American Gossip King

Chapter 110 Halle Berry (Part 2)

An hour later.

Ian understood the whole story.

In the living room, he smiled and put his arm around Helen Berry, placing her on his lap.

This caused Halle Berry's forehead veins to bulge slightly.

Then Ian laughed and said, "Regarding Miss Tillman, it was indeed me who did it, and I sincerely apologize. At that time, the Los Angeles Herald was on the verge of bankruptcy, and we were operating at a loss. You know, when people are desperate, they'll do anything..."

Halle Berry let out a soft sigh: "So you won't do it again?"

To her surprise.

Ian smiled and gently shook his head: "No, I will still do it."

Halle Berry was taken aback, and even Helen pouted and said, "Ian!"

Ian Carl gently patted Helen's thigh, signaling her not to rush.

Then he looked at Halle Berry and said, "Mrs. Bennett, I'm a businessman. Businessmen do things the way they do! If you're talking about getting photos of celebrities or other illegal information to extort money, I won't do that anymore. That's too low-class. But as a journalist, the owner of a media group, getting news is something we have to do. If one day I get some information and someone doesn't want me to release it, they'll have to do something about it!"

Ian’s tone was firm, resolute, and filled with strong self-confidence.

Halle Berry chuckled. "So what do you want?"

Ian shrugged: "I've been wanting to do a celebrity interview lately, but I've contacted several big agencies and they've all turned me down."

Halle Berry smiled: "I guess your offer must be very low."

Ian shrugged: "I'm a small business, I can't offer a high price."

WND's size is indeed not very large yet.

Halle Berry immediately retorted, "Do you know that for a celebrity to give an interview to a small media outlet is equivalent to lowering their status?"

Ian: They can choose not to pay!

Some interviews are free, but only if you have enough influence!

Ian quickly replied, "If all the stars in Hollywood were willing to support me, WND would grow rapidly, so it wouldn't be considered lowering my status."

He laughed as he spoke, "They either accept my overt investigation or my covert investigation!"

Halle Berry took a deep breath: "You're threatening everyone."

"No, I'm advising them to think long-term," Ian replied earnestly. "Carl Media will become the largest media company in the US, and WND will become the best news website. Their involvement won't damage their reputation; it will only demonstrate their extraordinary vision!"

Halle Berry scoffed, "Even though I'm an actress, I meet at least a hundred business owners every year. Do you know what kind of common characteristic you people have?"

Ian didn't say anything.

Halle Berry said, "You guys are all good at bragging about your future."

Halle Berry wasn't unaware of how powerful Ian was, but she instinctively didn't want to see Ian Carr's arrogance; it was a star's instinct for self-preservation.

Therefore, she is more inclined to believe that it was all due to Ian Carl's good luck!

Ian nodded: "Some people are boasting, some are just stating facts!"

He smiled slightly and said, "Do you need me to prove it to you?"

Halle Berry was stunned: "What are you talking about? How do you prove it?"

Ian didn't say anything, but took out the camera he always carried with him from the cabinet next to him and pointed it at the building across the street.

Ian patiently adjusted the focus and aperture, his movements focused and earnest.

Halle Berry asked, puzzled, "What are you doing?"

Ian said softly, "News is everywhere; you just need a keen eye to spot it. Look across the street!"

Halle Berry and several other girls looked at the building across the street at the same time.

They didn't see anything and were wondering what was going on when they noticed that the curtains in the opposite window were drawn, but for some reason they weren't completely closed and part of them were showing.

Through the exposed parts, they saw a man in a raincoat holding a knife in the room, and a woman's corpse lying on the floor.

Blood was flowing all over the floor.

The woman was already dead, but the man was still not satisfied. He plunged the knife into her throat again, trying to cut off her head.

"Oh my God!" all the girls exclaimed.

Barbara and Amanda, who were less timid, covered their eyes, while Jessica and Clancy stared intently at the scene.

"Call the police!" Helen shouted.

Ian did not stop them, but continued filming silently.

Halle Berry stared at Ian in shock. How did he know?

Could it be that he orchestrated all of this?

impossible?

This isn't how you show your strength!

Ian guessed what she was thinking and smiled, "I'll hand the evidence over to the police, and that guy will be arrested. Then you'll know this has nothing to do with me."

"How did you know that?" Halle Berry exclaimed.

Ian laughed and said, "I've already given you the answer... I have a keen eye for observation. I saw it through the gap in the curtains, right when I was talking to you, but unfortunately, it was too late to save her."

This is true; Ian had indeed just discovered the situation and didn't have time to save anyone.

While others feel regret and remorse for not being able to save someone in time, he feels fortunate that he didn't have to lose a chance to make money because of his conscience. He has the mentality of "Luckily I didn't have time, so I don't have to struggle between conscience and profit."

At this moment, the man in the opposite room had finished beheading the woman. He put her head in his bag, obviously unaware that the curtains were drawn, and then took off his raincoat and walked out of the room.

The latest novel is first published here!

Helen and the others had already gotten through on the phone. After quickly recounting what had happened, they hung up. Helen looked around the room, her expression changing: "He's gone!"

"Don't worry, he can't escape." Ian smiled calmly.

"Maybe we should stop him!" Jessica suddenly exclaimed, sounding eager to try.

It wasn't an adventure, but rather the girls' belief in Ian's abilities.

Ian laughed, "No, let him get away. It's not news when the police catch a criminal, it's news when a criminal escapes, and it would be even better if he got injured. Ah, that guy is really cunning, he can even put on makeup! But it's good, that way the police will be there in time."

The girls were stunned.

Barbara raised her cute round face: "That guy has already left the room, how did you see that?"

"You need a keen eye. There's a door open in the next room," Ian casually fabricated a lie, then continued, "I guess he'll just brush past those cops. Hopefully, that would be something to make a fuss about..."

Ian chuckled softly, already pointing the camera at the downstairs door.

Just then, the murderer finished his makeup and left the room, arriving at the elevator.

"Ian!" Cressy cried out, "How could you do this? Just watch a criminal get away?"

Ian put his arm around Cressy's waist and said softly, "I didn't let him escape; I was just brewing up a good news story. Good news is like fine wine; it needs time to ferment and twists and turns to create a chemical reaction... If those useless cops can't catch that guy, I'll catch him myself. Hmm, but thinking about it that way, this video isn't suitable to be handed over right away."

With photos, finding this guy wouldn't be difficult at all.

He then looked at Jessica and Amanda and said, "How about you catch that murderer? Five poor girls who have just escaped from suffering can suddenly become heroes for catching a vicious killer. The public will love this, and your fame will increase further. This will be very beneficial for your development in the film and television industry."

All the girls perked up: "That's a great idea, Ian!"

Only Halle Berry exclaimed, "No, that's too risky!"

Helen hugged her aunt and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, with Ian here, there won't be any danger. He's an invincible warrior who single-handedly took down hundreds of gangsters! We just need to go in and make a show of it after he catches the person!"

In the girls' hearts, Ian was already synonymous with Superman.

Halle Berry stared blankly at Ian.

Ian smiled. "I don't want to show you my skills; that would only make me look like a barbarian. I just need you to know my area of ​​expertise, and I hope you're satisfied with today's performance."

Halle Berry gasped.

terrible!

This guy is terrifying.

He not only possesses exceptional skills and a keen ability to capture news, but also a shameless heart, ruthless and decisive enough to stake everything on the news.

He could have alerted the police to catch the criminal, but instead, he let the man escape for the sake of a big news story, thus gaining credit for himself and creating both a star and a news story!

However, having seen many successful businesspeople, Halle Berry knows that this is precisely the quality that a successful person must possess!

Ian's abilities and methods completely overturned Halle Berry's judgment of him—he's definitely a worthwhile investment in a bastard!

After a moment's thought, she said, "If you can catch the criminal without harming Helen, I might be able to help you with your daily celebrity interview segment. After all, I have quite a few friends in the film and television industry. But you have to promise me that this kind of adventure with Helen will only happen once, and never again!"

Ian grinned: "Deal!"

(End of this chapter)