The Wolf of Los Angeles.

After the initial chaos, reporters and paparazzi quickly recovered and rushed forward to take photos of Meryl and Hayes.

This is a super news story that will cause a sensation across the United States and even the world!
They could almost see countless dollars beckoning them.

The fastest-reacting paparazzi immediately made phone calls to contact the media after taking the photos.

Others who transitioned from entertainment bloggers to entertainment self-media immediately pulled out their phones, opened Twitter, and uploaded the videos and photos they had taken to their Twitter accounts.

Not only media professionals, but also Meryl Streep's fans and passersby on the street, many of them raised their smartphones.

In this era of internet social media, which has long been pioneered by Hawkes, everyone can become an entertainment media reporter.

They take photos, add captions as they please, and post them on Twitter.

"I thought that dying for love was just an old legend, until I saw this!"

Below the title is a bloody photo of Meryl and Hayes.

Although Twitter's intelligent system reacted very quickly and blurred the photos, the videos and photos from the scene were still saved by those with ulterior motives.

Moreover, there were quite a few tweets appearing at once.

The user who posted the tweet the fastest quickly became a trending topic.

In this era of information overload, netizens are quick to react.

Below the photos from the scene, a massive flood of comments poured in like a tsunami.

"This isn't photoshopped, is it? That's too exaggerated."

"Buddy, this is no joke!"

Initially, many people didn't believe it was real, thinking that someone had deliberately photoshopped the image.

This user has updated another video.

"I was there, here's the video, you can judge for yourselves whether it's real or fake."

Many Twitter users clicked on the video and were stunned to see the two people lying on the ground.

When was the last time a superstar was killed?

"Sharon Tate? John Lennon? Lana Clarkson? Reagan? Carter? Kennedy?"

“I was there. I witnessed it all. That guy was a crazy fan of Meryl. He kept shouting things like ‘I love you, Meryl,’ and ‘Marry me, Meryl.’”

"Another case of fans killing their idols?"

"Compared to the previous ones, don't you think this is true love?"

The user who claimed to have witnessed the incident commented on this post: "The man first shot Meryl, then lay down next to her and shot himself."

At the scene of the crime, the agent trembled as he dialed the police.

His gaze fell on the two female bodyguards, and his anger erupted like a volcano.

Meryl was his cash cow, and now that cash cow is dead!

Meryl's agent couldn't understand why she refused those male bodyguards.
Finally, the LAPD arrived.

The sirens wailed throughout the street as police cars arrived one after another. Officers got out to disperse the crowd and reporters, set up a cordon, and questioned eyewitnesses.

A shooting in a busy neighborhood is quite troublesome, especially when the victim is a top Hollywood actress.

The detectives took over immediately.

The FBI also sent people over.

Because of the Ferguson family, relations between the two sides have been relatively good in recent years.

The cases will be handled jointly.

…………

At the Coast Building, Caroline strode into Hawke's office.

She was the first to notice the unusual activity on Twitter and told Hawke, "A serious shooting has just occurred."

Hawke suddenly remembered the news Frank had brought a few days ago and had some unpleasant thoughts.

Caroline continued, "Just now, on West Olympic Avenue in Beverly Hills, Meryl Streep was shot. The gunman shot her once and then shot himself."

Even Hawke was moved upon hearing the news and asked, "What happened to Meryl?"

Caroline said softly, "I contacted her agent, and after confirmation from medical personnel, she was shot in the heart and died on the spot."

Edward, standing nearby, couldn't help but interject, "What's this woman thinking? Why don't we use our professional bodyguards..."

Hawke raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, "Which party is in charge of the case?"

When Caroline arrived, she had already inquired: "The FBI and LAPD have both arrived at the scene."

Hawke nodded slightly and then called Erica and Jennifer to discuss the matter.

He then spoke with Carter Ferguson, who had been promoted to director of the LAPD.

This case will be handled by the FBI's Los Angeles office.

Hawke called Jennifer again and said, "Find out the gunman's identity as soon as possible. I need his identification information."

Jennifer said, "I've already had someone check, and it's pretty much confirmed that the man's name is Hayes Clarkson, from New York, and he's been a fan of Meryl for many years. We'll need some more time to find out the rest."

"Let me know if there's any news." Hawke had just hung up his phone when it rang again.

Tom Cruise called: "I saw the news, Meryl Streep was shot dead in the street?"

“Yes, the killer was one of her fans, from New York…” Hawke briefly explained what he already knew.

Tom Cruise paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "Paramount just called me. They mentioned a movie."

Hawke knows Hollywood all too well, and he doesn't need to guess what Paramount's movies are like.

Tom Cruise continued, "They were talking about The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger was barely a second-tier actor back then, and he even died from a drug overdose, yet Warner Bros. turned him into a superstar who was unparalleled in his fame. Meryl Streep was one of Hollywood's top actresses, an Oscar winner for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, and she still holds the record for the most Oscar nominations..."

The meaning of these words is all too clear.

Hawke wasn't opposed to it, but he had long since stopped directly involved in film affairs, and said, "What do you mean?"

Tom Cruise thought for a moment and suggested, "I'd like to convene a meeting to discuss this with all parties involved."

Hawke replied without hesitation, "Yes."

Tom Cruise immediately called the relevant parties to deal with or make full use of the incident.

Not long after, Hawke received a message forwarded by Jennifer; detailed information about the gunman, Hayes, appeared on his computer screen. Meanwhile, the FBI in New York had located Hayes's residence and discovered numerous posters of Meryl Streep inside.

The walls, the bedside table, and the inside of the cabinets were all covered with things related to Meryl.

Hayes collected every single film Meryl Streep starred in, even those in minor supporting roles, on videotape and DVD, and each one was signed by Meryl Streep herself.

Inside the wardrobe are some of Meryl Streep's personal items from her charity auction, such as clothing and accessories.

Even more surprisingly, the FBI found Hayes's diary in the desk drawer, filled with his obsessive love for Meryl.

On the latest page, Hayes wrote that he would take Meryl to Hell so that Satan would officiate their wedding.

This person is a follower of Satanism.

However, he has also been involved with several other religious sects.

Jennifer has sent someone on a private plane to New York to bring the evidence back to Los Angeles.

Caroline also read the emails and said, "Is the New York FBI really this cooperative? I remember the two sides didn't get along very well."

Hawke had already sensed something was off: "The incident just happened here, and Jennifer sent a request for assistance to headquarters, and the New York FBI acted swiftly and found Hayes's residence... How should I put it, this apartment might have been arranged in advance, and all the videotapes and DVDs were carefully collected, along with the diary."

He thought of a certain famous bald man and his various diaries, which he wrote with great conviction to create a persona: "The diaries are written specifically for other people to read."

Caroline agreed, then thought for a moment and asked, "This was a meticulously planned operation. Why did they choose Meryl?"

“It might be related to the movie. Meryl Streep is the female lead in the movie.” Hawke said, recounting the news Frank brought, while his thoughts wandered: “I’ve heard that many victims of the Satanic cult have filed reports. The Satanic cult probably wants to warn those people in this way to prevent the situation from getting completely out of control.”

As he pondered, he said, "This man is a Satanist who has joined multiple sects. It is said that his goal is to obtain Meryl. Satanism can use this incident to warn those who are tempted to do something similar, while also avoiding having to bear the pressure alone."

Caroline chimed in, "They even tried to be friendly to us beforehand... wait, something's not right."

Hawke reminded him, "The movie, Meryl Streep's last movie."

Caroline, having worked in entertainment public relations for many years, immediately understood: "No wonder they're being so friendly. There's another reason. The female lead has been shot and killed, and it's truly her last film. The film is also very special. With a little manipulation, it's bound to become a classic in film history."

Edward shook his head and sighed: "We've emphasized this to Meryl twice, but she refused both times, saying that it's inconvenient and unsuitable to have a male bodyguard."

Caroline has seen the video footage from the scene: "Meryl's two female bodyguards played virtually no role."

Hawke said, "Tom Cruise has already convened all relevant parties for a meeting tonight."

Caroline became interested: "Can I go?"

"Come over after get off work," Hawke said, preparing to go over as well.

The meeting was held at the Beverly Business Club in Century City.

Tom Cruise has been busy ever since the incident was exposed.

As the second-in-command of Scientology, he mobilized many die-hard members of the church.

All of these people work in film-related fields in Hollywood.

Tom Cruise called over someone and said, "Fraser, you used to work at Warner Bros. I need you to gather all the information on the marketing of The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger is the key!"

Frazier had already seen Meryl's news and understood what the higher-ups wanted to do. He said, "I'll go look for it. It should be there. These aren't classified documents."

Warner Bros. did not restrict people from accessing the program or restrict the leakage of related content because the conditions for implementing the program were difficult to meet.

Not every Hollywood star dies at the perfect moment.

Tom Cruise then said to a young man, "Baldwin, find some movie posters of Meryl Streep, make a few frames, and put them on West Olympic Avenue where Meryl Streep was murdered."

The man quickly went outside.

Tom Cruise then instructed another person, "Dawson, order the flowers right away. I'm going to the crime scene."

Dawson nodded quickly: "Okay."

“Order a few more bouquets.” Tom Cruise went to the inner office and found a plain black suit that he didn’t wear often.

He then called several other key members of the production team.

Some things didn't require Tom Cruise's instructions; his assistant had already informed the media through news sources that the main cast and crew of "Sirius" would be going to the scene to mourn Meryl.

Half an hour later, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eric Ethan, and other key members of the production team arrived at the site where Meryl Streep was murdered.

The crime scene remains cordoned off, prohibiting entry.

Meryl Streep has been famous for many years, having won an Oscar for Best Actress as early as the 1980s. She has a large number of fans in the United States and even the world.

On several vacant lots by the roadside, there are posters or frames of Meryl Streep from the movies.

People came one after another to mourn Meryl.

Business opportunities naturally arose, and mobile flower vendors soon arrived.

Many fans bought flowers and placed them in front of Meryl Streep's posters and photos to mourn the Hollywood star.

Unlike Heath Ledger, who died from a drug overdose, Meryl Streep was murdered, which undoubtedly evokes more grief and sympathy from fans.

More and more people are showing up with bouquets of flowers in their hands.

Media reporters and paparazzi also rushed over, raising their cameras to take pictures.

Not long after, several cars came from different directions and stopped on the roadside nearby.

Several bodyguards wearing headsets suddenly appeared, scanning the crowd with serious expressions.

With their assistance, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Eric Ethan, and other key members of the film crew got out of the car one after another, each holding a bouquet of flowers. They went to the pile of flowers and placed the flowers in front of Meryl's largest photo frame.

The group all bowed their heads in silence, mourning their former colleagues from the film crew.

Catherine kept wiping away her tears with the back of her hand.

A while later, when they looked up and prepared to leave, media reporters and paparazzi swarmed over.

These people said a few words, their words full of praise and remembrance for Meryl.

That evening, these people quietly entered the Beverly Business Club.

Hawke and Caroline arrived early, as did Robbins, who was in charge of publicity and distribution at Paramount Pictures.

The only topic of discussion was that Meryl had suffered a tragedy, and the production team would do their best to help her family and contact various parties to assist with the handling of her funeral arrangements.

"But the tragedy has already happened, and we cannot change that fact." With his experience in making films over the years and Warner Bros. as a reference, Tom Cruise made the decision without difficulty: "Sirius is Meryl's last film, and if this film can become a timeless classic, it will undoubtedly be the best way to commemorate Meryl."

Everyone else had no objections. (End of Chapter)