America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 545 If you call the police, I'll call the police too.

As Toni emerged from the main entrance of the Hilton Hotel, she was immediately surrounded by a group of reporters, bombarded with questions. Lacking experience, the woman froze on the spot, unsure of what to say.

After a long while, she finally came to her senses, remembered Ben Affleck's instructions, and burst into tears while holding her child.

Tony cried, and the child cried too.

The sight of a mother and child shedding tears easily evokes sympathy in people.

A reporter shouted, "Excuse me, what did Martin do to you?"

"I...I didn't expect that he...he wouldn't even acknowledge his own child!" Toni was a little nervous at first and stammered, but she was a woman who could take off her clothes in front of reporters' cameras, and she quickly adjusted her mindset.

She held her wailing baby in one arm and wiped away her tears with the other, but the tears only flowed more: "When the Dark Knight DVD was released, I went to the event in my wedding dress and left Martin a card with his contact information. Later, when I returned to Los Angeles, he called me, and we had a sweet and romantic night together."

Toni knew very well that saying she'd found a condom in the dumpster would probably get her nothing: "Shortly after that night, I got little John..."

Another reporter asked, "What time did that happen that night?"

Toni said, "The days when Martin won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor."

If the DNA test shows a match, everything she says will be true!

Toni was very confident about it.

The reporter asked a few more questions, and Toni answered them more and more fluently. The baby in her arms was crying loudly, so she took the opportunity to say goodbye, while leaving the contact information of several reporters.

Tony got into a taxi and, after finally shaking off the paparazzi following her, met up with Ben Affleck and Cassie in an underground parking lot.

Cassie drove out of the underground parking lot.

While breastfeeding the baby, Toni recounted in detail what had just happened.

Ben's face was grave: "The situation is pretty much as we expected. Martin doesn't acknowledge John; that bastard has no intention of taking responsibility for you and the child!"

"Yes, he's so ruthless it's despair-inducing!" Toni no longer harbored any illusions about Martin.

Ben said, "We only have one option left, Toni, call the police. Martin Davis took advantage of your adoration for him, seduced and coerced you, causing you to get pregnant and give birth. The law will punish him and give you and John the child the compensation you deserve."

Toni, lacking confidence, remained skeptical: "Will this really work?"

Ben Affleck did his research: "You're a single mother breastfeeding with a baby less than a month old. Public opinion and the courts will likely side with you. Once the DNA test shows a match, all of Martin Davis's arguments will be lies!"

"I'll do as you say!" Toni took out her phone and dialed 911.

Listening to Toni's account of being lured and coerced when she called the police, Ben couldn't help but think of himself and Pitt. He knew all too well what kind of scum Hollywood male stars were. Only the first victim would come forward to profit; there would be many more victims to come.

Although there was no evidence, Ben remained convinced that Martin was the one who had framed him.

Now, he's getting it back using the same method.

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In the press room of the Hilton Hotel, hundreds of media reporters and onlookers waited anxiously.

Just now, Leonardo announced that Martin had a few minutes to clarify what happened on the red carpet.

While illegitimate children of Hollywood stars are commonplace, the fact that it happened to Martin is still big news.

"Could it really be Martin who did this?"

"I don't think so. If it were really about having an illegitimate child, shouldn't Jolie and Aniston be the first choices?"

"Nicholson had a bunch of illegitimate children, so it's not surprising that Martin would follow his boss's example and have a few of his own."

"That woman's identity has been verified; she's the leader of one of Martin's female fan clubs!"

"Wow, that might really be true. Have all the celebrities gone crazy these days? They love fried noodles!"

The news room was like a boiling pot, with all sorts of discussions constantly popping out from the mouths of the onlookers.

Martin, who always enjoys gossip, has now become the subject of gossip himself.

Martin had been questioned by the LAPD, changed into a Briony suit jacket, and prepared to go on stage.

Leonardo grabbed him and asked again, "Are you sure you didn't do this? Don't mess it up!"

Nicholson chuckled: "What will you do when it becomes real?"

"Don't worry." Martin had already thought it through carefully and confirmed there were no problems. He said, "The Foot Clan has declared war on me, and I will respond with the strongest possible attitude and in a fair and square manner."

Perhaps rotten people can't stand seeing other rotten people. Thinking of the Foot Gang, that bunch of scum, Nicholson said, "I'm the boss of the Face Gang. If the Foot Gang dares to start a war with the Face Gang..."

These two love stirring things up and are always looking for trouble. Leonardo automatically chimed in, "No doubt about it, let's get them!"

McLean and several LAPD officers then arrived.

The former looked at Martin, who nodded confidently.

One of the detectives told Martin, "We've listened to the recording and reviewed the surveillance footage. She is indeed suspected of extortion, and we will summon her shortly."

Martin shook hands with them: "Thank you. LPAD's fairness and integrity are the cornerstone of Los Angeles."

The police have accepted the case, which involves as much as $1000 million and is being handled directly by the detective department.

Over the years, Martin has maintained an excellent relationship with the LAPD, sharing a common understanding on certain matters and making multiple donations to the Los Angeles Police Department Foundation.

McClain, a member of the Cola Cult and who had attended a recent gathering, came over after completing routine procedures at the detective department and said, "As long as it's confirmed that the baby has nothing to do with you, everything else is easy to handle."

Martin said, "You can rest assured about that."

McLean nodded slightly: "If the woman's blackmail is successful, those who instigated her will also be held accountable."

Thomas came over, joined Martin, and said, "Let's go up on stage."

Martin said something to McLean, and the two of them went around backstage. As soon as they stepped onto the stage, they heard a commotion.

Thomas picked up the microphone, pressed his hands down, and waited until it quieted down before saying, "There was a slight mishap on the red carpet just now, which I'm sure everyone is aware of. Martin will provide an explanation."

Martin picked up another microphone and said with a smile, "The lady who appeared on the red carpet is one of my supporters. She often brings people to dance or do other things at my events to show her support. I've even taken photos with her and gotten her autograph. When I was in New York, her team left me a card with their contact information."

The reporter at the front shouted, "And then you made a date with her?"

"No, it's because I'm too busy. I have so many dates in Hollywood that I can't even count them all." Martin said casually, "I'm sure everyone knows that."

A burst of laughter erupted from the audience. Not to mention reporters covering entertainment news, even reporters covering social and political news had heard of Martin's nickname.

What man could turn Jolie and Aniston, these two mortal enemies, into friends and even have them frequently appearing at the same hotel?

Martin added, "I remember her. Her name is Toni. I hadn't seen her since the Dark Knight book signing in New York until today when she showed up on the red carpet holding a child and told me that the child was mine!"

He looked terrified: "God, Jesus, how is this possible!"

One of the people who had been arranged beforehand shouted, "I saw the LAPD's car. Did you call the police? Why?"

"That's a good question." Martin's smile faded, and his expression became unusually serious. "Tony used to be a supporter of mine, so I had Old Brooks invite her into the lounge to find out what happened. Out of a sense of responsibility and compassion, I went myself. Do you know what happened?"

He was furious: "She demanded $1000 million from me! She threatened to call the police and sue me if I didn't give her the $1000 million! If she had any difficulties, I could help her, after all, she supported me before. But she used a lovely child, which is not my child, as leverage to demand $1000 million from me. I will never compromise in the face of such illegal behavior, so I called the police."

The reporters in the audience were somewhat stunned. When faced with their illegitimate children, Hollywood stars would rather pay money to get rid of them quietly.

Martin doesn't play by the rules; he actually called the police on his own initiative.

Could it be that the child really wasn't his?

Martin's voice was firm and resolute: "To prove I'm telling the truth, I propose a paternity test. Let the facts speak for themselves!"

He gestured to the audience, inviting them to witness the entire event. "To ensure fairness and impartiality, I hope you will be there to witness it! If possible, a live broadcast on television or the internet would also be appreciated."

The reporters fell silent, because Martin seemed far too confident.

Martin said, "Let the law and the facts speak for themselves. If the other party wants to do a paternity test, please contact me."

Thomas chimed in, "Our journalist friends can help pass these on to them."

Martin put down the microphone, stepped off the stage, and went back to the dressing room.

McLean was on the phone. After saying a few words, he put his phone away and quickly went to Martin's side: "I've been notified that Toni Fairman just called the police, accusing you of seduction and rape!"

Hearing this, Martin pictured Ben Affleck's face. Controlling his anger and maintaining composure, he asked, "What evidence did she provide?"

McLean said in a low voice, "She finished giving her statement and said that because so much time had passed, all the evidence had been thrown away, but her child was the best evidence, and she applied for a paternity test."

"Good, very good!" Martin laughed instead. "Mike, thank you for the news."

McLean stated directly, "You are my friend, and you are also a friend of the LAPD."

Martin shook hands with him: "You know me, I won't say much more about thanks, let's keep in touch."

The Martin that McLean knew was a generous, magnanimous, and sensible person.

(End of this chapter)