America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 272 Punishment with a Big Stick

The day after returning to Los Angeles, Martin went out early in the morning and went to the Mercedes-Benz dealership in the Beverly Hills business center.

As soon as he and Bruce entered, a salesperson immediately notified the store manager.

A middle-aged man wearing glasses quickly came down from the second floor and greeted him, saying, "Mr. Davis, welcome. What type of car would you like to purchase?"

Martin didn't waste any words and headed straight for the off-road vehicle area. When the manager caught up, he pointed to the black G-Class on the display stand and asked, "Do you have a white one in stock?"

"Yes, we have one in stock." The manager wanted to introduce the vehicle and its specifications: "This is Mercedes-Benz's latest facelifted SUV..."

Martin ignored his nonsense and interrupted him directly, saying, "I want the top-of-the-line model. Put the order on!"

The customer was satisfied, and the manager was satisfied too. He turned to his assistant and said, "Go and process the order immediately."

Martin stated directly, "Get the paperwork done as quickly as possible; I need to drive it away before 11 o'clock."

The manager replied, "Mr. Davis, please rest assured, there will be absolutely no problem."

Today, Blake Lively returned to Los Angeles from New York.

Martin was going to drive to the airport to pick her up and give her a surprise.

On several occasions when the two talked about cars, Martin specifically asked Blake that his favorite car was the white Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The manager chatted with Martin, while Bruce went to see the AMG with great interest.

With the money in place, everything was fine. The salesperson issued the order, Martin swiped his card to pay, and at 10:30, he drove away from the Beverly Center.

After arriving at Los Angeles International Airport and waiting for a while, a flight from New York landed.

Blake, dragging his suitcase, spotted Martin in the corridor at a glance. He abandoned his father beside him and practically ran out.

Ignoring the people around her and the flashing lights, she jumped up and pounced on Martin.

Martin didn't let go of Blake until Ernie Lively came out of the tunnel, and went over to say hello.

Ernie waved his hand, too lazy to say more: "I'm leaving now."

Martin took the suitcase with one hand and pulled Blake up with the other: "Come on, let's go home."

Blake smiled and nodded: "Yeah, let's go home."

Martin walked along, glancing at Blake.

"What's wrong?" Blake asked. "Have I changed?"

Martin exclaimed, "Even prettier and sexier!"

Blake leaned closer: "I've been working out all the time, I'll show you when we get back."

Martin felt that Blake was slightly different, more refined than when he left Los Angeles.

It's not just about looks, but also about temperament and style.

From bags to clothes to jewelry, everything is from top-tier luxury brands.

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Martin took out his car keys and handed them to Blake: "You're driving today, this is for you."

Blake looked at the keys in his hand, then at the white G-Wagon diagonally opposite him, slapped his face in disbelief: "God, Jesus! Is this for me? It's so beautiful! Martin, I love you to death!"

Martin gestured for him to go: "Go ahead."

Blake let go of Martin's hand and ran over, circling the car and touching the brand-new vehicle with the excitement of a child who had just received a favorite toy. Once in the driver's seat, he shouted, "Martin, what are you waiting for? Get in! Get in!"

Martin first put his luggage in the trunk, then got into the passenger seat.

Blake started the car and accelerated suddenly after leaving the parking lot, startling Martin.

"You don't drive much, so be careful and don't go too fast!" Martin didn't want his friends to sing "See You Again," nor did he want the DVD sales of the movies he starred in to skyrocket.

Blake's greatest strength is that he prioritizes the standards of a male god, immediately reducing speed and driving smoothly.

Martin asked, "What's it like living on the Upper East Side?"

Blake simply said, "There are lots of rich people there." She added, "Those East Coast jerks look down on us Californians."

Strictly speaking, Martin also comes from the East Coast.

Blake quickly corrected him: "I meant New Yorkers."

Martin laughed: "Those Yankees are also fierce rivals of Atlanta."

Blake said, "I'll be going to New York again next year. Gossip Girl will be in pre-production soon. Dad is working on the planning, and we're thinking of making it a teen series."

Martin said, "Your father is very experienced; you should trust his judgment."

The white G-Wagon quickly entered the Coty community and drove straight into a house. Bruce's Escalade automatically pulled up to the side of the road in front of the house.

Old Bu knew perfectly well that once that couple went in, they would start causing trouble.

Meanwhile, a flight from Toronto landed at Los Angeles International Airport.

Menez, wearing sunglasses and carrying a bag, exited the airport.

His agent, Munir, was waiting for him.

The two got into the car and returned to North Hollywood.

Munir produced an invitation: "Warner Bros. is hosting a celebration at the beginning of next month, and we've invited you to attend."

Menez flipped through the pages: "They even invited me?"

Munir said, "Probably because of Martin."

Mentioning Martin, Menez couldn't help but feel annoyed. He slapped his seat and said, "The boss got into a fight with Pete. It's a pity I wasn't there, otherwise I would have given Pete a good beating!"

Munir knew what his client excelled at and cautioned, "It's not your place to fawn over Aniston!"

"I know!" Menne cherished everything she had now and knew where it came from: "That bastard Pete won't let this go."

He asked Munir, "How old is Pete? How old is his mother?"

Menez's words nearly made Munir explode on the spot. He quickly reminded him, "Pete seems to be over 40 years old."

"Only in his sixties?" Mene decided to check.

He took out his phone and called Bruce first: "Bruce, I'm back. Come out for drinks with the boss tonight!"

Bruce sat in the car, glanced at the front door, and said, "You invited Martin for drinks another day. Blake is back from New York today."

Menezes understood: "Then let's do it another day."

As they approached North Hollywood, Munir suddenly remembered something extremely important, slowed down slightly, and said, "Paris Hilton has contacted me recently."

Menezes were alert: "What is she trying to do? Use my past relationship with her for publicity? That's all in the past, why should I play along?"

"She seems a bit lonely," Munir said, referring to something completely different: "She wants to ask you out for a date, saying she has a long-stay suite at the Hilton Hotel or something."

Menez frowned. "That's all? Nothing else?"

Munir didn't understand: "Aren't these hints enough to ask you out?"

"Don't we have this?" Menez twirled his fingers and said, "Without this, why should I go on a secret rendezvous with her? Why should I cooperate with her!"

Munir didn't want to talk anymore.

Menez declared vehemently, "That shameless Paris actually tried to freeload off Master Menez!"

Over the past year, even those powerful female casting directors and producers who had Menez fawn over received genuine roles in return.

At Warner Bros., people were sending out party invitations everywhere.

That year, Warner Bros. had an outstanding year, releasing a number of blockbuster movies. Not only did the Harry Potter series continue to be a huge success, but the Batman series was also revitalized, and many smaller productions also achieved high box office returns.

Many of Warner Bros.' partners received invitations to the celebration party.

Martin went to Atlanta, so the invitation was sent to Thomas.

Upon learning that Martin had returned to Los Angeles, Thomas immediately brought him over.

Bruce could only make a phone call to Martin, and Thomas had to wait a moment before the courtyard gate opened.

Thomas entered and saw only Martin. He handed him the invitation and instructed him, "Unless it's something very important, you must attend."

Martin glanced through it briefly and said, "I will go."

Thomas added, "The Nolans will be there too."

Martin nodded and asked, "Is there anything I should be careful about?"

"Pete will be there too. If he doesn't bother you, just ignore him," Thomas emphasized. "If nothing unexpected happens, Julie and Aniston have also received invitations, so keep an eye on them."

Martin candidly stated, "I'm just friends with them. Pete's got something wrong with him."

Footsteps sounded on the stairs. Blake came downstairs after changing his clothes, greeted Thomas, and sat down next to Martin.

Thomas automatically chimed in, "That's right, Pete's got a screw loose, he's just overthinking things."

Martin asked, "Are you going too?"

Thomas nodded slightly: "I received an invitation too."

His gaze quickly swept over Blake, realizing that continuing the conversation might not align with Martin's train of thought, given Blake's overly elaborate style. He quickly excused himself, saying, "I have work to do at the company; I need to go back and take care of it."

Martin and Blake escorted Thomas out of the villa.

Blake didn't even bother asking about Pitt and Aniston; to female fans, these were trivial matters—sleeping with their idol was more important than anything else.

She winked at Martin: "I brought back a few outfits from New York. Do you want to take a look? Everyone says I have a better figure than a model, and I'd look great in them on the runway."

Martin wasn't about to miss the chance to watch, so he pulled Blake upstairs: "Perform for me next to you."

Blake laughed as he lay on top of him: "I even learned how to walk like a cat, so my bedroom is my catwalk."

A good actor must be able to handle a variety of roles. Blake is in the learning stage, so Martin, a talented and highly praised actor, gave her on-the-spot guidance on how to handle important roles such as sailor, PD, and white-collar worker.

Martin will reward Blake with a lollipop for her excellent performance.

If she doesn't perform well, Martin will use the stick to severely punish her, in order to leave a deep impression on her and prevent her from making the same mistake again.

(End of this chapter)