America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 352

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Where there are rivers and lakes, there is power, and where there are hills, there are gangs.

In ancient and modern times, at home and abroad, the four seas are the same.Hollywood, too, is not exempt.

In Hollywood, actors big and small from Australia.Unconsciously formed a mutual aid power group, the "Australian Gang", which has considerable influence in Hollywood.

Australia is in the south, and the United States is in the north. Just like a group of "South Sea gangs" going north, the "Australian gang" has quietly invaded a large territory in Hollywood.

If this "gang" insists on picking a leader, Murdoch is probably the only one who can convince the crowd.

The media tycoon, who was born on a rural farm in Melbourne, Australia, is a Hollywood powerhouse and the boss of 20th Century Fox.

Because of this, the homesick boss is more willing to use actors from Australia.

So a group of new Australian actors became popular with his support.

These people are also willing to pair up with each other, form groups, and cooperate in filming together.

Thus, an invisible "Australian gang" was formed.

There are actually many similar gangs and families in Hollywood.

For example, the famous Coppola family is a family power based on the famous director Francis Ford Coppola and extended by him.

The entire Coppola family has won a total of 9 Oscars.

There is Nicolas Cage, a star known to many people in Huaxia, whose original name was Nicolas King Coppola - he belongs to this family, and Nicolas Cage is just his stage name.

There are countless similar gangs and families in Hollywood, in order to obtain resources, opportunities, and not to be excluded.

These people are bound by geography, blood, or friendship, etc., to form small groups that are semi-invisible in Hollywood.

In this "river and lake", the status of the Australian Gang is acceptable.

Cate Blanchett and her husband, Andrew, are both characters in this "gang".

Since she came to Hollywood relatively early, and she is also considered to be a good gangster, Kate also has a high status in the Australian gang.

But among the actors, the highest status of the Australian gang is undoubtedly Tom Cruise.

The Australian actor, as well as the leader of a certain cult, is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood right now.

But he is more widely known to Chinese people because he has a wife named Nicole Kidman.

It is right now, in the mansion at No. 10410 Bellagio Road, talking softly with Kate.

Nicole Kidman came to see Kate today for the end of the year "Aussie Gang" party.

These actors from Australia organize a small party at the end of each year, usually before Christmas.

This party is mainly used to maintain internal friendship, but also to exchange some resources and help each other on the party.

According to the meaning of Russell Crowe, the spiritual leader of the Australian gang.

The best performing Australian actors of the year borne most of the expenses and provided the venue for this party.

The total cost is only 10,000+ US dollars, which is not a high pressure for a Hollywood actor in his early years.

This party started a few years ago and it has been doing pretty well so far.

By that rule, it's Cate Blanchett's turn to be in charge this year.

In other words, among the Australian actors this year.Except Tom Cruise, the super-standard first-line A cafe.

Kate is the most successful Aussie actor of the year and it's her turn to be in charge of this year's Aussie Gang Party.

And Nicole Kidman has always been the most sociable one in the Australian gang.

She will help every year at the party, so that the organizer will not be overworked alone.

This year it was Kate's turn, and as time drew closer, Nicole Kidman came to her door.

Nicole has been looking for Kate for two days.

Kate had been on the phone saying she was in San Francisco.

But when Nicole said she would go to find her, Kate refused.

Until today.

When Nicole Kidman called, her tone was a little angry.

Kate agreed to Nicole's request to meet and gave her address.

Nicole Kidman came to the door.

No doubt, Nicole Kidman was taken aback when she entered this premier Beverly Hills mansion.

This house was more luxurious than her divorced husband's house in Beverly Hills.

Even the top Hollywood actors might not be able to afford this kind of house.

Nicole knows this is not Cate Blanchett's home.

Kate's home, Nicole, she's been there before.It's in the foothills of Beverly Hills, at most two or three million dollars.

Like this house, Nicole guessed at least 3000 million US dollars.

With the income of Kate or her husband, Nicole feels that she will not be able to live in it for the rest of her life.

But in this house, Nicole found that she was as familiar as the hostess.

The servants and maids in the villa treated her like their master.

Nicole Kidman went from surprise to shock.

This kind of surprise and shock lasted until Nicole discovered the existence of the male master in this house.

The man is not Andrew Upton, not Cate Blanchett's husband.

It was a big shot that Nicole couldn't help being shocked when she found out, which shocked her even more.

Seeing Abel Smith in it, I was honestly intimidated by the Aries.

After a while, Nicole Kidman suppressed her shock.

But at this moment, she had already forgotten about the end-of-year party.

What Nicole wants to know more at this moment is how Cate Blanchett and Abel Smith got together.

This... This is too envious of Nicole!
Next to the sparkling pool of the mansion, under the tall and beautiful Mexican tassel palm trees.

Nicole looked at Abel who was on the phone on the balcony, and then at Cate Blanchett who was silent beside him.

"Kate. What's going on here?"

"I promise you that."

She said softly to Kate: "I will definitely help you keep it secret. Really, please trust me."

Looking at Nicole's beautiful face, she was full of curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

Kate sneered inwardly, she knew her compatriot from Australia very well.

Tom Cruise was on good terms with his ex-wife Mimi Rogers.

But not long after Tom met Nicole Kidman, who had just debuted and was still a rookie actor.

Tom Cruise quickly ditched his first wife and married Nicole Kidman less than two months after their divorce.

In this matter, anyone in the Australian entertainment industry knows what's going on.

Nicole and her husband broke up this year and are currently in divorce proceedings.

Now, in front of my own eyes, I am performing this kind of performance of a close friend.

If it were a young girl who was not deeply involved in the world, she might be fooled by her.But Kate is 32 years old this year.

Nicole wanted to lie to her, but it was not that easy.

But Kate had no good intentions in calling Nicole over.

Facing the big white sheep of Tuao.

After Kate sneered in her heart, she replied softly:

"Then what do you think will happen?"

Nicole looked at Kate's expression, then looked up at Abel on the balcony.

Just at this time, Abel had just finished calling.

Nicole Kidman, who is going through divorce proceedings and trying to find her next family, saw Abel on the balcony and waved to herself.

Nicole Kidman froze for a moment, and then she was elated, subconsciously wanting to respond to him.

Fortunately, Nicole is still sane and knows that Kate is still beside her.

She was somewhat scrupulous, and just smiled at Abel, showing her charming side to Abel as much as possible.

It's a pity that it's a little far away, and Nicole suspects that the effect is not very good.

Looking at her performance, she has been confined to Abel's side for a few days.

For a few days, Kate, who has been replenished by demons and can't even take medicine, sneered in her heart——

Wife and wife!
"The gentleman doesn't look so scary. He's very nice."

After seeing Abel disappear on the balcony, Nicole continued to talk to Nicole in a low voice.

Nicole wants to keep getting more intel on someone.She felt that it would do her no harm anyway.

Amiable?

You don't know how terrible he is in certain things!
Kate knows what's on Nicole Kidman's mind.This kind of thing is the same for women, and they are all Hollywood actresses.

And when Nicole Kidman is worse than herself.

Kate knew what this sao woman was thinking at this time.

"Yes. Although he is the richest man in the world and the boss of Smith Media, he is a more powerful tycoon than Mr. Murdoch."

Kate smiled at Nicole: "But Mr Smith is a very gentle man."

Well, the sage is very gentle when he is in time.

But he usually only has a few minutes each time.

In other words, his tenderness is only for a few minutes.

Kate thought so.

Nicole Kidman was already full of envy at this time.

Just like Nicole doesn't say it, Kate knows what she thinks.

Even if Kate doesn't admit it, she lives in Abel Smith's mansion and is treated as the mistress by the maid.

This said that she and Abel were innocent, how could Nicole believe it?

The two Australian actresses are full of calculations and guard against each other at this time.
A dream flies on the branch to become a phoenix.

A broken jar broke down, trying to drag others into the water.

This kind of boring calculation between women was temporarily interrupted after Abel appeared in front of the two of them.

But what surprised Nicole was when Abel came over.

He actually hugged Kate in front of her, and kissed him passionately in front of him without any scruples.

This made Nicole couldn't help opening her beautiful mouth slightly.

So direct, so unabashed?

After a few minutes.

The panting Kate was let go, and Nicole heard the big man laughing and saying to herself:

"Hello. Miss Nicole Kidman. Nice to meet you. I like your work. My name is Abel Smith."

Facing the big shot's self-introduction, Nicole Kidman quickly responded:

"Hello Mr. Smith! I'm Nicole Kidman, I'm glad you like it, very happy. I mean it, I'm so happy that you like it!"

Nicole was a little excited because the big man took the initiative to greet her, and her speech seemed a bit incoherent.

She is excited.

Abel was also looking at the stunner in front of him.

A head of thick golden wavy long hair, thick eyelashes, charming eyes, sensual and plump lips, revealing all kinds of amorous feelings all the time.

She was wearing a pink and purple ultra-short shawl coat, which further accentuated her superb figure.

Pair it with a bright yellow velvet knee-length skirt and a pair of black high boots...it's really charming.

It was the woman in front of her who looked only in her twenties, but she was actually two years older than Kate.

She is 34 years old this year, the same age as French Kiss Sophie Marceau.

But at first glance, she looked a little younger than Kate.

Kate looks so mature at the age of 20, she still looks like this at the age of 30, and she still looks the same at the age of 40.

The big Aries in front of him was blindingly white all the time.

Abel remembered that she, like Kate, seemed to have a shelf life of more than ten years.

There is also a certain collection value.

Compared with Kate who needed Liv to think of some ways to trick Abel into his pocket.

Nicole Kidman's "appreciative" eyes in the face of Abel are much more direct.

Even for this reason, she deliberately staggered her feet slightly, twisted her hips slightly, and quietly posed in a pose that showed her more feminine charm, so that Abel could appreciate it better.

Bi made a pool!

Somewhat reluctant Cate Blanchett, look at her initiative.

I couldn't help cursing secretly.

"Are you and Kate friends?"

After seeing enough of the wonderful figure and gorgeous appearance of the big white sheep.

Abel smiled.

"Yeah. We're both Aussies. We've been friends since we were in Australia. I'm on good terms with Kate, Kate, aren't we?"

Nicole Kidman looked at Kate with pleading eyes.

Pray for Kay to be especially unmasked.

At this time, Kate only hopes to drag people into the water, and it will not be exposed.

She was held in Abel's arms, she finally breathed, and nodded slightly, "Yes. We have a good relationship."

Nicole laughed happily, thinking Kate was a little silly.

Just as she was thinking about what method to use.When he attracted the super big man in front of him under his pomegranate skirt.

David Jones came over.

The butler kept his eyes fixed on him as always, and only had Abel in his eyes.

"BOSS. Here comes Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein."

David said softly.

Abel nodded when he heard the words, and said directly to him: "Then let the two of them come in. It's cooler here, so I'll meet them here."

David nodded yes, and turned to call for someone.

As a big steward, David actually didn't have to do this kind of work of calling people.

Let the maids or servants, or other bodyguards do it.

But this kind of thing, David has always done it himself.

It's not that he can't trust the servants or bodyguards.

Rather, David thinks that this can increase his chances of appearing in front of the boss.

Over time, after the boss gets used to it, he can increase his status in the heart of the boss.

This is one of David's secrets to learn from those professional psychology professors and servant masters.

Maybe it's because of this aspect that he is so serious about such trivial matters.

Among Abel's many subordinates, he and Edward became Abel's most trusted two people.

When David left to ask someone to lead someone, Kate and Nicole looked at Abel.

Abel shrugged at them. "Here comes the Weinstein brothers. That's Weinstein from Miramax."

Nicole couldn't help but look at Kate after hearing this.She saw that the latter didn't leave, and she didn't have any special expression.

Nicole, who was still thinking about avoiding the taboo, thought about it.She decided to bite the bullet and stay, as long as she was with Kate.

When the Weinstein brothers come in together.

I saw Nicole and Kate standing next to Abel, and Abel was sitting on the outdoor sofa in the shade of the garden by the pool of the villa.

"Mr. Smith." Harvey Weinstein, just like David before, greeted Abel respectfully and loudly: "Good afternoon. Nice to see you again!"

His younger brother, Bob Weinstein, met Abel for the first time.

It was also the first time I saw a Hollywood actress standing beside Abel openly.

This made Bob Weinstein couldn't help but look at Nicole and Kate more.

But he quickly calmed down and looked at Abel with a smile, "Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Bob Weinstein, and I'm Harvey's younger brother."

"Hahaha~"

Abe laughed, and he said to the brothers, mostly to Bob Weinstein:

"I heard Harvey tell me that. Bob, I'll call you that from now on. Bob, it's right to leave Disney. Michael keeps messing around, and he's probably going to be fired by Disney's shareholders. You're welcome Joining MGM, your presence makes my film company even stronger."

Abel is not joking, he remembers that Michael Eisner will be rejected by Disney shareholders and fired by the company in the past two years.

Bob smiled modestly, "Mr. Smith, I should be the one thanking you for taking me in. Thank you very much."

His humble attitude.

Nicole Kidman, who once witnessed Bob Weinstein dousing a third-tier Hollywood actor with alcohol all over his head and face in front of everyone at a reception, was a little surprised but also a little understanding.

Surprised that a "big guy" like Bob Weinstein would have such a scene of being as humble as an actor who just came out of the game.

Clear is she knows.A Hollywood "big man" like Bob Weinstein will look like this, only because the existence in front of Bob is a real big man who is several times more terrifying than him.

Nicole Kidman realized for the first time.

In front of him, the man who hugged and kissed Kate unscrupulously just now is such a presence in the circle.

If such an existence existed, Nicole would not even dare to think about it.

Unbeknownst to Abel, Nicole Kidman was already thinking about it at this point.

When doing business, his spirit will not be on women.

The Weinstein brothers in front of him were specially called by him.

First, he wanted to know how the work of Harvey Weinstein was going.

A few months ago, he asked Harvey to contact Hasbro, wanting to acquire or license some of Hasbro's IP.

As for Harvey's younger brother Bob, he is the elder brother who knows himself, after the treatment he received from Abel.

Without the help of his brother in Miramax, Bob, who has become very restricted, also has the mentality of changing jobs.

He contacted Abel about asking Harvey.

After Abel knew about it, he welcomed it.

The main thing is that Abel also knows that the two brothers are real strongmen in terms of film shooting and operation.

The ability is very good. The MGM Film Group, which is getting bigger and bigger, needs such film talents.

After Bob Weinstein came over, whether he was in charge of the new film subsidiary alone or as a producer to oversee the filming of the film, he was a very good candidate.

at the beginning of this month.

Bob Weinstein has officially resigned from Mira Maxley to join MGM.

This time Abel called Harvey Weinstein over and told him to bring Bob along.

Although the MGM film group may continue to shoot blockbuster movies for a long time in the future.

But art films that can win Oscars, as well as those independent films with small investment will not be let go.

Abel thought that Bob would be responsible for this aspect, and Harvey Weinstein would help. This configuration should be very safe.

Today he planned to meet with this brother and explain to them the work in this area.

"Hasbro is only willing to license movie rights?"

After hearing the results of Harvey's contact with Hasbro, Abel nodded:
"I see. You don't have to worry about it from now on. Go ahead and buy your copyright, help Bob by the way, and the company's future Oscars."

"As for the Hasbro thing. By the way, I think it's worth a few billion dollars?"

When saying the latter sentence, Abel looked at David.

Before David could answer, Harvey Weinstein said first:

"I read it this morning! Hasbro just passed the dividend ex-rights, and now the stock price is negative! But the market value is around 8.69 million US dollars!"

In the US stock market, there are often stocks with negative value.

This is not to say that the value of such stocks has directly dropped.

It is that the price of this kind of stock is extremely low. After dividends are ex-righted every year or every month, the proportion of dividends is relatively high, which directly wipes out the stock price.

If the company's follow-up operations are normal, it can still pull back the stock value.

But such companies are generally in a difficult situation.

This is the case with Apple, Qualcomm and the like in the past.

"8.69 million dollars? It's so cheap." Abel said softly.

He really felt cheap.Among other things, the value of the Transformers copyright owned by Hasbro is more than that.

Of course, that was after the big success of comic book movies.

Now, when the manga movie is just getting on the right track.

Hasbro, Marvel, DC, etc., they are all worthless.

In this era, they generally can only earn money by selling toys or comics, or making cartoons.

This is Abel's perception.

But from the perspective of the people next to him, most of them thought he was in Versailles.

Even if they don't know what Versailles means, the feeling is the same.

"David, inform Alan."

Now that the funds are already extremely abundant, Abel decided to take Hasbro down ahead of schedule.

"Let him issue a comprehensive tender offer to Hasbro. Or ask the other party's board of directors to ask for the acquisition. Well, the premium is within 30%."

David Jones smiled and nodded, took out his cell phone and went to the side to make a call.

This scene made several Hollywood practitioners stare straight.

A company with more than 8 million US dollars, you can buy it if you say it. Bob couldn't help but look at his brother.

Harvey noticed his eyes and shrugged at him subtly, implying that our current boss is so rich.

Bob thought of the contrast between the rich and powerful Lee MGM Group and Disney movies.

As soon as the comparison was made, Bob couldn't help feeling grateful for his choice.

In fact, in parallel time and space, the two brothers left Miramax together to start a new business after 2005.

This time and space, due to the appearance of Abel.

The actions and choices of the two brothers were much ahead of schedule.

Harvey Weinstein, this guy, also had some changes in his future because of the appearance of Abel.

The Weinstein brothers interact.

Kate was not idle either, she was secretly observing Xiaobi's reaction when she took a dip.

Sure enough, as she expected, Nicole Kidman's eyes can be said to be full of water at the moment.

Kate thinks.

If I and the Weinstein brothers were not here at this time.

Then this female cousin is very likely to take the initiative to throw Abel down!
She felt that Nicole Kidman was such a person.

As for herself, she felt that she was forced to be helpless and had no choice.

Yes. Andrew gave up on me, even if he doesn't know it yet!

When Kate thought of a few days ago, Andrew happily called herself.

Said that he was spotted by Smith Media and was going to work at the headquarters of the screenwriter company in Smith Tower in New York.

It is said that they have struggled for two years, and when they are in their early years, everyone can have a good reunion.

Before that, even if the two parties were separated, it didn't matter.

Thinking of her husband who had gone to New York, Kate couldn't help feeling a little sad.

Kate thought about the past few days, he didn't give himself any medicine, and that guy got so much into it every day.

It's still a dangerous time.

Cate Blanchett thought to herself that there is a high probability that she will never be able to return to the past.

This made her look at Nicole Kidman, and couldn't help flickering.

Just like the legendary water ghost who drowned to death, he likes to drag people into the water as a scapegoat.

Now Kate, she also wants to drag people into the water.

Nicole Kidman, who sent herself to her door, was her first target.

Kate, whose heart had begun to turn black.At this moment, besides Nicole, he is already looking for other objects in his heart.

The first thing she thought of was an Australian actor like Nicole.

The first thing that came to mind was Rose Byrne, an Australian actress who was younger than her and Nicole and was equally beautiful.

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Cate Blanchett couldn't help getting darker and darker in her heart in this regard.

Compared with the four Hollywood people with complicated thoughts.

Abel's thinking at this time was much simpler.

After dealing with the Weinstein brothers, wait for them to leave.

Abel's mind, just like a normal man, came to the big white sheep of Tuao.

The 34-year-old Nicole Kidman is at the peak of her fascination.

Just looking at it made him feel juicy and delicious.

If it weren't for the rise in status, some would start to worry about their image.

Maybe now he has to find a way to do it.

But in fact, he doesn't need to take the initiative.

Everything that happened later was under Kate's connivance and even support.

And under Nicole Kidman's own initiative to send X.

Everything can be said to be. A matter of course!
(End of this chapter)