Chapter 656

On the morning of March 23, 2011, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 79.

Beverly Hills, Capet Manor Spa Room

Charles was lying on the bed, watching TV news about Elizabeth Taylor's funeral. Michael Jackson, who had been on a world tour, had rushed back to Los Angeles.

"Charles, Elizabeth Taylor got engaged again last year, didn't she?" Elizabeth Olsen sighed as she lay on Charles's back and kissed him, having seen the news about Taylor's death yesterday.

Charles chuckled, enjoying Elizabeth's back massage, and flipped over to face her. "Elizabeth Taylor was incredible. She had been divorced eight times, and the guy she got engaged to last year was 30 years younger than her," Charles said, rubbing Elizabeth's back.

"Michael Jackson attended too," Elizabeth said, looking at the TV.

Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson had a deep friendship. Throughout Jackson's previous child molestation trials, Taylor had always believed in his innocence. She once openly stated in the media, "I believe Michael is innocent. The truth will come out eventually."

Later, when asked about her friendship with Michael Jackson, Taylor had always candidly said, "We are very good friends. We talk about everything."

"By the way, I have an audition for The Hunger Games tomorrow. Is there anything I should know?" Elizabeth asked Charles, leaning close.

Charles smiled, "Just treat it like any other audition. It's just a formality. Several supporting roles are being played by newcomers!"

Only the main actress Blake Lively and key supporting actress Emma Roberts had any fame.

Elizabeth nodded, understanding what Charles meant.

Then, Elizabeth sat on top of Charles, taking his hands and placing them on her chest.

"Charles, I'm staying at my house in North Hollywood. Come see me when you have time; I live alone," Elizabeth said.

Charles squeezed her hands and laughed, "Your twin sisters won't be coming back, will they?"

"Ah, don't even think about it," Elizabeth exclaimed, hugging Charles's neck.

...

Los Angeles, King's Pier, in the living room of the Star yacht, Charles Capet and Chicago politician William Daley met with Ivanka Trump, who had hurriedly flown in from New York.

"I've already heard that Pete Rouse resigned as White House Chief of Staff," Charles said, holding Ivanka close. "This is William Daley; he's about to become the new White House Chief of Staff!"

Ivanka, surprised, pinched Charles's waist. How many more secrets did he have?

"Good afternoon, Mr. Daley!" Ivanka greeted.

"Hello, Ivanka. Charles tells me you're his right hand. Washington requires patience!" William Daley said.

"It sure does. I'll get you both something to drink," Ivanka said, walking away promptly.

William Daley smiled and said, "Charles, I resigned from J.P. Morgan last year. Pete Rouse leaving now is perfect timing, don't you think?"

Charles nodded, "Now's the best time for him to leave. Has the Roger Ailes matter been settled?"

"It's over. Fox News has lost a batch of anchors, and News Corp's stock has fallen. Both you and the White House got what you wanted," Daley said, shrugging.

"As for Roger Ailes, News Corp gave him a severance package of no less than $50 million. Covering those accusations cost News Corp another few million at least, quite a loss!"

Charles laughed, "It sure is. But let's hope Roger Ailes doesn't run into any 'accidents,' right?"

William Daley understood what Charles meant. Roger Ailes knew too many secrets and was too much of a liability.

"Capitalists indeed, no matter the age," Daley thought. Politicians always kept a line, but capitalists played by their own rules.

"By the way, the congressional proposal to investigate Capet Universal's capital is impossible to pass. It's just the rage of incompetence. Universal doesn't need to worry because of Disney's special clauses in the Florida land deal."

Charles shook his head, "I'm not worried. What can News Corp do against me now? Things in the UK aren't over yet. Fox News isn't what it used to be. Just now, Capet Universal is preparing to go public, and I don't want any trouble. But if I have to, I won't hesitate to step in."

"No need for that, Charles. You're still on the rise. You just need time," William Daley reassured. The stronger Capet got, the better it was for the Daley family.

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