When the phone vibrated, Annie woke up in a daze, but she was too tired last night and she didn't even want to move a finger.
When Martin went out, she subconsciously wanted to stretch out her hand, but then put it down again.
Martin's voice could be heard answering the phone from outside.
"What? Something went wrong with the investments in Atlanta and Asia?" The matter seemed to be very big. People outside were quite surprised, and their voices were somewhat high-pitched: "Old Bu, where are you? Just outside the door, please wait a moment."
The door opened and closed, and Bruce's voice sounded in the living room: "I just received a call from Atlanta. The IRS and the FBI are checking the investors' accounts. Their funds cannot be transferred."
Martin was angry: "Damn it! How could this happen?"
"Uh..." Bruce, the bastard, suddenly forgot his words, gestured to Martin, took out a simple script from his pocket, stood in front of the camera he brought, and said according to the script: "Asian investors don't know how to get After hearing this news, we will also withdraw our investment.”
"Fake!" Martin punched the sofa with a bang, and with his other hand, he quietly pointed his middle finger at Lao Bu, despising his pull, and said at the same time: "Both of our projects are going to be ruined?"
Bruce simply looked at the script and said, "Your accounts there must be filled up quickly. Once they check it, it will be very troublesome."
Martin seemed to be going crazy: "I have no money, how can I pay the debt over there? What else can we mortgage? The car? Those gems?"
Bruce followed Martin's lead: "Not nearly enough."
Martin's voice was filled with fear: "We are going to go bankrupt and become paupers!"
Bruce suggested: "Ask your agent to accept a few ads and take on a few more roles. There is no other way..."
In the bedroom, Annie opened her eyes, but remained motionless, for fear of making a noise and alerting people outside.
She was panicking, but her head was very clear, and she controlled her body to lie flat.
Martin's voice came in again: "Old Bu, don't make any noise for now. Don't say goodbye to others. We can handle it. It's just a crisis. As long as we get through it, we will still take off."
Bruce put away the script, turned off the camera, put it up and left: "I'll wait for you below."
With the sound of footsteps, the door opened and closed.
Annie's head turned into a ball of mush, and she couldn't think for a while.
Martin's footsteps were getting closer and closer, coming in from outside soon.
Anne still had her eyes closed, as if she was sleeping soundly and didn't know anything.
Martin changed his clothes, walked over quickly, leaned down and kissed Anne's fair face, and said softly: "Dear..."
Anne's eyelids moved and she opened them with difficulty, looking dazed: "Good morning, Martin."
Martin kissed her forehead again: "I have something to deal with temporarily. You continue to sleep. I will call you later."
Annie was very confused and needed time to sort out her thoughts. She nodded and said, "Go and do your work."
Martin hurried out of the room.
Annie couldn't lie down anymore, so she turned over and sat up, grabbing the sheets with both hands, as if venting her depression.
"Why did it become like this?" She came out of the bedroom in a daze, suddenly losing control of her emotions, squatting down and screaming.
After her emotions were vented a little, her chaotic mind finally became clearer. Anne's first thought was: What should I do?
There is no doubt that Martin has encountered huge difficulties, and it is financial. It is very likely that he will go bankrupt and even attract the IRS and FBI.
Anne heard those words from Martin with her own ears!
Martin had no future or money left.
Thinking of this, Anne remembered more things, things that she had ignored because she was attracted by Martin's handsome face and so-called investment.
Martin came from the slums of Atlanta, drove an ordinary Volkswagen car, and rented an ordinary small apartment of more than 80 square meters. Except for the gem, the other gifts he gave her were all based on added value. Are those added values real or fake?
Except for that broken stone, there are no luxury cars, no diamonds, and no mansions.
Annie's head suddenly came to her senses. Except for the vague future, Martin Davis had nothing!
Without the support of investors, he is just a poor boy from the slums!
This pauper might also have legal problems, which might implicate the princess.
Anne couldn't help but feel lucky that she didn't invest her own money in Martin, and that she didn't have any financial entanglements with him.
What to do next?
Anne thought of the most important point, which is also a matter of course: it is natural for Cinderella to marry the prince, but how can the princess suffer and suffer with the pauper?
The young Disney princess made a decision.
Annie took out her mobile phone and called Laura: “Come here quickly.”
Soon, Laura came to Anne's room, saw Anne's pale face, and asked: "What's wrong?"
"I want to break up with Martin." Anne's voice was cold but firm: "Please help me find the gift from Martin, and I will return it to him."
Laura was shocked: "Why...why?"
Of course Anne would not say the specific reason: "He and I have irreconcilable conflicts, that's it. If you don't ask any more questions, go find something for me."
Laura still wanted to speak, but she was just an assistant after all, so she could only go find the gifts Martin gave Anne.
Annie picked up the phone and pressed her finger on a number key. Pressing it would dial Martin's number with one click.
Would you like to break up today?
Annie suddenly remembered a neighbor in middle school who was in agony after being targeted by the IRS. Even those who had financial disputes with him were exhausted from the torment.
The speed must be fast!
At this time, Laura carried a box out of the room and placed it on the coffee table in front of the sofa. There were a few gifts in the box.
In fact, there are only three copies in total, the horn carving and tusk pendant, the star map roster, and the jadeite.
Anne picked it up and looked at it, cursing herself for being stupid. How could a man give such a thing to a woman after two months of dating?
It doesn't matter if you are poor, you are still a miser!
Pauper and miser?
Anne found a random handbag and threw the horn carving, tusk pendant and star map roster into it.
Picking up the mahogany gift box containing the jade plaque, she opened it and took a look. The color was bright...
Annie put it away and said, "I lost this accidentally."
Laura was speechless, feeling inappropriate but not able to say anything.
Annie handed the handbag to Laura: "You go to Warner Studio in the afternoon and return these things to Martin or Bruce."
Laura couldn't understand why Annie was so heartless, and asked tentatively: "Is it irreversible?"
Anne shook her head slowly but firmly: "This relationship is a thing of the past."
Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Laura said no more.
Annie inserted her fingers into her hair, hugged her head, and closed her eyes.
After an unknown amount of time, she suddenly opened her eyes, picked up the mobile phone on the sofa, pressed her finger on the key again, and dialed the number with one click.
…………
Warner Studios, in a small office on the sound stage.
Bruce turned on the camera, connected it to the computer, copied the video taken in the hotel, and clicked to play it.
After watching for a while, he asked Martin next to him: "My acting skills are also good."
Martin dismissed it: "I can't even remember my lines. At that time, I really wanted to kick you out."
Bruce muttered: "It's normal to forget the words. If you look at those NG scenes, many of them are caused by the actors forgetting the words. At least I have the script with me so I can read it now."
"Are you planning to read 1234567 live, and then I'll find a dubbing voice for you?" Martin mocked directly: "Where's the professionalism you're so proud of?"
Bruce was helpless: "I thought it was simple, but it turned out..." He knew he was wrong and changed the subject: "Annie hasn't called you. It seems that you proposed."
Martin didn't answer and reminded: "Save the video, don't forget the scene we set. I have to participate in an audition today. You went to the hotel to meet me to act against me temporarily to help me familiarize myself with the lines and roles. .”
Bruce said: "You have completely stopped being a human being."
"Just in case, as long as she doesn't come forward and attack me, the video will never come out," Martin said.
Bruce was quite emotional: "True love is so great!"
Martin's cell phone rang at this time, and it was Anne's number.
Bruce took a data cable and plugged it into Martin's phone.
"Hi, Annie." Martin answered the call. Before he could say the second sentence, Annie over there said: "Martin, after thinking about it, I think we are not suitable. Let's break up."
Martin was shocked: "Break up?"
"Yes, I'm going back to New York. I'm at the airport now."
"Why, Annie? I was obviously fine when I left!"
"Stop talking, Martin, let's leave it like this, let's get together and part ways."
"Why?" Martin continued to ask, like a silly man who is in true love and can't extricate himself: "Why on earth? Why are you doing this?"
Anne suddenly raised her voice: "Are you blaming me? Okay, I'll tell you why!"
She was full of grievances and had no place to complain: "Because you are a poor guy who is about to go bankrupt!"
Martin said hurriedly: "Listen to me..."
The phone was hung up and the next call got a busy signal.
Martin unplugged the data cable and looked at Bruce, helplessly: "Poverty is a disease that cannot be cured."
Bruce saved the video and recording into the same USB drive, pulled out the USB drive and threw it to Martin: "You and Annie should be together forever, they are a perfect match."
"Yes." Martin retorted: "At least I haven't coveted Anne's sister."
Bruce was speechless after being refuted, and then his cell phone rang, but it was Annie's assistant Laura calling.
"Anne is nice. I returned all the gifts you gave me." Bruce went out to get things and quickly came back with a handbag and handed it to Martin.
Martin took out the contents and placed them on the desk.
Bruce glanced at it and said strangely: "One thing is missing."
Martin put it away again and put it aside: "It doesn't matter."
Because Martin didn't give away much, Bruce remembered it after thinking about it for a moment: "The most valuable gem is missing."
He patted his forehead: "I take back what I just said, she is as great as you!"
(End of chapter)
