The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 404: Disaster in America

Several vans arrived near the top of the mountain one after another, turned into the open iron gate, and under the guidance of security personnel, followed the road in the courtyard and stopped in front of the main entrance of the main building in the Fountain Square.

Campos got out of the car in front and waved to Hawke.

Hawke came over and looked at the boxes in the car and said, "Move everything in and put it in the front hall."

Campos shouted a few words and the porters got busy.

The workers carried the boxes into the front hall one after another.

Erica and her servants sorted the goods and had them transported to different areas.

Most of it went to the basement.

The items in the Silver Lake Community Villa were basically unchanged, and most of what was moved in were some of Hawke's clothes and guns on 20th Street in Santa Monica.

Hawke has given up the lease of the villa in Santa Monica and officially moved here.

The cargo in the box was unloaded quickly.

Hawke gave a generous tip and Campos took his men away.

The van drove out of the estate and the gate closed automatically.

At the manor, Hawke selected an elite security team to be responsible for security defense.

Raul, Guti and Morientes are still responsible for Hawke's safety when he is out.

Hawke came to the basement, and Erica had already instructed the servants to sort and put away most of the items.

There are still several boxes that have not been opened.

When Erica saw Hawke coming down, she said to the housekeeper Anna, "Don't worry about the rest. Take the empty boxes away with you."

Anna picked up a cardboard box in each hand, asked other servants to pack up the other waste, and left the basement together.

Hawke came over with a crowbar and handed one to Erica: "Let's get started."

Erica took it, stood side by side with Hawke, and said, "Work together."

The two men pried open the lid of a wooden box, revealing brand new guns inside.

The lids of several other boxes were also pried open by the two men.

The box was full of guns and ammunition.

Considering practicality, most of them are the most common AR15 and Remington shotguns on the market, as well as Glock and Beretta pistols.

When Erica finalized the decoration of the house, she reserved secret compartments in each room for guns.

Apart from these regular firearms, Hawk also got a lot of informal weapons, including tactical vests and matching bulletproof vests and plates.

Hawke and Erica personally placed weapons in every room.

When needed, the two of them can take it out immediately.

After walking around the house, Hawke said, "This place is too big. It's easy to get lost."

Erica came over and said, "Didn't you notice? I designed many rooms here with different themes, corresponding to offices, cabins, yachts, massage parlors, studios, conference rooms, cinemas, gun rooms, etc. I also built several prison cells in the basement, equipped with some imitation shackles."

Hawke pulled her over and gave her a big kiss: "My dear, I'd like to thank you right now, but there will be other VIPs coming soon. I will reward you well in the evening."

Erica stared at him and smiled: "Don't let me down."

People who exercise regularly have active hormone secretion. Hawke and Erica never give up fitness and firearms tactical training.

As we were talking, Tom Cruise called.

The newly-crowned Oscar winner went overseas with the crew of "War of the Worlds" to promote his film, and specifically asked his assistant Thomas to send over the prepared gifts.

Hawke notified the security room, and within three minutes, a Cadillac drove into the manor and stopped at the fountain square.

Thomas brought down a solid gold Oscar statuette and handed it to Hawke.

There is a line of letters engraved on the base of the little golden man - presented by Tom Cruise to his close friend Hawke Osment.

The gift was delivered and Thomas said goodbye and left.

"Tom Cruise is so smart." Erica took the gift from Hawke, shook it, and said, "It's solid, a real golden man."

She smiled and said, "That guy, having Scientology is not enough, he also wants to use you as a backer."

Hawke said directly: "It's for you."

Erica wondered, "Why?"

"Because you are my backer, and always have been." Hawke said bluntly: "Without you as my backer, it would take at least five years, or even longer, for me to achieve all this."

Erica didn't need to hide her pride: "So, we all have good taste."

It was getting late, and Brian and Jennifer would be here soon. One of them would set up the restaurant while the other would go to the kitchen to check on the chef.

Hawke specially hired a team of chefs from the East who are proficient in both Chinese and Western cuisine. There were only four people attending today's dinner, so Hawke asked the chef to prepare a mix of Eastern and Western dishes.

The sun had just set when Brian and Jennifer entered the manor together.

"This place is really big." Jennifer exclaimed: "The last time I came here, I led a team to search for evidence of the Ackerman family's crimes."

Hawke deliberately asked, "Is there any treasure that you didn't take away? Let's find it now and split it 50-50."

Jennifer spread her hands and said, "I'm sorry, my people are too professional. They found all the hidden safes."

She turned around and looked. "The interior has completely changed."

Erica said: "The original decoration was too old-fashioned, so I changed it to a modern style."

Hawke led the way, turned into the study, turned on the jammer, and said, "Sit wherever you want."

Erica, who came in last, closed the door.

Jennifer spoke first: "The case is being handled on an accelerated basis. I received a message from my father that Merrill Lynch Investment Management Company contacted him to inquire about the case and was preparing to acquire BlackRock."

Hawke asked, "Merrill Lynch's boss?"

"Yes." Jennifer elaborated, "It is said that BlackRock was interested in investing in Merrill Lynch last year, but the situation has reversed this year."

Brian also understood the situation: "Everyone wants to take advantage of this opportunity to eat this piece of fat meat."

Hawke nodded slightly: "Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson has contacted me and is also preparing to make a move. I guess he will join forces with Merrill Lynch."

In fact, there are more than just these dishes that want to be served.

The four of them got together and focused their discussion on the agreement they had reached in secret - the Presidential Plan.

Jennifer said: "My location will be stable in Los Angeles for the time being and I don't expect it to change within three years."

Erica thought for a moment and said, "I am trying to expand my influence within the LAPD, plant people there, and cultivate my confidants."

Hawke said: "Los Angeles is now our base, and our influence can now radiate throughout Southern California, but Northern California is still the territory of the Democratic Party. The Newsom family has a huge influence in the northern metropolitan area centered on San Francisco. In the next election, there will be a fierce fight between the two sides."

Brian continued, "The Donkey Party in Northern California has been reshuffled. Willy Brown handed over his political legacy to his mistress Kamala and supported the Newsom family. Senator Barbara Boxer, who won the re-election as Secretary of State last year, also reached an agreement with the Newsom family and supported Jerry Brown to compete for the next governor."

Hawke asked: "Is Arnold Schwarzenegger still the one to take on the challenge on the Elephant Party side?"

"That's the principle," Brian said. "Priority is given to re-election."

Hawke tapped the table slowly and said to Brian, "There are only three ways for you to make further progress in the future. One is to be re-elected as the mayor of Los Angeles. This should not be difficult. I made a movie about the Los Angeles fire, which will nail the Donkey Party's actions in Los Angeles to the pillar of shame."

"Like Fahrenheit 911/?" Jennifer asked curiously.

Hawke shook his head: "No, I plan to make him more influential, like winning the Oscar for Best Picture."

Propaganda and public opinion can directly influence elections. An Oscar-winning film certainly cannot determine the outcome of an election, but it will definitely have an impact on the choices of Los Angeles citizens.

People all over Los Angeles have been affected by the fire, and this fire will become an indelible memory for them throughout their lives.

The whole world is clamoring about keeping politics away from sports, politics away from movies, politics away from art and so on.

Anyone with a clear mind knows that politics has never been far away from anyone or anything.

Movies are more than just movies. Just like a country's movies becoming popular culture around the world, it is never just based on the movies themselves.

Hawke said: "We have all seen the great influence of the culture and values ​​of Hollywood movies. Movies are one of the best propaganda tools."

Brian nodded repeatedly: "When this movie comes out, I will definitely go and see it."

Hawke continued, "The second is running for the Senate. The midterm elections are less than two years away, and the term of another California senator, Dianne Feinstein, has expired. If you plan to run in the midterm elections, you should start preparing now."

Bryan said, "I want to seek the position of governor first."

"This is the third point I mentioned," Hawke added. "In my opinion, Schwarzenegger is doing a good job for now, or his superstar aura has not yet been exhausted. He is likely to be re-elected, but California's financial situation has not improved. It is hard to say what will happen in his next term."

Brian looked thoughtful and said, "There is still time before the next gubernatorial election. Maybe I can convince Schwarzenegger."

Jennifer seemed to have heard some gossip: "The governor has a good appetite and cheated on his 200-pound nanny."

Hawke had heard about Schwarzenegger's affair with the nanny. After all, this is a traditional skill of Hollywood male stars, but this amount was really unexpected: "More than 200 pounds? You are not kidding."

Jennifer said, “No more, no less.”

Erica continued, "In fact, the nanny reported the case to the police, but it was suppressed, and Schwarzenegger paid hush money."

Hawke suddenly thought of Brad Pitt, the cheating nanny, who was actually not that good-looking.

It seems that the special identity of a domestic worker has an unparalleled appeal to Hollywood male stars.

After the four of them finished discussing their business, it was already late and it was beginning to get dark outside.

Hawke suggested going to dinner first and chatting while eating.

These four people have long become a true alliance of interests, and under Hawke's silent influence, they have been planning to bring disaster to America.

(End of this chapter)