America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 272, Section 271: Each with their own agenda, a chaotic battle erupts in the living room.

Beverly Hills, the Cooper family home.

call.

Eric sat with his father, while the five women stood in different places. Some were looking down at their phones, some were staring at Eric, and some were glancing at the others.

The five figures formed a pentagram, with Eric at the center, about to be sacrificed.

To be precise, the Olsen twins are on the same side; they are close twins and have had affairs with Eric countless times.

Even when Eric was busy, the two of them would comfort each other in private. Saying that they were so close that they were like brothers was an insult to their relationship; they were more like sisters.

For Ashley and Mary, sharing Eric was not difficult to accept, and they had no objection to a marriage of three.

Even if another Elizabeth were added, the three sisters would probably be able to accept sharing a husband.

Of course, including that slut Elena in the list would be going too far.

Eric lowered his head and exhaled softly. In June, white mist was rising from the sky, probably because the air conditioner at home was turned up too high.

"I feel a bit cold, I'll go adjust the air conditioning."

The silence lasted for a while. Eric stood up, ready to make an excuse to run away. He couldn't stand the silence and wanted to hide in the kitchen.

Beside him, his dad grabbed him and pulled out a remote control from somewhere, placing it in his hand.

"Use this. I'll go check on dinner preparations. You two have a good chat."

After saying that, he ignored Eric and quickly left the scene alone.

Eric desperately wanted to grab his hand and yell, "Dad, don't go!"

But his father only gave him a meaningful look, as if to say, "Son, this time Dad really can't help you! Good luck to you."

The father and son were speechless with grief. A few steps felt like an eternity apart. When they met again, only a skeleton remained.

Dad's departure was quite carefree, leaving only the six of them on the scene, making the atmosphere even more awkward and delicate.

As the only officially acknowledged girlfriend, Gadot felt not joy, but rather apprehensive.

The reason is simple: Charlize Theron was just a few steps to her left, which created a lot of pressure.

Even though they are about the same height, their body size is not that different. Perhaps my breasts are a little small, but Charlize Theron's are not exactly gigantic.

So what if you're a cup size smaller? Anyway, for Eric, he can hold it with one hand and suck it steadily with one mouth, so it doesn't make much difference.

The key point is that she has been famous for a long time and just won the Oscar for Best Actress. She is successful in both commercial and artistic fields and has been praised by various media outlets, who have dubbed her a goddess.

Countless magazines and media outlets have compiled rankings of contemporary Hollywood actresses, and Charlize Theron consistently ranks in the top three.

Although he became popular thanks to "Transformers", his foundation is still shallow, so he is naturally weaker in comparison.

As for Nicole Kidman, who is also hailed as a goddess, Gadot has no worries at all, because the other has a fatal weakness: her age.

You're almost 40 years old, and you still want to mess with me?

They didn't even ask Eric's parents if they agreed.

How should two people address each other when they meet?

Whether to call them "Dad" or "Mom" or "Big Brother" or "Big Sister-in-law," these are all very awkward questions.

"Now I'm Eric's officially acknowledged girlfriend, needless to say, those other women are absolutely green with envy!"

"Oh no, what if they team up against me? What if they all make things difficult for me?"

Thinking of this, Gadot moved back slightly and gave Eric a wink.

However, the other person was only focused on picking at their fingers, muttering to themselves that they couldn't see me, couldn't see me, and completely ignored the sweet words they had used to comfort them a few days ago.

Nicole sat in a chair, also wearing a dress today, with her legs crossed, looking at Eric with a normal expression, even though he didn't dare to look at anyone.

But you must make sure you have the right posture and an elegant demeanor, so that no one can see the slightest bit of panic in you.

Because she was well aware of her weakness: she was too old.

If she had given birth early, she could be Eric's mother by now.

Therefore, the more chaotic the situation, the more you need to remain calm and composed, and show your composure.

The more composed you are, the more pressure you can put on others. This is a golden rule I've learned from decades of arguing.

The disadvantage of age must be compensated for in other ways, such as by demonstrating tolerance, generosity and inclusiveness.

Moreover, she has an advantage that others don't have: she has a good relationship with Eric's mother.

After their relationship became clear a few days ago, she took the initiative to contact Emily Cooper, apologizing and trying to please her, saying that she only approached Eric because she loved him too much, and finally gained his forgiveness.

The two of them went to church together yesterday, and it was almost as if they were about to start calling each other "Mom" on the spot.

Nicole glanced furtively at the four women present: "Are you all up to the task? Do the Coopers even know you? You're too green to compete with me!"

Ashley and Mary were hunched over, whispering something in a low voice, their conversation barely audible to others.

"Mary, it turns out that bastard didn't just invite us to dinner. What do we do now?"

"Those three bitches! I knew those rumors were true. They must have seduced Eric, especially Nicole Kidman. Look at her, that slutty posture! Does she think she's the lady of the house? What's with the act!"

"You've already yelled enough at home, I'm asking you what to do?"

"Of course we should eat. We've come this far, you don't want to back down, do you?"

"But look at them, they all look like they're not to be trifled with!"

"What are you afraid of! We're not to be trifled with either. Don't forget there are two of us. Eric, that bastard, loves sandwiches."

"Besides, Nicole Kidman is an old woman. Do you think any man would marry her and treat her like royalty? She probably can't even have children."

"Charlize Theron has had her share of scandals. Look at that bitch's collarbone, she's so skinny you can see the bone. It must hurt a lot when she's playing around with her. Plus, she's several years older than Eric."

"What's so great about Gal Gadot? She's just a bit taller than us, what else does she have? Look at the muscles in her arms, she's practically a man's. Trying to fencing with her?"

"Don't worry, Ashley, we have the upper hand. All we have to do is appease Eric's parents, and we have a trump card up our sleeve."

"What?"

"Elizabeth!"

"what?"

"What? You've seen the way Elizabeth looks at that guy before. It's like she can write 'I like him' all over her face. And she already found out about us and Eric a long time ago."

How did you know?

"I noticed her peeping at us when we were having sex once. Even though she was only 15, she knew everything."

"You're not thinking of giving Elizabeth to Eric, are you?"

"Ashley, do you think those two wouldn't have gotten together without us? Do you believe in that bastard's character, or do you believe Elizabeth's feelings aren't deep enough?"

Upon hearing this, Ashley nodded helplessly.

"So this is our trump card. I don't believe there's any man in the world who can resist it, let alone this big pervert."

"Okay then."

Watching the Olsen sisters whispering, Theron always felt that they were talking about her.

She leaned against the liquor cabinet like a cool goddess, looking completely indifferent as she examined the alcohol in her hand.

Her face was already sharply defined, and even in a white dress, she exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Of course, this scene was put on for the other four bitches to see; in reality, she was going crazy! A little devil was cursing incessantly.

For her, it wasn't until she saw Nicole Kidman appear that she realized she hadn't been invited alone at all tonight.

Eric, that bastard, all his apologies are bullshit. What about loving only me, what about cutting ties with them, what about wanting to grow old with you? It's all a joke to fool himself.

At that moment, Theron suddenly had the feeling that the Joker was actually herself.

Given her somewhat resolute personality, if Charlotte Cooper hadn't been there, she would have loved to beat the two scoundrels to a pulp on the spot, not stopping until they were covered in bruises.

Don't worry about whether you can win or not, just fight!

Those two sons of bitches probably slept with me behind my back countless times during filming. They might have done it one minute and then started having sex with me the next. It's disgusting to even think about.

What she didn't know was that Eric and Nico's relationship was established earlier than hers, so in terms of time, she was the one who was the other woman.

Of course, she was the third party in this situation passively; it was mainly Eric's skillful digging that caused the collapse!

But with the arrival of Gadot and the Olsen twins, Theron's surprise and anger turned into shock.

What the hell is the point of calling all five of us here? You don't have some unrealistic fantasy about sleeping together, do you?

She was torn between two conflicting thoughts: one moment she wanted to run away, the next she missed how good Eric had been to her.

Although he is white on the surface, Eric is still Chinese at heart, and some of his ways of thinking cannot be changed.

For example, he still maintains his meticulous care for the woman he loves, holding hands when they go out together and helping with housework.

He always showed concern for their well-being, worrying that they might get cold or suffer from heatstroke when it was hot, and often told the women not to work too hard, saying things like "I'll take care of you."

Whether the text message is sent to a group or not, the number of people I love and whether I am considerate or not are two different things, and they can coexist! That's what universal love is!

Sometimes he would even cook for her himself, even if the food wasn't very good. He would remember every special period that a woman cared about and send her warm greetings and delicious soup.

This kind of meticulous thoughtfulness is something that Western men don't possess. Some Western men will even split the weight when carrying things to show that they respect gender equality.

Of all Charlize Theron's exes, none have been as warm as him, and none have made one feel the beauty of love as much as he has.

No man has ever rekindled her hope for marriage, helped her escape the shadow of her parents' failure, or made her yearn to build a love nest with him.

Moreover, Eric is not just all talk; he always goes to great lengths to support the women he loves and gives them good roles as soon as they become available.

If that's not all, there's also the MGM stock that's practically given away for free.

1% may seem like a small percentage, but it is actually quite alarming.

Even though MGM's stock price has been significantly affected recently and has fallen by a lot, 1% of the shares are still worth more than 1 million.

If you stand atop the Himalayas and ask around, how many billionaires in the world would be willing to give their wives $1 million directly?

Have it?

Maybe there are, but there's absolutely no one who would give their girlfriend $1 million outright!

Looking at the four women around her, a surge of competitive spirit unexpectedly welled up within her.

"I am an Oscar-winning actress, and I am recognized as the most beautiful and sexiest female star in Hollywood. If I just walk away like this, wouldn't it be like I'm admitting defeat?"

"Will I lose? Of course not, I'll only keep winning!"

"I want to be Eric's wife, I want to be his wife, I want everyone to call me Mrs. Cooper!"

Suddenly, the others seemed to sense something, and the atmosphere in the living room changed dramatically.

Just moments ago, the silence was eerily quiet, but now it felt as if lightning had flashed across the sky.

It is well known that martial arts masters will look at each other before a duel, and they will look at each other for a considerable period of time.

There might be a few pretentious lines added in the middle.

This person said that my sword was forged from cold iron from the bottom of the sea, weighs three ounces and seven qian, and has drunk the blood of fifty-one swordsmen.

That person said my sword was made of Western gold, four feet three inches long, and that a hundred souls had already perished beneath its blade.

After showing off, he continued to stare at the other person, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense until a fallen leaf, a drop of water, or even a drop of urine fell.

Then it's like Mars colliding with Earth, and an earth-shattering battle is about to unfold.

This is the situation in Cooper's living room right now. As Theron makes a move, he strides towards Eric with his long legs.

Nicole, Gadot, Ashley, and Mary all watched her warily as they followed Eric.

In that instant, Eric felt several powerful pressures bearing down on him. He quickly stood up and said, "Um, how about we play mahjong?"

"Wait a moment, I'll go and bring the mahjong machine over."

After saying that, Eric tried to slip away.

But before he could even take a half-step, he heard Theron say in an unquestionable tone, "Sit down, don't move!"

In the past, Eric would have definitely replied with "Then do it yourself," but now is clearly not the time to act cute.

He chickened out, and the butt he had just lifted went back down.

Why are you yelling at him!

No sooner had his bottom touched the sofa than Mary's shout rang out behind him, startling Eric so much that he jumped up again.

Theron glared at Mary, annoyed. "What's it to you if I tell Eric to sit down?"

"Eric is my boyfriend, what right do you have to order him around!" Mary retorted defiantly.

But her words clearly stirred up a hornet's nest, and both Gadot and Nicole frowned.

"Who said Eric is your boyfriend? Has he admitted it?"

"A self-proclaimed girlfriend, how shameless!"

"That's still better than an old woman. She's so old, yet she's still trying to date a young girl. She's old enough to be Eric's mother."

Despite being hit where it hurt, Nico remained unfazed: "Women who don't read books are indeed vulgar. The Cooper family can't tolerate a woman who speaks without thinking."

Gadot felt mocked by Eric's words, because although Eric had arranged for her to attend university, she had hardly ever been there.

She immediately rolled her eyes: "Some people still speak with that rustic accent. The Cooper family certainly can't tolerate impolite women, but they also wouldn't like a woman older than Eric who can't shake off her accent."

Nicole narrowed her eyes, feeling a surge of anger rising in her chest. When she first came to Hollywood, her Australian accent was always the subject of ridicule.

Theron was equally uncomfortable, because those words applied to her as well.

In the blink of an eye, the living room erupted into a chaotic mess, like a bustling marketplace, as the five women began a fierce brawl.

(End of this chapter)