King of Hollywood

After the Stanford fight, Adrian and Claude finally eliminated the estrangement between them because of the group's listing. It is indeed easier for men to communicate with fists sometimes. Then, everything seemed to be going in the right direction, but unfortunately, after only two days, this illusion was shattered.

It all started with a video, a video uploaded to utube by someone unknown, the title is a real-life miracle director fight. Although the picture is not very clear, it looks like it was taken with a mobile phone, but it is basically recognizable. The person who is waving a fist with a middle-aged man is a well-known super director in Hollywood and the newly released "Iron Man" Adrian Cowell.

It’s not long since the film craze started, and Adrian has always been a well-known figure, and it’s conceivable how much attention a video with such a title will attract—a few hours later, it has over a million views.

"We can clearly identify that the two people fighting in the video are Adrian Cowell, chairman of the board of directors of the media, and Claude Ronris, the president of the media, which is obviously an unusual fight. Thinking of the rumors that the media first went public, but it soon turned into financing in the primary market, we can fully infer that the two founders of the media have signs of splitting." News Corp's ox news channel took the lead in the It was reported on TV and played with their usual "attitude" style.

Although they were concerned about the identities of Adrian and Claude, they did not distort too much. But the word "fight" is enough to explain a lot of problems, and the title of "two high-level media executives throw fists at each other" can easily guide people's thoughts.

After that, major media began to reprint it one after another, and there was a huge rift between Adrian and Claude, which also quickly walked away with this video. Although to ordinary people, this is just a super big gossip, it's really fun that the seemingly omnipotent super director who has always been popular, actually fights with his best friend. But for investors. This is a serious problem. If the top management of a group is not unified, or even has huge differences, how can they invest in such a group?

Moreover, soon, some reporters took photos of Adrian and Claude respectively. Although both of them were covered, some traces were still visible under the high-definition footage specially prepared by the reporters. And soon someone found the original author of the video. A cleaner at Stanford, the other party said that he did not see it by accident. But he is also a fan of Adrian. He just went to see "Iron Man", so he recognized him at a glance, so he took this scene with his mobile phone.

This also proves that this is neither a hype nor a conspiracy, which further increases the credibility of the infighting between the two, although then Adrian and Claude said through their respective spokespersons that there is nothing between each other, just A fight over a little thing is something everyone does.

"Has no one ever fought with his own brother?" Adrian also wrote such a paragraph on his e-pok. Also posted a few pictures from the party that night.

Unfortunately, this didn't work. Some commentators in financial magazines began to publish articles questioning the internal situation of the media. Wall Street became more and more hesitant, and the financing operation that was not going well was made even more difficult.

To make matters worse, more than a week later, ox news suddenly broke the news. According to an internal employee who had resigned, Adrian and Claude had had a heated argument for the listing of the group. "It was so loud that it could be heard even at the door." The ox news network quoted the other party's words and made a full joke.

"From the quarrel to the fight, who can tell me what's next?" said one commentator on TV.

Although the media side denied it for the first time. He also claimed that he would retain the right to state the law against the resigned employee, but rumors of internal discord were rampant for a while. In particular, some reporters said that the two founders have only met each other by nodding and saying hello, and they have not seen the usual intimacy at all.

Although Adrian and Claude soon appeared in front of the media together at a fundraiser, Adrian also appeared at the premiere of "I Am Legend," starring Will Smith and supporting actress Gao Yuanyuan. Over and over again, he said that he and Claude had no contradiction, but it was always interpreted by the outside world as trying to hide it, so all kinds of unfavorable rumors about the media continued to ferment in the media.

It is also fortunate that they are not listed companies, otherwise the stock curve will definitely make some investors with bad hearts unacceptable, but even so, the business of the group has been considerably affected. After delaying for almost a month, the news came from Wall Street that the financing was shelved - ox news network used the word "rejection" - the voice of questioning the media became louder, so someone finally jumped out.

"It's a major setback, but it doesn't affect our development, and of course someone has to be held accountable until then," said an executive director of the media board in an interview after Independence Day.

In fact, a few days later, he joined some board members and asked the group to convene a board of directors and hold the matter accountable.

"This is a common problem with emerging groups that are expanding too fast. If the upward momentum has been maintained, even if there is a contradiction, shareholders can choose to ignore it, but once a major problem occurs, the rift between them will expand rapidly." This In one to two months, the media has attracted much attention, and such news cannot be concealed, so some commentators commented with guns and sticks.

"I don't care what other media say, and I've never thought about it too much. I want someone to give a reasonable explanation to this matter!" Bruce Kahn, who convened the board of directors, sat at the bottom of the long table in the conference room and said in a sonorous tone, and glanced at Claude, who was sitting on the left side of the head from time to time.

He is a middle-aged man in his forties. Dress appropriately, be relatively conservative, and be very mindful of financial budgets and investment plans.

"Of course, Bruce, but... the meeting hasn't started yet." Robert Fleming, who was also the executive director, coughed in embarrassment, then glanced at the empty seat above.

As the chairman of the board of directors, knowing that the board of directors is targeting his best friend, he has not appeared yet, so he can imagine what it means.

Sure enough, after the promoter made a sound. Someone couldn't hold back: "What does it matter, we can completely settle today's issues beforehand."

"Yeah, that's not a contradiction, is it?" someone followed.

There is no doubt that Kahn has attracted a group of directors, otherwise he would not have called for a board meeting at this time.

"It's not contradictory at all, I just want to know why Mr. Ron Rhys, the president and the president, had serious communication problems with Mr. Chairman." After taking the opportunity of small talk to start a conversation and won the approval of many people . Kahn immediately began to attack further, looking at Claude without blinking.

"There can be no more communication problems between people." Claude said indifferently.

"You have communicated very well with Mr. Chairman before this. This is number one; your poor communication has led to serious consequences this time, and this is number two." Kahn looked aggressive, "Anyway, this is a no-brainer. Rebuttable facts. Besides, I have heard that Mr. Chairman had never heard of the listing before you raised it, and I think it is necessary for you to explain that.”

Suddenly, there was an uproar in the conference room, and all kinds of whispers came one after another. Even the previous directors who were sitting still couldn't help but look at Claude, and one of them frowned and asked, "Is what Bruce said true, Claude?"

Although everyone here knows that because of Adrian's delegating power, Claude can indeed do whatever he wants to do, but if he doesn't say a word, he won't let him know until it's imminent. That is simply the rhythm of tearing the face. Have they really parted ways? Some directors looked at the vacant seats with amazed eyes.

"Adrian and I did have conflicts in this regard, but we have reached an understanding after heated discussions and calm," Claude still showed no expression. "We all agreed to raise capital in the primary market."

But this evasive answer was not satisfactory, so Kahn immediately responded: "But you can't explain why Goldman Sachs and jp Morgan have agreed to the plan, but in the end, it suddenly changed from listing to listing. Another primary market financing. Well, even if you have an understanding, Mr. Chairman, but what's next? If the Stanford incident was an accident, how did our media cope when everyone questioned us? Chaos , ignorant, inconsistent, inconsistent, unable to fight the dirty water poured on us, and ultimately led to the failure of financing.”

He made no secret of the sarcasm in his tone, without giving any face, and made it clear that it was aimed at Claude.

"The Stanford incident was an accident. In that case, it would be unwise for its media to conduct large-scale defenses. We can only counterattack in a roundabout way, and then restart after a little calm." Claude remained expressionless.

These words he said are not without reason, but at this time, in the eyes of other directors, there is no difference between him and Gu Zuo's shirk responsibility.

"As Mr. Chairman's best friend, you shouldn't let the Stanford thing happen at all!" Kahn said sharply.

"Bruce, it's not Mr. Ron Reese's responsibility." Fleming seemed to want to persuade, but instead sent the final topic to his hands.

"Unfortunately, this is his responsibility!" Kahn raised his hands. "If this is not the case, I can't imagine what responsibility Mr. Ron Rees has as the president and CEO!"

He said loudly: "Therefore, in view of the losses suffered by the company, I propose to dismiss Mr. Ron Reese!"

Several alliances that had been drawn by Kahn immediately joined, and the remaining neutral directors showed hesitant expressions, especially when they saw the vacant seat at the top, this hesitant expression was even heavier. . I just don't know why, Claude has no expression, has he accepted his fate? Still have cards?

"So, we now..." Kahn glanced at Claude proudly. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he heard a voice coming from the door of the conference room: "I'm so sorry, I'm late, I took Miss Brooklyn Decker to the studio on the way, and chatted for a few more minutes in the car, Delay, hope it's not too late."

To be able to speak in such a relaxed tone, as if there is nothing to worry about, is naturally the chairman of the media, the famous Hollywood playboy Adrian Cowell. You can tell by the smug smile on his face. The so-called chatting in the car is just an excuse. As long as a woman gets into his car, it is equivalent to getting into his bed.

"What are you talking about, Crowe?" After sitting down in his seat, Adrian asked his partner with a smile, and this gesture suddenly made some people's hearts sink.

"About—how to dismiss me." Claude shrugged.

"Remove you? Why?" Adrian showed a strange look.

"We think Mr. Ron Reese has to take responsibility for this." Kahn said first, although very serious, but his expression was somewhat disturbed.

"You're talking about being filmed fighting and then failing to raise money?" Adrian asked.

"Yes. Mr. Chairman, and we believe it. You didn't know about the listing in the first place." Kahn took a deep breath.

"That's right, I didn't know about it at first," Adrian nodded, "but this was caused by me. I just glanced at the plan he sent me, and didn't take it to heart. Of course, We also quarreled about this, but in the end we each took a step back. We decided to raise funds in the primary market. It was just that some small lumps were not resolved, and then because we recalled some contradictions when we attended the Stanford reception, we simply fought. I didn't expect a certain cleaner to take a picture and post it online, which eventually led to the failure of financing... Well, Crowe does have some responsibility, but so do I."

After this sentence came out, several people changed their faces. Especially Bruce Kahn and his previous directors. Adrian's words are equivalent to expressing his support for Claude, so it becomes impossible to remove Claude, knowing that Adrian is not only the person with the most shares in the board of directors. He is also the major shareholder of the entire media, as long as he and Claude are united, no matter what kind of resolution can be passed.

The reason why Kahn decided to dismiss Claude was because of his feud with Adrian. During this period of time, as rumored, the two seldom met since the quarrel over the listing. , Even if they met, they were very cold, so Kahn had other thoughts. In his opinion, if there is really a huge rift between the two, as long as he stands firm on Adrian's side, then he is likely to replace Claude.

The high ambitions, combined with the hint of an empty chairman's seat at the meeting, finally made Kahn take a gamble. What I didn't expect was that, looking at the situation today, these two people are simply acting, in order to let some people jump out on their own.

"Then is there anything else?" Adrian asked immediately.

Several directors looked at me, I looked at you, and shook their heads involuntarily. They were put together like this. Even if there was an issue, they didn't dare to raise it. God knows what else they plan to do.

"Okay, then I have a proposal." Adrian's smile became subtle at this time, and several directors including Kahn couldn't help but feel nervous, is it so fast? !

"I propose to disqualify Robert Fleming as executive director and expel him from the board of directors." Who knows what came out of Adrian's mouth.

The meeting room was quiet for a few seconds, followed by a commotion. He originally thought that Kahn, who had embarrassed Claude before, would turn to Fleming, who had spoken for Claude before.

"This...why is this?" Fleming looked shocked.

"Did you say something wrong, Adrian?" a director asked immediately, his face a little worried

"Yeah, what's the reason for expelling Robert?" Another director asked hurriedly, such an unreasonable expulsion of the director, and even the executive director, will only put everyone in danger.

"Selling the secret information of the group to Rupert Murdoch, is this reason enough?" Adrian, who kept a smile, said in a gentle tone, and then he greeted, and soon an assistant came in from the door and prepared Good folders are put in front of the directors.

Everyone, including Bruce Kahn, looked shocked, glanced at Fleming, who was pale, and quickly opened the folder in his hand. Adrian's voice rang again with their movements. Get up: "On April 23rd, you and Murdoch met at the Raphael Club. On the third day, the acquisition that was originally intended to be won fell short and was taken away by News Corporation half a month later; on May 13th, you and Murdoch met. I got through a phone call a week later, and Fox bought Mad Men for a lot of money a week later; on June 19, you had a one-on-one chat with Murdoch at a charity gala at the Four Seasons, and then someone The employee left, and four days later, the ox news network published the quarrel between me and Claude."

He smiled and looked at Fleming, who was already pale: "Do you want me to continue the example, Robert?"

Then he thought of something and said: "Oh, by the way, I have to add one more, instigating Bruce to convene a board of directors and attack Claude."

Kahn glared at Fleming immediately, and then showed a look of fear at Adrian. He didn't expect that Fleming's unintentional words that made him firm up his confidence were using him as a gunner, and even more so. I didn't expect that Adrian and Claude were clear about this, and they couldn't help sweating for a while.

"I only put some photos in the file, and information about your cousin's employment at News Corp. I don't want to take out the audio or video, and I don't want to know how much Murdoch has given you, I just want to say ," Adrian put away his smile and pointed to the door of the conference room, "Now, get out of here."

Immediately, the lost Fleming stood up and walked out staggeringly, accompanied by whispered curses from the directors.

"Okay, guys," Adrian clapped his hands again after Fleming had left, "I believe you're not interested in discussing anything else at this point, so let's break up, but, after the new Before the executive director is elected, I propose Bruce to take over Robert's work - is that all right?"

The last sentence was directed at Kahn, who couldn't help but be stunned, never thinking that such a thing could happen.

"Anyway, you are thinking of the company." Adrian smiled.

"It's an honor." Kahn immediately bowed a little excitedly. To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (.) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.