In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 332: Couple matching, orderly

"Does Michael Ovitz know football? Maybe he's not as good at it as my Katie, a three-year-old Maine Coon cat."

"Playing next season? That's the funniest joke I've heard in the 20th century."

"Who is that woman on stage at the award ceremony? She can't be Ovitz's daughter, right? This is too amateurish."

"When will the NFL take back the franchise?"

Ethan turned the scroll wheel on the mouse and saw related topics appearing on the original and simple page. Madden was right. Currently, several large sports networks such as SportsLine, RotoWorld, The Sporting News, ESPN.com, etc. In the forum, the reputation of the new NFL team is not good, and the trolls from the US server are gradually starting to show their strength.

These websites have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain in the past two years. Even Ethan's brother has joined in. He left REDBOX and founded a movie rating network. The most popular thing these days is Internet entrepreneurship. As long as it is connected with the concept of the Internet, it will win the favor of investors. Silicon Valley is "vibrant and everything is booming," but little did they know that the situation would change dramatically in two years.

In addition to the fact that Michael Ovitz, a Hollywood guy, doesn't look so reassuring, the most important thing is that Ethan's goal of starting the game next season is so anxious that it seems to outsiders that it is almost an impossible task.

Standing behind Ethan were Catherine, Grace, Kelsey, and Mia. This was Ethan's home in the Sacred Valley. They were all staring at the CRT monitor, and the four of them had different expressions.

Catherine frowned slightly, seeming to be deep in thought. Kelsey looked confused, Mia looked worried, and Grace looked very remorseful.

"I...I'm going to see if the food is ready." Mia didn't know how to speak, so she simply went to the kitchen, where the servants were busy working.

"Ethan, I'm sorry..." Grace mumbled, feeling like she was the one who messed it up.

"Ethan, is it too hasty to prepare a club in less than half a year?" Catherine said cautiously.

Ethan turned off the computer, turned around and stood up.

Of course, he also knows that time is short. However, since he is now bound to a new club, he will not be on the bench for two years during the critical period of his career. Therefore, all preparations must be completed before the start of next season.

Ethan looked like he was about to cry when he saw Grace.

Catherine and Kelsey saw Grace's expression and quickly comforted her.

"Grace, you have done a good job, you were just accidentally injured." Catherine patted Grace on the back.

Kelsey kissed and hugged Grace, and coaxed her with Catherine for a while, and Grace's mood gradually improved.

It is impossible to say that several women are not jealous when they are together, but when it comes to business, several women have shown unprecedented unity.

Before lunch started, Ovitz also came to Ethan's residence.

"Let me formally introduce to you, this is Catherine Walker, the daughter of George Herbert Walker III. She graduated from Yale Law School and later worked in the legal department of Harken Energy Company. The current Governor of Texas was once a consultant to this company. ." Ethan said.

"Ms. Walker, I am honored to have you join the club's preparatory work." Michael Ovitz nodded quickly. As the representative of the family, Catherine's status is certainly not much lower.

"If you need anything, just ask. I'm not a supervisor, but here to help my fiancé." Catherine reminded with a smile.

"The NFL sent the transition trademark logo and rights confirmation document via fax. I would like to ask you to take a look at it and see what needs to be modified." Michael was not polite.

Catherine agreed immediately.

"This is Grace, the head of the Independence Bowl Organizing Committee, currently serving as my deputy, and Kelsey..."

In the following conversation, Ethan established their respective tasks, and several people were divided into multiple groups to perform their duties.

Ethan is responsible for the venue, including renting offices and determining the home venue for next season's games.

Grace summoned several staff from the Independent Bowl Organizing Committee to take charge of the collection and design of the new team's name, trademark, and jersey.

Michael Ovitz was responsible for negotiating with the Los Angeles local government and promoting the construction of the stadium.

Kelsey is responsible for selecting the cheerleaders to apply for and forming the cheerleading team.

Catherine is responsible for providing written documentation and legal assistance in the above work.

In one meal, under Ethan's arrangement, the club's preparations were sorted out...

"By the way Ethan, since the preparations have begun and there are many places where money is needed, the financial work of the sports company will be left to you." Ovitz said while eating. Before Ethan could take the initiative to speak, he actually said Financial power was given directly to Ethan.

Before Ethan opened his mouth, Mia agreed with a smile and couldn't wait to go to the "Columbia Sports Development Company" to take charge of finance.

This company is a limited liability company jointly established by the three parties and is the legal entity for operating the club. As for the name Colombia, it is similar to ancient names such as "China" and "Greece", which refers to the New World discovered by Columbus and has no additional meaning.

While eating, Ovitz looked at Ethan's three dependents happily and harmoniously, feeling envious and admired at the same time.

As everyone knows, behind the harmony, Ethan's hard work day and night is inseparable. Since there were more people around him, Ethan turned into the donkey of the production team at night.

It would be easy if they were just farming, but after the three women got used to living under the same roof, their demands on Ethan in all aspects began to gradually increase...

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A few afternoons later, in the Inglewood area of ​​Los Angeles.

"This is the future stadium construction land, and these buildings will be demolished soon." Ethan pointed to the old buildings across the road that had been vacated.

This is the Inglewood area in the heart of Los Angeles, three blocks to the west is Los Angeles International Airport.

In Ovitz's plan, in addition to the stadium and parking lots, a series of buildings including shopping malls, high-end villas and other buildings are planned in the surrounding area.

"It's so convenient to live here, not far from Costco and the hospital." Grace said with great enthusiasm.

"If it is built, the price of the surrounding land will rise again. The villa next to it will have to sell for 10 million, right?" Kelsey thought of the house.

Ten million is still the cost price. This area is the location of the sofi stadium in memory. Ovitz obtained this land from the Los Angeles local GOV through a franchise more than ten years before Kroenke.

Ethan has seen the planning map provided by Ovitz. The surrounding areas include multi-level luxury homes with courtyards ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of feet. Just by building and selling these luxury homes, the developers will make a lot of money.

This is called a drunkard who doesn’t care about drinking. Ovitz’s club is essentially to... engage in real estate development.

"No wonder Ovitz handed over the financial power of the sports company as soon as he came up." Catherine also reacted now.

"That's right, Ovitz wants the two sides to not interfere with each other. He and the investors behind him have never pointed the club to make money from the beginning." Ethan nodded with a wry smile. He only found out about this a few days ago. .

The advantage is that you have all the power and can do whatever you want.

The bad thing is that the previously promised budget was used by Ovitz to develop real estate, and even the stadium construction plan was not implemented. Even less funds were allocated to the club, so that Ethan has already started to build a hotel in the northwest of the Sacred Valley. Santa Clarita is looking for an office team training facility, which is technically outside the boundaries of Los Angeles.

"Then does your father know about this?" Ethan asked.

"You should know. It's been so long since we got the franchise, and no one in the family has even asked questions." Catherine seemed worried. This time, she could only rely on Ethan himself.

Ethan is not at all confused. The two families focusing on developing real estate is actually the situation he hopes to see the most.

Ethan and the three women walked around, then got in the car and prepared to leave. Peter, who was standing next to the car, was smoking. When he saw the three women and Ethan coming back, he flicked the cigarette butt away and opened the door for the three women. As the number of people increased, the seven-seater buses were usually used for travel.

"Boss, go home?" Peter started the car.

"Ethan, I want to go for a walk." Kelsey grabbed Ethan's arm and begged.

After confirming her job a few days ago, Katherine contacted the media and published advertisements and news. Lisa used her connections to contact a dance training institution in Santa Monica to use as an interview venue. This is how Kelsey began her first audition as a cheerleader. During the interview, I didn’t get much rest these days.

"Yeah, Ethan, it's spring again soon, and I don't even have time to buy clothes." Grace also echoed.

She is equally busy over there. The collection of team names and team logos has officially begun, and she has received more than 10,000 submissions.

Ethan looked at the two people who were eager to try, and felt that it was time to relax occasionally, and agreed to their request. "Then go to Century City? I haven't been back for a long time." Catherine suggested.

Stepping into Century City again, although many businesses have changed, they still make Ethan feel familiar. Speaking of which, previous competitor Marvin Davis once held this commercial land.

“This is where I bought Ethan’s first pair of rugby sneakers.” Kesselly pointed to the store not far away.

"Ethan's school was not far from here, and I was the school's athletic director at that time." Grace also said.

Kelsey was amazed when she heard this. She was holding her arms with the two of them.

As for Peter and Ethan, they were walking behind the three women. At first, Peter didn't understand why Ethan called him, but he soon understood the reason.

"This, this, and this, pack them all up."

"Ethan, does this look good on me?"

"Ethan, I want this bracelet too!"

Peter was secretly shocked when he saw it. These three aunts had bought so much, could they wear it all?

"You don't understand this. You don't have to wear clothes, but you must have them!" Grace said righteously.

Peter could only nod his head repeatedly and looked at his boss, not taking him seriously at all.

Ethan is usually very indulgent towards all the women around him. In terms of material things, there is no house where clothes and shoes are not piled up in piles. Even if he wears them once, he is thankful. Even Catherine is not immune. Women really have no ability to resist a dazzling array of products.

Peter saw it, no wonder the three women were all submissive to Ethan. Moreover, the three of them never forgot about Ethan when they bought anything. Although they bought a lot, there were also quite a few for Ethan himself.

When the bill was finally settled, Peter glanced at the bill and saw that the string of figures was as much as ten years of his salary.

"These are a gift for your wife." Catherine handed a bag to Peter.

"Thank you, Ms. Catherine, for your concern." Peter beamed.

"Don't thank me, this is all Ethan's money, you have to thank Ethan." Catherine reminded with a smile.

"By the way, Mia's birthday is in two days, help me pick a gift for her." Ethan thought of this.

"Yes, Mia's birthday is coming soon." Catherine also recalled it and hurriedly turned back.

Grace and Kelsey looked at each other, immediately threw the bag in their hands to Peter, and followed Catherine's footsteps.

Peter and Ethan found a rest area and sat down. They waited for more than half an hour before the three women returned one after another.

"This is the gift I picked out for you for Mia." Catherine was holding another bag in her hand, and first took out a small box and handed it to Ethan.

Inside was an expensive ladies' watch. This is the gift she picked for Ethan.

"I bought the rest for Mia myself," Catherine said.

"What did you buy?"

"You'll know when the time comes." Catherine let it slip.

Catherine was raised by Mia since she was a child, and she would prepare gifts for Mia every year. She was more attentive than Ethan and didn't know where she went. This year is certainly no exception.

Then Grace and Kelsey also came back, also holding wrapped gifts, presumably carefully prepared.

"Grace, what did you buy?" Catherine asked.

"I can't tell you that." Grace immediately smiled and shook her head.

Not to mention that Ethan didn't know what he bought, the three of them would not reveal it to each other. They seemed to be secretly competing in this regard, for fear that they would be outdone by the other two, and they wanted to be the best daughter-in-law in front of Mia.

Then a group of people went home for dinner, and it was already evening in a blink of an eye. The three of them went to take a shower together early today. During the process, laughter and laughter kept coming from the bathroom. I wonder what the three women were discussing.

After a while, Ethan saw three people wearing bathrobes walking out with wet hair.

"Ethan, it's so late and you're still lifting weights." Grace asked Ethan to put it down as if she was afraid of tiring him.

"It's only what time it is, it's still early." As soon as Ethan saw the three people coming out uniformly, he knew what they were thinking, but he deliberately didn't stop.

"Ethan, save some strength." Kelsey said coyly, with a wicked smile on her face.

"There's no competition tomorrow, so what are you doing with your energy?" Ethan pretended to be stupid.

Catherine could see that Ethan was deliberately trying to tease the two of them, but she didn't say anything with a smile.

"Save your strength..." Kelsey blushed a little.

"Go take a shower!" Grace urged.

Ethan put down the dumbbells and directly picked up the three of them. He was already tall and had long arms. Even though he was one against three, he easily dragged the three of them into the bathroom.

Under the service of the three people, Ethan took a bath comfortably without moving.

Finally, in front of Ethan, the three of them put on the prepared Victoria's Secret underwear and put on suspenders.

The three of them wore similar garter styles, but with different patterns. Finally, Ethan waved to the three of them to come over.

Catherine pushed gently and Ethan fell onto the bed.

The three kneeling people all ruffled their hair in unison, then lowered their heads...

Even Ethan was almost defeated the first time. Only now did he know what the real Pinzhu Tiaosi was.

·

Early the next morning, Ethan was woken up by three people wearing clothes.

Catherine, who was holding a metal buckle behind her back with her hands, lowered her head, her black hair fell on Ethan's cheek, and she kissed Ethan's forehead.

"You were too tired last night, please sleep a little longer today." She said considerately.

Looking at the other two people, they also had satisfied smiles on their faces. Their red faces were full of energy. All the hard work and mental fatigue of the past few days were washed away last night.

Ethan said "Yeah", turned over and continued to sleep soundly.

The three of them got dressed and quietly walked out of the house.

After Ethan got up, only Mia and the child were left at home, and the three of them had already started today's work.

Ethan opened his computer and saw an email from Dave Campo.

There were already clues about Ethan's entrustment to him before. Dave Campo contacted several old coaches who were willing to work in Los Angeles and asked Ethan to prepare time for interviews.

Ethan called Dave, and the two agreed to determine the coach today.

　It was too late to play with friends last night, and the state is relatively poor today. I will resume 8K tomorrow as usual.

(End of this chapter)