Chapter 603: A Female Agent!

Washington, D.C.'s Pennsylvania Club was the venue for a new gathering of the Coca-Cola Cult. Martin held Elizabeth's hand as they gracefully strolled through the hall, warmly greeting the guests and engaging in conversations on various shared interests.

The event saw the attendance of numerous notable figures from politics and business, including Georgia Senator Erica and the Zippertons. Notably, Ari Emmanuel and his brother Rahm, the current White House Chief of Staff, graced the occasion. Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel traveled from California to join the festivities, alongside many other prominent members of the Donkey Party and some non-members who decided to partake.

Unexpectedly, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton made a surprise entrance, but it wasn't possible to openly ask them to leave. The highlight of the evening arrived when Mr. and Mrs. Obama entered the banquet hall with their eldest daughter.

Martin had become skilled at navigating such social gatherings, and Elizabeth, his elegant, fashionable, and well-educated companion, handled social interactions with ease. In these situations, a female companion was essential to assist with social obligations and manage the affairs of female family members, ideally someone who didn't pry into his personal life.

The Olsen sisters were also in attendance due to their connection with Elizabeth. After some socializing, the conversation naturally turned to their sister. As Mary observed Elizabeth conversing with the first lady, she remarked, "She's even more impressive than we thought."

Ashley added, "Liz has truly outshone us."

Mary shifted her gaze to Martin and commented, "He's responsible for this."

Ashley couldn't argue and Mary continued, "Consider all the men in the room—political, business, or otherwise. Who among them isn't flawed?"

Ashley had no rebuttal.

The Coca-Cola Cult's gathering proceeded smoothly, and by ten o'clock, attendees began to disperse. News of the event swiftly spread in Washington, with specific details eventually reaching Moscow through discreet channels.

Meanwhile, in Paris, Marina Alexandrova struggled to make headway. Despite participating in two small brand catwalks and attempting to break into the film industry, her efforts yielded no success. It was a tough landscape for a Russian without connections in the fiercely competitive Parisian scene.

Marina anxiously awaited Martin's call, but as nearly a month passed, she received no news.

On this particular day, Marina received an invitation from Uncle Pulkin for dinner.

They met by the Seine River, where Pulkin inquired, "Has Martin Davis reached out to you yet?"

"No," Marina responded with a hint of anxiety. Remaining in Paris for an extended period was both costly and precarious.

Pulkin furrowed his brow slightly, reassuring her, "Martin Davis has a solid reputation for keeping his word in Hollywood. Stay patient and wait."

Marina agreed, saying, "I'll wait for another month, but if there's still no news, I'll return to St. Petersburg temporarily."

Pulkin asked, "Have any of the other models or actresses who were with you that night heard from Martin Davis?"

Marina was confident in her response, "No, we formed a small social media group and communicated regularly."

After some contemplation, she added, "I even created a separate group with everyone to exchange news."

Pulkin emphasized, "Please inform me promptly if you receive any updates. Mr. Bian values your work greatly."

Marina expressed her surprise, "He values me? Am I that important? I'm just a temporary recruit."

Pulkin responded earnestly, "We received recent news that last night, local time in Washington, Martin Davis organized the first official gathering of the Coca-Cola Cult in Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Hilarie, The President, and his wife were in attendance."

Marina found this puzzling, "Based on my brief interaction with him, Martin seemed more like a playboy without ambitions, indulging in lust and revelry."

Pulkin offered a different perspective, "You've had limited contact with him, seeing just one facet of his personality. Martin Davis is establishing connections with powerful individuals; it's unlikely he has no political intentions or ambitions."

He pondered, "What could Martin's ultimate goal be? Does he aspire to follow in the footsteps of Schwarzenegger and Reagan?"

Marina relied on her intuition, "It doesn't seem that way."

Pulkin advised, "Regardless, if Martin contacts you, seize the opportunity."

Marina affirmed, "I will."

After dinner, Pulkin left first. Marina strolled along the Seine River towards her residence, and her phone chimed with a message notification.

She checked her phone and found a message in the four-person group she had with Natalia, Sasha Ruth, and Sputlana. Sputlana had sent the message, announcing, "Martin's manager called me and invited me to audition for a significant supporting role as a female assassin in 'John Wick 2' in New York!"

Marina couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment; why hadn't she received the call?

Just as she was dwelling on this, in the three-person group with Natalia and Sputlana, Sputlana sent another message, "Sasha is still foolishly trying to compete for the same role. She didn't make the cut. I can't wait to see her disappointed face."

Marina responded with a congratulatory message.

Natalia chimed in, "You're on your way to Hollywood."

A new message arrived in Marina and Sputlana's small group.

Sputlana commented, "Natalia, the washed-up supermodel, looks down on us."

Marina replied, "It's alright."

Shortly afterward, Marina received a message from her small group with Sasha Ruth.

Sasha Ruth vented, "That Sputlana is infuriating!"

Marina paused and found a place to sit down as her phone was inundated with messages from various groups. In nearly ten different small groups, she received over ten messages.

Different groups held diverse opinions regarding Sputlana's invitation from Martin.

Marina was caught up in the whirlwind of discussions and enjoyed every bit of it.

In a Washington restaurant, Gavin Newsom and his wife invited Martin and Elizabeth for lunch. They briefly discussed the previous night's party before Jennifer Siebel steered the conversation toward movies.

"With the budget secured and your full support, filming has already begun," Siebel enthusiastically spoke of her project, "Romantic Trouble," in which she starred. "Martin, I guarantee you that 'Romantic Trouble' will become a romantic comedy masterpiece."

Martin smiled, replying, "I've never had any doubts about that."

Funding for the film came from Wu Maoting, ensuring Davis Studio would earn a management fee regardless of the project's outcome. Martin had also secured distribution through Netflix.

Sibel expressed her satisfaction with her role and asked, "When are you free to visit the set?"

Although a professional producer managed the crew, Martin declined, saying, "I'll be heading to New York soon to prepare for a new movie."

Gavin Newsom inquired, "Is it the second part of 'John Wick'?"

Martin confirmed, "Yes, I've been training intensively for the past few months to prepare. Get ready."

Impressed, Gavin Newsom raised his glass, "I really enjoyed 'John Wick.' Your character was sharp and clear, a cut above traditional Hollywood action films."

After a glass of wine, Martin extended an invitation, "Whenever you find the time, you're welcome to visit us in New York."

Elizabeth chimed in, "We can travel from California to New York together."

Gavin Newsom, uncertain about the itinerary, assured, "I'll contact you if we decide to go."

The conversation shifted to Gavin Newsom's future as he prepared to step down as San Francisco's mayor and run for governor alongside Jerry Brown. The current California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was also discussed.

After lunch, they parted ways. In their hotel room, Elizabeth removed her makeup, hugged Martin from behind, and expressed concern about their busy schedules. Martin reassured her about their financial security, and they shared a tender moment.

That night, Martin joined Ali Emmanuel to visit his brother Rahm, discussing various topics, including Harvey Weinstein. The chairman of Weinstein Pictures had been replaced, and Joanna Chapman had divorced Harvey, receiving a substantial settlement and becoming wealthy.

The case against Harvey Weinstein continued to grow, with more victims coming forward. News indicated that the case would likely be resolved before the year's end.

Martin stayed in Washington for three days before bidding farewell to Elizabeth and heading to New York with Bruce to prepare for the filming of "John Wick 2."