Chapter 146: Suicide
[Chapter 147: Suicide]
In the morning, Hawke sat at the dining table, enjoying a simple breakfast prepared by Caroline while reading the newspaper Edward had picked up.
Edward, holding an AR-15 rifle, positioned himself at the window as a lookout.
Caroline poured several glasses of milk, placing them on the table.
Alongside them, a security team brought in from Brian stood guard; the three had spent the previous night in the villa.
Most newspapers featured front page headlines regarding the scandal involving Sterling Van Wagenen and Robert Redford.
Caroline picked up a few copies to read through the articles before she remarked, "The reporting styles differ, the formats are varied, but the thematic content is strikingly consistent -- calling for severe punishment for both Sterling Van Wagenen and Redford."
Hawke responded, "It's straightforward; on either side, parties want to avoid the collapse of the film and entertainment industry."
"Exactly," Brian said as he descended the stairs, holding his phone. "The key to this scenario lies with Pope, not Hollywood."