American Scandal King

Chapter 77 Come work for me
In the restaurant on the second floor of the Miro Hotel, Ian was leisurely eating the tender and juicy veal, while Scarlett was drinking gently and enthusiastically beside him, her eyes full of Ian.

Melodious music played soothingly.

In the candlelight, Dill Chandler looked a little pale, but overall he was in good condition.

Sharon Stone didn't come. She probably knew it was not appropriate for her to show up, so she slipped away.

Ian smiled and said, "Mr. Chandler, you are a smart man. I know you were adamantly against the bet from the beginning, but unfortunately, you have no say in the matter. The failure is not your fault."

Dill Chandler felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave.

He trembled, "Israel?"

Ian smiled at him.

Dill Chandler raged, "He betrayed us."

Ian shook his head. "It's not really a betrayal, but at least he didn't share the Times's business secrets with me. This guy still has some integrity. I guess he just wants to be hypocritical in front of me and show his loyalty... Haha, it doesn't mean anything to me."

He smiled and said, "Let me tell you what the outcome will be."

Scarlett raised her eyebrows. This sounded familiar. Ian liked this kind of prophetic communication, which made it easy to control the situation.

Then Ian said: "The Los Angeles Times will lose the bet, and then the Acton family will put all the blame on you. After all, you are the chairman."

Well, this prediction is a bit simple.

Dill Chandler snorted coldly: "You haven't won yet, so it's useless even if you expose my secrets."

Ian sneered and shook his head. "Don't be stubborn. We all know your wife isn't a very generous woman. She'll go crazy. As for whether this news can make the headlines...it wouldn't have been possible before, but it can be now. Think about it, the Los Angeles Times and the Herald-Leader made a bet, and then the Herald-Leader immediately released the erotic story of Times Chairman Dill Chandler. These two things combined are very imaginative. The key is that it's my exclusive...you don't want to compete with me for this report, right?"

Ian said and chuckled.

Scarlett looked at Ian excitedly.

Ian Carr, you are a journalistic genius!
Is there anything else you can't do in news?
Dill Chandler said angrily: "Ian Karl, don't take things too far."

Ian shook his head. "On the contrary, I'm trying to avoid this situation. I mean, I don't want to reveal this information. I just want you to help me a little."

Dill Chandler growled, "Do you think I don't know what you're trying to do? I'm from the Acton family! I won't betray my family!"

Ian replied: "Not if you're divorced."

Dill Chandler's mouth opened in surprise.

Ian smiled and said, "I know you've had enough of that stupid woman Isidora Acton. This is a good opportunity. When the time comes, you'll be single and can find whoever you want!"

He looked at Dill Chandler intently. "Carl Media is constantly expanding, and capital operations will be further strengthened. I've bought three newspapers, but I'll eventually sell them. I don't have the time or energy to devote to these operations... I'm good at capital operations and acquiring big news, not business management. I need a president, one who's well-versed in management."

Big bosses are very busy.

Because of Gaskell's relationship, Ian has one less worry about funding channels than those big bosses, but he has an additional need to personally obtain the big news, and he still doesn't have enough time.

Picking up the veal with a hint of blood on his fork, Ian smiled and said, "Mr. Dill Chandler, you are very suitable for this position."

Dill Chandler was silent.

After a while, he said, "What do you want me to do?"

Ian smiled. "It's not a difficult thing to do. Just make the Los Angeles Times act calm while I release the explosive news. Help me complete the bet as soon as possible. That won't be difficult for you! Of course, you can also monitor the Acton family. If they have any inappropriate ideas, you can tell me."

He chuckled softly as he spoke. "Actually, I can win this bet without your help. I'm sure you know that. It's just that I'm always pressed for time, and I don't want to delay. Since you're going to lose sooner or later, isn't it better to lose sooner? Efficiency is always the most important thing. If something that can be completed in three months takes six months, it means a huge loss! And as a young person, I usually don't have that much patience!"

Dill Chandler thought carefully for a while, then said, "Can I know your next plan after taking over the Times?"

Ian was stunned. "Why do you ask that?" "I need to know my future boss's grand vision. Otherwise, no matter how hard I work, it will be in vain if I'm heading in the wrong direction."

Ian chuckled softly.

He thought for a moment and said, "I'm not optimistic about the newspaper industry, Dill."

Dill Chandler looked at him in astonishment.

Ian answered seriously, "Yes, I'm not optimistic about the newspaper industry. It's doomed to decline. No matter how hard you try on the wrong path, the end result will be extinction. Now is the last chance for the newspaper industry to flourish."

He leaned toward Dill Chandler. "I want the Times because I want to acquire a significant stake in CBS by the second half of this year, and then sell most of my newspaper holdings next year. If you're still interested by then, I can consider selling you a portion of the Times and the Herald."

Dill Chandler thought carefully for a while, then said, "The Internet and television stations have taken a large share of the newspaper market. Transformation is inevitable. I'm beginning to understand why you're so anxious. I can give up my newspaper shares, but I want a stake in Cal Media Group."

"Not now, but we can consider it in the future." Ian raised his glass and said, "Karl Media's current development mainly relies on me. One day, you must prove your value before you are qualified to make this request. You may not be able to obtain shares in the Karl Group, but you can obtain shares in the part of the industry that you manage!"

It's a bit ruthless, but it also makes you appear sincere, and it's much more reliable than just empty promises.

Dill Chandler nodded helplessly: "Then it's settled."

The matter was settled, and Dill Chandler left.

Scarlett looked at Ian in surprise.

She murmured, "This is the first time I've heard that even the chairman of the other party can be bribed. This goes against my understanding of business principles."

Ian laughed too. "Deer Chandler isn't the real head of the family, but even if he were, we could still talk... There are so many cases of chairmen selling their shares and switching jobs. The chairman of a small company can't have more status than an executive at a giant corporation! Didn't Michael Ovitz, who founded CAA, switch jobs and work for Disney? Too bad he lost the bet. Everything is ultimately about profit, so this doesn't violate business principles. You're just blinded by appearances, honey."

Ziroom is licking the boss while being a boss, never looking at the payroll, and ultimately restricting high consumption... People should know themselves clearly. People who are good at licking are only suitable to be dogs, not bosses!

So what's so strange?

Scarlett looked at him infatuatedly: "I'm just dazzled by you, dear."

Looking at her beautiful face, Ian's heart was also moved.

Holding Scarlett's arm, he whispered, "Did you know that eating is the best way for humans to replenish their energy? I just replenished a lot of energy and feel full of energy again!"

Scarlett licked her lips playfully: "The room is upstairs, carry me there."

Ian laughed and simply picked up Scarlett by the waist and walked towards the elevator.

This happened in public, and everyone in the restaurant looked over at once.

Some people even took the opportunity to take pictures of Ian with their cameras.

The security guard nearby dutifully stopped them: "Sorry, reporters are not allowed to take photos here."

The reporter smiled and said, "I'm a reporter from the Los Angeles Herald, and that guy just now is my boss."

what?
The security personnel were stunned.

The reporter flashed his ID and said with a smile, "My boss has fallen in love with someone else, but he doesn't want his story to be reported by another media outlet. Don't worry, buddy, this is a customer request. You won't be in trouble."

As he said this, he chased after him and took a round of photos of Ian Carr.

Ian hugged Scarlett and turned around, making a "yeah" sign to the camera. Scarlett hugged Ian and gave him a big kiss on the neck.

The picture freezes at this moment.

(End of this chapter)