America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 838 Going Crazy for Money

As dawn broke, Martin let Alexandrovich get into his car to talk when he left the hotel.

Bruce drove himself, sandwiched between several security vehicles, toward the airport.

Martin glanced out the car window and asked, "Have they responded from France?"

"No." Alexandrovich couldn't contain his anger: "Aren't Ukrainian lives human lives in the eyes of Westerners?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized he had misspoke and quickly said, "I'm sorry, Martin, you know that's not what I meant."

Martin nodded slightly: "I understand, but you have a point. In the eyes of many Westerners, the area east of Germany belongs to another world."

Alexandrovich was in agony: "I have never felt so helpless before."

"You've done enough; after all, individual strength is limited." Martin needed someone with a strong voice to step forward and clear the way, so he said, "My personal suggestion is that you unite all available forces to form a tightly organized group. This way, you can influence more people and gather more power!"

Alexandrovich took Martin's opinion seriously, as he had recently met many like-minded people.

Martin added, "It's too difficult to get things done without sufficient power."

Alexandrovich had come to realize during this time: "If it weren't for the chance that we exposed them, no one except their families would care about those missing Ukrainian girls, as if they had never been born."

Martin patted his arm: "Go and unite more people!"

Alexandrovich nodded vigorously: "Now that I have money and some influence, I definitely need to take on more responsibility. I will pursue this matter to the end!"

After a moment's thought, he said, "I will unite my friends and like-minded people in society to form a group."

Martin said, "You will win the support of all Ukrainians."

As long as they keep pursuing this issue, the Ukrainian people will definitely support them.

Alexandrovich thought for a moment and said, "What should this social group be called? Martin, this is your suggestion, I..."

Martin waved his hand: "This is your idea, Alessandro. Remember this: all of this comes from you. You are a leader!"

Alexandrovich was silent for a moment, then said, "Martin, I will always remember these things."

Martin said, "Actually, I have an idea. Servants of the People has been very popular in Ukraine, and the second season will be broadcast soon. You can use this series to unite more people. The newly established group could be called the People's Front or something similar."

Alexandrovich said, "That's a good idea."

These words inspired Alexandrovich, making him think about whether the newly formed social group could become a political party in the future.

For example, the People's Servant Party?

The convoy arrived at the airport and went directly into the private tarmac area, where the Global 6000 business jet was parked.

Martin got out of the car, hugged Alexandrovich, and said, "Take care."

Alexandrovich released Martin and gripped his hands tightly: "You are my teacher, my best friend, have a safe journey."

Olina came over and hugged Martin again.

Rebrov also got out of the car, carrying a large gift box. He handed it to Bruce and said to Martin, "I will definitely visit you in Los Angeles this year, or at the latest next year."

Martin shook his hand and said, "Come soon, I'll show you the world of Hollywood."

Rebrov laughed heartily.

Three long-legged girls wearing dark blue jeans each pulled a suitcase over.

The crew took their luggage and placed it in the overhead bins.

Martin called out, "Mia, Erica, Nastya, get on the plane."

The three girls happily followed Martin onto the private jet.

Martin stood at the cabin door, waved to the people below, and then entered the plane and sat down.

As the plane was about to take off, two flight attendants came over and reminded the passengers to fasten their seatbelts.

Nastya curiously examined the interior of the plane; this was her first time flying on a private jet.

The same applies to Misha and Erica.

Martin said, "Soon, your lives will be closely intertwined with airplanes."

Erica asked curiously, "Why? We can't afford a plane."

Nastya felt embarrassed by the blonde bombshell and said, "We're the Holy Maidens' Group now, and we'll be performing all over the place, so we'll be traveling by plane frequently."

Erica scratched her pretty face: "I see."

The plane soared into the sky, and once it reached a stable altitude, Martin unbuckled his seatbelt and said to the three girls, "I'll show you around."

Nastya was the first to follow: "Okay."

Misha and Erica, not wanting to be left behind, also followed Martin.

The plane wasn't very big, and Martin wouldn't let them into the bedroom; that was Lily and Elizabeth's private space.

After walking around for a while, the four of them sat down together and started chatting.

Martin had the flight attendants bring him drinks and quickly became friends with Nastya, Misha, and Erica.

With his years of experience, he made the three girls happy with ease.

When the plane landed on the private tarmac at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Nastya and Misha each took one of Martin's arms as he disembarked.

Erica was frustrated and could only follow behind.

A shuttle bus from the Bulgari Hotel was waiting on the tarmac.

Martin booked the entire top floor of the Bulgari Hotel in Paris, a luxury apartment totaling over 600 square meters, offering panoramic views of all the iconic landmarks of the Golden Triangle.

Upon entering the hotel, Nastya, Misha, and Erika hid in their room, saying they needed to take a shower and change clothes.

Martin could tell they seemed to be planning something.

He also took a shower and changed his clothes.

After checking the room, Bruce and the others left without permission.

Martin's phone rang; it was Thomas calling. He went to his study to answer it and talked for a few minutes. When he hung up, he heard music coming from the living room.

He opened the study door and came out. In the bright spotlight, three tall and beautiful women stood there.

Nastya, Misha, and Erika stood upright opposite each other, wearing sequined halter dresses and black stockings, and high heels.

Her delicate face and long, straight legs accentuated her S-shaped curves.

These three girls seem to embody all the best qualities of young Russian women.

Nastya gently pressed the remote control, and the music suddenly changed, with the intro to a song Martin was familiar with starting.

The signature song of the Holy Girls group, and also their most widely circulated song, is "Stop Stop Stop"!

The three danced to the music, their S-shaped bodies full of energy, and as their dance steps changed, it seemed as if something was constantly jumping around.

Martin sat down on the sofa in front of the television.

Spectators should be civilized.

Nastya began to twist and turn exaggeratedly, her dance moves even hotter and bolder than her performance in the finals that day, with revealing underwear being a basic tactic.

Misha and Erica are in no way inferior.

Her long black, gold, and brown hair danced gracefully, exuding allure.

Erica started the song first.

"I didn't believe him at first, but he lured me into temptation, using every trick in the book to bewitch me and tell me everything I wanted to hear."

As the dance moves changed, the three switched positions, with Nastya moving to the center. She turned her back to Martin, bent forward, and sang loudly at the same time.

"He was handsome and eye-catching, like a gift to me, and I fell in love with him in that instant."

Misha, with her brown hair, came to the center, head held high, chest out, and hips swaying, her body forming a true S-shape.

"He immediately turned cold again, but I had just reached the climax of lovemaking..."

The three sang together.

"I gave everything, like a gift, my body and soul, just to leave behind beautiful memories."

Misha grabbed Nastya's costume and ripped it down hard. With a barely audible ripping sound, Nastya's white skin was almost reflective under the lights.

Then, Nastya tore Erika's clothes, and Erika tore Misha's clothes in return.

The energetic singing and dancing performance added six more direct highlights.

Then, just like the lyrics say, Nastya, Misha, and Erika gave everything they had.

Martin was a meticulous person. The next morning, after getting up, he first went to a nearby Michelin three-star restaurant for lunch, and then took Nastya, Misha and Erica to the Champs-Élysées for a shopping spree.

Chanel, Hermès, Cartier, and many more—they're all within my reach.

While having dinner, Erica, dressed in a new outfit, seemed to be in a dream: "I can't believe this is a life I never dreamed of before."

Nastya smiled and said, "You'll get used to it."

Misha picked up her glass, took a small sip, and said, "We are now the Holy Maiden Band, and we will soon become the hottest female singing group in Ukraine."

Martin subtly revealed, "Alexandrovich has a plan that you guys will be guest-starring in the second season of 'Servants of the People'."

Nastya said, "Our lives have changed."

"Don't forget to work hard; singing and dancing are your foundation," Martin reminded her. "The Holy Maidens have changed members 16 times."

The smiles on Nastya and the other two froze on their faces at that moment.

After waving his big stick, Martin handed a carrot: "If you can achieve great success in the CIS region, I can help you organize concerts in New York or Los Angeles in North America."

The three were initially surprised, but later overjoyed. Nastya said, "I will keep an eye on the two of them."

Misha and Erica were also full of energy.

That very night, Martin experienced firsthand the extent of their hard work.

For the next day and a half, the four of them didn't leave the hotel at all.

On the last day of their vacation, Martin personally took the three of them to the airport and arranged for a plane to take them back to Kyiv.

The Holy Maidens Troupe will soon begin a tour in Ukraine and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

That evening, Martin, through Léa Seydoux, attended a party in the French fashion circle, where he met Jean-Luc Brunel.

That is, the owner of Karin Model Agency.

With no one around, Bruce asked, "Is this the opponent you chose for Alexandrovich?"

Martin shook his head: "It wasn't that he was chosen, but that he appeared in front of Alexandrovich."

Bruce said softly, "I contacted Alexandrovich during the day. He rallied many social elites to pressure the Security Bureau. The Security Bureau is investigating Brunel. Although they don't have jurisdiction over France, with the capabilities of a national security agency, finding some evidence shouldn't be too difficult."

Martin added, "Tell Alexandrovich that if they find evidence and official negotiations fail, they should go to the British media. The British will be happy to expose the Frenchmen's dirty deeds, and some British media outlets have world-class influence."

The relationship between Britain and France is not something that can be explained in a few words. Bruce said with a smile, "The British understand the French best, and the French understand the British best. Good idea."

Martin had no intention of lingering around Brunel and left the party quickly.

The following morning, he flew back to Los Angeles.

Martin returned to Davis Estate. Lily and Elizabeth were away on a business trip, so Thomas came looking for him immediately.

He handed Bruce a large stack of documents: "Information about Michelle Blaine, the common information available, and some related rumors. This woman is not simple."

Martin brought over a bottle of wine and sat down on the sofa: "Tell me about it."

Thomas elaborated: "Michelle Blaine was born in 1983. It is currently unclear which state she is from. She was once an actress in Hollywood and is said to be very sociable. After former Hollywood madam Heidi Frey was arrested by the FBI, there was a brief void in the Los Angeles market until Michelle Blaine entered the industry, giving it a new leader."

He further stated, "At her peak, Heidi Frey was far inferior to Michelle, who controlled the high-end market in Los Angeles and even California through her global travel company, providing flight landing services for celebrities and the wealthy across the United States. As early as 2005, her annual net profit reached $850 million."

Martin remarked, "Back in 2005, I was only making six figures a year."

"This industry is all about making quick money," Thomas added. "It's said that Tiger Woods' two mistresses were originally high-class ladies provided to him by Michelle. He was so satisfied with them that he bought out the right to use them."

He continued, "Many people in the industry have purchased services from global travel companies, not because of Michelle, but simply because they needed the service, including myself."

Bruce asked curiously, "Are you still looking for a woman?"

Thomas replied seriously, "Buying love for a day or a night is simple, convenient, and hassle-free."

Martin then asked, "Wasn't Michelle caught in a sting operation by the FBI? Why was she released so quickly, and even the punishment was symbolic?"

"I asked Mr. Neves," Thomas said, referring to Martin's old contact in the FBI. "He said a big shot was helping Michelle, but he didn't know who it was..."

Martin raised his hand to interrupt Thomas: "It doesn't matter who it is."

He had a general idea of ​​who it was.

Thomas said, "The last time she was arrested, Michelle only paid a $3.5 fine. After the injunction ended, she became even bolder, running two main businesses: providing services and supplying drugs."

He emphasized, "Following this case, the whereabouts of the five individuals remain unknown."

Martin nodded slowly. Being missing was essentially the same as being dead.

"This woman is far smarter than Heidi Frey. Heidi Frey was so worried about her illegal income being exposed that she didn't pay taxes, and you can imagine what happened." Thomas smiled. "Michelle Blaine has always paid taxes in full, never falling behind."

Bruce said, "That's the smart thing to do."

Martin asked directly, "How risky would it be if I wanted to get rid of her?"

Although Thomas had suspected it, he was still slightly taken aback and said, "There are too many people or things involved. Once she pulls out the client list, the consequences will be unimaginable, not to mention the person behind her."

"There were some things that weren't convenient to talk about over the phone back then," Martin recounted, roughly describing what Nikia had said. "If I hadn't been careful, I might be an addict now..."

Thomas then understood why Martin had been investigating Michelle Blaine: "These people are all insane when it comes to money!"

Bruce said, "I remember someone saying that 100% profit makes people willing to trample on all laws, committing murder and arson without hesitation. If Martin really falls into her trap, it'll cost him tens of millions of dollars a year, right?"

Thomas said, "It's best not to do it head-on, so that people don't realize we're the ones messing with her."

Martin laughed: "I just want her to pay for this."

Michelle Bryan herself is nothing; Martin could even get her into the LAPD tonight if he wanted to, but that would come with a lot of trouble.

Wouldn't a madam like that have some of her clients' secrets?

And who exactly are her clients? Martin knows of several, including Tiger Woods, Morgan Freeman, and Johnny Depp.

This is just the arts and sports world; what about the business and political circles?

Moreover, Martin strongly suspected that Michelle Bryan had any connection to that island.

The thought of being shot in the back and committing suicide makes one extremely cautious.

Martin asked, "Any news about Malena Morgan and Mia Markova?"

"No," Thomas shook his head. "We couldn't find them."

Martin waved his hand: "Don't bother looking if you can't find it."

Based on Nikia's situation, this is most likely true, and he doesn't plan to go see Morgan Freeman for the time being.

Martin asked, "We still haven't found that guy named Lynch?"

Thomas said, "Our men didn't find it."

Martin looked at Bruce, then at Thomas: "Find reliable people to keep a close eye on Michelle Bryan and her locations, being careful not to expose her... Hmm, try to anonymously report her to the LAPD, FBI, and DEA, just to test the waters."

Thomas said, "I don't think it will have much effect."

Martin nodded: "Let's give it a try."

He never imagined that a simple anonymous report would bring down a top-tier madam known throughout the United States.

Bruce said, "Leave the calling the police to me."

Martin then thought of something else: "Michelle Bryan will likely need those people who were brought in from Ukraine soon."

When the Ukrainian Security Service made arrests in Ossad, a shipment of goods had already been transported away.

Bruce said, "I'll try to find out if I can find any relevant information."

Thomas reminded him again, "Be very careful."

(End of this chapter)