America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 748 Duet

As darkness fell, an ordinary Chevrolet sedan drove into the detached villa community on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.

Martin, who was driving, made a phone call and quickly found the destination, turning directly into the courtyard of a villa.

The villa door opened, and Saoirse Ronan stood at the doorway waving in their direction.

Martin got out of the car and went straight into the villa.

Saoirse closed the door from the back.

All the windows in the villa were covered with thick curtains. There was no furniture in the living room, mirrors were installed in some places on the walls and ceiling, and the floor was covered with smooth wooden flooring.

Martin's gaze swept across the hall. In front of a mirror on one wall, a footrest was set up. On the opposite wall, near the mirror, was a row of black sofas for relaxation. Directly opposite the sofas, a steel pipe stood from the floor to the ceiling.

The entire living room of the villa has been transformed into a dance studio.

Saoirse smiled and asked Martin, "Teacher, this is the place I bought to practice dance. Is it alright?"

Martin looked up at the mirror on the ceiling and said honestly, "It feels a little strange."

Saoirse said, "I've learned a new dance, I'll show you."

Martin sat on the black sofa: "Okay."

"I'm going to change into my dance costume." Saoirse opened a door next to her and went into the dressing room.

Not long after, Saoirse, dressed in a black dance outfit, came out of the dressing room. After warming up thoroughly, she picked up a remote control and played music.

She danced gracefully to the rhythmic accompaniment.

The black dance costume made Saoirse's skin appear even whiter.

High knees, splits, backbends, and backflips are among the challenging moves that demonstrate the exceptional flexibility of a body that has practiced dance for a long time.

As the music was about to end, Saoirse finished with a standing split, using one hand to stretch her leg.

She's a good girl who keeps her word; if she says she'll do the splits for Martin, she'll definitely do it in the most spectacular way.

Martin clapped his hands and shouted, "Fantastic! Saoirse, you did a fantastic job!"

"Teacher, I'm glad you like it." Saoirse caught her breath, walked to the center of the dance studio, grabbed the steel pole with one hand, and spun around like a top.

Smooth, skillful, clearly the result of extensive practice.

The music started again, this time more intense. Saoirse suddenly ripped off her dance costume, then kicked it off and climbed upwards.

Her dance moves were like a dream, as graceful as a swimming dragon.

This is a breathtaking performing art that showcases exceptional physical strength and flexibility, allowing people to fully experience the unique charm of dance.

Not long after, the solo dance turned into a duet.

That night, Saoirse Ronan experienced the infinite possibilities of life.

The next morning, Martin and Saoirse left the villa together and got into the Chevrolet.

"Take a break today, I'll take you home." Martin started the car.

Saoirse nodded: "I am a good student who listens to the teacher."

Martin lightly touched her lips with his finger: "Where did you learn so much?"

"It's from the art film of Saint Valley," Saoirse said seriously. "I asked Lily for a sculpture, and Lily made one herself at a 1:1 scale. I often use that to practice."

Martin's eye twitched. He knew he had to interrogate Lily thoroughly about all the unreliable things she had done in private.

Saoirse secretly observed Martin and said at the opportune moment, "Don't blame Lily, I asked her for help."

She also gave Lily a "good person card": "Lily is a good person, she's always been helping me."

Martin, thinking of the unreliable Lily, said, "I'll send her a nice gift later so she can feel your good intentions."

Saoirse felt there was something off about what he said, but at only eighteen, she couldn't grasp the deeper meaning.

Martin took her to her doorstep.

Before Saoirse got out of the car, she specifically said, "Teacher, if Elizabeth isn't in Los Angeles anymore and you want to see me dance, just call me. I'll be waiting for you at that villa."

Martin nodded slightly: "Go back and get some rest."

Saoirse got out of the car with a happy smile, slung her backpack over her shoulder, put her hands in her pockets, and whistled as she entered the house.

Monica Ronan was just coming out of the kitchen with breakfast when she saw Saoirse and called out, "Come and have breakfast."

Saoirse touched her stomach and said, "I'm full, I can't eat anymore."

Monica casually asked, "What did you eat?"

"Uh..." Saoirse said as she walked towards the stairs, "Of course, a nutritious breakfast is the best choice."

She entered the room, collapsed onto the soft bed, and quickly fell asleep to catch up on her sleep.

Meanwhile, Martin arranged to have breakfast with Nicholson and Leonardo at a restaurant in Century City.

Nicholson, who is always well-informed, said, "I've received information that because 'The Lone Ranger' did so poorly at the box office, the lending bank has sent Megan Ellison a formal letter preparing to withdraw the loan."

Martin put down the peeled egg he was holding, picked up a glass of milk, and said, "Cheers to this good news."

Leonardo clinked glasses with him: "Annapurna Pictures must have lost $4 million on Transcendence and The Lone Ranger, and most of that money came from Megan Ellison or the loans she made."

He couldn't help but exclaim, "This woman has amazing mental fortitude. If it were any other investor, they'd probably be heading for the Golden Gate Bridge by now."

Nicholson said, "Because she has a billionaire father."

Martin said, "For an ordinary person, let alone anything else, the pressure from the bank alone would crush them."

Leonardo put down his glass and said, "With so much money, I might have become despondent and never recovered."

"That's not right," Martin said deliberately. "You can then throw yourself into the arms of a rich woman and become a true winner in life."

Nicholson asked, "Like Menez?"

Thinking of Menez's awesomeness, Martin and Leonardo were speechless for a moment; that's what a winner in life is.

The three of them went to Las Vegas after the Oscars to attend Celine Dion's party. Celine Dion's husband also attended. He was calm and composed in front of Menez and solemnly entrusted Celine Dion to Menez.

These are things that the trio of bastards simply couldn't do.

Martin sighed and said, "If only I had met Celine Dion or Megan Ellison when I was in Atlanta."

Nicholson, a shrewd and experienced man, saw right through Martin's mindset: "Back then, you were penniless, living in the slums, your wallet was empty, and you were willing to wrong your brothers for money, hoping to achieve upward social mobility solely through your brothers."

Leonardo understood what he meant and replied, "Now that bastard Martin has over a billion dollars, of course he's not willing to compromise his brother's interests for money."

He was heartbroken, tapped the table, and solemnly said to Martin, "Stay true to your original aspirations! You must stay true to your original aspirations!"

Martin ate the egg and said, "My original goal has always been to make lots and lots of money and sleep with lots and lots of beautiful women, and that has never changed."

Leonardo glanced at Martin's plate and asked, "Why did you choose all high-protein foods?"

Nicholson said, "Is that even a question? He spent tens of billions more last night."

Martin casually remarked, "High protein intake helps maintain physical vitality and keeps you energized at all times."

After breakfast, the three of them drove to the Los Angeles courthouse, making a point of passing near the Columbia Building, where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard used to live.

Martin pointed to the top of the building and asked, "Is anyone interested in the penthouse? Depp's house is only $900 million."

"The downtown area is too chaotic; I prefer a quiet environment." Nicholson showed absolutely no interest.

Leonardo said, "I'm afraid I'll be suffocated by the weird smell." He then mentioned, "Johnny Depp has a new nickname: Domestic Abuser Depp."

Martin said, "That title will stay with him for the rest of his life."

Nicholson concluded: "Depp's acting career in Hollywood is basically over."

Half an hour later, Martin and his group arrived at the Los Angeles courthouse.

Today, a trial will be held here, where Howard Booth and three of Johnny Depp's cronies, accused of attempted murder and endangering public safety, will face a just trial.

Martin and Bruce were both victims and witnesses.

Martin had originally hoped to run into Johnny Depp here, but Depp didn't even attend the hearing.

Even the lavish legal team that Depp had previously boasted about in the media is gone.

Depp is currently struggling to make ends meet and has no time to worry about anything else.

The prosecution won a resounding victory in the trial, with Depp's three henchmen sentenced to prison terms ranging from three to eight years.

Some of the work had already been done in private, such as Howard Booth and his two companions being imprisoned in a state jail, in the same area as the Affleck brothers.

Perhaps the Affleck brothers will thank Depp's henchmen, after all, they have someone to share the burden of picking up the soap.

Mene's childhood friends were always coming and going, ensuring that there was always someone coming and going, allowing them to fully experience the joy of picking up soap.

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Glendale, DreamWorks campus.

In the post-production studio, the special effects and post-production for "Seventh Son" were finally completed.

Producer Wilson breathed a slight sigh of relief and approached Megan Ellison, who had come specifically for this occasion, saying, "President, the film is completely finished."

Megan Ellison paused for a moment, then asked, "Warner Bros. hasn't scheduled the dates yet?"

"The release date that was originally intended for 'Seventh Son' was given to other films." Wilson had no choice; Annapurna Pictures had suffered two consecutive failures, and the distributors would definitely be suspicious of the next one.

He said, "It will most likely be scheduled for September, which is a slow season for movies."

Megan asked, "What about terminating the contract with Warner?"

Wilson could only tell the truth: "That's Warner's idea too."

Megan Ellison, without further hesitation, said, "Let's execute our plan. We'll use the theaters within DreamWorks to send invitations to major Hollywood studios to preview 'Seventh Son' and discuss copyright deals."

"This is the only way," Wilson replied. "I'll have someone do it right away."

Megan Ellison hopes the film will gross $3 million.

(End of this chapter)