I’m in Hollywood

Joanna didn't react as much as Virginia, and said with a smile: If you're not afraid of the future children complaining that you named them randomly, just call Hawaiian. . . .

It's better than being called Kevin or Angie, when you grow up and find a lot of people with the same name around, right? Eric began to complain again subconsciously.

Seeing that Joanna agreed so easily, Virginia immediately felt a sense of loss that a toy she didn't like was taken away like a treasure by others, and pulled Eric's sleeve: Ai Rick, there's more, and another one.

Eric thought for a while, then shook his head: No, the two names you just gave are just for the little guy in your stomach. Joan's is called Hawaii.

Forehead……

Virginia opened her mouth in dissatisfaction, but was speechless, and Joanna laughed softly.

...

The news of Joanna's sudden fainting during the filming of the movie attracted a lot of media attention. Then, the spokesperson of Joanna's agency suddenly announced that Joanna had withdrawn from the crew due to illness, but did not say what was wrong with Joanna. Therefore, it has caused all kinds of speculation.

In this case, the news of Virginia's withdrawal from another movie of Carlock Films was dug up by the paparazzi almost at the same time. The relationship between the two women's best friends is not a secret in the circle, and the sensitive media immediately realized it. There is some kind of unknown inside story, so a lot of paparazzi began to hear the news.

Universal Pictures is naturally tight-lipped about the news of Joanna's resignation. Michael Eisner called after learning that Eric had rushed back to New York, and Eric naturally had to take the initiative to owe this favor.

As for Carlock. This film company, which is backed by German investors, has always been rich because of Germany’s special film tax rebate policy. It is famous for making large-scale investment films, and likes to cooperate with internationally renowned stars such as Schwarzenegger and Stallone. The first investment in space and time The over 100 million movie Terminator 2 is the work of Carlock Films. However, the Germans just want to make money from movies, and don't want to offend Hollywood's local snakes. After promising some cooperation conditions, Eric didn't even spend a penny in liquidated damages. Take Virginia's contract back.

After dealing with these things, Eric planned to bring the two girls back to Los Angeles. The temperature in New York at the end of September had dropped to below 20 degrees, and Southampton, in the suburbs of New York, looked even colder. It's not very suitable for pregnant women, but Virginia doesn't know what to think, but she doesn't want to go back to Los Angeles. Eric has no choice but to stay temporarily. However, in order to prevent the paparazzi from finding Virginia's house, Ai Rick had to temporarily rent a mansion in nearby East Hampton,

Moved in with two women.

Eric returned to New York for three days because of good secrecy. The news has never been revealed, but Eric couldn't hide it from those close to him. Especially Chris Hansen, who has been living in New York.

Eric, didn't Chris say come at twelve o'clock, it's been five minutes now, do you want to call and ask? Virginia stuck her head out of the kitchen and shouted to Eric .

Eric glanced at his watch and said, Don't worry. Maybe something happened, and also. Don't make trouble in the kitchen?

I'm afraid the food they cook doesn't suit your taste, Virginia rolled Eric a glance, then turned around and walked into the kitchen, commanding the cook.

Although Eric said this, he also felt a little strange. Chris has always been a very punctual person and will not be late for no reason. After thinking for a while, Eric picked up the remote control to turn off the TV, got up and walked out of the villa. Joanna, who was reading in the corridor, saw Eric come out and looked here. Eric pointed to the door, picked up a pair of sunglasses, and walked out.

East Hampton is located at the easternmost point of Long Island, and there are more top billionaires living here than Southampton. Spielberg owns a five-hectare estate called Rosewood Farm here. But wealthy people who buy property in East Hampton are usually just thinking about escaping the heat, because the summer here is so pleasant. It is now the Mid-Autumn Festival, and most of the residents who are like migratory birds have returned to more livable residences, so the town seems a bit deserted and empty.

Just as Eric walked out of the gate, he saw Chris driving over in a white BMW sedan with his girlfriend Emily Brighton sitting in the co-pilot.

The two also saw Eric, slowed down the car and greeted him before driving the car into the yard.

After handing the gift to the servant, Chris said apologetically, Eric, I'm so sorry. I'm late. I just met an acquaintance when I was passing by, and I had to get out of the car and say hello.

Eric hugged Chris and Emily respectively before saying, It doesn't matter, this is not a serious date, but I'm curious about who can make you stop and say hello.

Chris smiled and greeted Virginia and Joanna who came over before saying to Eric: Remember when we first met, didn't you say the wolf of Wall Street? The guy just now is the standard wolf of Wall Street, a master of finance. I only worked with him for a period of time because of a single business when I was at Morgan Stanley. This person has a bad reputation among investors. But I admire his capital operation methods.

Oh, I'm more curious now, what's his name, have I heard of it?

Ron Perelman, Chris said a name and continued, I don't think you've heard of it.

Eric was about to nod his head when Chris continued: However, a company he recently operated has a certain connection with Hollywood, the Marvel Entertainment Group, which is mainly engaged in comic publishing, as well as toy production and animation companies. of.

Eric suddenly raised his eyebrows when he heard the name, and stopped subconsciously: Marvel Comics. Of course I have heard of this company.

Not Marvel Comics, Marvel Entertainment Group is the parent company of Marvel Comics.

Okay, please don't talk about these things. Come in, it's time to eat, Virginia quickly reminded when the two men seemed to be standing outside the door to chat.

Okay, let's go in, Eric reluctantly gestured to Chris, but said, Tell me about this company later. I'm very curious.

No problem, Chris said, but I have another surprise for you. Well, well, let's have dinner first.

The group walked into the restaurant chatting and laughing, and the servants had already placed the meals on the table. Eric personally brought red wine to Chris and Emily, poured some for himself, and put the wine bottle aside, and the two women drank the juice intuitively.

Seeing this scene, Emily Brighton raised her eyebrows slightly, glanced at her boyfriend, and hesitated.

They're pregnant and can't drink, Eric noted Emily's expression. He took the initiative to explain that he had never thought of denying his child, and of course there was no need to hide it from relatives and friends.

Actually, you can drink a little. Emily was a little surprised at Eric's calmness, and then said with a nonchalant smile, but quickly shook her head: However, it's better not to drink.

Eric also smiled and said to Chris: That's right, Chris. Just that, about the Marvel Entertainment Group. Can you tell me about it?

Although the two do not meet often, Chris is very familiar with Eric: Are you interested in this company?

Sure, you should have seen the success of the Batman franchise, right?

Batman Returns sucks in my opinion, I'm a comic book fan, Chris shook his head regretfully, but quickly got to the point: If you want to win Marvel Entertainment If so, now is not a good time. Didn't I just say that Ron Perelman is a master at playing capital. He made his fortune by acquiring companies and then selling them, just like you did in Pretty Woman It's like Edward. I remember that Ron Perelman spent 80 million dollars to buy most of the assets of the Marvel Entertainment Group three years ago, but he didn't buy these for business purposes, and, over the past few years, Marvel Entertainment The business of the company has also been declining, but guess how much Ron Perelman has made from Marvel Entertainment in recent years?

After Chris finished speaking, Virginia couldn't help it: It took 80 million to buy it, at least half of it?

You underestimate these wolves of Wall Street too much, Chris smiled and looked at the crowd: Guess again.

Joanna smiled reservedly, obviously she didn't know anything about it and didn't mean to guess.

Emily, who was sitting next to Chris, thought for a while and said, Based on the investment returns of those Wall Street tycoons, I think that in three years, the annual 30% profit should double to 80 to 100 million. about.

No, it's still too conservative, Eric, what do you think? Chris looked at Eric again.

Eric shrugged: I don't care, he definitely doesn't earn as much as me anyway.

Forehead……

Haha... Seeing Chris's expression as if he was choked, the three women laughed at the same time.

Chris also smiled and said, This is different. The opportunities brought about by the Gulf War are impossible for many people to meet in their lifetime. Most of them depend on luck. They are real strengths.

Okay, Chris, stop going in circles and reveal the mystery to everyone.

Chris nodded and said, Five hundred million dollars.

No, so much? Emily couldn't help but be surprised.

Indeed, this is still a number that has been published, Chris said firmly.

Eric also became curious: Didn't you just say that Amaze Entertainment's business has been losing money, so how did he make it?

Chris said: In the past three years, Ron Perelman has cashed out at least $500 million from the capital market by issuing bonds with the assets of Amaze Entertainment Group as collateral.

How can someone be so stupid to buy a bond from a company that's only worth $80 million, and then buy $500 million?

That's why I said that Ron Perelman is the real wolf of Wall Street. With his superb capital operation, he sold all the corporate bonds worth $500 million. These bonds have now been classified. With the lowest level of junk bonds, once it expires and Amaze Entertainment cannot repay on time, the company may go bankrupt and reorganize at any time, but Ron Perelman has received $500 million in funds to use in other businesses. superior.

Joanna couldn't help but interject softly at this time: This should be illegal, right?

Chris smiled, just made an expression you know, and Emily took the initiative to explain: If you look into it, it should be illegal, but I haven't seen a few Wall Street tycoons put in jail between bankruptcy. But as long as they don't get into trouble, the law basically doesn't have much effect on these people. I think even if he is sued by those bondholders in the future, the compensation is only a very small amount of the profits generated by the $500 million. less.

Chris hummed in agreement and said to Eric again: So, Eric, if you want to win the Marvel Entertainment Group, now is not a good time, as long as you have this idea now, you will be arrested again. En. Perelman found out, then you just wait to be taken advantage of.

If you want to buy Marvel Entertainment, when do you think I should do it? Eric asked.

Chris thought for a while and said, Ron Perelman has basically drained the value of Amaze Entertainment Group now. I think at most two years, he will throw away this company as an abandoned son. If you really If you are interested, I can help you collect some information, and then we will wait for the right time to shoot.

Then you can do it as soon as possible, Chris, take this as a very important thing, Eric said solemnly: I have also read some comics from Marvel, and they have more popular comic characters than Much more, I think the value of this company is definitely much higher than imagined.”

Chris stopped his movements and glanced at Eric: So, you are planning to buy this company?

Of course, I'm serious.

Well, I'll take this matter to heart. Chris nodded, and everyone changed the subject immediately. Because of Eric's calmness, no one shied away from the pregnancy of the two women. Rick also asks when Chris and Emily plan to get married.

It depends on what she means, but the last time my dad came to New York, he also hoped that we could at least get engaged first, Chris was a little helpless when he heard this question, and Emily lowered her head uncharacteristically this time, as if she was a little embarrassed . (To be continued)