Saw Tina Fei, Frank Pearson back to the study, sat behind the desk with a gloomy face, and opened the information sent by the other party. After reading a few pages, his face became even more ugly. However, he worked hard in this circle for many years and was able to control his emotions, and forced himself to continue reading...≦,

Two million dollars is not worth mentioning for a director like Duke, but it means completely differently to him.

Although he is vice chairman of the rotating committee of the School of Film Arts and Sciences, Frank Pearson's income is not as high as the position. Every year, especially during the awards season, there are indeed a considerable number, but two million dollars is not a small number for him.

He was a director and screenwriter. His most glorious moment was in the 1960s and 1970s. His most successful work was the remake of "The Birth of a Star". Even at this stage, the income he brought in from his two professions was not very high. Being able to have his current status depends more on the accumulation of qualifications.

Frank Pearson is a person who has been able to reach a high position for many years. He is naturally a conservative, and he is one of the core members of the conservatives of the academy.

In fact, he is almost eighty years old and his requirements for money are not too high. However, behind every successful father, there are always a few unsatisfactory sons. He invested two million US dollars just to consider his own son.

Once you invest in such a project, you will undoubtedly get a long-term meal ticket.

Indeed, no one can guarantee that a film will succeed, but although Frank Pearson chose Tim Robbins in "Save Private Ryan", he never underestimated Duke's business ability.

In his eyes, Duke's commercial blockbusters are not only a guarantee of the box office, but also a booster for the popular sales of peripheral products. As long as the investment is successful, the share of the profits obtained one after another is enough to ensure that his unsuccessful son's most basic life will be for the unsuccessful son after he has completely grown old.

But Frank Pierson never expected that Duke Rosenberg would send his personal assistant to the door to send the information, and also brought some information. Duke found that there was something wrong with the project being discussed, and they might all fall into a carefully designed trap.

Pearson did not have too much doubt. More than a week ago, the exact news came out, and Duke paid Christopher Rokencourt a deposit of one million US dollars in advance, which involved the other party's personal interests, and there was no need to deceive himself in such a thing.

After gently closing the information, Frank Pearson suddenly laughed, but his smile was a little bitter, and then leaned on the back of the chair.

Although he doesn't like the other person's movie style, he is sure that Duke won't make such jokes.

At the same time, an extremely complex feeling surged in his heart. Who would have thought that he had known him for more than four years, had a wide range of friends in Hollywood, and had a certain reputation, which turned out to be a super scam that he had started operating ten years ago!

If the person who sent the information was not the same as him, he was a member of the Hollywood Jewish Club. He really didn't want to believe it.

After all, that person has appeared in Hollywood for ten years, and there are so many celebrities of all sizes as friends. As far as he knows, the other party has dated the daughter of a president of a country.

Such a person is actually a fraudster?

Frank Pearson has believed it once, and will not trust it again.

He picked up the phone and dialed the number of his retired old friend Arthur Miller, and the ex-husband of Monroe was more than just

The film director and former president of the academy are so simple that they have extensive relationships. They also have some connections with certain departments in Washington because of the special relationship between Hollywood and the federal government.

If it weren't for the big deal, Frank Pearson wouldn't ask him, who was already ill and bedridden.

After calling, he hurried out and rushed to Arthur Miller's recuperation villa in Santa Monica.

Some things that can be checked from scratch will take a lot of time, and with clear information, it is often much easier to verify the authenticity of the information.

Just three days later, Frank Pearson received a notice from an old friend that more than 90% of the information may be true.

Facts outweigh any fantasy, Frank Pearson is sure that many people, including him, are confused by the tunic of the emperor that Christopher Rokencourt has spent ten years in making.

Frank Pearson sat in the study and opened the information again, and the names of extremely familiar people came into view...

This is no longer his personal business, and it even affects the honor of the Hollywood circle. The academy not only exists because of the Oscars, but also maintains the glorious side of Hollywood with the name of art, and prevents excessive filth and stench in the circle from being exposed to the public.

Most of the people involved in this matter, including Duke, are basically members of the academy, including many seniors like him, as well as directors like Soderbergh, who are valued by the academy.

Sitting here and thinking for a long time, Frank Pearson picked up the phone and dialed through a number he hadn't called much.

The person who answered the phone was a woman, and then a somewhat unfamiliar voice, which he vaguely remembered.

"Duke." Frank Pearson said solemnly, "Thank you."

"You're so kind, Mr. Pearson." Duke left the beach rest area and walked to the beach alone. "I'm also a victim. If the other party succeeds, I'll lose more than a million dollars."

"We are all blinded by his promised interests."

At the age of Frank Pearson, there is no need to hide some of the words, "I forgot the caution and investigation that I must investigate before investing."

"Fran..." Duke looked at the vast sea, the words were true and false, "When I first came into contact, I asked the lawyer and accountant to check him, but there was no problem. Moreover, he was very patient when negotiating and insisted on the bottom line. No matter how you look, it didn't seem to have any problems, and I was lucky too..."

In a place where Duke couldn't see, Frank Pearson nodded gently. His lawyer and accountant had also checked the investment before, but there was no problem at all.

"You should know that I have always had a good relationship with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department."

This is well known to Hollywood people. Some people who hate police have also criticized Duke for filming two films that praise Los Angeles police. "When I was having a party with Sheriff Carter, I met a former employee who opened a detective office. I happened to think of this and asked the other party to help me check it out, but the result was completely beyond my expectations."

Facing veteran academy members like Frank Pearson, Duke would not say anything irrelevant. More than 90% of his words were true. Even if Frank Pearson went to inquire, there would not be many problems.

"This information I got last week was delivered to you after a thorough confirmation of the information."

The other side of the phone was silent for a while, and just when Duke thought Frank Pearson wanted to hang up the phone, the other party's voice rang again, "Duke, what are you going to do?"

Duke was very good at it, "I think I should listen to other people's opinions, after all, I'm more than the one who was deceived."

"What about your thoughts, Frank?" Duke asked.

"It is not advisable to make a statement for the time being. I will contact these people privately first and then call the police."

Anyway, it was indeed more than him. Duke deliberately paused for a while before saying, "I agree with your opinion. Steven and several other people I am more familiar with, I have someone to send the information."

The so-called familiarity is naturally Jewish.

"I'll call them and notify others."

Duke let out a long sigh of relief when he hung up the phone. He knew very well that he was a veritable business director in the eyes of the conservative school. They didn't have a good impression of themselves. They also thought about it with their toes and knew that the critics would not watch him sweep everything during the awards season.

Movies are just the foundation, and what you do now is necessary assistance.

Looking back at the few people chatting under the sun umbrella, Duke did not go back, but stood here and looked at the sea. The future was as vast as the Pacific Ocean in front of him, and the road he was going to take was still very long.

The phone rang again, Duke answered a few words and said with a smile, "Steven, you are so polite, we are all victims."

The person who called was Steven Soderbergh.

In the following hours, Duke's phone rang from time to time.

"Ben, there's no need to be so polite. Let's think about how to deal with that guy."

"George, I heard that you have some relationships in politics, so it's better to have someone stare at him first."

"Daniel, I haven't thanked you for your kick back then. Don't be so polite, we should be united."

When the sun turned to the sea, Duke received another call from Frank Pearson, "Don't worry, Frank, I will cooperate with you here."

These calls are more than just thanks. Duke is very clear that what happened today will affect their choice at the necessary moment.

How to guide you in two years depends on Panny Kellys and Nancy Joseph’s methods. What they do is deal with people.

As things have developed to this point, Christopher Rokencourt has no longer used value. In the next period of time, he will have to bear the anger of many people after they suddenly realize it, and it is not difficult to guess what situation he will eventually fall into.

Now that Frank Pearson is the veteran, the team leads the coordination, Duke doesn't need to spend too much energy.

He handed the phone to Tina Fey, Duke gave Ivanka Trump a reassuring look, and his eyes returned to Wallace Lee opposite him.
Chapter completed!