Chapter 151 Creating Topics
Xavier became famous by participating in a fashion show. After that he bagged singing and acting deals, making him a nationwide sensation.
His acting fee for any movie was ten million dollars, and he wouldn't take on any role that was not a lead role.
Xavier beamed brightly as he looked at the many enthusiastic girls before him and reached out to high-five some fans that rushed toward him.
"Alright, this isn't a fan meeting. Xavier is very busy. If you want a photo, leave a message on Twitter, and Xavier will pick a lucky fan to take a picture with." Xavier's manager stepped out.
Several bodyguards surrounded Xavier, protecting him amidst the screams of many people as they left and entered the Epoch Tower.
Larry walked towards Abigail and said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to be a woman with girlish fantasies. Chasing after celebrities?"
"You don't understand." Abigail glanced at Larry, tilting her head up. "This isn't chasing after celebrities. I just purely like Xavier's songs. He sings what I feel."
"You're the vice president of the Epoch Group. This Xavier is here at the Epoch Group, so he must be going to the entertainment company under the Epoch Group. Wouldn't it be easy for you to get a photo?"
Abigail rolled her eyes at Larry. "Work is work. Using work for personal gain is a professional taboo. I still have that bit of professional ethics. Alright, I'm not going to waste time with you. I've made plans with Chloe to celebrate my promotion to vice president of the Epoch Group."
Abigail put on her large sunglasses again and turned to leave under Larry's gaze.
Larry watched Abigail leave, a look of satisfaction on his face. Although she was aloof, she was still quite good. At least her words about using work for personal gain being a professional taboo earned Larry's admiration.
"Should I go get an autographed album?" Larry turned to look at the Epoch Tower. He hadn't heard of Xavier, but he had seen Chloe's phone wallpaper, which was this fair-skinned Xavier. And the songs Chloe often listened to seemed to be Xavier's as well.
It was clear that Chloe was also a fan of Xavier. If he could get an autographed album and give it to Chloe, she would definitely be happy. With this thought, Larry returned to the Epoch Group.
In the chairman's office, Larry turned on the surveillance of a reception room.
In the reception room, Xavier sat on the sofa with a look of displeasure, saying, "These fans are really disgusting. That woman almost climbed on top of me. It's really gross."
As he spoke, he made a disgusted expression, as if he was really about to throw up.
Larry sat in his office chair, watching Xavier in the reception room, and said calmly, "So he's also a celebrity who pretends to be nice to fans on the surface but secretly despises them."
Xavier took out a tissue to wipe his hands. After wiping, he casually threw the tissue on the ground.
Larry narrowed his eyes at this scene. There was clearly a trash can nearby, yet Xavier threw the tissue on the ground. He originally wanted to get an autograph for Chloe, but now it seemed that it wasn't worth it.
He took out his phone and called Sue. "Sue, come to the office."
Soon, Sue arrived. "Larry, what's up?"
Larry pointed to the surveillance video on the wall in front of him, showing Xavier, and asked, "What's going on with this person?"
Sue shook her head; she didn't know either. "Larry, I'll call and ask."
She immediately went to inquire. Soon, she found out who he was.
"Larry, this is Xavier Kingsley, a popular celebrity. The Epoch Group has recently established Epoch Group Entertaintment and is in the midst of onboarding celebrities. Xavier is here today to sign a contract."
"I see." Larry thought for a moment and said, "Never mind, you can go now."
Since Xavier was an artist under their companyand was generating money for Epoch Group, Larry wasn't bothered to do anything bout it.
"Larry, you probably don't know much about the businesses of the Epoch Group. Let me explain it to you today."
"Go ahead, I'm listening." Larry showed some interest.
Sue said, "The Epoch Group is a super conglomerate involved in various industries, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation, as well as entertainment."
Sue patiently explained but Larry started to doze off while listening. He yawned and waved his hand slightly. "Alright, you just go ahead and handle it."
Larry didn't want to interfere with the affairs of the Epoch Group. He checked the time and realized it was almost noon, then got up and left.
He took the private elevator downstairs. At the same time, in another elevator, Xavier had also finished signing the contract and was heading down.
The signing went smoothly, but Xavier's face showed dissatisfaction. "Elodie Sinclair, what are you doing? I'm the hottest celebrity right now. My signing fee should be at least one hundred million dollars. Signing for just ten million dollars is such a loss!"
Elodie, Xavier's manager, smiled and said, "Xavier, the Epoch Group is a big company. Other entertainment companies can't compare with it. Although the signing fee is a bit low, the Epoch Group has resources. They will definitely keep nurturing you and make you a world-class star. By then, making money will be easy with a few more movies and entertainment shows."
"Elodie, you always see the bigger picture."
"Xavier, we have two tasks today. One is to sign the contract, and the other is to create some buzz at the Epoch Group to gain sympathy."
Xavier nodded and said, "Alright, I trust you, Elodie."
Elodie told the bodyguards, "When we get out of the elevator, wait a bit to see if anyone comes out alone. If they do, take them down, and I'll call the media to create some news."
"Got it, Elodie." The bodyguards nodded.
Soon, the elevator reached the ground floor.
Xavier and his group didn't rush to leave but slowed down.
Soon, Larry arrived on the first floor. He saw Xavier and his group ahead and decided not to ask for an autograph, planning to walk around them.
Just not far away from Xavier, Xavier's bodyguards suddenly sprang into action.
Two surrounded Xavier, while the other two went for Larry.
Larry, walking over, didn't expect the two bodyguards to suddenly attack him. He was a battle-hardened Southwild; two bodyguards couldn't get close to him.
Clenching his fists, he struck out forcefully. The two bodyguards were instantly knocked to the ground.
"What are you doing?" The remaining two bodyguards stared at Larry warily.
Larry was puzzled. 'What did I do? I didn't do anything. You suddenly attacked me.'
"Security, security! We're being attacked!" Elodie immediately shouted.
Her shout caught the attention of the Epoch Group's security, and over thirty security guards rushed over with batons.
Seeing it was a celebrity and that two bodyguards were already lying on the ground in pain, the security guards immediately became alert and surrounded Larry. "Don't move."
Since Larry was in his own company, he didn't act rashly. He raised his hands and said helplessly, "I'm not moving. What's going on here?"
Xavier pretended to be scared to death. He patted his chest, looking relieved, and said, "That was close!"
He glanced at Larry and then at his bodyguards who had been knocked down but were getting up.
"What are you trying to do, ambush me? Do you know who I am? Do you know what the penalty is for ambushing me? You're going to jail," Xavier growled.
Elodie immediately took out her phone and called the reporters. This was part of their pre-arranged plan to create public opinion and gain sympathy from the public.
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