Hilltop home in South Park City.
Simon, who had been running around for a day, took a shower and changed clothes. Girl A followed her boss downstairs to the restaurant and said at the same time: "Bryce Levison arrived in Los Angeles at noon today and hopes to meet you. Listen. She said you were in Park City and chased her, and I arranged for her to stay at a resort in the west of the city."
Simon was a little surprised. He didn't expect that the Levison family would be unable to hold on so quickly. Even... Frances Levison's wife, Bryce Levison, came to plead for mercy.
Does this count as a door-to-door delivery
As usual, Francis Levison was quickly released on bail after being arrested for tax evasion. After all, this was not a criminal felony.
As a result, the local court in Florida obviously delayed its "study" for three days, and finally issued a huge bail of up to 10 million US dollars based on factors such as Levison's crime, the other party's personal wealth, and the risk of absconding. The overall assets of the Levison family reached 1 billion U.S. dollars. When broken down to Francis Levison, the assets were actually less than 200 million U.S. dollars.
The net worth of the rich has never equaled cash.
The federal media now estimates that Simon's personal net worth has reached US$500 billion, but it is not easy for him to come up with US$25 billion in cash. Francis Levison, whose family business has been on the verge of bankruptcy in recent years, has found it even more difficult to come up with $10 million in a short period of time.
In fact, you can also use real estate as collateral.
This is a method that many wealthy people often choose when encountering similar incidents. For some reason, the other party did not do this.
So, Francis Leveson will probably have to stay in jail until the matter is resolved.
With this in mind, Simon came to the restaurant downstairs and waited for Zoe and Isabel to serve dinner before leaving. Then he continued to ask the girl A standing by: "I remember that Francis Levison also has an uncle who serves as the vice chairman of the group. , seems to be called Brody Levison, who is also a very capable person, why didn’t he come forward to contact me?”
Alison served a bowl of sweet soup to her boss, but did not sit down next to him. She continued to stand where she was and said, "It's probably a family dispute."
Simon understood immediately.
Even he knows that Brody Levison is very capable. This time Francis Levison has brought trouble to the company. If it were his uncle who turned the tide and saved the family business, he would probably have no choice but to abdicate and give way to others after the incident was over.
Thinking about Bryce Levison's dignified and charming temperament, Frances Levison is really willing to give up.
Simon didn't think that the other party had any other intention in sending his wife here under the current circumstances.
After a moment of deliberation, Simon said, "Let's arrange for her to come over and have breakfast together tomorrow morning."
Alison nodded: "Okay."
Simon used a knife and fork to split the ribs on the plate in front of him. He thought of something and said, "Grace should have come to Park City too, right?"
Grace is, of course, Grace Spurter.
"The Man from Earth" starring Nancy Gauff will premiere tomorrow. As the other party's manager, Grace's reason for accompanying her is very valid. The woman specifically mentioned it to Simon on the phone a few days ago.
Girl A hummed slightly.
Simon didn't think much and ordered: "Ask Neil to send someone to pick her up."
Alison made no move this time.
Simon waited for a moment and turned his head to look. Girl A's eyes were lowered, as if she didn't hear what he just said.
After smiling, Simon patted his lap: "Okay, forget it tonight. Come, eat with me, and I'll deal with you later. How dare you disobey me."
The next day is Saturday.
January 21st.
According to convention, the finale films of many film festivals are often screened later, but the premiere of "The Man from Earth" was placed on the first weekend of the film festival. This was mainly because the organizers of Sundance wanted to use Simon to write the new film himself. The strong appeal stimulates the popularity of the film festival.
Following this morning's premiere, three more screenings will be scheduled over the next few days, leading up to the end of the festival next weekend.
The effect is very obvious.
Just for this movie, the popularity of Park City has obviously increased a lot this year. A large number of movie fans came from all over to see Simon's new film in advance. Tickets for the premiere at the Egyptian Theater at 10 a.m. on Saturday were booked early, and there was speculation. Phenomenon, privately a ticket has even been sold for more than 1,000 US dollars.
A mountain resort west of Park City.
In the exquisite wooden holiday apartment, Grace had already woken up as soon as it dawned. She got up from the bed wearing light pajamas, walked to the window and opened the curtains, reflecting the hazy morning light and wiping away the water vapor on the glass. , through the window, among the snow-covered hills and mountains in mid-winter, you can just see the luxurious villa on the southern mountain top, hidden by evergreen pines and cypresses.
She came here in high spirits yesterday, but a certain little man didn't send anyone to pick her up until she went to bed at night.
Loss is inevitable.
More still, I worry about gains and losses.
Late at night, I lay on my big bed alone and counted hundreds of sheep, then comforted myself. When the number of sheep increased to more than a thousand, I felt that I was seriously ill.
Hopeless.
I have long reminded myself that I should be prepared for this. I am just an accidental passerby when he walks through the flowers.
What's more, there is still such a big gap between the two.
To have lived to such an old age and to encounter such an opportunity in a life that was once peaceful is already a blessing, and I can't ask for anything more.
only.
Well, he also said that women are greedy.
Today the movie that was inspired by her premiered, and it was impossible for the little man to remain silent.
After making up my mind, I dressed up carefully after washing. I carefully selected a set of clothes from inside to outside. After putting them on, I went downstairs. It was half past seven in the morning.
The two assistants accompanying him had already gotten up and were busy in the kitchen. The other three tenants, his own client Qu Si Goff, the heroine of "The Man from Earth" Elizabeth Perkins, and Bryce Levison who unexpectedly moved in, have not made any move yet.
Grace couldn't help but frown slightly when she thought of Bryce Levison.
This two-story holiday villa was arranged by Daenerys Entertainment as a benefit to the crew of "The Man from Earth". The film director, the leading actor and several others were in another wooden house nearby.
The entire Park City is currently in a state of overcrowding. Many tourists can only set up tents in the wild in temperatures of more than ten degrees below zero. Those of them who can stay in resorts are not even able to do it with money.
Bryce Levison arrived yesterday afternoon, a little unexpectedly, but Grace knew the purpose of her visit.
as well as.
There are other hidden meanings.
I couldn't sleep well last night, and there were some Bryce Levison factors involved.
This beautiful woman who married into a wealthy family and was pampered, no matter her appearance, figure or even age, Grace had no confidence. However, compared to those little girls, the other party may become her most direct 'competitor' in the future.
Men are very changeable.
Absently watching the two assistants preparing breakfast, Grace was about to go upstairs to wake everyone up. Today was not the time to sleep in, when the sound of a car rang outside the villa, and then someone rang the doorbell.
Stopping Michelle who was about to open the door, Grace came to the living room in person and opened the door. At just a glance, she could tell from the aura of the visitor that he was his bodyguard.
It should be that he came to pick him up.
Thinking of this, all the little emotions from last night to now suddenly dissipated.
Then there were some ups and downs.
The visitor introduced himself and then stated his purpose of coming, but he came to pick up Bryce Levison to have breakfast with him.
Damn guy.
little bastard.
Feeling that my nose was a little sore, I still suppressed it forcefully and went upstairs to wake up a lazy woman as if nothing had happened.
Bryce Levison didn't expect that Simon Westeros would have someone pick her up early in the morning, so he was in a hurry, so he didn't notice that Grace wanted to drag her outside to make a snowman. jealous eyes.
The plot of a thriller told by a man.
At that time, I still imagined that he was the perverted murderer and that I was the victim.
This way she can turn into a ghost and follow her around.
seem.
This is not the first time that such strange thoughts have occurred.
When Bryce Levison left in the car, Grace's assistant Michelle felt for some reason that the temperature in the originally warm spring-like holiday cabin seemed to have dropped several degrees, acting cautiously.
You can directly see a certain mountaintop villa from the resort, but if you want to go there, you have to go around the mountain path.
More than ten minutes later, Bryce Levison, who had been brewing her words along the way, felt the car stop and subconsciously looked outside. This was a country resort-style brick and stone villa, which was bigger than most of the Levison family's properties. Be stylish. Moreover, Bryce Levison also knew that a young man might not be able to live in such a villa for a few days a year.
The Levison family is out of reach for most ordinary Americans, but Simon Westeros is out of reach for them, the super-rich in the eyes of the public.
The driver opened the door and Bryce Levison got out of the car. A beautiful girl wearing a professional skirt was already waiting at the door. She obviously confirmed that she would not leave the room for too long. She was not wearing a down jacket or anything like that. Women always try their best to make their The beauty time is extended a little longer.
I had met each other the last time I attended the Westeros family's New Year's Eve party. At that time, the maid had been following Westeros and was responsible for introductions.
Like, called, A.
B, C, D.
The United States is now quite famous.
We also talked on the phone yesterday and the other party arranged my accommodation.
Bryce Levison did not dare to neglect her at all. She knew very well that based on the reputation of the BCD women, the personal net worth of the girl in front of her might not be much worse than that of her husband.
Girl A was a little cold to her, she just greeted her politely and walked inside together.
The two came to the restaurant. Girl A motioned for her to sit down first and said, "The boss has just exercised and is taking a shower. Please wait a moment."
Bryce Levison naturally didn't dare to have any objections and sat down at the dining table obediently. Girl A turned around and walked out without accompanying her.
Simon Westeros didn't have to wait long. In less than three minutes, the man appeared at the door of the restaurant.
Bryce Levison stood up quickly and looked up. The man was wearing a light gray striped pullover and black casual trousers. He had a tall and straight figure. His handsome appearance was somewhat calm, even though he had no identity. Aura is also the kind of existence that attracts women of all ages.
In fact, this is also the reason why Bryce Levison did not resist too much when she heard that her husband wanted her to come to Westeros to plead for mercy.
For such a man, she felt that she was not disadvantaged at all.
After a brief greeting and a hug, Simon motioned for the other party to sit down at the dining table, and couldn't help but look at the beautiful woman opposite him.
Bryce Levison is not too tall, just over 1.7 meters tall, but her body proportions can be described as golden, with a perfect S-shaped curve, and her face belongs to the type of a very dignified lady, somewhat similar to a Hollywood actress Morgan Fairchild, but there is a bit of coquettishness between her eyebrows. Moreover, this woman did not tan her face, and the skin between her face and neck had an alluring whiteness and smoothness. She obviously put a lot of effort into skin care.
For some reason, Simon suddenly thought of Laura Gralf, whom he had raised in Manhattan and ignored for a long time.
From some of Grace's previous descriptions, this woman should be of the same type as Laura. Maybe we can guess that the Lily drama between the same type of women is very beautiful.
The two sat down, and Zoe and others quickly started serving breakfast.
After the maids left, Simon took the initiative and asked, "How was your rest last night?"
Bryce Levison felt inexplicably guilty when she was looked at by the man's unabashed gaze. After hearing this, she quickly said: "It's okay, um, I just didn't expect you to get up so early, Simon."
It's only eight o'clock now.
If it was in the warm south, getting up early would be nothing, but in this cold headquarters town, Bryce Levison felt that eight o'clock should be the time when she could stay in bed for a while, instead of sitting down so early. At the dining table.
Simon smiled, chatted with the other party for a few more words, and then took the initiative to get to the point: "I didn't let anyone do the IRS tax audit."
Bryce Levison was a little unresponsive and looked at Simon blankly: "What?"
"You heard that right," Simon shrugged slightly and said, "But you can also count it on me, it doesn't matter."
Bryce Levison was sure this time, thought for a moment, and said, "So, Simon, can you, can you tell them not to investigate further."
Simon nodded: "You can call Florida in the morning. If nothing happens, Frank will be released today. Within two weeks, the IRS will stop investigating."
Bryce Levison thought that this trip would not be easy, and that she might even encounter various difficulties from the young people in front of her, but she did not expect that it would be like this, and she was speechless for a while.
Simon still had a smile on his face and said: "So, you see, I have always been sincere and cooperative."
Bryce Levison was silent.
Simon continued: "Perhaps you think that my investment in Levison Group is to compete for control of this company. You think too highly of yourself. Do you think I am interested in your husband's chairmanship or the CEO position? interested?"
Bryce Levison retorted with some confidence: "But, Simon, you want too many shares."
"So, how interested do you think I would be if it was just a small business of less than 1 billion US dollars?" Simon said, and without waiting for Bryce Levison to answer, he continued: "The Levison family only holds There are 15% shares of Levison Group, and this company does not have a multiple shareholding structure. Even without me, you usually have to deal with the pressure of other shareholders in order to ensure control. Now, accept my opinion of Levison As for the capital injection of the group, you only need to satisfy me. The combined equity of both of us is enough to completely control this company. Moreover, compared to other shareholders, I am the one least likely to compete with you for control of the company. "
Bryce Levison could only nod: "Simon, I will pass these words on to Frank."
Simon picked up the warm milk next to him and took a sip, and continued: "Of course, I am not an easy person to get along with. If I missed the last opportunity, the initial conditions would definitely be impossible. It is still 1.5 billion US dollars, but, This time I want 35% of the shares. In addition, this is a share expansion and capital increase, not buying your existing shares. The entire US$1.5 billion must be invested in the future development of Levison Group."
Bryce Levison felt the aggression in the tone of the young man opposite her, but she could no longer discern what was going on, so she just nodded again.
Simon was very satisfied with the reaction of the woman across the table and said: "In that case, give Miami a call after breakfast and get back to me as soon as possible. Also, since you are already here, stay here tonight."
"ah?!"
Bryce Levison subconsciously raised her head and shouted, but when she faced the gaze of a certain young man, she quickly lowered her head with a blush on her face.
There was no promise or rejection.
However, the man opposite still had no intention of letting her go and asked, "Are you willing?"
It's... abominable.
Do you still have to say it outright yourself
However, realizing that the hateful guy across the table was still waiting for an answer, and after a moment of hesitation, Bryce Levison finally snorted like a mosquito.