America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz-Chapter 551 - 544 Extortion

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It’s not super big news when a Hollywood A-list star has an illegitimate child, because it’s happened too frequently in the past. Just take Jack Nicholson, who didn’t even dare to take a DNA test and went straight for an out-of-court settlement.

But beyond being a Hollywood star, Martin also had another identity—he was an American hero.

Media reporters were gathered on both sides of the red carpet, and the security personnel of the organizers were watching like hawks, ready to pounce at any moment.

Bruce was very clear that the first priority was to get people out of there: "You can have a chat with Martin in person."

Tony still had fantasies about Martin, and with her child in her arms, she followed Bruce with determination toward the hotel entrance.

Halfway there, she turned her head to look back.

Ben gave Tony a nod.

In the past few days, he hadn’t spared effort in considering the situation described by Tony, the usual atmosphere in the industry, and Martin Davis’ tough personality to deduce all sorts of possible developments.

Having been a screenwriter and a director, Ben had won an Oscar for the former, and his skills in the latter were not shabby. Based on the "facts" described by Tony, it wasn’t difficult for him to further speculate, and he had prepared various psychological scenarios for Tony.

Tony had told him that she had had an affair with Martin, and the child was the result of that affair.

Thinking of this, Ben suddenly laughed; Martin Davis would certainly deny it, and that’s when things would get exciting!

In some respects, it indeed went as he expected; faced with a sudden claim of a so-called illegitimate child, Martin could not possibly acknowledge it, because it definitely wasn’t true.

Upon entering the hotel doors, the seasoned Nicholson reminded Martin: "If you’re responsible for this, or if you can’t be sure, settle it with a sum of money quickly—the longer you drag it out, the more trouble there will be."

Leonardo didn’t think it was such a big deal and seemed to take pleasure in Martin’s misfortune: "Take this opportunity to think about how you’re going to explain it to your girlfriend."

"It’s got nothing to do with me," Martin said seriously first, then patted Leonardo on the shoulder: "Sorry for causing a mess at your event."

Leonardo shook his head: "We don’t need to talk such nonsense between us, just take care of it quickly. Call me and Jack if you need help."

Nicholson asked, "Do you want me to go with you? I am quite experienced in dealing with claims from illegitimate children."

Martin responded: "You’d better stay with Leo; I’ll call for backup if I need it."

Leonardo and Nicholson continued with their event, while Martin asked for a lounge from the hotel to wait patiently.

It wasn’t long before Bruce and Thomas, who arrived in a hurry, brought Tony into the lounge.

Martin glanced at the baby she was holding; the child had stopped crying and was blinking with curiosity, observing the world.

Approaching Martin, Tony said, "John, look, this is your father."

Martin involuntarily took a step back, thinking this woman must be crazy!

But he didn’t lose his composure, acknowledging her with a subtle nod from Bruce: "I remember you. At the book signing in Times Square in New York, you came to me in a wedding dress."

"Yes, that’s right, I’m Tony, and I left you a card with my contact information back then." She’d repeated this story to Ben many times, and perhaps even she had started to believe it was true: "After some time you contacted me, and not long after, I had John."

Her eyes widened, full of hope: "John has your blood in him, just look at him, he looks so much like you."

Thomas scowled, warning her: "Miss, be mindful of your words. You’re slandering and defaming Martin’s reputation, which can lead to legal responsibilities!" Find your next read on novelbuddy

"Everything I’m saying is true. If you think there’s a problem, I’m willing to take John to have a DNA test!" Tony insisted.

Her words made Thomas’s heart skip a beat, and he couldn’t help but turn to look at Martin, wondering if it could be true.

After all, Martin’s reputation as a playboy was well-known throughout America; it wouldn’t be surprising if he accidentally caused a scandal.

Martin calculated the time; it was impossible, and he remembered very clearly that he hadn’t had any kind of relationship with this woman.

The only time they faced each other was at the book signing in Times Square in New York.

Martin smiled kindly, and tentatively said, "Tony, you’re a good girl. I don’t know what issues you have with Ben Affleck, but I have some personal issues with Big Ben, and I wouldn’t want you and your child to become a tool in his hands."

Tony hugged her child closer: "Ben was right; you’d only find excuses to deny it!"

Over the past months, Ben had gotten along very well with Tony and had influenced her subconsciously—no amount of talking from Martin would be enough to persuade her.

Martin chuckled, shaking his head: "You and I have no connection, and neither do this child and I!"

Tony realized that Ben was entirely right; these Hollywood stars have a facade, never acknowledging their illegitimate children.

"Martin, I’ve poured my heart and soul into this child. If you don’t acknowledge him, then we’ll have to meet in court." She stated.

Martin jokingly inquired: "What if I don’t want to meet in court?"

Patting her child gently, Tony replied: "Acknowledge him as your son."

Martin gently steered the conversation: "If I have nothing to do with your son and wish for you to leave, what then?"

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Tony’s first thought was that Martin wanted to pay her off—just like many Hollywood stars do.

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Ben told her more than once not to talk about money first.

But what Tony was doing, it was all for the money.

Tony, a woman herself with her own ideas, said with the conviction that the allure of money trumps everything, "10 million US dollars, I’ll sign an agreement with you, take John, and leave Los Angeles never to return."

Martin said righteously, "I won’t accept your threats!"

Tony was getting angry too. A father with seventy or eighty million US dollars, even a hundred million in assets, giving ten million to his son and the mother, was it too much?

She said, "Martin, I will call the police, I will sue you in court!"

Martin asked, "How much did you say? I didn’t hear you clearly."

"10 million US dollars!" Tony emphasized again, "Just give me 10 million, and I’ll disappear with John immediately."

People who come for the money aren’t easily dismissed with words alone, Martin was well aware, as he definitely wasn’t as charming as the almighty dollar.

Martin stood up, feeling there was no need to continue talking as he wouldn’t give a penny, "Suit yourself."

Looking at the child in her arms, Tony’s disappointment in the child’s father turned into despair. She said, "I will apply for a paternity test in court!"

Martin didn’t engage further and left the lounge directly.

Thomas was worried and quickly caught up from behind, asking, "Are you sure?"

Martin bluntly said, "Who would know better than I if my brother did it or not?"

The three entered another room.

Martin said, "I saw Ben Affleck near this woman named Tony, and I think Casey Affleck wasn’t far away either, they could very well be involved in this!"

Thomas couldn’t understand, "Them? That woman Old Cloth said was one of your former female fans..."

Bruce said, "They first appeared in the Cody Community in Sherman Oaks, where reporters blocked the doors, and a dozen women came out to dance topless. Later they showed up in New York in wedding dresses at book signings, claiming to be Martin’s wives. If I remember correctly, Tony was the ringleader."

Martin couldn’t figure it out, "Voluntarily asking for a DNA test, is she bluffing or sure of herself?"

Bruce asked, "You think some slut secretly took your genetic material and shared it with her?"

"No, absolutely not," Martin said. "I made sure they swallowed it all each time. Besides, I stopped using condoms last year..."

As the conversation reached this point, both he and Old Cloth remembered, "Those women once rummaged through our trash!"

Martin looked at Old Cloth, "It’s not yours, is it?"

"Don’t talk nonsense, it’s definitely not mine!" Bruce was also careful, "I’ve used mine on Kim and Khloe."

Thomas knew who Kim and Khloe were and looked at Bruce with surprise; this guy was playing pretty wild!

Martin frowned, "That’s strange then." He quickly decided, "Find the best private investigator, check Tony’s movements and profession over the last year, see how she got involved with Ben."

Bruce nodded, "I have a comrade at Pinkerton Detective Agency, as long as the fee is right, all these are minor issues."

Martin asked, "Did you record it just now?"

Bruce took out a recording pen, pressed the play button, and when Tony mentioned the 10 million dollars, he paused it.

"Although I don’t know where the problem lies, I am certain that child has nothing to do with me!" Martin, afflicted with severe paranoia, still had that much confidence.

Those he had been with in the past two years could not possibly leak his stuff.

If Kate, Jolie, Aniston, Daddario, Elizabeth, and others came forward with children claiming he’s the father, it might be true, but Tony, impossible!

Martin said again, "We always conduct ourselves honorably. Since Tony is threatening me for 10 million dollars, let’s call the police; I’m being extorted."

Thomas confirmed again, "It’s not yours?" Seeing Martin’s firm nod, he said, "Alright, let’s handle this with the police."

Martin took out his phone and also told Thomas, "Go find Leo, he’s the organizer for this event. Inform him about the situation, I need to borrow his venue for an impromptu press conference."

Thomas nodded and went off to find Leonardo immediately.

Martin pressed 911 and made the call. Once connected, he said, "I am Martin Davis? Yes, Martin Davis, the Honorary Citizen of Los Angeles. I’m at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel and I’ve been extorted by a woman demanding a ransom of 10 million dollars..."

In Los Angeles, 911 had a priority list and Martin was one of them.

The operator took the call and quickly relayed the situation.

Meanwhile, Martin was dialing McLain’s number directly, "I’ve been extorted for a staggering 10 million dollars..."

McLain did not waste words and expressed that he would arrive in person soon.

Almost at the same time, Leonardo announced at the event that there would be a brief press conference shortly.