Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 488: Constant Anxiety
Through reports from American media and other channels, major assassin organizations around the world received news of the 'Link assassination'.

The major assassin organizations were shocked by the outcome of this incident.

It is understood that 21 professional assassins were involved in this assassination attempt, including two ace assassins, eight elite assassins, and more than ten ordinary assassins.

With this kind of lineup, they could even successfully assassinate the president.

However, they suffered heavy losses when they attempted to assassinate Link.

Eighteen professional assassins were killed or captured, but only three realized something was wrong and withdrew in time, thus escaping with their lives.

Although there are many professional assassins in the underworld, the elimination of more than ten people at once is a significant blow to the entire industry.

Meanwhile, the assassin organization and the outside world witnessed Link's courage and Blackwater's strength, and couldn't help but feel wary.

To avoid further losses, many assassin organizations announced they were abandoning the mission and would no longer consider Link a target.

Some announced a suspension of operations, instructing the assassins in Los Angeles to remain in hiding and not to act rashly.

Upon receiving the news, Harvey became terrified and anxious, living in constant fear.

"Jeffrey, I heard that Link's men have captured quite a few assassins. Could those assassins know about us and tell Link about it?"

When Xavi saw Epstein at the club, he grabbed his arm tightly as if he were grasping at a straw.

"Harvey, what happened to you?"

Epstein looked at Harvey in surprise.

It wasn't because Harvey's outburst was disgusting.

It was Harvey's current state that shocked him.

Half a month later, Harvey had almost lost all his hair, his face had turned sallow, and the skin under his eyes and on his cheeks was sagging. He looked more than ten years older.

"Jeffrey, those assassins have all been caught. Aren't you worried?"

Harvey asked in a panic.

“Why worry? I told you, we have no direct contact with the assassin organization, and they don’t know our identities. Even if they know it was us, it doesn’t matter. As long as we don’t admit it, Link can’t do anything to us. Don’t forget, this is our race’s territory. We have powerful backers. Link alone can’t do anything to us.”

Epstein pushed Harvey away in annoyance.

Harvey used to be decisive and ruthless, even daring to send assassins to kill Link, which made him seem like a big shot. But now he's become like this, which is truly disappointing.

Harvey was still worried. "Last time you said you were being followed. Could it be one of Link's men? Could he have found something out of you? What are you going to do?"

"I'm not sure, and I don't need to worry. Just treat them as paparazzi and do what I need to do. As long as there's no evidence, they can't do anything to me. Even if they find something, it doesn't matter. Leave everything to the lawyers and see who has the better connections in the legal system."

Epstein said nonchalantly.

Hearing Epstein's boast, Harvey's heart, which had been hanging in suspense for a long time, relaxed a little. He began to complain that Link was too cunning and too difficult to kill. So many assassins with sniper rifles and rocket launchers tried to kill him but failed. This guy was too hateful.

"Link's performance this time was truly unexpected."

Epstein heard about Link's use of himself as bait to lure the assassins into attacking through news reports, and found it incredible.

He couldn't understand why this young billionaire dared to do this. Wasn't he afraid of dying and losing everything he had?
"If we fail to kill him this time, the assassin organization will likely back down. What should we do then?"

Harvey asked.

Epstein shook his head. “There’s no way. You can’t outdo him in making movies, and you can’t kill Link even if you hire someone to kill him. This kind of opponent is beyond our current capabilities. We can’t kill him even if we continue to take action. We might as well wait a few years. In a few years, as long as Link’s wealth shrinks or he suffers other setbacks and becomes a wounded giant, that will be our chance to make a move.”

"Wait a few years?"

Harvey's expression was bitter. Given Miramax's current situation, it wouldn't even last a year. By next year, he might go bankrupt, become penniless again, and return to being that fat, disgusting man that women find repulsive.

He really didn't want to wait any longer.

“Jeffrey, could you invite Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and George Soros to help us? They are rich and powerful, and they are also our kind. Hollywood is our territory, and it is also our main platform for promoting our nation’s superiority and tragic experiences. Everyone has a responsibility to protect our nation’s interests.”

Harvey asked expectantly.

Epstein thought for a moment, then shook his head. “It’s difficult. They are all outwardly glamorous entrepreneurs and financial tycoons who pay great attention to their image and reputation, which is one of their hidden assets. Therefore, they will not easily touch the dark side of society. It’s unrealistic to expect them to deal with Link.”

“I know they won’t help hire an assassin to kill Link, but in terms of investments, could they join forces to bring down Link’s Flash Capital? Once Flash Capital is shorted, Link will become a tiger without claws, and we can easily take him down.”

Harvey clenched his fists, his expression extremely agitated.

"That's very difficult to do. Flash Capital is a shareholder of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway, and Link is a partner of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. They are unlikely to fall out easily. In addition, Flash Capital is now a large investment company with a market value of over 20 billion US dollars. Even if Bill Gates and Warren Buffett joined forces, they couldn't bring down such a company, so don't even think about it."

"Damn it, this won't work, that won't work, are we just going to stand by and watch Link take away our territory and our media presence?"

"Harvey, don't get agitated. Things aren't that bad. We still have a chance."

“Opportunity? Where is the opportunity? You people only care about making money. You can’t even protect your own territory, just like Germany fifty or sixty years ago, where the enemy ran rampant on our land, plundered our wealth, and slaughtered our people.” Harvey suddenly stopped and laughed coldly, “I bet you will regret it one day.”

After saying that, Xavi staggered to his feet and left the club.

Epstein watched his retreating figure, a twitch in the corner of his eye.
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The assassination of Link in the coffee shop caused a great uproar in the United States after being sensationalized and disseminated by the media.

The safety situation in Los Angeles has once again been questioned by the media, with the public suggesting that government departments increase their efforts to improve public security, strictly control the circulation of heavy weapons, and create a more harmonious and stable living environment for residents.

In addition, the competition between Hollywood film studios has also been brought to the forefront by the media.

The Los Angeles Times believes that the rise of Guess Movies has put pressure on other film companies, and this pressure has increased even more after Guess Movies successfully acquired MGM.

Although the overall size of the North American film market is on the rise, increasing from over $50 billion in total box office revenue to over $60 billion, the box office revenue growth of the six major studios and other small and medium-sized film companies is not significant.

There is ample evidence that MGM (Metropolitan Museum of Art) takes the lion's share of Hollywood box office revenue.

Mainstream opinion holds that the mastermind behind the several assassination attempts on Link is most likely a high-ranking figure in the film industry, who are attempting to use this method to defeat Guess Who MGM and regain the box office market.

Some media outlets, including Playboy and Entertainment Weekly, have also claimed that the several assassination attempts on Link were related to his girlfriends.

Since entering the entertainment industry in 92, Lin Ke has had a string of romantic encounters. Beautiful female stars in the industry have fallen into his arms one after another, from actresses born in the 50s to those born in the late 80s. As long as they are pretty, they have all been involved with him.

Some media outlets jokingly said that of the 1000 most beautiful female celebrities in the world, 800 are in Link's arms, and the remaining 200 are about to enter Link's arms.

This shows just how lecherous Link is.

In addition, he also had conflicts with Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, Robert Downey Jr., and others because of his girlfriend.

Perhaps someone disapproved of Link's womanizing ways and wanted to snatch the 'goddess' back from him, so they hired an assassin to deal with him.

In a recent interview with ABC, renowned director Quentin Tarantino echoed this speculation, claiming that Link's romantic encounters were enviable and that all beautiful women would be attracted to him after getting close to him, eventually falling willingly in love with him.

Quentin greatly admired Link's abilities, even more so than Link's filmmaking skills.

Quentin advised Link to stop being a womanizer and leave some room for others to have their own fantasies, otherwise he would have more and more enemies in the future.

Some media outlets have speculated that this incident may be related to Link's involvement in politics, suggesting that someone wanted to eliminate him because they didn't want him to continue supporting the Democratic Party.

and many more.

After the assassination was exposed, there was a lot of discussion about the news in the media. However, since Link's side has not responded, the popularity of the matter has never reached its peak.

We have declined all interview requests and will remain silent for the time being.

In the office, after reading the documents, Link said to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Xiaoli nodded, understanding his thoughts. They really couldn't respond to the assassination attempt, as neither the details of the incident nor the reasons for the assassination could be disclosed publicly.

Although Link was a victim, he was a billionaire, a kingpin in the film industry, and a financial tycoon.

In the eyes of ordinary people, his assassination attempt must have been something he did wrong, and he was the victim of retaliation by his opponents; it was his fault.

The public will not sympathize with or support him just because he is a victim; on the contrary, some people will gloat.

The best way to handle this is to let the public opinion die down as soon as possible.

Act as if nothing happened.

Afterwards, find a way to quietly deal with the mastermind behind it all.

Don't bring such private matters into the open.

Therefore, refusing interviews and remaining silent will make it easier for them to handle the subsequent matters.

"However, we must also pay attention to the direction of public opinion and prevent the media from taking the opportunity to spread rumors and smear me with public opinion. They are best at doing this kind of thing."

The seven major media groups are backed by Jewish financial groups, and Hollywood, which originally belonged to the Jewish group, is now under their influence. The Jewish group may very well use the media to quietly smear him and cause him to lose public support.

Recent propaganda claiming he is lecherous and greedy, monopolizes the market, made a fortune during the Asian financial crisis, and is deeply involved in politics could be a dirty trick.

"I understand. Be careful too, and don't wander around unless necessary. We'll go home together this afternoon."

"it is good!"

Link embraced and passionately kissed the beautiful young woman with peach blossom eyes.

After Liu Xiaoli left, he continued to draw the storyboard for his new film, "The Talented Mr. Ripley".

In the afternoon, agent Sam Haskell came to the company to discuss work, accompanied by a beautiful young woman. He was asked to comment on her potential.

(End of this chapter)