America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 553 The False Accusation Becomes a Fact

In a very ordinary hotel in Los Angeles.

Jody booked a room and went upstairs with a woman. Just as he opened the door, a woman came out of the room opposite.

"Who is this?" the woman asked, slightly surprised.

"Emma O'Connor," Jody introduced the two. "Angie, Emma, ​​like you, is also a victim."

Angela Oye came over and hugged Emma. Seeing Emma's downcast head and slightly dejected expression, she said, "Sister, this isn't our shame, it's his shame!"

Emma didn't speak, but nodded vigorously.

Jody deliberately arranged for the two to stay together, partly to ignite a shared sense of camaraderie. He told Angela, "Emma is in your care for now. I'm going back to work on my manuscript; let's try to act as soon as possible."

Angela said, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Emma."

The two of them went into the room that Jody had just booked.

Jody gave a few more instructions, went downstairs, left the hotel, and got into a Ford sedan parked on the side of the road.

Bruce, sitting in the driver's seat, asked, "Is everyone arranged?"

Jody pulled down the sun visor, opened the mirror to touch up her makeup, and said, "Given Angela O'Ye's personality, having these two as neighbors will definitely further fuel Emma O'Connor's fighting spirit. She's really a bit too soft-hearted; it wasn't easy for me to persuade her."

Bruce said, "How can you win the Pulitzer Prize if it's easy?"

"The Pulitzer Prize is certainly tempting," Jody said, but her eyes were fixed on Bruce. "But old Bruce, you're even more tempting."

Bruce said with a hint of exasperation, "I'm talking to you about serious matters."

Jody emphasized, "I'm talking about serious matters. I've staked my future and even my entire career on this report. Shouldn't you give me something in return?"

Bruce turned to look at Jody. She was quite pretty, even more so than Kim and Khloé, but that didn't matter to him at all.

Because Jody's front and back are the same height.

Bruce, recalling the excruciating pain of bones colliding with each other, couldn't help but say, "Eat more, okay? Gain weight, please?"

Jody was still puzzled: "Many women envy my great figure."

"Nice physique?" Bruce nearly banged his head against the steering wheel.

Jody gripped the gearshift with an odd hand shape, moving it around, and said, "Let's go, come to my place tonight. I'll soon become your cannon fodder, and you should let the cannon fodder have one last bit of fun before he's finished."

Bruce didn't say anything more, started the car and drove away.

Soon, the car stopped in front of a detached house, and Jody, like a bully, dragged Bruce into the house.

Bruce, like a warrior about to be executed, entered Jody's room with a fearless spirit.

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Beverly Hills, Hilton Hotel.

Stuart Townsend, who moved out of Charlize's house, is temporarily staying here, and has rented a storage room to store his belongings.

He didn't have much money on him, and the supplementary credit card he was using, which was originally from Charlize Theron, had been suspended. He didn't have the money to stay in an executive suite, so he only booked a regular room.

The cramped space and ordinary decor made Stuart, who was used to a luxurious lifestyle, feel quite uncomfortable.

"This woman is so heartless!" Stewart cursed inwardly. "She cheated on Martin Davis with me, but blamed it all on me. She just doesn't want to give me a breakup fee."

He started to think: there was no way the two of them could go back to each other. How could he get a large sum of money out of Charlize?

And then there's Martin Davis, he slept with his fiancée, how could he not pay her?

Martin is not someone to mess with, and Stewart couldn't think of a solution for the time being, so he could only start with Charlize.

He recalled the conditions Charlize had offered, and for the sake of his future financial prospects, he even considered whether to get a paternity test with that woman. As long as the child wasn't his, he was sure he could get a sum of money from Charlize.

Just as I was thinking this, my phone suddenly rang.

Stuart answered, "This is Stuart Townsend. Who are you looking for?"

The reply came from the other end: "I am Mr. Townsend, Ms. Toni Fairman's lawyer. Toni wants to contact you to arrange a paternity test. If you agree, we can schedule a time. If you do not agree, we will file a lawsuit in court..."

Toni's case has been taken over by a renowned law firm, not because of the potential financial reward, but because the case could set a precedent across the United States.

Stuart said, "Wait, this has nothing to do with me! Why should I do a paternity test with you guys!"

"Please tell me your address. I asked Ms. Theron, and she said you've broken up." The lawyer, whose time was precious, was very direct: "I will mail you a lawyer's letter later."

Stuart hung up the phone immediately.

I don't know what method the lawyer used, but the next morning, a lawyer's letter was delivered to his room through the hotel.

Holding the lawyer's letter, Stewart carefully recalled the night of the Oscars and checked related news online, his mind filled with questions: "Did I suddenly become a father?"

Where did this pot come from? Stuart thought of Martin again: "Ever since I became neighbors with Martin, it seems like bad luck keeps coming my way; I even lost my job."

He looked up at the ceiling, feeling that Martin and Charlize Theron were messing around together.

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Martin received a phone call from Charlize Theron inviting him to drink together over the weekend, and after several days apart, he once again walked into Charlize's house.

The house is still the same house, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard are still the same. The only change is that the male owner is no longer here.

Charlize, casually dressed in a black sweater, waited at the villa entrance.

Seeing Martin approaching with a bottle of wine, she turned and walked inside, saying, "You even brought wine? Are you worried I won't have enough?"

"Showing up empty-handed isn't a good habit." Martin followed, his gaze sweeping over Charlize's long legs in her sky-blue jeans.

She is tall and has long legs. She trained her physique specifically when she was a model, so even the simplest clothes look amazing on her.

Charlize led Martin into a small hall at the back of the villa, where several bottles of liquor were prepared, including tequila, whiskey, and brandy.

On the table, there was also a fruit plate filled with nuts to accompany the drinks.

Charlize asked, "What kind of drink would you like?"

Martin picked up the bottle: "Why don't you try what I brought?"

"Okay." Charlize took two glasses and placed them on the table.

Martin opened the bottles of wine, poured some for each of them, and sat down on the single sofa opposite Charlize.

Charlize kicked off her wedge sandals, curled her legs up on the sofa, showcasing their beautiful lines, picked up a glass of wine, and said specifically, "This one celebrates my return to single life."

Martin clinked glasses with her: "Congratulations."

Charlize asked, "Did you already know something about Townsend?"

"Some," Martin said honestly, "but you know, these kinds of things aren't appropriate for me to say."

He's a shameless bastard: "A press conference about a paternity test didn't have to be like this. I wanted to clear my name on the spot and warn others not to mess around like this, and I also wanted to remind you."

Charlize was skeptical, but she understood one thing: the man opposite her, like many others, had fallen for her charm.

"Thank you." Charlize picked up her glass again and drank it all in one gulp.

Martin also drank the rest of the wine in his glass.

Charlize took the bottle and poured some wine, saying, "We've been neighbors for almost a year, and I've never invited you over. On the contrary, you've invited me many times, and Lily often gives me small gifts."

Martin said, "It's not that I don't want to come, it's just that it's inconvenient, and I'm afraid people will misunderstand."

Charlize laughed: "I kicked that bastard out. You can come over here often from now on."

"Wow, am I even more amazing than Hawking?" Martin feigned surprise. "He couldn't get a date with Charlize Theron in many parallel universes."

Charlize, who has been in the modeling and entertainment industry since the early 1990s and has seen it all, said, "That's because I don't think much of him."

Two people, both extremely confident in their appearance, looked up at each other at the same time and then burst into laughter.

Charlize had another drink with Martin. She had a high alcohol tolerance, and after a few drinks, she remained unfazed and said, "Martin, this time you've made me determined to dump that bastard."

Martin could tell that Charlize had a lot to say, but he just nodded slightly.

As Charlize poured herself a drink, she said, "Actually, I had a feeling he was cheating on me a long time ago, but I always thought that because of our years together, he would come back. But what I got in return was even greater hurt. I held on to this relationship for nine years, a full nine years. The best years of my life, I didn't enjoy life, I didn't have any glitz and glamour, I didn't have any high-quality time..."

She shook her head: "What I got in return was baseless and unreasonable slander, just because you and I are friends, neighbors, and a little close. That bastard accused me of having an affair!"

Martin, sensing Charlize's emotions, said, "He's a real bastard!"

Charlize continued, "I stood by him for nine years, constantly making concessions for him, and giving him all the dignity a man could have in public, only to be met with slander and defamation! The main reason I broke up with him was because he defamed me."

Martin took out his phone and asked, "What's his number? I'll go and clear things up; I can't let you suffer this injustice."

"No need," Charlize shook her head. "Really, no need."

Martin does not have Stewart Townsend's contact information.

Charlize's gaze fell on Martin's face, and she said, "I will clear my name in my own way, but I will need your cooperation."

Martin nodded: "Happy to help."

Charlize smiled and said, "I've had such a tiring and miserable life these past few years, and I've missed out on so many wonderful things. Starting today, I want to change my way of living."

When she broke free from her previous constraints, she discovered that Hollywood had so much to offer and that life could be so much more colorful.

(End of this chapter)