America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 411 Don’t Become a Burden

Rodeo Drive, second floor of Brioni boutique

A master tailor personally measured Martin's body data and asked him to choose the appropriate fabric and basic style.

Elizabeth, who came with him, pulled Martin and pointed at a piece of cloth and said, "This color is good. You are standing here. Hmm... I think it suits you very well. It makes you look more lively."

In such an insignificant matter, Martin of course listened to his female companion: "Master Pirlo, choose this color of fabric."

"Okay." Master Pirlo immediately wrote it down.

Elizabeth was very happy and took Martin to choose leather shoes and a bow tie.

The two came out of the store and got into Elizabeth's Porsche. Martin said, "Let's go, it's time to choose a dress for you."

Elizabeth smiled sweetly, "Mine is easy to choose."

Martin was surprised: "Are there any sponsoring brands?"

Elizabeth started the car and drove to Century City Shopping Plaza. She said, "I don't have a sponsor brand, so I wear a dress from my sister's brand. It's just right for me given my current status in the circle. When I can be like you in the future, I won't lack sponsorship from big-name clothing brands. Maybe my sisters will sponsor me with huge sums of money."

Martin smiled and said, "There aren't many girls your age who are as clear-headed as you are." He did not hesitate to praise her: "Liz, you are a good girl."

"My sisters are amazing. Not only did they protect me from the storm, they also taught me how to adapt to Hollywood." Elizabeth rolled her eyes and suddenly changed the subject: "There is a saying on the Internet now that when a man or woman tells another person that they are a good person, it often means rejection or a breakup."

She asked seriously, "Martin, are you going to break up with me?"

Martin said, "Why do you think so?" He always used tricks to confuse other people's thinking: "We broke through the pursuit and blockade of two big villains Leonardo and Nicholson, and finally got together!"

Elizabeth smiled so sweetly that even the gloomy sky was healed by her at that moment. The sun came out from the clouds, as if it wanted to compete with others to see who was brighter.

Arriving at Century City Shopping Plaza, the Porsche drove into the underground parking lot and the two took the elevator upstairs.

The Olsen sisters' "The Row" is currently positioned as light luxury, mainly targeting young users. It is a relatively popular brand and its style is also very suitable for Elizabeth.

Elizabeth didn't want it custom-made, she just wanted to choose a suitable one from the existing models.

Martin also actively expressed his opinions, making Elizabeth feel that he cared about her.

Because Martin's dress had to be black, Elizabeth chose a light color that was more sweet.

After Elizabeth tried them on and confirmed her identity, and selected the shoes and accessories, Martin took the initiative to swipe the card.

Elizabeth was helpless: "You can keep an account."

Martin smiled and shook his head: "This is what I should do."

The two came out of the store and continued shopping.

Elizabeth whispered, "Come with me to the supermarket, I'll buy some girls' supplies."

Martin pulled her and said, "Let's go."

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Century City Shopping Plaza is bustling with people and is one of the most prosperous commercial centers in Los Angeles.

Many celebrities also frequent here.

Brad Pitt, whose travel restrictions were lifted more than half a year ago, tied his messy long hair into a ponytail and walked into the shopping mall alone like a street performer.

He hadn't been out shopping for a long time, so he went to the supermarket on the first floor to buy daily necessities.

Many people looked over and fell on Pete.

Pete was very familiar with such scenes, and in the past he was filled with curiosity, envy and admiration.

Nowadays, most of it is disgust and ridicule.

Pete found that many parents with girls would take their children away from him.

A faint voice came over: "Girls must protect themselves outside, especially stay away from perverts and rapists."

"That's Pete. Stay away from him if you see him next time. He has forced himself on dozens of women. It's horrible."

"What's wrong with the legal system in Los Angeles? If people like this aren't put in jail..."

He didn't notice it before in open places, but when he came to the enclosed space with a lot of people, Pete could hear other people talking about him all the time.

These are very hurtful.

But Pete could bear it, he had suffered too much injustice in the past year.

His acting career is basically over, and he hasn't had any film contracts since the incident.

All the brands he endorsed have terminated their contracts with him, and many are still suing him for breach of contract, such as Cadillac, which he previously endorsed. Although the lawsuit is not very intense, the case is still pending.

Even the board of directors of Plan B expelled him from the company's management. After the company introduced two investments, the largest shareholder and actual controller became the woman named Jennifer Aniston.

Pete put his hands in his pockets and gradually approached the supermarket door.

The crowded areas near the supermarket are full of cosmetics counters.

Pitt saw two familiar figures. On the left pillar, there was a huge advertising poster painted on it, which was a skin care series endorsed by Jennifer Aniston.

On the right wall is the makeup series that Angelina Jolie strongly recommends.

When Pete saw these two people, he suddenly wanted to cry. His girlfriend and wife were both fucked by that bastard!
Over the past year, he had seen more than once in the tabloids or on TMZ that the bastard Martin Davis had appeared in the same hotel with Aniston and Jolie.

As a Hollywood insider, Pitt could only think of one possibility: these shameless people were having a threesome.

Pete was very angry about this, and not just because his head felt heavy.

When he woke up late at night, he would often ask himself why Martin could play with Jolie and Aniston, but he couldn't?
So, despite all the setbacks, Pete hated Martin even more.

When he arrived at the entrance of the supermarket, he saw what was probably the most eye-catching giant poster in the entire mall.

Martin Davis, the leader of the Coca-Cola Cult, recommends Coca-Cola.

"You are the leader and I am the saint, how wonderful." A sweet and refreshing voice came from the side. Pete turned his head subconsciously, and the voice was still talking: "Excuse me, leader, how can a saint be promoted?"

Pete saw Martin, and a sweet girl following Martin.

The smile on the girl's face seemed to be sweet enough to touch people's hearts, as if it healed Pete's heartache.

But Pete saw the girl holding Martin's five fingers tightly, and her trembling heart was like an earthquake, pushing the flames straight up.

Martin had a vague feeling and immediately pulled Elizabeth behind him, and at the same time he saw Brad Pitt.

Pete walked towards Martin and saw the burly Bruce. He quickly came to Martin's side, put one hand inside his clothes, and stopped unconsciously.

Elizabeth had experienced a life-or-death situation, so she hid behind Martin and immediately let go of Martin's hand.

She knew that now was not the time to talk, and the greatest help she could give to Martin was not to become a burden.

So Elizabeth quickly hid behind a thick pillar.

Pete smiled over here: "Martin Davis."

Martin also smiled and greeted enthusiastically: "Hello, Pete."

"I'm not good, not good at all." Pete said grimly: "You stole my wife, my girlfriend, and my endorsement. You are very good."

Martin shook his head. “You did something wrong and you blamed it on someone else.”

He saw many people reacting and started taking out their phones, calling Bruce, "Let's go."

Martin nodded towards Elizabeth and prepared to enter the supermarket.

Bruce kept staring at Pete from behind.

Pitt just walked away when he saw someone. He looked at the posters of Jolie and Aniston on both sides and felt dissatisfied: "Your bodyguard is very responsible. I wonder if he will take a nap? Is that your new girlfriend next to you?"

Hearing this, Martin suddenly turned around, glanced at Pete, did nothing, and pulled Elizabeth into the supermarket.

Elizabeth was a little worried: "Are you okay? Why don't we go back?"

Martin comforted him, "It's okay."

Elizabeth gave up the idea of ​​continuing shopping in the supermarket, and went straight to the corresponding shelf, picked up some women's products, and pulled Martin to check out.

After getting in the car, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Why is Pete like this?"

Martin said directly: "He blamed me for the breakup between Jolie and Aniston, and he and I did have several conflicts."

Elizabeth reminded: "You should pay more attention."

"Don't worry, it's just a small matter." Martin smiled and said, "I'll take you back first."

Elizabeth knew that Martin might have something to do, so she said without any nonsense: "I can drive back by myself."

Martin thought of Pete: "I'll take you back first."

Arriving at the south hillside of Sherman Oaks, Martin watched Elizabeth's Porsche drive into the Olsen mansion, then turned around and got into the Escalade driven by Bruce.

Bruce didn't drive and asked, "What do you want me to do next?"

Martin didn't answer, but asked, "Is Pete still living in his mansion in Beverly Hills?"

Bruce nodded: "Yes, he has been living there. Do you really want to take over his mansion?"

"I was just thinking about it, but now I think it's necessary." Martin asked again, "What is Pete's financial situation?"

Bruce roughly said: "With less cash flow and more fixed assets, nearly two-thirds of the people he violated reached an out-of-court settlement with him, more than half of whom accepted his cash compensation, some were ready to sign an agreement, and the other one-third demanded a higher compensation amount."

Martin thought for a while and said, "Notify Ivan and ask him to find a way to encourage the victims to ask Pete for more compensation."

Bruce nodded: "I have an idea."

Martin took out his cell phone and found Thomas' number. He continued, "I'll ask Thomas to find a way to contact the brands that Pete endorsed before, especially Cadillac. I remember Cadillac once wanted to sue Pete for breach of contract."

"That's true." Bruce said, "Because after you signed the contract with Cadillac, Cadillac's business performance has improved significantly, so this matter has been suppressed for the time being."

(End of this chapter)