The Wolf of Los Angeles

Chapter 28: Storms Rise and Fall Quickly

Beverly Hills, North Sunset Boulevard.

In the sprawling mansion, Buddy Ackman basked in the afternoon sunlight, folding his newspaper as he remarked, "I recall the company’s involved in a project featuring Robert Downey Jr.?"

His daughter, Melissa Ackman, replied from behind him, "The $10 million investment in The Singing Detective."

"Will it affect the project?" Buddy asked.

"The film is scheduled for a fall release," Melissa said softly. "There’s still about six months to go. Hollywood will churn out new scandals long before then, and people will forget. By the time it’s released, the impact should be minimal."

Buddy, a man of the old guard, scoffed. "An actor having an affair with a producer’s wife—that’s audacious and bad business."

Melissa added, "The company won’t work with Downey again. Other producers will likely hesitate to collaborate with him too."

Buddy pressed further, "How is Bro taking it? Will it affect his work?"