Chapter 737 - Numerous Flaws

Laila, unaware that she had once again become the target, was currently focused on news reports about the arson case.

Due to the NBC program, many people were confused by the "coincidences" in the case. Cooper's actions were so unprofessional that some suspected Laila's involvement. However, those who believed in her innocence were not few.

Who could believe that Laila, with her good reputation, would attack those who resisted her movies, even resorting to arson to destroy their houses?

Comparatively, with so many coincidences and doubts in the case, didn't it indicate her innocence even more?

Many of Laila's movie fans believed that if she were to take action, there wouldn't be so many flaws.

Let's not forget that she started with horror films. Just look at the movies she has made – piles of bodies with imaginative methods. With her scriptwriting skills, she could easily find a perfect way to commit murder. Why would she choose such an ungraceful and contradictory arson case?

Facing such comments, Laila didn't know how to describe her feelings.

She wanted to thank these people for trusting her, but she wondered if their trust was misplaced. Not that they believed she didn't commit those acts, but rather that they believed she could commit crimes seamlessly, leaving no traces for others to link to her.

Well, she decided to take such comments as appreciation.

Due to these numerous flaws, Laila started to doubt whether there was a mastermind behind the scenes. Her past experiences made her realize that the mastermind was undoubtedly intelligent, possibly wealthy, and very cautious. Otherwise, with so many previous incidents, Laila would have exposed them.

As for Xiao Ye, he still had some special methods. Under Laila's request, he had been investigating some matters for a while. Unfortunately, even if he found some traces when trying to trace back to the source, it was cut clean.

This indicated that the mastermind was quite skilled and would not resort to such crude actions as seen now.

This turned into a big misunderstanding because of Cooper's "unprofessionalism." Laila had mistakenly believed that the person opposing her all along was not the one behind this incident. She even thought that a new force opposing her might have emerged.

After spending two days outside, Xiao Ye brought new information. His findings were much more detailed compared to what Louise had collected. Even the newly acquired information from the ruins by the police was presented to Laila.

"Your luck is quite good. Investigating the three burned houses, it was found that many things that should have been present were missing. For example, some photos in frames were taken away. There were also fewer valuable items in the rooms than expected."

The implication of valuable items being taken in advance was clear.

After reviewing the information he brought, Laila narrowed her eyes and nodded slightly. "It seems someone was bribed, and then they staged the so-called arson case. Their target should be me."

But, why?

If it were her spending so much money to mess with people, there was no way she would make things so confusing and contradictory. She couldn't understand why the planner underestimated the police. Even if some people criticized the police, their investigative abilities should still be recognized.

Not only could Laila not figure it out, but Xiao Ye was also confused.

He checked the accounts of those three people and found nothing unusual in recent times. There were no sudden expenditures or large incoming funds.

"Their accounts seem fine. I think it might be cash transactions, or maybe the checks haven't been cashed yet."

"Do you mean there have been no additional expenses all this time?" Laila asked.

"Except for some fixed bills, these three families are living quite frugally. The single one has been spending extravagantly since his girlfriend left, using every penny he earns. The two with families don't have any notable expenses."

Even the person who likes to spend freely doesn't have any extra expenses. It doesn't seem like someone who suddenly got a large sum of money.

"I remember you saying they were the main members of the group resisting my movies?"

Xiao Ye nodded. "That's right. Among the people resisting your movies, these three, even if not leaders, are key members. You can see their shadows in the distribution of resistance T-shirts, pamphlets, and speeches. I think if these three weren't bought, they are absolute fans of 'The Lord of the Rings.'"

Would true fans resist her movies? Laila glanced at him with no good humor. "Where did they get the money for distributing T-shirts and pamphlets?"

"You got me there." Xiao Ye didn't investigate in that direction. He only looked into the spending habits of all family members of those three. He didn't pay much attention to these matters. "There are no relevant items in their expenses, and there are no unknown expenditures like donations. Do you think your opponent is sponsoring them?"

"That's something you'll have to check." Laila shrugged. "You know, I'm just a director, and I'm not good at those things."

Even though what she said was true, Xiao Ye felt like he wanted to punch her. How could a director become like this? Isn't this breaking the rules?

"After talking about it, who was the one recently announcing the release of a photography collection?"

"That was a small accident." Laila smiled innocently. "You should know, I'm a very low-key person."

Xiao Ye not only felt his teeth itching this time but also an urge to beat someone up. He didn't have a clause about not hitting women, and women who become his opponents are usually ruthless and unscrupulous. Unlike this young lady who seemed like a spoiled princess. He even felt like she wouldn't be able to take his punch if he did hit her.

This was truly baffling!

Could it be the legendary "boss's curse"? Otherwise, how could someone who once dominated the martial arts world be rendered speechless by a little girl? That's why they say working is not easy; you have to behave properly when dining with others.

But there were some words he couldn't hold back: "Boss, do you know what this behavior is called in the East?"

Laila raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to reveal the answer.

"It's called showing off. People who do that might get covered with a sack and dragged to a grove for a beating."

Xiao Ye said it seriously, but Laila burst into laughter.

"Don't try to sweet-talk me. Isn't a grove usually a place for more romantic activities?"

"(⊙ｏ⊙)" Xiao Ye was left speechless; she even understood such things. Was this foreigner turning into a wizard?

Wasn't there an agreement not to become a wizard after the founding of the nation?