The Wolf of Los Angeles

[Chapter 192: Striking It Rich]

In East Los Angeles, inside an unremarkable parking lot.

Hawke finished giving instructions to the Navarros, a father-son duo, and opened his laptop. He pulled up photos and videos of Owen and Pratt, instructing them to pay close attention and remember every detail.

These actors were sourced by Eric Emerson. The father had wasted years in Hollywood, his acting career largely mediocre, and his wife had divorced him to run off with someone else. His son, young Navarro, followed in his father's footsteps and jostled his way into Hollywood. Yet both father and son had sacrificed a great deal and, to date, had nothing impressive to show for it.

Young Navarro was only 17. Having survived the rough and tumble of Hollywood for a few years, he seemed far more mature than his peers. Hawke noted that Eric had an eye for picking talent.

After replaying the videos and photos a few times, Hawke asked, "Do you remember them?"

Young Navarro nodded vigorously. "I remember them very well."

Hawke continued, "What do you plan to do?"

Before old Navarro could respond, young Navarro interjected. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "The material Director Emerson gave me -- I've gone through it twice since this morning. If the details are correct, Pratt is like a tyrant amongst others, constantly showcasing his uniqueness. How can he let others see his uniqueness? By making things difficult for those who are weaker than him."