specifically responsible for. work, but your grandfather used to say more than once that Bob was the best of Cromwell's generation. He officially retired two years ago, and if that wasn't the case, it wouldn't be too bad to have him come to work for you It's easy, it's still when I took the initiative to reveal my relationship with you to him.

Eric just now had some doubts about the so-called Special Operations Department. After hearing what Olivia said, he understood that this department was probably similar to the U.S. Secret Service.

Back at Jiaojiao Manor, the twins were already greeted in front of Shell Villa.

The two girls only came back from Australia yesterday, and the girl claimed to have them come back to take care of Eric's housework. As long as Eric is in Los Angeles, the villa will be cleaned routinely every Thursday, which has been happening in recent years. The twins are in charge.

However, imagining the twins flying over 12,000km from Australia in a gigantic Boeing 747 to do housework is too inhumane.

Occasionally thinking about it, Eric also found that he really didn't know how to deal with all kinds of complicated daily affairs without the girl, but the Sharphorn Manor would make him unable to start.

It seems that the twins came back this time just right, otherwise, Eric would definitely feel more uncomfortable when Olivia stayed.

Settling down, Olivia didn't say when to leave, and Eric didn't ask.

However, the subsequent situation returned to the way Olivia was when she first came to the Sharphorn Manor.

Getting up early the next morning, after exercising, Olivia had already helped Eric prepare breakfast, watched him finish, and then thoughtfully urged him to leave the manor to go to work, feeling like a mother sent him in the morning Go to school with your child.

Caroline was taken by Eric on holiday to accompany Olivia as usual, and the girl was also stayed at the manor by Olivia last night.

Watching Eric leave in the car, the girl hugged Olivia's arm affectionately and whispered, Auntie, you seem to like watching Eric look embarrassed.

Olivia smiled, but her eyes were a little lonely.

There was no chance back then, and now I just want to find some feeling of being a mother.

But it was definitely inconvenient to tell the girl next to her.

Walking back to the villa with Caroline, Olivia changed the subject and said, How did you and Eric get along during this time?

Feeling Olivia's tone, Caroline was a little embarrassed and blushed: Very good, Eric has always been kind to me.

Touching Caroline's face pitifully, Olivia couldn't help shaking her head and said, Silly girl.

After finishing the morning's work, at eleven o'clock, Eric came to the restaurant on the big ship.

Robert Cromwell, who had been invited in advance, was already waiting here.

Through some of the information that Olivia revealed yesterday, Eric also paid more attention to the old man.

However, after coming to the restaurant, Eric was still a little surprised to see the old man sitting leisurely at the table and skillfully operating a laptop.

Robert Cromwell smiled and shook hands with Eric. The two sat down. The old man smiled and said, Are you surprised to see that an antique like me can use a laptop?

Eric smiled, beckoned Amy to come over, and asked politely, What would you like to eat?

Bring us a pot of coffee for now, the old man said to Amy, looking up at Eric, You must not be in a hurry to eat, right?

Eric just nodded.

When Amy walked away, Robert Cromwell looked at Eric again and said, Actually, I started paying attention to you very early, but I didn't expect you to be Olivia's son, this world It's amazing.

I only found out about this a few years ago, Eric also looked at the old man in front of him, and said, What about you, I heard that you used to work in the London Police Department, can I ask specifically?

I can't tell you too much about this, Robert Cromwell shook his head and said, However, I think I can definitely help you. Of course, the premise is that you must give me enough trust first. I I found out that you are a little guy who is wary of the whole world, and there are not many people who can come to you.

So, how are you going to come to me?

Hearing this question, Robert Cromwell laughed heartily, and said: I'm old, Eric, whether you want me to come to you is your business, I have no energy to waste. That's the thought.

Although the old man said this, he showed neat teeth when talking and laughing. If it weren't for his white hair and red face, he would not look old, and his eyes were obviously shrewd and cunning. .

Amy came over with coffee, Eric paused, waited for the girl to pour coffee for the two of them and walked away before saying, So, what are you going to do?

It's what you're going to do, Eric, said Robert Cromwell, but it's been a big challenge for me to help you work, and I just happened to be reading a piece of financial news. .

The old man said that he turned the laptop screen just now to Eric's side, and said: The recent data from Business Week shows that the assets controlled by the entire Firefly system have reached 1.06 trillion US dollars, surpassing last year's ranking Belgium ranks 15th with a gross national wealth of US$1032 billion. That is to say, the wealth you control now exceeds more than 90% of the countries in the world, and the real wealth is unmatched. Even in The firefly system has also accounted for 2.4% of the entire US $41 trillion in national wealth, and all of this has never happened.

Eric has often seen many media compare his personal assets with the national gdp, and this is the first time he has heard relevant data on the gross national wealth.

However, if you think about it carefully, the gross national wealth is obviously easier to measure the wealth of a country than the gdp.

After listening carefully to the old man's words, Eric said, So, then what?

Robert Cromwell said: Then, I can say with certainty that the wealth you have now exceeds the limit that too many people can bear. For many years to come, as long as people do not have the huge economic power of the firefly system If you are used to it, your personal security is extremely serious, even more than any head of state in this world. Because if a head of state is assassinated, they can easily find a second one, but Eric Williams has only one. If If you have an accident, the empire of wealth you created will fall apart in a very short time. Just like Howard Hughes, he actually made a will very early, but after his death, it is ultimately a will It was not found, and he also lacked a strong heir. Therefore, after Howard Hughes died, the huge assets he left behind were basically divided up by the major forces in the United States.

Although he knew that all the analysis of the old man was true, Eric had always had similar concerns in his heart. , However, he naturally did not express these concerns, just said: Okay, Bob, what do you think I should do?

You've already started doing it, that's why Ollie found me, said Robert Cromwell: Actually, I just meant it, Eric, I can do it for you as much as you trust me. How many things. If you are willing to accept me, I can help you create a strong security team, and if you have reservations about me, I can also be your security consultant part-time.

I want to trust you, Bob, but you won't tell me more.

My previous job didn't allow me to do this, Robert Cromwell still shook his head, but then added: All I can say is, I can help you build the sharpest spears and the strongest shields.

I don't need a sharp spear, just a solid shield.

No, Eric, what you need, said Robert Cromwell. The Rockefellers had thousands of mercenaries, and the Fords created a very aggressive interior. What you create now Their wealth achievements have surpassed them, and they may continue to create miracles in the future. Therefore, if you want to continue this miracle, you must have your own spear and shield, and defense alone is not enough to protect yourself.”

Actually, Eric thought for a while, and then added: In my opinion, for example, the Secret Service, their shields are actually not that strong.

Of course, it's actually more serious in the UK, but it's not our responsibility, Robert Cromwell said with a serious expression: Because times have changed, these most powerful state machines have gradually fallen. In the hands of a group of politicians who are always weighing the pros and cons. They even plan to release some of the most classified intelligence information to the public in order to please the voters. So you can't expect too much from these people. As insiders, we can only do things within increasingly demanding budgets and regulations.”