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Chapter 342 The Truth About the Malibu Wildfires

Upon returning to Los Angeles, Martin first communicated with Coca-Cola regarding the new endorsement.

Compared to Brioni and Cadillac, Coca-Cola is much more important.

Coca-Cola has no objection to this; their restrictions only apply to beverages.

Subsequently, Martin met with both Brioni and Cadillac, reaching an agreement with both parties on all endorsement terms.

The former signed a three-year contract with an annual endorsement fee of $6 million, plus a series of terms related to cooperating with the brand's activities.

The latter signed a two-year contract with a $1000 million endorsement fee per year, and the first GG video is scheduled to be filmed in January.

Just before the New Year, Cadillac and Martin held a grand signing ceremony in Los Angeles.

Hundreds of journalists gathered in the press room of the Hilton Hotel.

Martin signed the contract template and then exchanged contracts with Jason, who represented Cadillac.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from all around.

As the curtain behind the signing table was lifted, the Cadillac flagship SLS 2007 model was revealed.

Against the backdrop of the new car poster, everyone, including Martin, stood together on the signing stage for a group photo.

Thomas clapped loudly from the audience. After clapping, he subconsciously touched his forehead and felt his hair falling out like withered grass in winter.

But he didn't take it seriously.

These two commercial endorsements alone have secured him, as the agent, a million-dollar income.

Including Martin's other commissions, he earns millions a year!

In the entire Hollywood entertainment industry, only a few dozen people have achieved this feat.

Thomas took out his phone, and using the reflection from the screen, looked at his hair and seriously considered whether it would be better to shave his head or get a hair transplant.

On the signing stage, the voice of a Cadillac spokesperson rang out, announcing that they would fully sponsor the premiere and all public events of Martin's new film, "Limitless."

Next, producer Louise Mayer, representing the production team, signed a sponsorship agreement with Cadillac.

All the main creators of the "Limitless" production team were present.

With only one month left until the film's release, the production team seized every opportunity to promote the film.

Martin then gave an interview to reporters.

Beyond the usual questions, TMZ reporter Jodi, following a prior arrangement with Bruce, asked a gossip question: "There are rumors circulating in many media outlets and websites that you're dating both Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie at the same time?"

Martin, of course, denied it, retorting, "Do you think that's possible? Jane and Angie are both independent women, and I'm good friends with them..."

The video appeared on the TMZ website at noon that day.

Brad Pitt, who was under house arrest, watched the video and, enraged by days of confinement, smashed a mouse: "You son of a bitch best friend! Who the hell stabs their best friend like that! Bastard! Martin, you bastard, I'm going to kill you!"

He hadn't groomed himself for days; his beard was a mess, his hair greasy, and he looked like a mad dog.

On the computer screen, another news item appeared: Cadillac and Brioni had officially signed Martin Davis, who became the global brand ambassador for both companies.

Seeing the photo of Martin standing in front of the Cadillac SLS flagship car, Pete felt worse than dead.

Two brand endorsements, worth tens of millions of dollars, were snatched away by someone else just like that.

Pete picked up the phone, dialed his agent Maggie's number, and said after the call connected, "I'm going to sue Cadillac for unilateral breach of contract!"

Maggie advised, "Forget it, Pete. You should keep a low profile and not make a sound. People are announcing #MeToo one after another, and it's even affecting the directing and screenwriting industry. If you jump out now, it will only cause more resentment. Keep a low profile and wait for an opportunity."

Pete hung up the phone.

With numerous stars and directors, including Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Nicole Kidman, joining MeToo, CAA is already considering dropping Pitt.

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Amidst the frenzy of the #MeToo movement, 2006 quietly passed, and 2007 arrived once again for Martin.

He took advantage of the New Year holiday to give himself a good break.

Just then, the Coty community organized a New Year's fireworks show.

Martin and Bruce made a special trip to the new Chinatown and bought a large quantity of goods.

I went to the hardware store again.

The two purchased a batch of steel pipes and tools.

Back home, everyone immediately got to work on their own. Martin's work was a little less impressive, but Bruce's was pretty good.

He was mainly responsible for explaining the ideas, and then Old Bu would take care of the production.

After two days of work, we modified a whole bunch of fireworks and equipment.

After a quick test in the yard to make sure it worked, Martin called Leonardo and Nicholson: "I'm putting on a fireworks show tonight, come join the fun!"

Upon hearing about fireworks, the two immediately thought of the mortars at Pinewood Film Studio and both agreed.

As soon as it got dark, Leonardo and Nicholson drove up to Martin's place.

Bruce had already loaded all the modified cargo into the pickup truck bed.

Martin got into the driver's seat and yelled at the two bastards, "Hold on tight, let's go!"

Leonardo got into the back seat, leaned on it, and asked, "What fun things did you do?"

Martin drove off, saying, "You'll see when we get there."

Nicholson, his mind filled with bastard thoughts, said, "Isn't this where you go to the most outdoor sex spots in Los Angeles? I know where, a few hills in Malibu..."

Martin asked in surprise, "Why go to a place like that?"

Nicholson said, "Of course, we'll launch fireworks to scare those bastards having sex in the wild, making the men's sponges tear and the women's cramps!"

Martin retorted, "I'm not you, why would I do such pointless things?"

Nicholson was furious: "Who did all that scum at Pinewood Studios?"

"Didn't you and Meryl do it?" Martin asked Leonardo. "If I remember correctly?"

Leonardo said in a serious tone, "That's right, it was Jack and Meryl who did it, and the media has reported it."

Nicholson was furious, and the consequences were severe: "If you do anything bad again, don't expect me to take the blame for you."

Martin said, "Take a look at the fireworks before you say that."

The pickup truck drove to the community square, and Martin had a brief conversation with Harold from the community council before the vehicle entered the cargo parking area.

Aniston, who had made prior arrangements, also arrived.

As darkness fell, hundreds of people gathered in the large square. The community had prepared fireworks, and some residents had also brought their own, which were set off in the designated area.

Martin and his two companions moved several fireproof boxes to the edge of the firing area, took out a bag of sparklers, and gave it to Aniston.

The latter lit one, attracting many children.

Martin brought over another large bag and said, "These are all the neighbors' children; please share them with them."

Aniston doesn't like kids, but she can easily hand over sparklers.

A group of children waved lit sparklers and circled around Aniston.

Joy is contagious, and Aniston suddenly realized that these children were also adorable.

But her attention was quickly drawn to the trio of bastards.

Martin opened the box and took out a thick iron pipe, which was stuffed with several thin firework tubes.

Leonardo also picked one up and asked, "What's this new thing? It looks a bit like a Gatling gun."

Martin laughed and said, "Let's call it Gatling."

He and Old Bu searched all over Chinatown and some fireworks vendors, but couldn't find a Gatling gun, so they had to modify one themselves.

"Jack, light it for me." Martin picked up the Gatling gun.

Nicholson came over and lit the fuse.

Martin raised the Gatling gun, and after a burst of smoke, brilliant fireworks soared into the night sky.

It's like a Gatling gun firing tracer rounds.

"This is interesting!" Leonardo urged Nicholson, "Jack, light it for me!"

Nicholson, also intrigued, ignored Leon Ando and picked up a cigarette himself, shouting, "You light mine first."

Those two bastards are locked in a fierce battle.

Aniston brought over a heart-shaped sparkler and said, "I'll light it for you."

She used a fairy wand to set those two bastards on fire with a Gatling gun.

Nicholson, like a strange old man, shouted and fired the Gatling gun into the air.

This kind of romance can only be experienced by men.

Martin switched to a new Gatling gun with a different light source.

Aniston came over and lit the fire.

Martin asked her, "Want to give it a try?"

Aniston shook her head: "It's more beautiful to watch from the sidelines."

Fireworks are for watching; you don't need to set them off yourself.

Before the firework was even finished, a few people came over and asked, "Your fireworks...?"

Nicholson, having just finished one, automatically chimed in, "We sell ours for $50 a stick."

The man took out his money and bought two.

The commotion attracted a lot of people, and even more people gathered around when they saw the fireworks delivery.

That old bastard Nicholson, shameless as long as he's happy, sells the fireworks made by Martin and Bruce like crazy. He doesn't make much money, but there's a unique kind of thrill in selling other people's stuff and making money off them.

He also took a moment to say to Martin and Aniston, "I'll treat you to dinner later, so please go wash your faces."

Aniston was confused: "Wash your face? Get a facial?"

Martin said, "Don't listen to Jack, he's a scoundrel."

The three of them sold the boxes quickly, both by placing them in stores and by selling them.

When only one box remained, Nicholson plopped down on it and said, "This one's mine!"

Leonardo asked, "What do you need this for?"

"Those mountains over in Malibu are a haven for secret rendezvous," Nicholson said. "Leo, let's go there in a few days and scare all those lovebirds out of there!"

Leonardo agreed: "Good idea, let's see how many people end up in the hospital."

These two bastards are so reckless when they start fighting, Martin quickly said, "I suddenly realized something."

Nicholson frowned: "What have you figured out now, you bastard?"

"So this is the real truth about the Malibu wildfires!" As the youngest of the three bastards, Martin was truly heartbroken for his older brothers: "You two bastards did it!"

Nicholson and Leonardo understood what Martin meant.

Malibu is a fire-prone area, Nicholson sighed, "We'll have to set it off at the studio."

Leonardo DiCaprio said, "All the studios will blacklist you."

Nicholson didn't care: "I'm retiring soon, and before I do, I'm going to blow up every single famous film studio!"

(End of this chapter)