The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 60 We Are the Rules
The Director's Office at the Fox Television Center, Channel 11.

Cynthia Roxburgh had a smile on her face as she praised Megan Taylor across from her: "The show has been doing well recently, and the ratings have increased significantly."

Megan knew very well that her boss would not call her over to talk about these things, so she reminded her: "The main headlines are explosive enough. With this as a foundation, the program team can make a big fuss about it."

"We've been spending a lot of money lately." Cynthia suddenly changed the subject: "We spent $100,000 last night and only bought one piece of news."

Megan was prepared and said directly: "A reporter photographed Sarah Parker and her husband having a threesome with a former male model."

Cynthia said: "Sarah Parker's husband is Bro Derek, an executive and producer of Akerman Pictures. I told you a long time ago that all news involving well-known producers must be cautious."

She was equally direct: "Take down the news, don't use it."

"This news cost $10, and the program team signed a transfer agreement with someone." Megan didn't want to waste resources, so she tried to clarify: "The National Enquirer previously reported on Sarah Parker's scandal, which involved Bro Derek."

Cynthia waved her hands, her voice gradually turning stern: "Do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand? Sarah Parker cheated on her, and Bro was the victim. This can show a man's demeanor, but this matter directly involves him and will affect his career."

Megan wanted to talk.

Cynthia raised her hand to stop him, saying, "Fox Network Chairman Roger Ailes called me personally. Do you understand?"

Megan's words were stuck in her mouth, and she couldn't say a word.

Roger Ailes, Rupert Murdoch's most trusted man and the emperor of Fox Television Network.

Then she realized that this was not just the so-called default rule in the industry, but was also related to other aspects.

Most of the senior executives at Fox Television Network are Jewish, including Bro Derek.

Megan was well aware of how powerful the media and entertainment circles were and that she had no way of resisting them. She stood up silently and prepared to leave.

Cynthia then added, "The news must be kept secret and must not be leaked! Tell the person who provided the video that he can take the money but he should watch his mouth and hands."

Megan immediately understood that the information of the news provider had also been leaked, and said: "The Press Act clearly stipulates that the source of news shall not be disclosed, and the news provider is protected. This is the basic principle of press freedom."

Cynthia said, "You still don't understand, dear, we are the rules."

Megan knew that this "we" did not refer to her and Cynthia.

Cynthia urged, “Just do it.”

Megan left the office and returned to the show crew, then said to Claire, "Let everyone have a meeting."

A few minutes later, the program crew filled the conference room.

"Sanpimen News has been cancelled and sealed." Megan is the anchor and producer. She looked at the man with a big nose and said, "Abraham Adler, tell me why?"

This is one of the people who watched the video last night and took his time: "I don't want to put the show in crisis."

Megan also has a tough side: "Okay, pack up your things and leave my show. Where do you want to go next? Ask the person you called yesterday."

Others looked at Abraham, some with anger, some with contempt, and some with disdain.

Traitors and informers are not welcome anywhere.

Abraham went to pack his personal belongings, but he was not worried, as being Jewish always had an advantage in this industry.

Last night he was sure that Jewish producer Bro Derek was about to be involved in a scandal and immediately contacted his teacher.

Jewish people inside and outside the industry have a certain tacit understanding, and will take care of each other as long as they don't go too far.

A star and drug addict like Downey doesn't carry much weight.

But Bro Derek has certain resources that are far beyond what Downey can compare to.

Megan finished killing the chicken to scare the monkey and said, "Claire, you and Molly supervise the destruction of the video, and give me the storage disk."

Someone brought the storage disk. This kind of video is strictly controlled internally, with only two backups, and all were destroyed.

Megan took the storage disk to the storage center, and according to internal procedures, after being affixed with the corresponding label, it was stored in the Fox security vault.

These will become resources controlled by Fox.

Megan stood in front of the window, looking at the entire Century City, took out her cell phone, found Hawke's number, and called him: "Do you have time? Come out for a cup of coffee, I'll treat you."

Half an hour later, Megan came to Westwood from Century City and met Hawke, who had just come from the gym, in a coffee shop.

Hawke ordered coffee and was very curious: "What do you want from me? Is there something wrong with the video?"

"Yes, the news encountered an unexpected situation." Megan said directly: "Roger Ailes put pressure on my boss, the news was withdrawn, and the video was sealed."

She asked, “You know who Roger Ailes is, right?”

"I know, the boss of Fox TV Network." Hawke was a little surprised, but not too much. After all, Bro Derek was not a star.

These were not his primary concerns: "Megan, I signed a copyright transfer agreement with the show crew, and there is no way I can return the $10."

Megan glanced at him and said, "You don't have to pay it back. I came to you not only to inform you of this matter, but also to remind you that if you still have a copy, don't leak it. This matter involves Jewish forces in Hollywood and the media circle. It's far more troublesome than you think."

Hawke nodded. “The Jewish influence in the media industry sounds scary.”

The other party was an excellent headline news producer. Megan didn't want to lose so quickly, so she said solemnly: "They think they are the principle, so there is no need to talk about principles. Those people ignored the press law. Your information has been leaked. Next, they may find you and warn you. You have to be careful."

Hawke put his hand across his neck: "Something like this?"

"Not really." Megan waved her hand. "Bro Derek is not that important. He is just an executive and producer of a medium-sized film company. It's just that those people tend to stick together, and there is..."

She wanted to say she was suffering from paranoia, but the other person had a low standard, so she quickly changed her words: "Protecting the interests of the entire group."

Hawke said, "I see." He smiled and said, "Thank you for your reminder."

Megan waved her hand: "It's a small matter."

"It seems you've been warned too." Hawke could hear the dissatisfaction in her words and said, "If the video gets out, will you be in trouble?"

Megan forced a smile: "Maybe I'll lose my job."

The other party pretended to care about him, and Hawke followed suit and assured him: "Don't worry, I am a principled person. Once I get $10 from you, I will be responsible for it and will never let the video leak again."

What could Megan say? She could only accept the favor like Hawke had just said, "Thank you."

Hawke took the initiative to say goodbye: "I should go now. I have to go to work."

Megan said she would treat and paid for the tip and coffee.

Hawke drove away, turned onto Santa Monica Boulevard, and found a quiet place to park the car.

He thought carefully about what happened today. There was no need for Megan to lie about such a thing, so his information as a news provider must have been leaked. Bro Derek must know that the person who took the video of him was called Hawke Osment.

It probably won't be long before someone comes to remind or warn him.

Of course, Hollywood's big-name producers would never meet in person a person they consider a paparazzi.

Hawke doesn't like to passively endure. Since it is unavoidable, why not take the initiative.

Sarah Parker's public relations manager was an acquaintance of his.

Hawke pondered for a while, took out his phone, found Caroline Jones' number, called her, and waited for the call to be connected before saying, "Miss Mee, I have something to talk to you about. If you have time, how about we find a swimming pool and book it for a swim and chat together?"

(End of this chapter)