"It turned out like this in the end?"

Seeing the newspaper report about Jessica Alba shooting her boyfriend, Duke felt surprised, "Things didn't go exactly as we expected."

However, this is okay, it has basically no effect on his plan.

Tina Fey put down the phone and said, "The news from Sheriff Carter, the Los Angeles County Police Department has received reports from many people, including us, and Jessica Alba and Christopher Rockencourt have been arrested. Got it under control."

"And..." Tina Fey continued, "Christopher Rockencourt's accountants and lawyers were involved, and the police were restricted."

This is not surprising to Duke. The other party wants to transfer such a huge amount of funds, which is definitely not something he can do alone.

After taking the coffee handed over by Ivanka, Duke thanked him and said to Tina Fey, "Let Attorney Al Ryder keep an eye on them."

Now that he was involved, Duke had no intention of withdrawing easily.

He thought for a while, "Tina, after you've been busy for a while, ask that Edward Newgate to meet."

With the increase in net worth, Duke believes that Christopher Rockencourt will not be the first person to hit his idea, and he will definitely not be the last.

Christopher Rockencourt's fund account has been temporarily sealed, and the huge amount of money inside will be returned to the investors after the investigation is over. This is one of the best fraudsters in Hollywood history. For a very long time to come, will spend time in prison.

As for Jessica Alba, even if she is lucky and escapes from prison, she cannot stay in Hollywood.

Offended so many famous Hollywood celebrities.Many of them are powerful figures like Frank Pearson, and her star dream has basically come to an end.

The butler Emma came over at this time and said to Duke, "The car that picked you up has arrived at the gate of the manor."

"Ah."

Duke stood up and walked towards the door of the villa, and Ivanka Trump immediately followed after the two officially confirmed their relationship.She stayed in Los Angeles on the grounds of choosing the company's location, and Duke never objected.

After standing in front of the villa and waiting for less than half a minute, a black RV drove slowly from the gate of the manor, and then stopped here. After the door opened, Duke saw his mother first, and then Scarlett who got out of the car with his mother. Lee Johnson.

"Mom..." He walked over.I hugged my mother lightly.

Madam Leah looked at Duke, "You've lost weight."

Duke just smiled. Unlike those directors who like burgers, sandwiches and Coke when they are busy, he pays great attention to diet.

After speaking to Duke, Mrs. Leia turned to look at Ivanka Trump.The two have known each other for a long time, and this is not the first time they have met.

"Hi, Duke."

Hearing this strange voice, Duke turned his head.But before he had time to say hello, a girl with golden curly hair was already hugging him.He had no choice but to stretch out his hands and hug her gently, but the girl's hug was so strong that he could even feel her hot body no less than Ivanka's.Almost completely attached to the body.

"Scarlett, long time no see."

After the two separated, Duke looked at the girl opposite. Compared with the last time they met, Scarlett Johansson seemed to have grown a little bit taller, but it was barely noticeable against the backdrop of her plump body.

The blond girl's growth seems to have been concentrated in two parts since she was a teenager.

"Let's go in and talk."

Duke called everyone to enter the villa together. Scarlett Johansson walked beside him, looked at Ivanka Trump who was talking to Mrs. Leah, and moved closer.

She asked in a low voice, "It seems that the rumor is true?"

"What rumor?" Duke turned his head.

Scarlett pouted at Ivanka, "I really didn't expect, Duke, that you would have a girlfriend one day."

"Is that weird?" Duke frowned.

Even the most carefree people in Hollywood have had formal girlfriends before. Could it be that he can change his lifestyle?

"It's not strange for you to have a girlfriend." Scarlett Johansson's eyes still ran to Ivanka, "It's strange just to date her."

Although the two gradually became estranged later, they had frequent contacts for a period of time. Scarlett knew very well that Ivanka Trump did not fully meet Duke's aesthetic standards.

Several people chatted briefly in the living room for a while, and Mrs. Leah called Duke into a lounge alone.

The two were not talking about Ivanka Trump. The other party was not a notorious woman who had always had a good reputation in the upper class of New York. Mrs. Leah had no intention of interfering.

She was asking about something else.

"After getting off the plane, I read from the newspaper that you were involved in a fraud case?"

Hearing his mother's question, Duke quickly said, "Strictly speaking, I'm just a victim."

"So you were scammed out of a sum of money?"

Mrs. Leah obviously didn't believe it. She knew that Duke was not good at business operations, but he was extremely cautious.

"It's like this..."

Duke briefly explained the truth of the incident in as simple a language as possible, "To be precise, I borrowed his game and set up a backhand game. Christopher Rockencourt is not my target."

He's not interested in exposing a liar for Hollywood's sake.

"Is it necessary to make so many troubles?" Mrs. Leah already understood Duke's intention.

Duke sighed, "Actually, I know very well that the conservatives who really influence the voting choices don't like me at all. I was a commercial director when I debuted, and I was a commercial director when I was nominated for the first Oscar for Best Director. I am still a commercial director." Director, even "Chicago" is nothing more than a commercial film disguised as a musical..."

"They discriminate against commercial directors..." Duke shook his head, "I understand the mentality of some conservatives. They know very well that business is the foundation of Hollywood, but they imagine that in the name of art, they will serve this extremely commercial circle. , put on a gorgeous coat."

There are some things he didn’t say, and it’s less than a week before September 9. At that time, the political and economic life of this country will undergo tremendous changes. This change has also affected Hollywood. Although Oscar-winning films used to be politically correct, but Since then, the Oscar political atmosphere has become more and more intense. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen?

Indeed, some people conquered the Oscars with business, but don't forget that James Cameron's films are based on real events, not imaginary worlds.

The former Peter Jackson was awarded the Golden Man by virtue of the accumulated advantages of the trilogy. Duke seems to have an advantage over him - his past qualifications are more brilliant, he is Jewish, and he has been nominated twice before.

But Duke doesn’t think that the little golden man should belong to him for granted. Even if he has a special experience, if he doesn’t actively fight for it and work hard for it, success will be taken for granted?

He is not God, or the one who was kissed by God.

And he still has a big disadvantage!That's the film critic!

Nowadays, film critics have very little influence in the summer, but the old men who grew up with them still firmly control the core discourse power of the academy, and their influence on the awards season is still amazing!

Even, if Tolkien is still alive, Duke feels that he will probably be knocked out by KO.

Here, Duke is briefly explaining the reason for doing so to his mother.

In the living room on the other side, Scarlett Johansson was constantly looking at Ivanka with curious eyes.

"Need something to drink, Scarlett?"

As if entertaining guests, Ivanka stood up, took a porcelain cup and put it on the coffee table in front of Scarlett, just about to pour black tea for her, but Scarlett shook her head, "Thank you, I won't drink it These."

As she said that, she walked behind the bar in the living room, found the wine cabinet skillfully, took out a bottle of mineral water from it, and deliberately shook it towards Ivanka, "This house has been bought, renovated, and then Duke I participated in the whole process of moving, and I am very familiar with it, so I can just take what I need.”

Scarlett walked back with mineral water, and when she passed by Ivanka, she said, "I am here as if I am at home."

Ivanka's eyes blinked quickly, the smile on her face didn't seem to change, and she said lightly, "I understand, you are Aunt Leah's goddaughter."

She glanced at Scarlett vigilantly. As if Scarlett didn't understand, she sat back on the sofa just now, without touching the glass that Ivanka brought over, took another one, unscrewed the water bottle and poured it for herself. Take a cup and slowly pick it up.

Scarlett looked at Ivanka who was still standing, and pointed to the sofa beside her, "Sit down, Evie, you're welcome."

Hearing this, Ivanka suddenly smiled. She stopped entangled with Scarlett, turned around and walked towards the kitchen, "I'm going to see the dinner prepared by Emma, ​​excuse me, Scarlett."

When Duke returned to the living room, he only saw Scarlett Johansson sitting on the sofa, drinking water boredly, walked over and sat opposite her.

"Don't you need a break?" Duke asked her.

Scarlett yawned, "Where's the godmother?"

"Go upstairs to beat the jet lag." Duke took the teacup and poured himself a cup, "You go too, I'll have someone call you before dinner."

"En." Scarlett nodded and stood up, but did not leave immediately.

She leaned on the back of the sofa and asked Duke, "Why did you choose her as your girlfriend? She doesn't fit your aesthetics."

Raising his head, Duke looked at Scarlett Johansson. Before he could speak, the other party said, "I think staying with a woman who is not beautiful in my heart is simply torture."

"Ska..." Duke's voice turned serious.

Scarlett blinked, "I just asked casually."

"If a girlfriend must find the prettiest, it's better to go to the San Fernando Valley."

Hearing Duke's words, Scarlett stuck out her tongue and hurried away. (to be continued~^~)