nycdaug Chapter 130 Don't Go, I'm Really Not a Criminal Force
Chapter 130 Don't Go, I'm Really Not a Criminal Force
"Director, how did my Sharon perform?"
A hand lightly rested on her left shoulder, and as she asked a question, Corinne instantly felt an invisible pressure, like a mountain pressing down on her heart.
Help! A blood relative of the devil touched my shoulder! I don't want to die young!
No, he still has hope. There's a bunch of reliable FBI agents right there!
With a glimmer of hope in his heart, Corinne stole a glance to his right and behind him: the group of FBI agents were huddled together, chattering and laughing about the case, completely unaware of his pleading look.
Corey: Oo
These damned tax thieves can't even catch an American cockroach when they're investigating tax evasion; citizens are about to be murdered right under their noses and they don't even know it.
Seeing his unpredictable behavior and twitching eyelids, Kuromon Haruya asked with concern, "What's wrong? Is there something that doesn't meet your standards?"
That shouldn't be the case. Even removing the personal bias and judging from a high-society perspective, Sharon's interview performance was absolutely phenomenal. So cute and beautiful, she was practically an angel descended to earth!
The director snapped out of his daze, noticing his displeased expression, and quickly denied it: "Oh no, no, no, Miss Sharon performed exceptionally well. Actors at her age who can reach her level are few and far between in all of Hollywood! But..."
Corinne's brain raced as she tried to find a reasonable yet "coincidentally" reason to decline.
He couldn't be too direct. If he was misunderstood as picking a fight, then it would be the end of Lucius having a long talk with him!
Find an irrefutable excuse, and while expressing regret, push this scourge onto other production teams.
"But I still need to further consider the compatibility between Miss Sharon and the play in terms of ideas and inspiration. You know I'm a director who values compatibility, and when casting, I also need to have an understanding of the actors themselves."
"What do you mean?"
"I'd like to ask a few more questions to get to know each other better. They're very simple, and I'll never tell anyone."
"No problem at all."
Having received permission, Corinne cleared her throat and began with a simple question as a transition: "I wonder what Miss Sharon's reasons are for entering the Hollywood film industry?"
This question is extremely common, and the industry-standard perfect answers are nothing more than a few: pursuing dreams, being forced by a poor family, being full of passion, etc. - they can get full marks no matter what they answer!
However, what Corey failed to realize was that the question was an ordinary question, but the person answering it was no ordinary person.
Haruya Kuromon stroked his chin and began to recall his reasons for bringing Sharon to Hollywood:
In Detective Conan, Vermouth is a famous actress from Los Angeles, renowned worldwide, so he naturally assumed that Sharon, who was a Vermouth in training, would become an actress.
After Sharon proposed this arrangement, he did not object. The two of them left without hesitation and before they knew it, they had been in Hollywood for more than a month.
'But I don't think I ever asked the child what she really thought, whether she wanted to stay on this path.'
Heimen Yaoye looked at Sharon's youthful profile, waiting for her reply.
Unlike Sharon beside him, who was much simpler: coming to Hollywood to act was just to make money effortlessly!
No need to mop the floor with a dirty rag, no need to pour drinks for guests and smile obsequiously. Just change into a nice outfit, strike a few poses, and you'll get pocket money you never dared to imagine before!
'But giving that answer would be too embarrassing. Let's see what the boss has to say.' Thinking this, Sharon also turned her head to look at Kuromon Haruya.
Under the director's expectant gaze, the father and daughter fell into a silent stare at each other because of this issue.
Kuromon Haruya gave him a wink: You go answer it, after all, it's your question.
Sharon looked puzzled: ? I don't know what to say, boss.
Kuromon Haruya nodded: Say whatever you want, anyway, public opinion can be bought with money.
After a brief exchange of glances, Sharon was utterly defeated. She could only stare at the director with a forced smile and answer, "Uh, because I really like the atmosphere of Hollywood. This is the stage I've always longed for."
call out--
A newspaper slipped from the hands of the idly standing assistant and flew to the feet of the three men. The newspaper was from last week, with the headline prominently displayed: "Unveiling the Dark Side of Hollywood: Corruption and Malicious Competition Behind the Glamour – A Major Scandal Exposed in the 20th Century Film Empire!"
Oh wow.
An awkward silence hung in the air.
Director Corey was torn between regretting his loose tongue and wanting to tear his incompetent assistant apart.
The smile on Kuromon Haruya's lips was a little stiff. He lifted his foot and slid the newspaper away, pretending nothing had happened, and added with a laugh:
"Sharon means that she really likes to dream about Hollywood, a place where dreams can come true!"
"I see!" Wiping away a cold sweat, Director Coryne quickly picked up the conversation: "What a coincidence! I came to Hollywood when I was young to pursue my dreams. I wonder what your dream is, Sharon?"
Sharon bit her lower lip, trying to carefully consider the topic: the boss said any answer was fine, but the previous answer was too vague, so this time she should give a more specific and unique answer.
"I want lots and lots of Knife Music!"
"puff."
Sharon:! ! !
A burst of laughter came from behind him. Sharon opened his eyes wide and immediately turned around. He saw the boss staring intently at the cat walk on the stage, as if trying to see something amazing. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
Corinne's lips twitched; she truly hadn't expected such a frank answer and was momentarily speechless.
"Oh my, what a simple and sincere wish! Uncle loves honest little girls like you..."
Before he could finish speaking, an agent covered the radio and suddenly exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention: "My God! The chairmen of the second and third highest-grossing film companies in Hollywood last year have been exposed for embezzlement, tax evasion, and smuggling. Arrest warrants have been issued, and the one in first place is also deeply involved in the investigation."
This explosive news instantly caused an uproar among the crowd, except for their group.
Well, actually, Sharon's answer wasn't anything special, but considering the breaking news, well, it feels a bit like a hint.
Moreover, he had heard in London that Mr. Lucius had initially made his fortune in the black market... No, he couldn't think about it any longer!
Corin looked up cautiously, but unexpectedly met Kuromon Haruya's cold and scrutinizing gaze, and his heart skipped a beat.
Oh no, they found out!
With the release of the urgent news, the FBI agents, who had already been delayed in their investigation for too long, seemed to have received instructions. They announced to the eyewitnesses that "the investigation is temporarily over, and we ask for your cooperation if there are any follow-ups," and then hurriedly left the scene.
As the situation changed, even the fish swimming in the pond seemed to sense it. The others who came for the interview had lost their indifference and said they would resign after receiving a notification. Before they knew it, the empty interview room was empty except for the logistics staff who were packing up the props and the guards, with only Kuromon Haruya and his two companions remaining.
As he watched his business partners walk away, Corinne tiptoed away, intending to follow them, when a force grabbed his collar.
Kuromon Haruya put his arm around his old friend's shoulder and warmly invited, "Director, you probably don't have any plans for tonight, right? Why don't you come with us to check out this new French restaurant?"
"Now that you understand us, you should give us a chance to understand you, right?"