The Wolf of Los Angeles

Chapter 473 - 473: The God-Making Movement

[Chapter 473: The God-Making Movement]

Venice, Butterfly Security Company.

Hawke sat at the head of the conference table, asking Edward to display the photos provided by Leonardo on the white metal projection screen.

The photo showed a beachfront mansion in Malibu, with a vast expanse of land and exceptionally luxurious decor.

Campos recognized it and said, "I think I've seen this mansion before."

Garcia reminded, "This mansion used to belong to the Ackerman family. Sean Ackerman liked to throw parties here. Carlos and I monitored Sean nearby."

Carlos, sitting across, agreed, "That's right. There's a parking lot in front of the side of the mansion for guests' vehicles."

Hawke clearly remembered Sean Ackerman was confined in a secretive underground prison in Inglewood as a blood donor.

He picked up a laser pointer and pointed to the photo, saying, "Now, this belongs to Puff Daddy Sean Combs. I have definite information that before Thanksgiving next month, Puff Daddy will host a party here, inviting many celebrities and socialites."

Months ago, Hawke arranged the task for Butterfly to investigate Puff Daddy and the island.

Juan, responsible for Puff Daddy's side, said, "I also got news about the party. I'm setting up surveillance on his Beverly Hills mansion. According to my investigation, after the Ackerman family incident, Puff Daddy bought this mansion from the government's foreclosure auction."

Hawke asked the key question, "Has he renovated it?"

Juan replied, "Probably not."

Recalling the Ackerman family's usual style, Hawke said to Campos, "You go meet Sean Ackerman and ask about the positions of hidden cameras in the mansion."

...

The mansion had been searched by the FBI Los Angeles division. Hawke took out his phone and directly called Jennifer Huey to inquire about the mansion's condition.

Jennifer replied, "We only took away all valuable items. Those difficult to remove were barely touched. Someone had marked the mansion to keep it as intact as possible, like rescue stations and estates in Beverly Hills. These items are often targeted in advance; foreclosures are just a formality."

Hawke thought about the estates in his possession and the several rescue stations under the charity foundation -- they all followed this procedure.

"Understood," he directly asked, "Did you find anything or install any devices?"

Jennifer thought for a moment and said, "We basically didn't touch the mansion's decorations, of course, we wouldn't install anything. My team wouldn't do such a stupid thing."

Hawke said a few more words and hung up.

...

Campos knew that after the meeting, he needed to go to Inglewood to interrogate Sean Ackerman.

Next, Hawke's instructions were clear: have Juan monitor the Malibu mansion, with emphasis on "Find out which women attended Puff Daddy's party. For parties like this, even though Puff Daddy makes all kinds of extravagant promises, women often feel taken advantage of. If things go wrong later, resentment easily arises."

Juan nodded, "That's when our opportunity comes."

To encourage women, they don't need men like them to take action; the Feminist Majority Foundation would be the most suitable organization.

Hawke looked at Campos, "If you get information about Sean Ackerman's possession, you'll be responsible for planning and execution."

Campos agreed, "Okay."

Juan then said, "I found some information about Puff Daddy: just a week ago, he ordered over 1,000 bottles of baby oil, apparently preparing for next month's party. Also, I asked someone investigate Allison Faith and her mother Joanna Faith, whom we mentioned last time, and found a new development."

Hawke had previously discussed the mother and daughter in the Butterfly meetings.

Juan's expression tightened: "We can confirm Allison is now Puff Daddy's girlfriend."

Hawke hadn't heard this from Leonardo before.

Juan continued, "From an uncertain tip from a paparazzo, Puff Daddy likes to play BDSM games with Allison. Reportedly, in a motel corridor, he once violently beat Allison, grabbed her long hair, and dragged her backward inside a room."

Edward interjected, "That woman is a wild one; maybe she likes it that way."

Juan wasn't involved in the Allison and Josh Hartnett tape incident and wasn't aware. He continued with his findings: "Allison previously told a former assistant that Puff Daddy coerced her into group sex, forced drug use, and assaults."

He emphasized another point, "Jennifer Lopez, the Latin diva, officially dated Puff Daddy for a period. It's said he forced her to get intimate piercings."

This was Hawke's first time hearing it, but Jennifer Lopez stepping forward about this was unlikely: "Focus remains on Allison Faith."

After discussing Puff Daddy, Hawke stressed another matter: "Did you get Fiona's notice? Michelle, the Feminist Majority Foundation president, will take action. Inform our allies to be alert and, if necessary, set a trap."

The women's fightback was actually Hawke's idea, and Michelle's plan was nearly transparent to him.

Then, Hawke and Edward left Butterfly.

...

As the car left the security company's entrance, Edward asked, "How can we maintain stability for the foundation?"

Hawke responded slowly, "As long as a team keeps winning, they can maintain relatively strong unity; because winning always brings benefits."

In recent years, his side remained relatively stable largely due to constant wins, which brought dividends to everyone.

Edward understood, "Seems true."

No one knew Hawke's trajectory better than him. They started as street journalists but kept winning in conflicts, from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands, and now.

Edward felt they were unstoppable.

---

Back at the Coastal Building, as Hawke entered his office, Caroline followed him.

She placed a series of documents on his desk, saying, "The funding committee approved the second batch of funds; various supporting companies urgently need R&D funding, and the applications have arrived."

These R&D funds were essentially a bunch of freeloaders taking advantage of America.

Hawke was one of the worst at this. He examined and signed the documents.

Such funds can't be hogged; you get none if you try that.

After signing, he said, "Once funds arrive, immediately forward them to the supporting companies -- sooner is better than later."

Caroline replied, "I'll handle it right away."

Hawke opened his computer to continue perfecting another money-making plan -- the Marginalized Group Relief Project.

---

Hollywood, Emerson Film Studios.

Eric had just returned from the NAACP with firsthand materials and hurried to his office to review them carefully.

With The Los Angeles Fires released successfully, Eric was freed from previous projects and started preparing a new biopic called Philip.

Before finishing the documents, a knock sounded. A female accountant entered, carrying some files.

She tried to close the door, but Eric suddenly remembered Hawke's reminder to Edward's call and said, "Leave the door open."

The accountant glanced at the busy corridor, laid down the files, and said, "Boss, these need your signature."

Eric nodded slightly, "Leave them here first."

She left and closed the office door.

...

Eric's phone rang; he answered.

On the other end was a woman's voice: "Hi Eric, it's Amanda. I heard about your new film? Want me to come over tonight and discuss the roles?"

In the past, Eric would have agreed, but now he declined without hesitation: "If you want to star in my new film, wait for the official casting call. I'm very busy lately."

There was a hesitation on the other side, then a soft "I'll come find you when I have time" before hanging up.

...

In a detached house in southern Burbank, blonde actress Amanda set down the phone, looked at Michelle on the sofa, and shrugged: "Looks like I'm out of luck with this money."

Michelle had not expected to face setbacks immediately: "You can try again."

Amanda knew acting was tough; making some money and leaving Hollywood was better.

Before her, Brad Pitt's nannies, Jamie Foxx's mistresses, and Tiger Woods' wives and lovers had all done it.

These women leveraged gender advantages, using their charms to make millions.

What other profession could yield that?

Amanda wasn't discouraged, saying, "I'll see how it goes; without solid evidence, it's hard."

Michelle nodded slightly and warned, "Keep it confidential."

Amanda promised, "I wouldn't tell others about such a lucrative deal."

...

Michelle left Amanda's house and joined her assistant to depart.

In the car, the assistant glanced at Michelle, "Not going smoothly?"

Michelle mildly shook her head: "She cooperated, but the other side is busy and can't meet."

The assistant focused on driving.

Michelle added, "Eric Emerson once won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for Best Director. With The Los Angeles Fires' blockbuster box office, he's almost a top-tier director. Amanda isn't high-profile enough to approach him directly."

The assistant laughed awkwardly, "I didn't consider that."

"No worries," Michelle said. Though not sharp beyond activism, she didn't pin hopes on one person: "We're heading to Santa Monica Pier to meet someone else."

Without questions, the assistant drove straight to Griffith Observatory.

...

Michelle was going to meet one of the few Feminist Majority Foundation members inside City Hall.

This LA government, having used The Los Angeles Fires to crack down on feminist activists, and with Brian's political advice from Hawke, naturally avoided employing openly feminist women.

But some were active online and moderate on the job, impossible to detect their activism.

At the Griffith Observatory under a cafe umbrella, Michelle found Selena.

Michelle ordered coffee and asked directly, "Have you considered what we talked about on the phone?"

Since Selena showed up, she'd given thought: "It's very hard. If I fail, I will be in deep trouble."

Michelle said, "The entire Feminist Majority Foundation, all California feminist groups, all women across the U.S. will support you! Did you see Philip? You could become LA's Philip."

The analogy unnerved Selena: "I... just want more than an ordinary income, not to die; I haven't lived enough."

Michelle realized the poor phrasing and quickly changed it: "I mean, a living Philip!"

Though not original, she mimicked the Philip example: "Philip became a symbol for those disgusting perverts; statues of him were erected in many places, making him a saint alongside Steve Nutt, because he was made a god."

Selena gradually caught the drift: "You want me to be a symbol?"

"Depends if you dare to do it," Michelle, best with words, said, "Stand in front; every women's organization in the U.S. will back you. Politically, the Democrats backing us will support you!"

Besides promises, she offered support: "The Feminist Majority Foundation will give you..."

Originally planning to say $200,000, she cut back to $100,000 event funds, promising the rest once successful. "Don't forget, the target is very wealthy; if all goes well, you could get a million-dollar compensation."

Selena asked, "Are you sure you'll support me?"

Michelle swore, "The Feminist Majority Foundation has united all women's groups in California. Before coming, I met Gavin Newsom, the Democratic leader here, who supported us."

Selena was silent, seemingly pondering deeply.

Michelle added, "$100,000 will arrive tomorrow."

She could book it as $200,000; the difference had other uses.

Selena nodded firmly.

Michelle gave her a decorative lapel pin and explained its use.

Selena stashed the pin and left first.

When Selena left, she noticed Selena hadn't paid for her coffee and dessert.

"This greedy bitch!" Michelle muttered as she paid.

...

Elsewhere, Selena got into a Kia, looked around, found no one nearby, and pulled out a voice recorder.

Thanks to technology, it was small and handy.

Though not smart, as City Hall secretary she knew to prepare for risks.

She pressed play, listened again to her conversation with Michelle, then carefully put away the recorder and drove home.

On the way back, Selena pondered her next move.

Her position at City Hall made accessing Mayor Brian difficult and suspicious.

Michelle was stingy, giving only $100,000 upfront.

That money wasn't enough for her to risk confronting LA's mayor.

The Ferguson family was formidable; City Hall rumors said they kept security personnel domestically and abroad, used for shady tasks.

These powerful families were darker than each other.

Selena rejected Brian as a candidate. She wanted fame, to be the female Steve Nutt, and get a large payout -- but not at the cost of her safety.

After much thought, she hadn't decided.

Back home, thinking about City Hall's power structure, one candidate came to mind.

Mayor's assistant, Beacon.

He was Brian's campaign manager and held an important City Hall position, able to influence Brian directly.

Selena, through work, had access to Beacon -- this was practical.

...

Meanwhile, Michelle, who was unsatisfied, returned to the Feminist Majority Foundation HQ in North Hollywood to study LA's political groups.

They had dealt with these groups multiple times and even cooperated early on.

Michelle was almost certain this political group centered on Hawke Osment and his business faction, plus Brian Ferguson and his family.

Michelle looked at three photos on the office whiteboard: Hawke, Brian, and Erica.

Seeing Erica, she recalled the people she killed; better not to provoke her.

Regarding Hawke, Michelle made no plans to target him; similar cases happened, so he would be alert.

She took documents freshly delivered.

They detailed Hawke's companies and foundations: West Coast Environmental Technologies Group, West Coast Investment Foundation, and Osment Charitable Foundation.

These were institutions fully owned by Hawke.

Michelle wanted to attack but felt overwhelmed after seeing the staff composition.

Over ninety percent were men; the few women were family-oriented.

Such women were unlikely feminists.

Michelle understood why LA's political group targeted the Feminist Majority Foundation; Hawke Osment clearly hated women!

Once the FMF rose, she planned to expose this for public backlash.

---

At a Brentwood mansion, lights burned bright at night.

Megan Taylor clasped Caroline's slender waist, making her swing up and down, while admiring an unbelievable pair of fruits, exclaiming, "This is impossible, so unfair!"

Hawke, trapped by the two, said, "There are always exceptions."

Megan, despite many times, couldn't grasp it: "That sheep's legs are only as thick as your arm!"

Caroline bowed her head, pressing a pair of horns against Megan's large chest, making a strange sound, "Baa--Baa--"

The sound was contagious; Megan opened her mouth again, echoing, "Baa--"

She quickly covered her mouth, saying, "I caught the stupid sheep's disease!"

Hawke said, "Alright, now I'm the shepherd."

He flipped up, waving a long whip; the baaing continued like releasing a flock.

...

After the sheep were settled, Hawke was hungry and ate lamb chops.

Caroline's cooking was negligible.

Megan managed to fry three small lamb chops.

Caroline, shameless, said while eating, "I'll come over for breakfast every morning."

"Sure," Megan smiled, "One breakfast costs a million dollars."

Hawke ignored them, focusing on eating.

While using his knife and fork, he suddenly felt two feet resting one after another on his legs.

Before he reacted, the feet clashed and pulled back.

"Shameless!" Caroline and Megan simultaneously rolled their eyes at each other.

Hawke finished the lamb chops and said, "An important news event will happen tomorrow; pay close attention to the coverage."

Megan curiously asked, "Are you planning something again?"

"No, I want to help with publicity," Hawke detailed, "Harvard University will hold a major campus speech tomorrow. I've sent people to record it. Natalie Portman will attend and speak. You'll turn it into a hot news story."

"That speech?" Caroline had written it herself.

Hawke nodded, "Right. She will deliver a speech combining feminism and extreme veganism, pushing feminism to the extreme."

Megan asked a few questions.

Caroline answered one by one.

"Sounds interesting," Megan said, no qualms about it. "Anti-feminism is Fox Network's principle; Roger Ailes especially hated feminism."

Hawke knew that, "Feel free to play it up."

Caroline said, "Natalie Portman's reputation has always been good, with some Jewish support behind her. News about her easily becomes a headline."

*****

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