Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 485 - 397: The Situation Compels Strength

Today's breakfast was destined to be uneasy. It wasn't long after he had hung up the phone when Paul Walker, Casey Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, and others called one after another.

They asked him what the conflict with Harvey was all about, with rumors that Harvey was going to blacklist him in Hollywood and had even called close directors and actors, hoping they would support his decision and be cautious about working with Link.

They had all received messages from their acquaintances before calling to inquire about the situation.

"Link, I heard you were cooperating with Weinstein Company on a film project. How did it suddenly fall through?"

Paul Walker asked.

"Maybe it's because the papers said I'm a Republican."

"Eh? Are you really a Republican, and planning to run for election?"

Paul Walker asked in surprise.

"No, I'm a non-partisan, I'm not interested in politics,"

Link laughed.

Ivanka had taught him before that as a politician, he needed to be tactful and good at lying and deceiving the public. When asked about it, he could claim to be a Democrat and support Democratic policies, which wouldn't make any difference.

Just like her father, who was a Democrat in the eighties, became a Republican in the nineties, joined the Democratic Party in 2001, switched to the Republican Party in 2009, and had also been a part of the Reform Party during different periods. He stood wherever it benefited him, without caring about public opinion.

Link knew Ivanka made sense, but he couldn't be as smooth as his father-in-law, nor could he lie to Paul Walker.

"So, it's a misunderstanding? That's great. You could call Harvey to explain, I think he won't hold it against you anymore,"

Paul Walker said.

Link, hearing him talk about Harvey so familiarly, asked if he was also close with Harvey.

Paul Walker explained that in '99 he shot to fame with the movie "Beautiful Eyebrows," becoming a youth idol.

That movie was produced by Miramax Films.

He and Harvey were familiar, but not close.

Link, hearing this, felt helpless. Harvey and Miramax's star-making ability was indeed strong; they had made hundreds of movie stars famous since the '90s, and nearly all the veteran movie stars currently active on the screen had collaborated with him, including several of his good friends, Paul, Casey, Joaquin, and others.

Seeing this situation, he also understood why those victims in the Harvey sexual assault case didn't dare to speak out before his downfall.

Because Harvey's connections were too powerful; once they spoke up, they would have no place in Hollywood anymore and would have to say goodbye to the entertainment industry for good, with too high a cost.

"Paul, things here are a bit complicated, and just calling to explain won't work. But you don't have to worry, as powerful as Weinstein's influence may be, he can't do anything to me,"

Link said straightforwardly.

"Alright, alright, I almost forgot that you're a tycoon yourself, and you've even made it onto the Forbes list. Link, you're amazing. How about we go racing sometime? I haven't raced with a Forbes-listed mogul before, can you indulge me?"

Paul Walker laughed.

"Racing? Last year we bet that the loser wouldn't touch a steering wheel for three years, and you lost. Are you still racing?"

"...Haha, of course I haven't driven. I've been filming on set, Link. I've got some work over here. Goodbye, we'll catch up later."

Click! The phone was hung up by Paul Walker.

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Link shook his head, this guy was also stubborn.

Ding-a-ling!

No sooner had the phone call ended than Emma Roberts's call came in. She said she got the news from her aunt that Harvey was going to blacklist him in Hollywood and asked what happened.

Link said he wasn't too clear, it might be a political issue, or it might be something else, he was still investigating, and couldn't give an accurate explanation at the moment.

"Link, there's a rumor it's because of Jennifer Lawrence, coming from the set of 'Silver Linings Playbook'. Initially, Harvey didn't want Jennifer to be the lead actress, but you forcefully pushed her into the cast. They say you and Harvey had a conflict over this, is that true?"

Emma Roberts sounded like she was a spectator, her words filled with gossipy interest.

From the background noise on the phone, it seemed she wasn't alone; someone was laughing nearby.

Link listened resignedly, the spark that ignited the conflict with Harvey was indeed Jennifer, but the main reason was still the use of Harvey's sexual harassment scandal as a shield last September, along with his own disdain for Harvey.

"Is that so? I remember now, last year Jennifer went to audition for 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and Harvey wanted to harass her. I called to warn Harvey to stay away from her, and he apologized on the spot. I thought that would be the end of it, but I didn't expect he would target me because of that incident."

Link thought that using this incident as an excuse wasn't bad.

First of all, it was true.

Secondly, Harvey was a repeat offender, which made the story more convincing.

Last but not least, this was Hollywood, where men fighting over and being jealous of women was commonplace and most intriguing to onlookers.

"So that's how it is, then you need to be careful, Harvey is not a good person, and he has strong connections in Hollywood,"

Emma Roberts said.

While Emma was speaking, someone nearby was saying, 'Why remind him? Both he and Harvey are scumbags. It's good for us no matter who gets unlucky—we just enjoy the show.'

Upon hearing this, Link's face darkened, "Emma, I got it, I'll be careful. And tell that vampire next to you to watch out, people like her are the most likely to attract scumbags' attention."

"Haha, alright, I'll tell her,"

Emma Roberts laughed.

A discontented voice came through the phone from Christine.

Link smiled lightly, hung up the phone, and received messages from Casey and the others in the chat app.

Most were persuading him to make peace with Harvey proactively, telling him Harvey's power in Hollywood was strong. If he wanted to make it in Hollywood, it was best not to clash with Harvey and to try to reach a settlement.

Link thanked them for their kind advice, but the issue was instigated by Harvey, and not causing trouble doesn't mean everything would be peaceful.

And as for apologizing to Harvey, that was out of the question.

Although Harvey's power in the United States was great, it wasn't that there was no way to deal with him.

Ding-a-ling!

While messaging, Miss Anna called to inform him that the producers of 'In Time' stated that negotiation was not an option, with a very firm attitude.

Miss Anna also mentioned that the production company for 'In Time' was New Regency Pictures.

The company's boss is Arnon Milchan, an Israeli Jew, one of the top ten Hollywood producers, with notable works such as 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' 'Pretty Woman,' 'Fight Club,' 'Stealing Fire Line,' 'Shining Killer,' and hundreds of others.

He confessed on television that he had been recruited as a spy since the sixties by the current Israeli President, Shimon Peres, responsible for the Israeli nuclear program's Bureau of Scientific Relations, and had successfully completed dozens of secret missions, praised by the media as a hero.

Many movies he was involved in are also considered political, including the famous animated film 'Fantastic Mr. Fox.'

The movie is about a fox living by stealing, who after going straight buys a tree house between three farms—a chicken farm, a ham shop, and a cider house—to raise his children, but he has to start stealing again, looting chicken, ham, and cider from the three farmers, day and night. After being retaliated against by the farmers, he unites many animal friends to fight back and defeats the ferocious farm owners.

The movie's values were quite questionable, but Arnon Milchan made a lot of money by investing in films, with a net worth of 3.8 billion US Dollars, ranking 92nd on this year's 'Forbes' list of America's 400 richest, also a film industry tycoon.

Harvey had collaborated with Arnon Milchan several times and they were on good terms.

When Link heard Anna mention the renowned producer Arnon, he realized that the situation was becoming trickier, as Jews had significant power in Hollywood and the media, and if he clashed with them now, the chances of losing were even greater.

He told Anna to give up on 'In Time' for the time being.

To contact the detective named Raymond Carter to investigate sexual assault cases related to Harvey Weinstein; no time limit, and if key evidence could be found, he would reward him handsomely.

Miss Anna indicated she understood.

After hanging up the phone, he found that the roast in his plate had long gone cold, and Ivanka, having changed into a long dress, was urging him in the living room to hurry up as the art exhibition at the Getty Art Center was starting.

Ivanka said his villa was too gaudy with no artistic taste, and she wanted to take him to the art exhibition to pick out some art pieces to decorate the house.

If they were lucky, they might purchase art from a potential artist that could appreciate in value over time.

Link didn't object, and after breakfast, he accompanied Ivanka to the Getty Art Center in Brentwood to see the art exhibition.