American Peanuts

Chapter 204 People's Words Are Frightening, Famous People Don't

[I finally have a free weekend (crying and crying) In addition, my sister will come to accompany me for a few days next week. 】

Sophia's message was displayed on the phone screen. It had been several days since the two last met.

[Douglass didn’t give you any more trouble, did he? 】

[He is not so courageous now. When he sees me, he is like a mouse when he sees a cat. He wants to avoid me. (Smiling) What did you say to your wife? 】

[I didn’t say anything serious, I just explained to them that you are the one I focus on training, so I must take good care of you and provide convenience when necessary. 】

[No wonder (thinking) your men seem to have misunderstood. 】

【which aspect? 】

[Someone spread the word privately, saying that my relationship with you is extraordinary, just that kind of relationship (awkward)]

Ever since the last late-night call from Sophia in Los Angeles was rejected by Charlie, the two of them had followed a certain tacit agreement and not mentioned this matter again.

[However, I am not going to clarify, the more I clarify, the more people will think about it.Anyway, you won't mind some more tidbits, right? (Thinking) Also, someone in the company organizes a staff party, do you want to attend? 】

The sound of a heavy door closing sounded, and Charlie heard the familiar voice and turned off the phone screen.

Then Faith, Ivanie and Stephanie came into view.

"How is retirement life?" Ivanie asked casually, looking at Charlie who was sitting on the single sofa in pajamas near the fireplace.

"Where is Giselle?" Faith looked around and found that a familiar figure was missing.

Charlie has hardly gone out these days, focusing on staying with Giselle.

Charlie stood up and hugged and kissed Faith.

"She went to the newly opened Hermès store in the afternoon to oversee the renovation." Charlie shrugged.

This stems from his previous commitment to Giselle. Considering that Giselle has an almost pathological fanaticism for luxury goods, he simply opened an Hermès store near his home.

The actual implementation is hundreds or thousands of times more difficult than opening a 7-11 convenience store. In addition to various harsh conditions, Charlie was directly rejected.The reason is that Charlie Rossi may have an impact on the brand's reputation.In the end, we had to find Tom Ford and use his mediation to finally get the store off the ground.

When Giselle heard the news, she immediately felt like she was on a drug. She even talked in her sleep and estimated the opening time. Considering that she had been in a state of semi-retirement since her pregnancy and had nothing to do, Charlie simply opened the store Leave it to her and let her oversee the progress.

This arrangement actually liberated Charlie, and Gisele Bundchen finally stopped pestering him every moment.As for Linnie, she took the camera crew to the Aegean Sea non-stop to shoot on-site. It was rare for Charlie to be quiet these two days.

"As for a dull and uneventful retirement life...who said I was going to retire?" Charlie kissed Ivani and corrected her statement.

"That's just right, the company needs you right now." Ivanie raised her eyebrows.

"Let Stephanie tell you what's going on."

"Paris Hilton has completely changed since you left. She is arrogant and has no interest in work. She just took a leave of absence and is going back to Los Angeles next week. What else will she organize after she comes back? Staff party." Stephanie said somewhat helplessly.

"She has other affairs and needs to return to Los Angeles to star in a movie role. As for the staff party, this is not a bad thing. Everyone is busy enough with their usual work, and they always need a place to relax and vent, otherwise negative energy will continue to accumulate. Charlie shook his head and said with some emotion.

"Then take a look at this." Ivanie showed the page to Charlie.

This is a chat software with a black UI interface called "Secret". The "Space of Gossip" discussion group is filled with a large number of chat records.

[The number one employee in the photography department: s**t, the latest news from the editorial department is that an intern editor named Sophia Rose has an extraordinary relationship with that man. 】

[AZ: Is the source reliable? 】

【C-3PO: I've also heard this rumor, so it shouldn't be wrong. 】

[Expell that man from PB: Although the evil tyrant no longer interferes with the company's operations, the crimes he committed will be remembered forever, and one more person has been added to the list of victims! 】

[Cigarette butts burning chest hair: Although this is anonymous software, your behavior has been suspected of defamation. If you don’t want to pay a large amount of civil compensation, stop spreading rumors! 】

[Like gossip: Really?I just arrived at the company. Who are the victims? 】

[Kick that man out of PB: Jenny, a young and beautiful girl at the front desk on the top floor, suffered a brutal encounter with that man... The man even forced her to change her hair color! 】

[Kick that man out of PB: Ms. Rowell, who is respected in the property department, was also blackmailed by that man. For her job, she was obviously going to retire soon, but she suffered such a disaster at the end of her career. How regrettable. 】

[Cigarette butts burn chest hair: F**KINGS**T, don’t you know that Rowell is married? 】

[Evict that man from PB: Of course I know that rich and powerful people will do this, giving women who cannot be settled a marriage on the surface! 】

[Kick that man out of PB: This is just the tip of the iceberg, including those female stars who starred in her and his movie projects!Scarlett Johansson and Liv Tyler have already sat on his red sofa.This demon has also infected many people in the company! 】

[C-3PO: But if that's the case, why didn't anyone come forward? 】

[Expell that man from PB: Obviously that man already has information about them, such as some videos and some recordings. This is a crime in an absolute sense. He must accept sanctions. I call on everyone to spread this information and let them Cut off his head with the sword of public opinion and let justice and justice return! @everyone]

Charlie handed the phone to Ivanie.

"Mostly old employees from the Hefner era." Charlie muttered.

"Yes, although this kind of person is only a few individuals, they will also have a huge negative impact on you." Ivanie said righteously.

"So what does this have to do with Paris Hilton?" Charlie asked in confusion.

"Of course it's related. This completely anonymous discussion group was created by her. It uses geolocation and address books to confirm user identities. Look at the name Space of Gossip. It's exactly the same as Gossip Girl. This is Paris's favorite American TV series. She imitated it. The way in the TV series. There is also the time when the discussion group was established, right after you announced the latest round of appointments, and it accumulated hundreds of employees in just a few days. All kinds of evidence show that the group leader is Paris." Faith pointed out There is a group owner named "pink123456" in the group list.

"In this way, creating an anonymous discussion group is indeed in line with Paris Hilton's style." Charlie nodded, feeling that it made sense, and looked at Faith expectantly.

Facing Charlie's expectant gaze, Faith quickly shook her head: "Don't look at me, I can't handle her."

"The person you find yourself can only be solved by you yourself." Ivani stared at Charlie.

"Also, is it true that the front desk changed the hair color?" Stephanie whispered.

"My hair grows on other people's heads, what does it have to do with me?" Charlie explained helplessly.

Fortunately, I explained Sophia Rose's true identity to them before, otherwise it would be really unclear now.

Having said that, even the people around him have become suspicious, not to mention the employees. These rumors have obviously caused harm to him.

"The guy who broke the news knew about the change of hair color at the top front desk half a year ago, and also knew that Rowell and I had discussed it many times. He was obviously someone close to him." Charlie guessed the identity of the other party.

Ivanie exclaimed: "It can't be Artis, right?"

Faith immediately shook her head: "This possibility is very small, after all, she was just promoted by Charlie."

"It may also be the people under Ossenzweig. He has a group of old employees under him." Stephanie also tried to say.

"Follow these two clues and see who among Ossenzweig's men has a better relationship with Artis. This person is most likely the initiator of the rumor." Charlie elaborated, and immediately called Artis and Ossenzweig. Weig made separate phone calls.

Then he called Paris Hilton.

"Hey, Darling, why are you calling me after get off work? You don't want to ask me out, do you? What a coincidence, I'm not in Chicago right now." Paris's smiling voice came, and there was also a gurgling voice. The sound of running water.

I think she was taking a bath in a hot spring at this time.

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask how your party preparations went."

"You are quite well-informed. To be honest, there are quite a lot of people responding. I have scheduled it for this weekend. Do you want to come to participate?"

"Is this a formal invitation?"

"That's right, but I have to say it in advance. You can't show up in a flamboyant way. It will ruin the atmosphere. Do you know what employees hate most when they get together? That is a kind of high-level collective arrival. You should have your own gathering place."

"Of course I know this. When the time comes, I will go there with the ordinary employees and try not to show up."

"That would be great. See you then."

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"Mr. Charlie Rossi, welcome." Sistine Rose Stallone warmly welcomed Charlie into the apartment.

My sister has been in Chicago for half a month. As a sister who has been almost inseparable for so many years, it is natural to come over to visit.

"No need to change shoes," she gestured.

Charlie was also polite and walked straight to the lobby. This was a single apartment in a luxurious location, but the apartment was not large. As a well-known second-generation Hollywood star, Sophia had always had no airs.

"My sister is still changing clothes, she will come out soon." Sistine quickly took the large plush toy from the sofa and let Charlie sit down.

"How are you? Are you a little uncomfortable not seeing Sophia?" Charlie asked casually.

"Actually, it's not bad. When I was in college, I could only meet once a week, so I got used to it somewhat."

"How about the cameo? Has Kevin Feige contacted you?"

"I've been contacted and will join the crew next month." Sistine nodded quickly. She was sitting opposite Charlie, looking a little awkward and as well-behaved as a rabbit.

"Sistine, how about this suit? I bet Charlie's eyes will be attracted to me like a magnet later." As the bedroom door opened, Sophia, wearing a dark green dress, walked out. , when he saw the person on the sofa clearly, he couldn't help but let out a scream.

"Who let you in?" She quickly covered herself.

"If you ask me, this one is really good." Charlie looked up and down.

"I... I didn't want to show you." Sophia muttered, then looked at her sister.

"Hurry up and change your clothes, we will be late soon."

If his sister comes to find him, he will not leave her at home.

Sistine said "Oh" and walked into the bedroom with a smile.

Under Charlie's gaze, Sophia put on her clothes stiffly, feeling her face burning.

As if to change the subject, she said: "I heard that anonymous social software is very popular in the company recently. I don't know which troublesome guy created a discussion group, which contains some messages about you."

"Do you think it will be Paris Hilton?"

"I asked her and she said it was not her. Moreover, the person who created this discussion group deliberately used 'pink' as the name. This was intentional guidance. It seems that he wanted Paris to take the blame." Sofia explained.

"From your tone, you seem to have known her before?"

"Of course, we met at a party at USC and didn't expect to meet again in this way."

Paris's residence is located in the small town of Kenilworth, 24 kilometers north of the city center. It is the second wealthiest town in the United States with elegant architectural style and excellent educational resources. She rented a luxurious manor here.

When you walk inside, you will be attracted by the modern decoration style inside.

"You are already the eighth person to ask, look at this." Paris Hilton reluctantly showed Charlie the screen of his mobile phone.

In the personal information column, it clearly says "I like gossip".

"You should believe it now, right? Let me tell you, the person who created this group chat is actually Ivani. She also learned the tone of voice, so she must be someone around me. And, look at this." Paris retrieved Record of the speech of "pink123456".

"Only the other two times he spoke, he asked everyone seriously what they thought of Faith Hill. Apart from Ivani, I can't think of anyone else who is so boring."

The evidence is irrefutable. Regardless of whether it is Yvonne or not, at least Paris has cleared his suspicions.

"In that case, let's talk about something else. How about coming in about work? I know you've been holding back a lot of words."

"So you did it for this." Paris touched his forehead.

"I'm busy enough. Now I'm not only responsible for derivative products, but there are also a lot of problems in the operation of social media. My energy is really limited. Charlie, you should find someone else." She shook her head.

"But you're still throwing parties here?"

"This is private time!" Paris said bravely.

Paris didn't entirely want to work for Charlie, so he used this method to force Charlie to change his mind.

"It is true that you will be a little busy when you first start, but this is temporary. In return, I can make you a real Hollywood star instead of the topic queen you are now."

"Of course, you can also refuse, and the cooperation between us will be terminated immediately."

Paris was silent for a long time, and then said helplessly: "Then you have to equip me with two subordinates first."

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"We found out that the guy who spread rumors in the discussion group is the administrative director, a leftover employee from the Hefner era. Ossenzweig trusts her very much. She was investigated by Rowell before, so she holds a grudge. I talked to Ah I have a good relationship with Tisi and I heard a lot of complaints from her. I shared it with my subordinates and joined the group. She actually used the company's WIFI to communicate, which is really stupid."

"No matter what, such behavior that confuses right and wrong must be severely punished. I have contacted several other victims to initiate a joint lawsuit against her!" Sol said with a face full of indignation, subconsciously unbuttoning the collar of his shirt, and a handful of Chest hair is clearly visible.

"I know." Charlie nodded in the office.

"Who is the other person who founded this discussion group? I can't understand this." Saul shook his head.

"No matter who it is, this person has no ill intentions towards the company. He is just anonymously asking everyone for their reaction to the change of CEO. I am afraid this person has not thought that the discussion group can share it freely through links, let alone that it will happen in a short time. Such a big public opinion storm has arisen in China." Charlie consoled him.

Thor nodded: "That's true. Are you free tonight? Rowell and I both want to invite you to our house. We haven't had a good get-together in the past six months."

"I'm afraid it has to be tomorrow. I have to meet a technology company founder who came all the way from Silicon Valley tonight."

"Then it's settled." Saul left Charlie's office.

While waiting for the elevator, Sol took out his cell phone out of habit, only to find that the discussion group called Rumor Space had just been disbanded.

(End of this chapter)