The Wolf of Los Angeles.

The highway was in a huge traffic jam, and Campos' car was stuck in it. Like many people, he got out of the car and went to the side of the road to take shelter, while observing the situation over there.

The woman who was thrown out of the car had red and white substances flowing out from under her head.

Campos didn't need to look any further to know that this man was beyond help.

He had heard Edward mention before how this woman framed her boss.

"He deserves to die!" Campos has no sympathy for such a scumbag.

The traffic jam here was getting more and more severe, and more people got out of their cars, hid on the side of the road to avoid danger and watch the excitement.

Some bolder ones even went to the vicinity of the severely deformed car to check its condition.

People who carry camera phones with them took out their phones to take pictures.

Campos mixed in the crowd and took out his cell phone to take a few photos of the woman and the deformed vehicle at close range.

He could see clearly that the three people in the car were also seriously injured. Whether they could survive depended on whether God would come to the world.

Campos found a deserted place, took out his cell phone and dialed Hawke's number.

Center Street, Covina.

In the office on the second floor, Hawke's backup cell phone rang. It was a call from Campos.

He walked to the window and pressed the answer button.

Campos was gossiping among friends: "I just witnessed a car accident. It was very tragic. A Western Star hit a Toyota Alphard. A woman flew out of the Alphard and fell on the road. Her brain was all over the place. The Alphard was knocked off the highway and compressed like a big discus. The three people in the car may not be able to survive... God bless them."

Hawke understood and said, "May God bless you for such a tragic car accident."

Campos added: "There's a patrol car coming. I'll go over and see what's going on."

"Okay." Hawke hung up the phone.

Brian immediately asked, "What's going on?"

Hawke said: "The operation was successful, the vehicle was severely damaged, one person died and three were seriously injured. The condition of the seriously injured is very grim."

Hearing these words, Brian laughed: "Very good! Very good!"

He came over and bumped fists with Hawke: "Brother, if we two join forces, who can stop us?"

Hawke thought more: "Grant's team has been damaged, and Owen Nestor's strength has been damaged. We must seize this period of time to reverse the current situation."

Brian nodded repeatedly: "Although Owen has some methods, he is no match for us in this regard."

"Go to the meeting." Hawke left the office and entered the conference room.

Brian followed him all the way.

Bacon, Sandra and Edward were already waiting in the conference room.

Hawke took the lead and sat at the front of the conference table. He asked directly, "Tell me about the current situation."

Bacon opened the notebook in front of him and said, "Owen Nestor served two consecutive terms as mayor. His base was the owners of citrus plantations and related processing companies, but his reputation was not very good. Most of the promises he made during his second term were not fulfilled."

Hawke is not surprised. A politician who cannot paint a rostrum in the sky is not a qualified politician.

How many people can actually fulfill the pie drawn during the election?
Bacon continued, "Except for the roads on Central Avenue, the other branch roads in Covina are in disrepair, and facilities such as street lights are seriously damaged. Irving promised to improve them, but he never took action."

He glanced at his notebook and said, "There is also the broadband issue. Covina is not far from downtown Los Angeles, and housing prices in the east are relatively cheap, which has attracted many young people working in the city and financial district to buy or rent houses. However, Covina's broadband is still mainly dial-up, and Irving's promise of fiber-to-the-home has only remained a campaign slogan."

Hawke looked at Brian and asked, "Have you done anything about this?"

"Yes." Brian elaborated, "I am not just shouting slogans in vain. Last month, I brought in a road administration company to inspect the road conditions and persuaded AT&T Los Angeles to come and promote matters such as laying fiber optic cables. Irving's base is made up of old forces in Covina, and it is difficult for me to snatch this area. The grassroots workers and new residents who have moved to Covina in recent years are my focus."

He further said: "These people are eager to improve the living and cultural environment of Covina. The conservativeness of the Elephant Party and the so-called freedom of the Donkey Party are not immutable. In Covina, the Donkey Party has occupied the city government for many years and has become synonymous with conservatism."

Hawke certainly understood this. The so-called conservatism and liberalism are also divided by time and place.

Bacon said: "Originally, through our early operations, our support rate was not bad, and we were able to catch up with Irving in terms of momentum. However, in the past week, negative news about the boss has been exposed one after another, especially the rumors about AIDS, which has had a huge impact. Now we are at a disadvantage in all aspects."

Brian looked at Hawke and said, "Now that the biggest obstacle is gone and you're here, we need you to change the public opinion situation."

Hawke pondered for a moment and said, "As for public opinion, you have already made clarifications in the media, but the effect can only be said to be average. You should continue to work hard on Covina's side."

Brian said, "You're the one who caused my AIDS phobia. It's easy to spread rumors about AIDS, but it's hard to clarify them." Hawke already had an idea: "Go after a Hollywood actress who's famous for her chastity, ask her to be your friend, publicly declare your love and cohabitation, and then ask her to be interviewed."

Bacon responded: "That's a good idea."

Edward took out his little notebook and said enthusiastically, "I can recommend someone, Sarah Parker."

This woman fell in March and had a miscarriage. She did not meet the requirements of a savior and became a complete waste.

Brian raised his middle finger to Edward and said, "I think Jennifer Aniston is good. She just got divorced and has a relatively good reputation in the circle. She has a great influence."

Hawke said, "You have a better way of dealing with Hollywood actresses than I do."

Brian nodded and listed several candidates in his mind. In addition to Jennifer Aniston, there were also Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Connelly, Cameron Diaz and others.

He whispered a few words to Sandra and asked her to collect information on these actresses.

Hawke continued, "There is also public opinion and reputation. Currently, Brian is at a disadvantage in Covina because of the AIDS rumors. Even if the above measures are implemented, it will be difficult to reverse the situation in a short period of time. Once a bad impression is left, it will take a thousand times more time and energy to eliminate it."

He stood up and walked to the whiteboard, writing down Owen Nestor’s name. “So, the main task in the next stage is to make his reputation worse than Brian’s!”

Brian understood immediately: "Am I worse than him?"

"That's exactly right." Hawke continued writing on the whiteboard, and said, "In the current situation, our game logic is to get more people to support Brian and less people to support Owen!"

In order to achieve the goal, attacks, smears and rumors are necessary means.

Edward, who has been following Hawke for more than a year, said: "It makes Owen's reputation even worse."

This is not a novel election tactic. Since the Watergate scandal, the public has been familiar with it.

Brian expressed a reality: "From small towns to cities, to states and then to the whole country, elections are no longer a simple democratic process, but have become a game of ass, positions and money."

He asked Hawke: "Have you found a breakthrough?"

Hawke did not answer, but asked, "When you turn off the highway and enter the three-way intersection in Covina, is that the huge citrus sculpture made by Owen?"

"Yes, it was him." Brian elaborated, "His supporters are concentrated at the upper end of the citrus industry chain. For this election campaign, he built that ugly sculpture with his own money, claiming it to be a new landmark in Covina."

Hawke nodded slightly. "When I came here before, I found that the orange was painted very brightly and it reflected some light. Find a suitable person to drive at night... no, ride a motorcycle and directly hit it. Sue Owen Nestor for reflecting light from the orange and endangering public safety. Brian, you are a lawyer, you can find the appropriate crime yourself."

Brian's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Turning Owen's proud masterpiece into a failure that others laugh at will can effectively undermine his reputation!"

Edward raised his hand and interrupted, "Let me find this person."

Hawke and Brian both looked over.

"I have a brother who finally left Compton. Now he has no job and is short of money." Edward said specifically, "He has a clean background, has never joined any gang, and has no criminal record."

Hawke asked, "A man like you?"

Edward quickly corrected him: "No, no, Boss, he is not as charming as me, who can easily attract the attention of ladies."

Brian replied, "Sure. You go find the manpower, and as for the expenses, you can go to Hubbard to get cash."

Hubbard, who had been silent until then, said to the Savior, "Come directly to the finance office to see me after the meeting."

In order to participate in this election, Bryan raised a lot of campaign funds.

Campaign finance laws prevent candidates from disclosing how they use the funds they raise.

"That alone is far from enough." Hawke would not underestimate his opponent. He got some information from Campos: "I heard that Owen's son Pratt is currently studying at Eastern Middle School. He is the quarterback of the school's football team and often bullies other students, especially minorities."

Brian's focus has always been on Owen himself, and he has not paid attention to his underage son: "I'm not sure about that."

Hawke said, "It shouldn't be difficult to find out if you check it out, but be careful not to alert Owen's people."

Sandra volunteered: "Leave it to me."

Hawke nodded: "Okay."

Brian said, "Are you going to make a fuss about Pratt?"

"That's right." Hawke emphasized: "Those participating in the campaign are not individuals, but a group, including their families, and family members are often a breakthrough point."

He continued, "One more thing, regarding Owen himself, you are being dragged down by gossip, and we can use the same method against him." (End of this chapter)