American Gossip King

Chapter 26 Not just this one, not just this time

In the hotel room, Kate was still enjoying the tenderness from Ian.

Although this man is cold-blooded, cruel, and ruthless, at least he is gentle, considerate, and caring towards her.

Of course, he also has a wild side, which is exactly what he needs.

He possessed the boundless energy of a young man, as well as the skill and flair of a seasoned veteran, captivating Kate with a blend of gentleness and rage.

She stretched out her arms and hugged Ian tightly, feeling his body temperature and everything about him.

She wanted to just keep enjoying it, but a phone call interrupted everything.

Ian pulled away from Kate's breasts and picked up the phone.

A furious, deliberately suppressed roar came through the phone from Director Hannet: "Ian Karl, how could you do this to me? We're friends!"

Ian waited quietly for him to finish venting, then watched Kate smile.

He nuzzled against Kate like a little pig, and Kate had to try her best to keep quiet.

Only after the angry roars on the other end of the phone subsided did Ian laugh:

"Alright, Mr. Harnett, stop it. To be honest, I didn't expect you to show up at Lilimarta's bachelorette party either, it's just a coincidence... No, no, don't get me wrong. This isn't a gift for you. Of course you can refuse to air it, but there are plenty of TV stations willing to broadcast it, right?"

Director Hannet: "..."

Ian kissed Kate's beautiful face without restraint.

He lay down next to Kate and put his legs on her stomach.

Kate hit him in annoyance.

Ian then chuckled, "I've divided the content into several parts. The part about Lili Martha must be released. You don't have to release it; you can let someone else release it—that's none of my business—but you have to buy it… Yes, you buy it. Isn't that interesting? I don't care what Lili Martha thinks; the point is, this will be a good deal. I want 300,000, non-exclusive. I've also sold it to a website, and my own newspaper will publish it!"

Station Director Hannet roared, "This price is outrageous!"

Ian kneaded her ample breasts, and then turned Kate around so that her back was to him.

He wrapped his arms around Kate from behind, swaying gently. "You'll agree, Mr. Harnett. After all, this is only Lili Marta's part... no, it has to be released. I need more than just money; I need the Los Angeles Herald to grow! Or will you choose to sacrifice yourself to protect her?"

"This is extortion!!!"

Ian laughed again.

He kissed Kate's snow-white neck: "I don't like your wording, Mr. Harnett. This isn't extortion. This is a legitimate sale of news! I could ask for a hundred million, and it wouldn't be illegal. Of course, you can refuse… I don't need to tell you the consequences of your refusal, right?"

After a pause, Ian continued, "Don't worry, Mr. Harnett. The Los Angeles Herald's exclusive scoops always go first to CBS. We're just a print media outlet; there are many things we can't publish... Besides, we're a long-term partner. I just want a good price... CBS is still profitable; it's just that the profit margin needs a slight adjustment."

"Okay, Mr. Harnett, thank you for your generosity."

"Congressman Brand? Of course, no, no, I wouldn't be foolish enough to offend a congressman. I just want to take this opportunity to make a friend, how about you help me make the contact? Who else? You mean Miss Tillman? Which one... oh, the one spinning in the air... she has a great figure and a great appetite, really great... haha, okay, I can skip that part, one million... alright, alright, Mr. Harnett, for your sake, five hundred thousand it is!"

The phone hangs up.

Ian glanced at Kate and smiled, "He agreed."

Kate looked at him speechlessly: "The TV station director personally bought up the scandal of the bachelor party he was involved in, arranged for it to be broadcast, and offered a super good price? You really know how to do business, Ian."

"Not just this one," Ian said with a smile.

As he spoke, he embraced Kate, savoring her sweet and voluptuous breasts.

So Kate closed her eyes and savored the moment: "And what about us?"

Ian mumbled, "Not just this time."

This wasn't what I wanted to hear, but it still relieved Kate Beckinsale.

He didn't get tired of me that quickly; I'm still attractive to him.

Damn it, Kate, how did you become so lowly?

She sighed softly. "You can't just treat me like a plaything, Ian."

Ian savored Kate's soft sweetness, murmuring, "Of course not a plaything. You're my official girlfriend now... during this publicity stunt."

Kate's delicate body trembled slightly as she felt Ian's assault, and she said with a hint of resentment, "Has anyone ever told you you're an idiot, Ian Carl!"

Ian laughed, "That's too kind of you, honey. I think of myself in a much worse light."

As he spoke, he picked up Kate Beckinsale, placed her on the bed, and said softly, "Cherish your time, baby, it's almost dawn."

For a fleeting moment, Kate really wanted to punch him.

But in the end, she chose to close her eyes and give up the fight.

Enjoy it quietly.

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Lili Marta opened her eyes when she woke up in the morning.

The pleasure of the night left her feeling a little weak and limp.

Turning her head to look, she saw the two handsome men beside her still embracing each other. Lily Marta chuckled, then got up, put on her pajamas, and went downstairs.

The living room was still a mess; the housekeeper had just arrived and was cleaning up.

Lily Marta sat down on the luxurious leather sofa in the living room and asked, "Is there anything fun to do?"

The nanny smiled and said, "The funniest thing is probably that you're getting married soon."

Lili Marta muttered, "This isn't funny at all."

The latest novel is first published here!

Her fiancé was a rich second-generation heir, rude and uncultured, only rich and of low social standing, but willing to spend money lavishly.

His marriage to Lili Marta is a typical example of a marriage based on fame and fortune; one is famous, and the other is wealthy.

Just then, I casually pulled up my pajamas and the phone rang.

Marta took the phone and said lazily, "Lisa, my darling, what made you think of calling me?"

A rough female voice came through the phone: "What have you done, you idiot? Do you want to ruin yourself?"

"What did you say?" Lili Marta was taken aback.

Lisa is her agent, but she has never been so assertive with herself before.

"Look at the news, the Los Angeles Herald!" he said angrily, then hung up the phone.

Lily Marta paused, suddenly remembering the little incident from last night, her expression changing slightly: "Oh, no, no, no, hurry, go get the newspaper!"

The nanny hurriedly brought over a stack of newspapers.

Lili Marta flipped through the pages, then shook her head: "No Los Angeles Herald."

"You don't subscribe to this newspaper, miss," the nanny replied.

"Go buy it! Buy it now!" Lili Marta rushed out of the house, shouting at the bodyguard outside, "Go buy a copy of the Los Angeles Herald right now, quick!"

The two bodyguards looked at each other and rushed out at the same time.

Fifteen minutes later.

Lili Marta sat on the living room sofa, staring at the photo with a deathly pale face.

It depicted herself in bed with two handsome men, accompanied by a striking headline: "Lily Marta's pre-marital indulgence: Is one not enough? Is it because her fiancé can't satisfy her, or does she have a strong need for more?"

"Oh my God!" Lili Marta covered her face and sobbed.

The problem isn't so much the indulgence itself, but the fact that you're getting married soon and have been caught cheating on your husband!

While Miss Marta followed the American spirit of "amusing oneself to death," she also went against the American concept of family supremacy.

No matter what, this is a scandal that will damage her career and ruin her marriage.

Sure enough, the phone rang very quickly.

It was her fiancé, Elby.

On the phone, Elby's voice was filled with thunderous rage: "You bitch, look what you've done! We're finished! It's over!"

"No..." Lili Marta cried out.

But the call was disconnected again.

(End of this chapter)