America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 475 Another Spy

Two old acquaintances of Martin's came to the ward.

Bradett came from the LAPD. He has been in contact with Martin's side ever since the Burbank incident.

The FBI agent who came was Neves, whom Martin had contacted during the Washington spying incident.

Martin has maintained good relations with both sides.

After exchanging greetings and pleasantries, and with someone routinely taking notes, the conversation gradually turned to the main topic.

Neves began by saying, "Of the nine armed robbers, seven died on the spot. Only two survived. One suffered a fractured skull and may meet his maker at any moment. The other will never be a man again..."

He gave Martin a thumbs up: "You only suffered minor injuries, that's really impressive."

Martin remained tight-lipped: "In that situation, I had no choice but to fight for my life and try to gain a chance to survive."

Bradett continued, "These Russians are too violent, they have no regard for the law, and they commit murder openly. They deserve to be severely punished!"

Martin said, "They were extremely fierce. If I hadn't been lucky, I might have been the one who died."

Neves said casually, "These Russians have undergone rigorous special agent training; they're a bunch of killing machines. You're lucky you survived."

Martin paused for a moment, then guessed what Neves meant: "You're right, they are all Russians who have undergone extremely rigorous training."

Bradt smiled. "They were tough and professional enough to sneak into Los Angeles undetected by ordinary police officers."

Martin didn't respond; instead, he quietly observed the two people in front of him.

Neves added, "Martin, after the Washington spy case, you've once again thwarted a Russian spy's plot!"

Bradt followed up: "Martin, you truly deserve to be called a city hero of Los Angeles."

Martin didn't beat around the bush with the two men. He leaned back on the hospital bed and said, "I'm injured and have lost a lot of blood. My mind is too slow, so I don't quite understand what you're saying."

Bradley glanced at Neves.

The latter stated, "Based on our initial questioning and investigation of the two injured individuals, they launched this attack primarily for revenge and to create chaos, aiming to influence the ongoing U.S. election at a crucial juncture. Martin, you are a renowned Democrat and have personally participated in the capture of Russian spies in Washington."

Martin remained silent, observing the situation.

Neves continued, "So, just as Obama was about to arrive in Los Angeles, his colleagues and relatives in the Washington espionage case launched this revenge attack against you."

Martin looked at Bradley, with whom he was closer, and asked, "Is that really so?"

Bradt said, "This is the best outcome for us; you will become a national hero of America."

"We've always been friends, so I'm willing to cooperate with you in every way." Martin's words also carried a hidden meaning: "At least let me know who they are and why they launched the attack. I have some guesses, but I need more."

Bradt thought for a moment and said, "As you probably guessed, the guy you hit on the head with a can of cola was named Boris, and you hit his grandson on the head in the same way at Burbank High School!"

Martin nodded: "Just as I guessed, it really is a revenge plot."

Bradett added, "Boris's son died in a California jail."

Martin smiled helplessly: "No wonder you're my sworn enemy."

With his son and grandson both dead, it's no wonder the old man is fighting desperately.

Neves added, "Besides the people who appeared at the Santa Monica pier, Boris has six other men who either couldn't enter the country due to passport issues, were stuck in the terminal, or flew to Canada. We need a sufficient charge to arrest them or ask a neighboring country to help detain them and then extradite them."

The capture of a high-profile Russian spy is a far greater achievement for the LAPD and FBI than simply assassinating a Hollywood star.

Moreover, even if Russian spies cause sabotage, it won't seriously embarrass the LAPD and FBI.

That bear is still quite intimidating to people in North America.

Martin understood these principles, and he said, "We're old friends, and I'll definitely help if I can."

Bradt understood the meaning behind Martin's words and said, "Actually, before coming here, I communicated with my superiors. The Los Angeles Police Department and City Hall will both express their support. Martin, you have made outstanding contributions to the safety of Los Angeles, saving hundreds of people in the dock area. You are also a representative figure in the fields of cultural dissemination and the arts. We will do our best to make today 'Martin Day' in Los Angeles..."

Besides money, people naturally have spiritual pursuits, and Martin is no exception. LAPD is very sincere in its efforts.

Neves stated directly, "The FBI has a nomination slot for the Presidential Medal of Freedom."

Martin said, "I have one."

Neves smiled and said, "This isn't the ordinary ribbon you received last time. With your influence and the merit you've made this time, you're fully qualified for the Special Medal of Freedom, which includes a star and a grand ribbon."

Martin laughed and said, "I also need an official professional certification from your FBI."

Neves asked, "What kind of certification?"

Martin stated directly, "Good marksmanship and outstanding mobility—that's roughly the type."

Neves readily agreed: "No problem, I'll have a professional certify it for you." He personally pays close attention to Martin's films: "Is this to hype up your upcoming action movie coming out next year?"

Martin saw no need to deny it: "Yes, it's Fast and Furious. You can check it out if you're interested."

Neves said, "The FBI will definitely buy tickets to support you and see your amazing performance today. The movie is sure to be spectacular."

Once Bradt saw that an agreement had been reached, he said, "The Russian spies are truly despicable. We won't stay here any longer. We'll go back and dig out the rest, and give you an explanation as well."

Neves also stated, "I guarantee that all Russian spies connected to this case will be apprehended and will not be allowed to threaten your safety."

Martin said, "We all hate Russian spies!"

This wasn't the first time these two had dealt with Martin; they already had a tacit understanding on similar matters, and they left quickly after reaching an agreement.

Martin then called Thomas over, explained the situation to him, and asked him to cooperate.

Elizabeth came in from outside the door, and was just about to remind Martin to get some rest when Blanco, the Cartier men's watch dealer, arrived.

The Frenchman had already put away his white handkerchief. After coming in, he first offered his condolences to Martin, saying that Cartier would cover all medical and labor expenses.

Martin expressed his gratitude, adding, "I never expected that what should have been a great shoot would turn out like this."

He pointed to his injured left arm: "GG might not be able to film for a while, so we'll have to postpone it."

"It's alright," Blanco, or rather, the Cartier men's watch, said without any concern. "You should focus on recovering from your injury. We can talk about filming GG once you're healed."

Although the GG series wasn't finished filming, the impact of this event was enormous, with the media giving it extensive coverage. Whenever Martin is mentioned, it's always brought up that it happened during the GG shoot for Cartier men's watches.

Putting aside everything else, Cartier's brand awareness for men's watches has increased once again.

Moreover, in many of the on-site videos taken by reporters, Martin can be seen wearing a Cartier men's watch on his left wrist.

Blanco reassured Martin, "Don't worry, just rest and recover. If you have any problems, contact me. I'll be staying in Los Angeles for a while."

Martin nodded: "I will."

Blanco exchanged a few more polite words with Elizabeth, then left the ward, called his assistant, left the ward building, got into the car, and did not leave in a hurry.

It was getting dark outside, and the lights in the parking lot came on.

Blanco considered for a moment and said to his assistant, "Contact the director and editor and have them find footage of Martin wearing a Cartier men's watch in the videos about Martin that were released today. Edit a special cut of the footage, and the payment and fees will still be paid as if a full cut had been made."

The assistant was genuinely impressed and, taking the opportunity, flattered his boss: "Boss, your idea is brilliant!"

Blanco said, "It was mainly Martin who did a great job. If he hadn't drawn all the gangsters' attention and taken them all down, we might have faced huge compensation claims if there had been serious casualties on the scene."

He instructed the driver, "Let's go."

Before the driver could even leave the parking lot, a luxury car pulled up and parked in a nearby spot. Three senior executives from Coca-Cola got out of the car.

Blanco kept watching them through the car window, thinking to himself that Coca-Cola's sponsorship fee was well worth it; the GG effect was absolutely amazing.

Time and again, Coca-Cola has been Martin's ultimate weapon!

Coca-Cola's global marketing president, Ramelas, was attending an event in California when he received the news and rushed over immediately.

After getting out of the car, Lamelas didn't rush into the ward building. Instead, he dialed the Atlanta headquarters and asked, "How's it going? Have you made a decision?"

The CEO on the other end said, "We just finished a meeting fifteen minutes ago and reached a consensus to hire Martin Davis as a lifetime spokesperson for Coca-Cola. A professional team from Atlanta will immediately travel to Los Angeles to meet with Martin's team. You can inform him of this good news in advance."

"This is the best comfort for him." Lamelas entered the ward building.

As darkness fell, countless Martin supporters gathered at the hospital entrance. Rachel and Phoebe stood at the front, each pulling out a candle.

The media reporters who were broadcasting live immediately asked the cameraman to turn the camera around.

Rachel specifically chose the time when various news channels were broadcasting their news at the scheduled time, making it convenient for major media outlets to broadcast live.

The situation at the entrance of the medical center was broadcast live across North America via television and the internet.

Rachel and Phoebe lit the candles first, and countless fans in the audience followed suit. The candlelight flickered under the night sky, and everyone looked incredibly solemn.

They placed candles on the ground and clasped their hands together in prayer for Martin.

The constant stream of news reports keeps the dock attack a hot topic.

Happy National Day to all the big shots! Happy Motherland's Day!

(End of this chapter)