章節 549: Chapter 549: Breakup!
Sitting in the moving car, Charlize Theron concluded her call with Martin and immediately dialed her female manager, who was well-acquainted with the community committee. Her usually composed demeanor turned even icier, resembling an iceberg adrift in the South African sea.
The car approached the community entrance, where dozens of paparazzi had gathered, eagerly anticipating her arrival. Some recognized Charlize's vehicle, while others caught a glimpse of her through the windshield. They congested both sides of the road, clamoring with almost frantic questions.
"Ms. Theron, are you aware of your fiancé's alleged illegitimate child?"
"We conducted a thorough investigation and found that you were not in Los Angeles at the time, yet your fiancé's condoms were discovered in Martin's neighbor's trash can. Has he been unfaithful to you?"
"Will you be ending your relationship with Stuart Townsend, or will you handle it quietly as before?"
One of these questions seemed to strike a nerve with Charlize, causing her to instinctively release the accelerator and slam the brakes.
The car came to an abrupt halt, prompting the reporters to swarm around even more eagerly.
Charlize vigorously pressed the car horn, alerting the community's security personnel, who rushed out to disperse the reporters and facilitate her entry.
The reporters glared at these wealthy elites' lackeys with resentment. They had missed out on an incredible news scoop, unable to capture the moment on camera.
Upon arriving home, Charlize found Stewart sitting by the door in a dazed state.
He muttered to himself, "Impossible, impossible..."
Charlize fought to maintain her composure as she spoke, "We're breaking up. You have two days to move out."
Stewart raised his head and retorted, "Are you ending things because of baseless accusations from some woman?"
Charlize replied, "Have any other women been here before or after the Oscar night? You know the answer better than I do."
Stewart grew anxious. It had been a while since he had indulged in high-end liaisons. After Peter Jackson ousted him from the "Lord of the Rings" cast, replacing him with Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, his luck had taken a sharp turn for the worse in both movies and roles.
Luckily, he had an Oscar-winning actress as a girlfriend.
Charlize Theron's single-film fees might not be the highest, but her sponsorship earnings were through the roof, thanks to her status as an advertising darling.
After years of enjoying the high life, returning to the mundane existence of a regular actor would be a bitter pill for Stewart to swallow.
Charlize softly asserted, "We came together so easily, and we're both accountable for reaching this point."
Suddenly, Stewart stood up and blurted out, "Fine, even if what that woman said is true and she picked my sperms up from Martin's trash can with a used condom, it doesn't mean I've been with other women. Can't we just have mutual satisfaction while horseback riding?"
Charlize simply regarded him with a cold gaze.
Stewart felt a twinge of guilt but dared not show it. He straightened his neck and protested, "I've been with you for so many years, spent my youth on you, and you're breaking up with me just like that?"
Suppressing her anger, Charlize offered, "I'll provide you with a sum of compensation, on the condition that you haven't been unfaithful. Verification is straightforward; go and undergo a paternity test for that woman's child."
Stewart was too terrified to leave. During the recent live broadcast, a woman named Aisha had claimed that the incident occurred on Oscar night.
On that night, Stewart had recklessly discarded his recently used condoms into the neighboring trash can. Memories of the adjacent trash can brought Martin back to Stewart's mind, and he yelled, "You were the one who cheated first! You had an affair with Martin Davis next door and even shared a bed with him, didn't you? You cheated on me first, so you owe me compensation!"
Charlize was seething with anger. She and Martin were merely friends and had no romantic involvement, yet they were being falsely accused.
In this moment, Stewart's hysterical outbursts starkly contrasted with Martin's composed demeanor during the earlier live broadcast in Charlize's eyes. The former showcased a man's ugly side, while the latter exemplified the qualities of a good man.
Listening to Stewart's relentless accusations, Charlize felt an overwhelming urge to go to Martin and clear his name. As for how to rectify the situation, she knew it was a simple matter.
However, Charlize resisted the impulse, no longer wishing to engage in arguments. She said sternly, "You have two days to vacate the premises, or you'll receive a legal notice from my attorney. If you seek compensation, take a paternity test with that woman. I won't offer compensation without verification."
Stewart wanted to retort further, but Charlize couldn't be bothered with him and drove away without another word.
...
In another nearby mansion, Matt Damon hurriedly entered the living room.
Harvey had just turned off the concluded live broadcast and inquired, "What's happening?"
Matt Damon cast a glance at Georgina but remained silent.
Georgina said, "I'll go for a walk outside, and you two can chat."
As she left, she took her phone along, planning to call Martin later to express her support and consolation, hoping to catch up with him when he had some free time.
In the living room, Matt Damon finally spoke, "Something significant has occurred."
"I've witnessed it," Harvey pointed to the folded projection screen, saying, "The entire nation witnessed this spectacle. Ben and Pitt must be elated. While people are disappointed, this is inadvertently boosting Martin Davis's popularity."
Matt Damon approached and said, "That's not all. The lawyer who accompanied Toni during the paternity test received a call from the Detective Bureau afterward. The LAPD formally arrested Ben, Cassie, and Pete."
Harvey was genuinely taken aback, "What? What exactly transpired?"
"Toni was arrested by the LAPD for extortion. She accused Ben, Cassie, and Pitt of instigating and orchestrating the whole thing." Matt Damon swiftly recounted what he knew, "She claimed to be merely an accomplice, pinning the primary blame on the three of us. Consequently, the police detective bureau secured an emergency arrest warrant and apprehended all three of us at a hotel."
After providing the details, he had rushed over to Harvey, "The detective bureau has solid evidence, and with Toni as a witness, Ben and Pitt are in deep trouble and won't be released on bail for the time being."
Harvey, who had not been directly involved with Toni, furrowed his brows and questioned, "I inquired whether they were sure about this, and they assured me it was 100% certain. What's the outcome?"
Matt Damon hadn't anticipated such a dramatic twist. He had initially aimed to bring Martin down but now found himself ensnared.
Harvey inquired, "What does the lawyer propose?"
Matt Damon replied, "It's going to be challenging. The lawyer suggests we engage with the client and explore potential solutions from that end."
"Martin Davis?" Harvey considered.
With his current connection to Martin, it wouldn't be easy to ask him for assistance.
Harvey suddenly had someone in mind. Georgina had maintained contact with Martin due to her fashion industry ties through Kate Winslet. Perhaps she could persuade Martin to have a conversation?
Outside, Georgina was engrossed in a phone call with Martin.
Choosing between ugly and short versus handsome and tall, Georgina had decisively gone for the latter.
"Matt Damon dropped by earlier. They didn't want me to eavesdrop, but I can deduce that something is amiss with Damon's brothers," Georgina decided not to reveal any information to Harvey but rather save it for her conversation with Martin.
After conveying what Martin needed to know, she playfully added, "Considering your description and what I know about Harvey, he won't give up on those three fools easily. He will definitely want to talk to you. Are you curious about the latest on 'Wei'? Haha... The last test was quite intriguing. I want you to test me solo. Don't you think the true test happens when Harvey is in Los Angeles?"
Georgina cast a glance at the main room, thought of Martin on the other end of the line, and felt a rush of excitement.
Then she noticed Harvey emerging from the doorway and signaling for her.
Not only did Georgina not hang up the phone, but she also continued her playful banter with Martin while walking over.
It wasn't until Harvey's voice interrupted, "What are you up to? I've been trying to call you."
"Goodbye, dear," Georgina hung up the phone, pocketed it, and casually replied, "Just chatting with a friend in the fashion industry."
Membership in the elite fashion supermodel group only required connections within the fashion circle.
Harvey approached and said, "I need your assistance with something."
Georgina smiled and responded, "Tell me anything, and I'll do my best to help."
Harvey continued, "I recall that you've been in contact with Martin. Can you arrange for me to meet him in person?"
Georgina moistened her lips and disclosed, "To be honest, we haven't interacted much. Kate introduced us, and we had a few conversations on those occasions."
Harvey sensed something odd in her response but chose not to dwell on it. After all, Harvey was the only one who could have affairs with other women in Hollywood; who would dare to do so with his women?
Harvey continued, "Help me arrange a meeting with Martin. I need to speak with him face to face."
Georgina feigned ignorance, asking, "What's going on?"
Initially hesitant to divulge any information due to the secrecy surrounding his affairs, Harvey felt compelled to share, "Ben, Cassie, and Pitt were arrested by the LAPD in connection with an alleged extortion case. It's a minor issue, but Martin is taking it very seriously. I want to discuss it with him."
Georgina offered, "I can give him a call." She retrieved her phone, adding, "But my relationship with him is fairly ordinary compared to KK, Fox, and others. I've only interacted with him a few times." She continued, "You might struggle to secure an appointment with him."
Matt Damon emerged from the main room, and Harvey glanced back, instructing, "You call Martin and inform him that I'd like to meet as soon as possible."
Georgina pretended to scroll through her contacts for a while before locating the phone number, dialing it, and engaging in a conversation.
Shortly thereafter, she hung up and relayed, "Martin agreed to meet at the Angel Club in Los Angeles."
Harvey turned to Damon, stating, "You're coming with me."
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