Vol 2 Chapter 428: Why not go to San Fernando Valley

"Will it become like this in the end?"
Looking at the newspaper report about Jessica Alba shooting her boyfriend, Duke felt surprised, "Things did not develop in exactly the direction we expected."
However, it doesn't matter, it basically has no effect on his plan.
Tina Fei put down the phone and said, "From the news from Sheriff Carter, the Los Angeles County Police Department has received reports from many people, including us. At present, Jessica Alba and Christopher Rockencourt have been reported. Take control."
"And..." Tina Fei said again, "Christopher Rockencourt's accountant and lawyer were involved, and the police were restricted from moving."
This is not surprising to Duke. The other party wants to transfer such a huge amount of funds, which is definitely not what he can do alone.
After receiving the coffee Ivanka handed over, Duke said thank you, and said to Tina Fey, "Let Lawyer Al Ryder stare at them."
Since it was involved, Duke had no plans to withdraw easily.
He thought for a while, "Tina, after I've been busy, let's meet with that Edward Newgate."
With the increase in his wealth, Duke believes that Christopher Rockencourt will not be the first, and the one who makes his mind will definitely not be the last.
Christopher Rockencourt’s fund account has been temporarily sealed, and the huge amount of funds in it will be returned to the hands of various investors after the investigation is over. This Hollywood scam is one of the best in the history of Hollywood. For a very long time in the future, Will be spent in prison.
As for Jessica Alba, even if she is lucky enough to escape from prison, she cannot stay in Hollywood.
Offended so many Hollywood celebrities. There are many powerful figures like Frank Pearson, and her star dream has basically come to an end.
Butler Emma came over at this time and said to Duke, "The pick-up car has arrived at the entrance of the manor."
"Ok."
Duke stood up and walked towards the door of the villa. Ivanka Trump immediately followed, since the two officially confirmed their relationship. She stayed in Los Angeles on the grounds of choosing the company address, and Duke never objected.
Standing in front of the villa and waiting for less than half a minute, the black RV slowly drove from the entrance of the manor, and then stopped here. After the door opened, Duke first saw his mother, and then Scarlett who got off with her mother. Lee Johnson.
"Mom..." He walked over and gave his mother a light hug.
Mrs. Leah looked at Duke. "You are thinner."
Duke just smiled. He is completely different from directors who like burgers, sandwiches and cola when he is busy, and he pays a lot of attention to his diet.
After talking to Duke, Mrs. Leah turned to Ivanka Trump. The two had known each other a long time ago, and it was not the first time they met.
"Hi, Duke."
Hearing the strange voice, Duke turned his head, but he had not had time to say hello. A girl with blond curly hair had already embraced him, so he had to stretch out his hands. He gave her a light hug, but the girl's hug was very strong, and he could even feel the other person's hot body no less than Ivanka, almost completely touching him.
"Scar, long time no see."
After the two separated, Duke looked at the girl opposite. Compared with the last time I met, Scarlett Johansson seems to have grown a little bit taller, but with the fullness of his body, he can hardly detect it.
The blond girl's development seems to be concentrated in two parts since she was a teenager.
"Let's go in and say."
Duke greeted everyone to enter the villa together. Scarlett Johansson walked beside him, looked at Ivanka Trump who was talking to Mrs. Leah, and got a little closer.
She asked in a low voice, "It seems that the rumors are true?"
"What rumors?" Duke turned his head.
Scarlett turned to Ivanka, "I really didn't expect, Duke, you will have a girlfriend one day."
"Is this weird?" Duke frowned.
Even the most carefree people in Hollywood have had formal girlfriends. Can't he change his lifestyle?
"It's not weird that you have a girlfriend." Scarlett Johansson's eyes still run towards Ivanka. "It's weird just to associate with her."
Although the two gradually separated, 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, and Mrs. Leah called Duke to a lounge alone.
The two of them were not talking about Ivanka Trump, and the other was not a notorious woman. Their reputation in the upper class of New York has always been excellent, and Mrs. Leah did not mean to interfere.
She asked about another thing.
"After getting off the plane, I saw in the newspaper that you were involved in a fraud case?"
Hearing the question from his mother, Duke said quickly, "Strictly speaking, I am just a victim."
"So you were cheated 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 used the most concise language to say the true story of the incident, "To be precise, I borrowed his game and set up a game backhand. Christopher Rockencourt is not my goal."
He is not interested in exposing a liar for Hollywood.
"Need to do so many things?" Mrs. Leah already understood Duke's intentions.
Duke sighed, "Actually, I know very well that the conservatives who really affected the voting do not like me at all. I was a commercial director when I debuted. I was a commercial director when I was nominated for the first Oscar for best director, but I am still a commercial director. Director, even "Chicago" is nothing but a commercial film dressed in a musical costume..."
"Their discrimination 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 fantasize about using the name of art to contribute to this extremely commercialized circle. , Put on a gorgeous coat."
There are some things he didn’t say, and September 11 is less than a week away. By then, the country’s political and economic life will undergo tremendous changes. This change will also affect Hollywood. Although the previous Oscar-winning films must be politically correct, Since then, the Oscar political atmosphere has become stronger and stronger. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen?
It is true that some people have conquered Oscars with commerce, but don’t forget that James Cameron’s films are based on real events, not illusory worlds.
The former Peter Jackson was the golden man who was obtained by virtue of the accumulated advantages of the trilogy. Duke seemed to have an advantage over him-his past qualifications were more brilliant, he was of Jewish origin, and had been nominated twice before.
But Duke doesn't think that Xiaojin should belong to him for granted. Even if he has a special experience, if he doesn't actively fight for it or work hard for it, success will be taken for granted?
He is not God, or the person kissed by God.
And he still has a big disadvantage! That's the critic!
Nowadays, the influence of film critics in the summer is minimal, but the old men who have grown up with them still firmly control the core voice of the college, and their influence on the award season is still amazing!
Even if Tolkien is still alive, Duke feels that he will be dropped 80% of the time.
Here, Duke was simply talking to his mother the reason for doing so.
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 to entertain guests, Ivanka stood up, took a porcelain cup and placed it on the coffee table in front of Scarlett. She just wanted to pour black tea for her, but Scarlett shook her head, "Thank you, I won’t drink. These ones."
With that, she walked to behind the bar in the living room, skillfully found the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of mineral water from it, and shook it to Ivanka deliberately, "This house went from buying to decorating to Duke I participated in the whole process of moving, and I am very familiar with it. I can take whatever I need."
Scarlett came back with the mineral water, and when she passed by Ivanka, she said, "I am here as if I am at my own home."
Ivanka's eyes blinked quickly, the smile on her face didn't seem to have changed, she said lightly, "I understand, you are Aunt Leah's goddaughter."
She gave Scarlett a vigilant look. Scarlett didn't seem to understand, and she sat back on the sofa without touching the cup Ivanka had brought. She took another one, twisted the water bottle and poured it for herself. A cup was slowly served.
Scarlett looked at Ivanka, who was still standing, and pointed to the sofa next to her, "Sit down, Evie, you are welcome."
Hearing this, Ivanka suddenly smiled. She stopped entanglement with Scarlett, turned and walked towards the kitchen, "I'm going to see the dinner Emma prepared. I'm deprived of it, Scarlett."
When Duke returned to the living room, he saw Scarlett Johansson sitting on the sofa, drinking water boredly, and walking over and sitting opposite her.
"Don't you need to rest?" Duke asked her.
Scarlett yawned, "Where is the godmother?"
"It's jet lag going upstairs." Duke took the teacup and poured himself a cup. "You go too. I'll let someone call you before dinner."
"Yeah." Scarlett nodded and stood up, but did not leave immediately.
She lay down on the back of the sofa and asked Duke, "Why did you choose her to be your girlfriend? She doesn't fit your aesthetic."
Lifting 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 his heart is a kind of torture."
"Scar..." Duke's voice turned serious.
Scarlett blinked, "I'm just asking casually."
"If a girlfriend must find the most beautiful one, it's better to go to San Fernando Valley."
Hearing Duke's words, Scarlett stuck her tongue out and hurriedly left. (To be continued...)