The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 124 Prove Your Loyalty
Fountain Street, West Coast Studios.

Edward took out a few checks, handed them to Hawke, and said, "Boss, here are the earnings during this period."

Hawke looked through them one by one, and most of them were in denominations of $200 and $300, but there was one that was close to five figures.

"Did you get any big news?" Hawke asked.

Edward chuckled: "I'm lucky this time. I got an exclusive piece of news."

He elaborated: "A few nights ago, Matthew McConaughey had a wild party and found a group of friends and women to mess around. In the middle, he took too many drugs. More than 20 people took off their clothes and ran to the yard to sing rock and roll. It was a yard with a fence. His neighbors on both sides called the police, and Officer Julian called me immediately."

Hawke asked, "You developed Officer Julian into a news informant?"

Edward elaborated: "The day you left Los Angeles, I met Officer Julian in West Hollywood. He had many children at home and his wife was unemployed."

Hawke understood and reminded him, "Don't set your sights on his wife."

"Hey, Boss, you can't wrongly accuse a good man." Edward argued, "Officer Julian is not divorced."

Hawke didn't even bother to raise his eyelids: "Let's talk business."

Edward got back to the point. "I got there fast enough to even alert the LAPD. I filmed a video of Matthew McConaughey dancing naked with several men and women, two of whom were rock stars. I got an exclusive video and sold it to Claire, Megan's former assistant. She is now the associate producer and host of Midnight Entertainment."

Hawke nodded: "8000 US dollars, not a small amount." He handed the check to Edward: "You transfer the money to the studio account tomorrow."

"Okay." Edward put it away.

Hawke asked instead, "How's Campos doing?"

Edward said seriously, "Campos is very capable. He used his Mexican identity to develop many informants among Mexican immigrants. You also know the situation in Los Angeles. There are too many Mexican immigrants and too many homeless people on the streets. When it comes to organizing people, I can't even compare to one of his hands."

"That's right." Hawke said, "I'll find time to meet him tomorrow."

Edward checked the time. "Boss, I also received a tip from Joanna that Alison Faith is going to the Griffith Observatory tonight to make waves. If there's nothing else, I'll go get ready."

The mother and daughter involved in the selfie scandal left a very deep impression on Hawke. They were both sluts.

Just in case, Hawke reminded: "Keep an eye on your brother and don't get sick."

Edward vowed: "Don't worry, Boss. There are so many good candidates. Why should I choose an old public transportation? I'm not Charlie Sheen, who moved the public toilet into my home."

Hawke waved his hand: "Go ahead."

The cell phone rang, Erica called: "Tomorrow is a day off. I have to go see my grandparents, so I won't come to see you. I will go back to work at the bureau the day after tomorrow. We will practice shooting and coordination at the weekend."

Hawke agreed immediately: "Okay."

Erica wasn't the clingy type, so she hung up the phone quickly.

After going out for dinner, Hawke prepared to go to bed early.

In Yellowstone, every night is a grind.

Fortunately, he has practiced before and is a veritable lamp-pole warrior.

The next morning, Hawke called Campos.

The latter was keeping watch in Sherman Oaks and arranged to meet at noon.

Hawke simply went to a coffee shop near Full Speed ​​​​PR and sent a text message to Caroline.

Not long after, Caroline walked into the coffee shop alone, carrying a briefcase.

As soon as she saw Hawke, she quickened her pace, her red high heels clacking to the ground, and pulled out a chair to sit across from him.

Hawke glanced at her brand new women's briefcase, guessed the price, and asked, "Where is the information I want you to collect?"

Caroline opened her bag, took out a stack of documents and photos, and said, "This is the information of Sarah's biological father, Stephen Parker. He is a Jewish man who worked in the media industry for many years. Later, he joined a financial company as a partner and became a senior executive."

She pulled out another photo: "This is Sarah's stepfather, Paul Fuster."

Hawke nodded slightly and flipped open the document to read it carefully.

Sarah Parker's stepfather was in much worse condition than her biological father. After her parents divorced, her mother Barbara married Paul Foster, who had three boys with Barbara.

Including the four children her stepfather raised, Sarah had seven brothers.

According to the information Caroline had gathered, the family was able to survive thanks to child support from Stephen Parker.

But Sarah and Stephen do not have a good father-daughter relationship.

A very common family drama.

Stephen and Barbara did not divorce peacefully, but became enemies. Under Barbara's long-term influence, Sarah believed that Stephen had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father.

“When Sarah first started, Stephen used all his connections to make her career much smoother than most people,” Caroline said. “But Sarah always felt that Stephen owed her.”

Hawke asked, "What is Stephen's attitude towards Sarah now?"

Caroline thought for a moment and said, "The more you can't get something, the more you want it. The older you get, the more you miss your family."

She suddenly connected it to herself, shook her head slightly, and didn't think too much about it: "Stephen doesn't have any other children. I specifically asked someone about it. He really wants to restore a normal father-daughter relationship with Sarah, but Sarah has always been lukewarm towards him."

Hawke recalled the last time he met Sarah, she mentioned her biological father, and asked, "Is Stephen famous in the Jewish community?"

"He's almost 70 years old, and he worked as a manager in the media industry for a long time." Caroline replied: "After so many years of accumulation, he can eventually influence some people. The Jewish circle is relatively closed."

Hawke saw a photo of Stephen Parker in the file and reminded him, "Look carefully for his current address. Maybe we will need it."

The high commission was like a carrot dangling in front of a sheep's head. Caroline said without even thinking about it, "I'll find a way to get it."

Hawke asked the key question: "How is Sarah's preparation for pregnancy?"

Caroline was helping Sarah with all these contacts. "Sarah followed our plan. In case Bro Derek objects, she didn't let him know for the time being. I was the middleman. She got an ovulation injection at a professional institution. Recently, she has been pestering Bro Derek to do that thing. But Bro is in his forties, and Sarah is worried that his vitality is too poor. She is considering whether to ask other men for help."

Her tone became strange: "It's amazing what Sarah has done to win the award."

Hawke, however, has a better grasp of Sarah's character.

He urged: "It's better to be Bro's."

"I'll persuade her," Caroline responded.

Hawke asked, "When can Sarah's agent be finalized?"

"It will be November at the earliest." Caroline explained simply: "Sarah is a first-line drama star. Whoever can become her head agent will have a stable high income every year. The competition within the agency is very fierce."

Hawke made a new request: "I remember that you can influence Sarah to choose an agent who supports women's equality, preferably Jewish."

Caroline said, "This is not difficult. Sarah also mentioned it during our last meeting. She had been planning to do this."

The two discussed follow-up matters in the coffee shop until almost noon, when Hawke left first.

He drove to Beverly Boulevard and waited for a while in the agreed parking lot. Then a semi-new Chevrolet drove over.

Campos parked the car, waited and observed, and made sure that no one was following him before getting out and getting into Hawke's car.

Hawke said, "I heard from the Savior that things are going well?"

"Many people who come here have problems working illegally," Campos said. "As long as you pay them, they will be good informants."

Hawke nodded: "Do things at your own pace."

Campos opened the bag he brought with him and took out some photos and handed them to Hawke: "This is what I took recently."

Hawke looked through the photos one by one, and all of them contained Bro Derek, as well as a man and a woman.

He knew them all. The man was Barack Bernanke, chairman of the Ackerman Charitable Foundation and one of the four target persons.

Robert Downey Jr. has gone to meet God, and his wife and children are being taught by the savior.

Bro Derek was the target of this plan.

Barack Bernanke is next.

As for Buddy Ackman, a billionaire, he is not easy to deal with.

The woman in the photo is Melissa Ackerman, Buddy's daughter.

Campos said: "Bro has been meeting with these two people frequently recently."

After saying that, he pointed specifically to a long-faced man in a photo and said, “And this guy, Bro specially changed his clothes and car and met him secretly.”

Hawke had never seen the person in the photo, so he said directly: "Check who he is."

"Yes." Campos said, and without staying any longer, he drove away quickly.

Hawke continued to look through the photos, his eyes landing on Melissa Buckman.

He suddenly thought of the gunfight in Wyoming. What would he do if he lost too much blood or suffered organ damage in the future?
The fact that old bastard Buddy Ackerman wanted to kill him showed that there was no problem with the matching of blood type and organs.

This guy is old and useless. I wonder if any of his children or grandchildren are the same.

…………

Fox Tower, Fox Television Center. Gretchen returned to work after her annual leave, and the first thing she did was to meet with Cynthia Rothberg, the director of Channel 11.

But Cynthia went to the meeting.

It was not until mid-afternoon that Gretchen met the director.

Cynthia said directly: "The channel has adjusted your work. From now on, you will go to the midday news."

Gretchen had anticipated this outcome and had taken many actions during her vacation. She said, "I'm applying for a transfer."

Cynthia raised her head and looked at Gretchen: "Let the higher-ups send a letter. I won't stop you."

The Fox Network is a huge platform, and Channel 11 is just one of its many sub-channels.

But it is not wise to conflict with your boss, as Gretchen is well aware of the workplace rules at Fox.

The snatching of "Ace News" was an established fact. If she fell out with Cynthia, she would have no choice but to resign, and she wouldn't even have a recommendation letter.

Cynthia waved her hand: “Go do it quickly.”

"I'll get it done as soon as possible." Before leaving, Gretchen specifically said, "Thank you."

Cynthia nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Gretchen came out of the director's office and called her former subordinate: "Nina, it's me. I'm going to transfer to another channel. Will you come with me?"

The person on the other end didn't speak. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sorry, I'm already a familiar face at Ace News and don't want to go to a strange place."

"Good luck." Gretchen hung up the phone.

She knew very well that Nina had joined Megan Taylor, and the other subordinates…

Gretchen shook her head and said nothing more. She didn't have to go back to the show. She took all her personal belongings with her during her annual leave.

Arriving at the entertainment floor of the building, she found a lounge, made another call, and said with a smile: "Susan, can you tell Roger that I'm back? If he has time, I can visit him anytime."

The person on the other end of the phone said, "I mentioned you to Roger. He's taking a break now. I'll ask him about it."

Gretchen became nervous, put down her phone, and quickly put on her makeup in front of the dressing mirror.

Then she stood up again and turned around in her high heels. Although she was over 30 years old, she was well maintained, especially her perky butt wrapped in a short skirt and her long legs in stockings, which were quite seductive.

The cell phone rang, Gretchen answered it, and the person on the other end said, "He asked you to come up now."

"Ok."

Gretchen went out, came to the special elevator, pressed it, and after the elevator came down, she went directly to the top floor.

After getting out of the elevator, she turned into a huge office with only a desk. Susan, who looked a little old, was guarding a door.

Behind the door is the supreme figure of the entire Fox Television Network - Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes.

This man is deeply trusted by his boss Rupert Murdoch, and he has the final say on everything concerning anyone at Fox Television.

Susan pointed at the door and said, "Just go in."

Gretchen smiled at her, walked to the door, took a deep breath, calmed herself down a little, and opened the mahogany door.

In the reception area, an old man who was as fat as a meat mountain was sitting on a single sofa, with a kind expression as if he was an earnest elder.

Gretchen said, "Good afternoon, Roger."

Roger Ailes pointed to the long sofa on one side and said, "Sit down."

Gretchen sat down carefully.

Roger asked, "I heard you've been having some difficulties recently?"

Gretchen knew very well not to talk about her former boss in front of higher-level supervisors, let alone say bad things about Fox.

She said directly: "Fox News is recruiting hosts for the morning news show Fox & Friends, which is about to be launched. Can I be transferred there?"

Compared to Channel 11, which was formed after Fox acquired Los Angeles Channel 11, Fox News has a wider audience.

Roger said softly, "I admire your work ability and have considered promoting you."

He was not speaking casually. Although he focused more on Fox News and rarely managed its affiliate channels, Roger still had some understanding of the famous female hosts: "With your ability, you are qualified to host Fox and Friends."

Gretchen held her breath and waited for the next words.

Roger hadn't finished his words yet: "But I need loyalty, absolute loyalty, proof of your loyalty."

Gretchen was prepared, but when the moment came, it still felt a little heavy.

They're not those Hollywood bitches.

Roger Ailes, a veteran in this field, asked, "I heard you were Miss America?"

He raised his hand: "Get up, Gretchen, get up."

Gretchen stood up.

"Come over here, closer." Roger said skillfully, "Pull up your skirt, let me see your legs, quick, pull it up higher."

Gretchen would not have made this choice before.

But after losing Ace News, she felt she had no choice.

Gretchen lifted her skirt.

Then, at the direction of Roger Ailes, she knelt on the ground.

If you want to curry favor with someone, you have to kneel down and move your mouth.

Not only that, Roger added: "You must not only follow me, but also follow all the people I arrange for you..."

After a long time, Gretchen opened the mahogany door and came out of the office.

Susan looked up at her, put down the intercom, and said, "Congratulations, you passed the interview."

Gretchen smiled and could only say, "Thank you for helping me get this opportunity."

Just now, after finishing, she took advantage of Roger's great satisfaction to talk about the style and tendency of some programs on Channel 11.

Channel 11, which originated from Los Angeles, does not sit with Fox News.

Although he doesn't like the pig in the Oval Office and has given more control over the style of sub-channels, Roger Ailes has heard a lot of objections recently.

He called Cynthia, the director of Channel 11: “It’s me.”

Cynthia on the other side immediately realized: “Roger, is there something wrong with the program on Channel 11?”

"Your ratings are pretty good." Roger first praised his capable assistant, then suddenly changed the subject: "Some episodes were too blue-leaning."

Cynthia is qualified to argue: "But the ratings are very high, which has boosted the advertising budget of the entire Channel 11."

Roger said, "You are not LA 11 now, you are FOX 11."

“I see,” said Cynthia.

After the call ended, she called Megan's office and said directly, "Don't go any further into the matter of Steve Nutter. The joint media activities with the LAPD can continue."

…………

Century City, Sparka's Restaurant.

Megan nibbled at the red shrimp and asked, "How was it in Wyoming?"

Hawke pulled a box out of his bag and pushed it over. "Not bad. My little ranch was overrun with wild animals. I killed some coyotes, a bear, and a mountain lion."

"A gift for me? Is that okay?" Seeing Hawke nod, Megan opened the box and found an olive-colored stone sculpture inside.

Hawke said simply, "It's a specialty of Wyoming, carved from tremolite."

Megan put it away: "Thank you."

She picked up her bag and said, "I have something to tell you. I have now been officially appointed as the producer and host of Ace News."

Hawke said, "Congratulations, you are now the number one ace of Channel 11."

Megan felt a sense of satisfaction in her career, but thinking of the call from Cynthia, she specifically said, “The top management of Fox TV Network intervened in Channel 11. You should have heard that Fox TV Network has been biased towards the Elephant Party since its establishment. No one cared about our sub-channel, but now the ratings are too high, which has attracted interference from the top.”

Hawke understood: "We can no longer report on things that are biased towards equal rights?"

"That's not the case. The first and foremost reason for a news station to exist is to provide hot news." Megan roughly explained, "We can report on it, but we can't set our stance in advance like we did before."

Hawke asked, "What about celebrity scandals? Like Hollywood A-listers?"

Megan replied seriously: "These are always hot news."

(End of this chapter)