America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 394 Anne Hathaway and the Betrayer

"Jerry will never admit defeat. His character will not change even in another 20 years. This is very much like his father."

South Pasadena, California.

In the Wilson family's estate.

Slade Wilson said softly to Abel.

The reception has come to an end and some guests have already left.

At the reception, Abel, who met many Californians, looked at Slade Wilson with a smile:

"So Mr. Wilson, what's your position?"

"Neutral." Slade Wilson said, "Mr. Smith, that's my position."

"Oh, that's great." Abel smiled: "This is the best news I heard today."

Slade Wilson smiled and raised his glass to him.

The reception ended around nine o'clock.

Leave Slade Wilson's estate behind and hop aboard the Cadillac Monster.

David Jones, who was in the passenger seat, handed over a satellite phone.

Abel took it expressionlessly and said softly to the other side of the phone: "You can start now."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

A convoy of Cadillacs passed through downtown Los Angeles in the dark.

It didn't go to the Malibu beach where Avril and Britney were.

The destination is 812 North Bedford Road, Beverly Hills.

The next morning.

Wow——

In the bathroom of the master bedroom of the villa.

Abel turned off the water valve, took the bath towel and wrapped it around his waist, shook the water droplets from his hair, and walked out of the glass shower room.

In the bathroom outside, he saw Annie, who was only wearing a thin white suspender belt and small sports shorts. She was baring her teeth and cleaning her teeth with an electric spray toothbrush.

"Tsk tsk, so sweet, cute and refreshing~"

Abel hugged her from behind, kissed her on her white neck, and praised with a smile.

Annie held the toothbrush, looked at Abel's smiling face in the mirror, pinched his evil paw angrily, and muttered coquettishly:

"Hmph! It's been so long since I've been away, and Elmo is so tormented when he comes. Fortunately, I came back in the morning!! Otherwise, I would be lying in there now."

Last night, Abel checked into No. 812 North Bedford Road.

This house is Anne's residence in Beverly Hills.

When Abel arrived, Anne was in New York and had not yet returned to Los Angeles.

Since January 2002, Annie has been traveling in major cities across the United States for more than ten days.

The purpose is to promote MGM Film Group, the first movie released this year.

It is also a movie that Smith Media has high hopes for and the entire group attaches great importance to.

It was the first live-action "Spider-Man" movie that Abel and the entire project team snatched from Sony last year.

The film is scheduled to be released simultaneously worldwide on January 1 this year.

As an important member of the creative team, Anne Hathaway takes on important publicity responsibilities.

She followed some members of the crew and has been holding press conferences in major cities across the United States during this period, while participating in various promotional activities to promote the release of the film.

It was so busy that today, January 13th, Annie finally ended this trip.

Originally she planned to spend the night in New York.

However, he received news that Abel had moved into No. 812 North Bedford Road.

Anne Hathaway decided to rush back to Los Angeles overnight.

But the east and west coasts of the United States are so vast, and it took her nearly nine hours to fly from New York.

When Annie returns to 812 North Bedford Road.

It was already around four o'clock in the morning the next day.

After arriving home.

Anne asked Lulana, the little maid who had woken up at night, and found out that Abel and Amo Alamuddin, who looked very similar to her, were already asleep in the villa.

Yes, Amo Alamuddin, who is very similar to Anne in temperament, has just arrived from London in the past few days.

She is now an important link between Abel and his law firm in London.

At the same time, because she looks a lot like him.

Annie also had a pretty good relationship with her, and she had been staying at Simmons for a long time, playing the sister don game with Abel.

I heard that Amo Alamuddin was fucked by Abel all night last night.

Annie hesitated and stopped looking for Abel.

In the morning, she came to the master bedroom to find Abel.

When she came, Amo Alamuddin was sleeping like a dead pig.

Anne could imagine that this British woman who looked very much like herself must have endured a lot of hardship last night.

Anne is definitely the one who has the most say in the fighting ability of her men in this regard.

She followed Abel almost two years ago in early summer, before she even turned 17.

Anne is almost 19 now.

It can be said that she and Jessica are the women who have followed Abel for the longest time.

When he entered the master bedroom, he saw Abel walking towards him with a smile.

Anne disliked the smell of Amo Alamuddin all over him.

Coax him into the bathroom to wash up.

Abel finished washing and came out to find her who was brushing her teeth.

In the bathroom, Annie knew that as long as she showed the slightest hesitation and did not refuse Abel's entanglement.

Then, I will start my morning exercise properly and everything will be postponed later.

She felt like she was almost exhausted these days.

I have to get up before eight o'clock every morning. After getting up, I wash up, have breakfast, put on makeup, and then start participating in various promotional trips non-stop.

Including but not limited to press conferences, talk shows, talk variety shows, etc.

I get up at 8 o'clock every day and can't rest until after 11 o'clock in the evening.

Such an intensive work schedule made Anne, who was used to being lazy around Abel, secretly complain.

The idea of ​​quitting the entertainment industry almost came to her mind again.

Fortunately, she has a stubborn personality, so even if she wants to quit, it will be a matter of time. Now, Annie gritted her teeth and took it on.

She was just used to being lazy and felt very tired, knowing that she would be entangled by her lover now.

You won't be able to get out for a few hours, and you may not even be able to move after that.

Annie was scared, but she didn't know how to refuse.

Excluding the physical fatigue factor, she actually really wanted to come.

As early as when she was in Europe, she found out that Ikana and Li Fuzhen were pregnant.

Just like Jessica, she also wanted to be pregnant like them.

The two of them pestered Abel for a long time.

But when it comes to pregnancy, Li Fuzhen and Charlize have fallen victim to it several times.

Ikana prepared a little and was quickly shot.

Anne and Jessica continued for more than a week with no results.

I can only say that individual bodies are different.

After returning to the United States, Abel was busy.

Anne hadn't seen him for two months, and she actually missed him mentally.

It's just that my body is quite tired, which comes from being busy in the past half month.

And Abel, who was fully aware of her schedule during this period, also knew that she was very tired.

There was no intention to catch her at this moment and start exercising right away.

He smiled and said, "Your body is in bad shape. You need to start exercising."

Unlike Jessica who pays great attention to body shape and is very diligent in fitness.

In this regard, Anne is a slacker and a homebody.

When not filming or going out shopping.

Don't talk about fitness.

She is the kind of homebody who stays at home every day, doesn't go out unless she can, and plays game consoles every day.

Looking at her originally flat belly, it felt a little fleshy.

"Work out with me!" he forced.

Annie breathed a sigh of relief.

Just keep fit and rest.

It's better than being dragged to Simmons and not having any rest for hours.

Ten minutes later.

In the villa's gym.

Annie had already put on a tight black tank top and black sports shorts. The pair of long tui were really unbelievable.

"Tsk, tsk, what a perfect fire bag!"

Abel looked at Anne, who looked exactly like Audrey Hepburn and Juliet Roberts, raised his eyebrows and praised her.

"Does it feel better to hold my fire bun holder, Elmo's hand, or someone else's?"

Annie squinted and glanced at Abel angrily.

"Oh, it's hard to compare this kind of thing. Everyone has his or her own taste. As for the level...it has to be divided, then my dear, you must be S-level."

Abel had a proud look on his face, and he shamelessly hugged the pretty and blushing Anne, biting her slender waist, and raised his eyebrows.

"Hmph! I don't want to work out now. I want you to know that I am the one who makes you most comfortable!"

Annie flicked her golden ponytail, dragged Abel's arm, and walked out of the gym unconvinced.

"Hahaha~ Just kidding. My dear, you look very tired. I asked Coach Mary to help you develop a plan to relax and adjust your body. As for testing the feel of the fire bag rack, when can't you do it? "

Half an hour later, Abel watched Anne, who was almost breathless, running hard on the treadmill, her legs feeling like they were filled with lead, and he couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Okay, I can see that you really lack exercise."

"Hmph! Huh-huh-stop running!"

Annie, whose face was already flushed and dripping with sweat, turned off the treadmill, held the handrails with both hands, bent over slightly, and breathed heavily.

Looking at her like this, Mary, the first-level recovery coach of the USA Gymnastics National Team, didn't dare to stop her.

Anne's progress was not even 1/10 of the plan made by Coach Mary.

But Anne is not Coach Mary, one of those players on the national team.

If Annie doesn't practice, there's nothing Coach Mary can do about it.

Abel could tell that Anne had no habit of exercising at all.

He also doesn't care that he charges $750 an hour, and that many people can't hire professionals.

Abel stretched out his hand to support her and chuckled:

"You. You still have to pay attention. In addition to Coach Mary, I will find you a dance fitness coach later. Ballet will be good for your shape. Swimming is also the best way to get in shape."

"Ah...why? I don't want to work so hard..." Anne Hathaway, probably the most beautiful and beautiful otaku in the world, said this.

"It's not like we can't say it. Because it's according to MGM's plan." Abel said with a smile:

"Next, "Spider-Man" 2 and 3 will be shot continuously and finished directly. In these two movies, there will be some action plots later on."

"After the trilogy ends, according to MGM's plan, you, Gwen MJ, will become the new Spider-Man and have your own independent movie."

"You start exercising now. It will be easier when you film the movie later."

Abel will never forget Anne Hathaway's appearance as Catwoman in DC's Batman movie.

DC is already in Warner's possession, and Abel has no way of getting it over.

Due to her own reasons, Annie will most likely not participate in Catwoman.

Unless Abel forces it.

Annie's image is not very suitable for Black Widow.

As far as Abel knows, Anne still likes movies.

He thought that he might as well let Annie transform from a combination of Gwen and MJ into Spider-Woman.

After Maguire's trilogy ends.

Annie will appear in future movies in the Marvel Universe as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man, even if he is a female, even if he uses a lot of special effects.

But for the fighting scenes that should be there, even if a stand-in can be used. Anne herself would be better off being a little showy.

That way it will look better when filming the movie.

It more satisfies Abel’s feelings.

When the two of them were alone, he could also tear off Spider-Woman's leather jacket and enjoy Gwen MJ under the spider armor...

He looked at Anne, whose eyes were bright and wanted to ask after he explained.

"Haha, specific things. Someone will tell you later."

Abel chuckled and touched her hair, then pulled her up and said, "Let's go and take a hot bath. Then you will feel much better."

Annie was pulled up and could only hold Abel's arm and walk to the bathroom in the other bedroom. Abel helped her put the water and watched her sit in the bathtub. Then he smiled and said: "Relax and wash slowly." .”

"Aren't you going to wash with me?"

She originally thought that Abel would follow him into the bathtub, but Anne realized that he had no such intention, so she couldn't help but give Abel a charming look, and said something seductive.

I was afraid of returning, but the two hadn't seen each other for two months. Annie was a little concerned about the physical contact just now.

"Haha, forget it, I have a meeting later and a briefing to read. You know, if I wash it with you, then you will be like Elmo. Okay, just take your time soaking , I’ll find you again after you’ve had enough rest, and I’ll go out first.”

Abel did not accept Anne's invitation, although he wanted to stay.

But he also knows that Anne is very tired now, and he treats Anne somewhat differently from other women after all.

Besides, he really had something to do today.

His motorcade soon left Beverly Hills and entered Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a city with few high-rise buildings. There are only dozens of high-rise buildings in the city center, and all other places are low-rise buildings.

According to Chinese standards a dozen years from now, Los Angeles at this time may be a large county, with fewer high-rise buildings than some of China's counties a dozen years from now.

Many buildings in the city center were built more than ten or twenty years ago. They are very old and do not change much every year. There are only a handful of new high-rise buildings.

Except for the relatively late development on the west coast and its vast territory and sparsely populated areas.

Also because Los Angeles, which has perfect conditions in all aspects, is located in a very active seismic zone.

It has experienced many large earthquakes in its history, resulting in heavy losses.

Until now, there are some small earthquakes every year.

This special situation limits the demand for high-rise buildings here, which will never be so urgent.

After all, unlike neon, the entire country is in an earthquake zone, so it can only study hard on earthquake-resistant construction technology.

On the American side, it's vast and sparsely populated. If you can’t build high-rise buildings, then just develop flat.

Half an hour later.

In South Hollywood, Smith Media legos are hung in the MGM Tower.

In the conference room.

A group of Smith Media executives, headed by Abel, gathered around a TV.

On the TV, NBC's financial news channel was playing.

On the screen, Shoups, CEO of California Pacific Electric, was being interviewed by reporters.

"...Mr. Shoups. What is your current view on the vicious accident that occurred in your company in Yorba Linda?"

a reporter asked.

"Very unfortunate. The last thing anyone wants to see happen."

Shoups replied.

"Then Pacific Electric, why hasn't it compensated you yet? You know, a total of 37 houses were damaged in the fire. Some were even razed to the ground and burned to ashes!"

"Pacific Electric is a responsible company. We have done something wrong, and of course we will take responsibility!"

On the TV screen, facing dozens of reporters holding microphones in front of their eyes, Shopes looked serious.

"So up to now, why does your company only offer courtesy condolences and not even a specific compensation plan? Even the AFL-CIO has intervened. Because it is said that you do not pay attention to workers' compensation."

Faced with this serious question, Shoups looked pale and dull.

The CEO hesitated for a few seconds and then answered the reporters:

"This is because I am just a CEO, I am not the chairman of Pacific Electric. Regarding these rights and plans, you should interview Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith, he is the largest shareholder and director of Pacific Electric long!"

There was a reporter who put the microphone directly to Shopes' mouth:

"Mr. Shopes, you mean that this is not your responsibility. It is Mr. Smith's responsibility?"

"That's right." On the TV, Shoups said with a pale face:

"This is Abel Smith's responsibility. He is the number one person in charge of the company, and you should all go to him!"

"Wow——"

The reporters at the scene burst into an uproar.

None of them expected that Shoups would dare to shirk responsibility directly like this.

Dare to put the blame on Abel Smith directly in front of reporters.

Who is that?

That was Abel Smith, a Wall Street tycoon who was even more popular than Buffett and Soros.

An existence that makes reporters afraid to report carelessly when faced with his news.

Shoops actually dared to say this now, he was so courageous.

The reporters' tone and actions became excited.

The questions he asked were also more exciting, and they began to guide and coax Shoops into reporting more powerful news.

And the audience in front of the TV screen was not just Abel and his people.

At this time, on the other side of Los Angeles, in a mansion in South Pasadena.

The home of former California Governor and current California Attorney General Jerry Brown.

Snapped--

A crisp voice sounded, and a remote control was hit hard on the TV.

The glass of the TV was cracked and full of cracks.

The remote control was also broken into several pieces.

64-year-old Jerry Brown, with his chest rising and falling, looked at the TV with eyes that seemed to burst out of fire.

He looked at Shoups on the TV screen, as if he wanted to catch Shoups and kill him.

"Incredible, this is such an idiot!"

The voice of his eldest son, Cady Brown, came from nearby.

Beside Cady Brown, there was the handsome Gavin Newsom, who also attended Slade Wilson's drinking party last night, and another man about the same age as Gavin Newsom.

The man's name was Beau Dumber.

"He's not stupid at all."

Jerry Brown said in a low voice.

Bo Dumber, who was next to Gavin Newsom, whispered: "You mean..."

"children."

Jerry Brown restrained his anger from smashing the television.

He pointed to the broken TV screen where Shoups was slandering Abel Smith in front of reporters and said - "This guy has obviously betrayed me."

Cady Brown was a little confused and didn't know why Shoupes scolded Smith for betraying his father.

From a father's standpoint, Shoupus should be helping his father by doing this.

"I see what you mean," Gavin Newsom said.

"I understand too." Beau Dumber said first:

"You mean, this guy might have betrayed you. He's already on the other side?"

Jerry Brown, who no longer looked angry as he was just now, smiled and nodded.

"Bo, Gavin. You are very smart. Joseph and little William both have a smart son."

Jerry Brown glared at his eldest son next to him, "Kady is not as smart as you."

Gavin Newsom looked at Cady Brown, who had a displeased expression on her face.

Beau Dumber said with a smile: "Kady is just not talented in this area. He is better at business. In terms of doing business, Gavin and I can't compare with him."

Jerry Brown smiled and shook his head.

Cady Brown looked gratefully at Beau Dumber, who smiled softly at him.

Seeing all this, Gavin Newsom sighed inwardly. He once again felt that he was not as good as Beau Dumber.

Fortunately, Bo's younger brother is more than a hundred times worse than me!

Gavin Newsom comforted himself this way.

the other side.

MGM Tower.

Looking at the TV screen, Shopes slandered himself.

Abel, who should have been angry, smiled slightly.

Then he raised his head and looked at the senior executives of Smith Media around him.

"Everyone, let's start working."

It's amazing, my wife also tested positive today. Both daughters are almost healed.

My five-month-old son and I are fine so far... I can't say I'm fine. My son has a cough and a runny nose, and my throat has been itchy. But everything else is normal and I don’t have a fever…

I was most worried about my son, after all, he was the youngest. But now are we both born to cook? Or are the two of us truly asymptomatic? The antigen is gone now, so I don’t know if I want to test it.

But it’s really hard to take care of patients. With two little girls who don’t understand anything and a wife who is afraid of pain, I haven’t typed in the past few days... This chapter is the last one to be saved, and I have to start typing today.