Hollywood Road

Locking the car door manually, carrying a briefcase, Murphy walked out of the parking lot and looked up. It is different from the low architectural style of downtown Los Angeles. It is surrounded by skyscrapers and luxurious business centers. This is Century City, the most in western Los Angeles. Important commercial center and residential area, covering an area of ​​close to 200 acres, many film, television and music companies have offices here.

For example, the famous Twentieth Century Fox is located in Fox Square, not far away, and there is a leading Hollywood agency CAA, which is an innovative artist agency.

Anyone who has a little knowledge of Hollywood knows the strength of this agency, and after the pain of Michael Ovitz’s departure, CAA quickly returned to the right track. In recent years, it has developed more rapidly, not only occupying half of Hollywood. The above market share also extends its tentacles to the sports world.

Thinking of the CAA agent who called himself, Murphy walked towards the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, I couldn't help but feel a headache.

He never thought that Kobe Bryant's agent agency is not a specialized sports agency, but the super giant CAA of the Hollywood agency!

Murphy's goal is Hollywood, and it is not a good thing to provoke such a giant.

However, he did not intend to back down. The thing has already been done, and the CAA people will surely be outraged. It is useless to think about it. The most practical method is to try to get the benefits for himself within a reasonable range.

Before coming over, Murphy also had a certain understanding of CAA from the Internet. Just like the status of professional sports in North America, football and NFL are the most important departments in the field of CAA sports brokerage, and basketball and NBA departments have weight. Much worse.

This may be the only place where Murphy can comfort himself.

In fact, he also knows very well that anyone who can represent Kobe Bryant's brokerage business is definitely not a fool.

"Things have been done."

Walking to the main entrance of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, Murphy shrugged quite self-deprecatingly, "I'm just a little person who has nothing to worry about. What's so scary?"

The worst result was that both sides were torn apart. Anyway, he was just a small person and there was nothing to lose.

Walking into the hotel lobby, Murphy asked the doorman, and then went up the second floor through the escalator. After finding the coffee shop agreed upon by both parties, he had no worries anymore, and walked straight in.

"Is Mr. Leon Rose here?" Murphy asked the waiter at the door.

"Are you?" The waiter looked at him, and Murphy said quickly, "Murphy Stanton, have an appointment with Mr. Leon Rose."

The waiter made a please gesture and led the way, "Please go over here."

Following the waiter, Murphy walked to the far left of the sunny side of the cafe. It was a large partition separated by green plants. When there was still some distance, I saw a middle-aged man and a young woman sitting on the partition. Inside, it seems to be saying something in a low voice.

The man wears a well-fitting suit, his tie is tied meticulously around his neck, and a pair of sunglasses is placed on the left hand side of the coffee table. In Los Angeles, especially Beverly Hills, 90% of people who see this dress are probably A broker.

The woman on the other side is around twenty-five years old, and it seems that she should be his assistant.

Murphy is not surprised to not see the basketball superstar here. In this case, an agent is enough.

When I walked to the coffee table, the other party didn't mean to stand up, just raised his eyes to look at him. Murphy was not polite, and sat down on the opposite chair carelessly, and said to the waiter, "Thank you for a cup of latte."

The agent on the opposite side was watching him all the time. After the waiter left, he made the first noise, "Murphy Stanton, a Los Angeles native, freelance journalist, was imprisoned for one year recently. After he was released from prison, he returned to his old business. Los Angeles Television Channel Six Cooperation."

Since sitting here, Murphy let go of all his worries, "Your investigation is very detailed."

Leon Rose said calmly, "Because we are CAA!"

This can be said to be full of self-confidence, as if the CAA he is leaning on is an unshakable mountain.

In the face of small people like Murphy, CAA is more than a big mountain, but small people also have the advantages of small people.

From the moment he got here, Leon Rose had firmly occupied the oppressive advantage both in terms of momentum and words, but Murphy did not take his words at all.

Murphy opened his briefcase, took out a storage disk, and pushed it directly in front of Leon Rose.

No matter how much words are said, they are not as convincing as actual actions. Murphy does not need to say more now. As long as the photos taken are in his hands, he will have enough foothold.

The female assistant took out a laptop and connected it to the storage disk after turning it on. Leon Rose looked at the pictures that appeared on the screen without any change in his face. It seemed that these pictures could not be more ordinary.

Holding up his hands, Murphy looked at the opposite side quietly, with the same calm expression.

"that's it?"

After probably reading all the photos, Leon Rose smiled disdainfully, "These don't explain much, Kobe is a superstar, it is normal for female fans to like him."

The waiter brought coffee at this time. After he walked away, Leon Rose picked up his coffee cup and took a sip without hesitation. "Young man, be cautious in doing things, don’t be too greedy, Kobe is The hero of this city, no matter what happens, most people will only stand on his side."

Hearing what the other party said, Murphy touched his face subconsciously, and he could see that Leon Rose didn't take him very seriously, and he might think he was just lucky.

As expected, he seems to be twenty years old. Such people are extremely inexperienced in society. In this complicated society, they are often played with by some old foxes.

"Mr. Rose, I'm actually a Kobe fan too, it's still crazy."

Talking about words is a necessary quality in this kind of negotiation. It is not difficult for Murphy. "After I took these things, I was surprised, so my first choice was to find Mr. Bryant instead of selling the photos to the media. , I like Kobe Bryant on the stadium, and thank him for his contributions to the city of Los Angeles. Superstars like Kobe will also have a good public image."

Leon Rose nodded slightly. The young man on the opposite side was obviously more proactive. This would solve the problem, but why was he always a little awkward listening to the other party's seemingly admiring Kobe words?

"Do you still have a backup? Leave it to me." Leon Rose said seductively. "Kobe will definitely thank you. What do you want? Kobe's signature basketball or a jersey?"

Murphy didn't speak, just looked at the other side.

Leon Rose lightly patted his forehead, "Well, on behalf of Kobe, I can give you the Lakers season ticket for next season. In the first home game, you have the opportunity to take a photo with Kobe."

If you are a basketball fan or a fan of the Lakers, such an opportunity can be said to be very tempting, but it is impossible for a basketball blind like Murphy to be moved by it.

Even if Murphy is a Lakers fan, he won't be tempted, he wants more.

The primitive accumulation of any capital is difficult, even dripping with the blood of many people. If he wants to earn enough start-up capital, he can't let go of any possible opportunities.

"What you said is really good." Murphy slowly stirred his cup of coffee, "I really want to give you the picture."

He stirred the coffee slower and slower. "I close my eyes and think that if the photo goes out, Kobe's public image of Healthy Sunshine will be harmed, which may lead to family discord and the breakdown of the relationship with his fiancée. The state on the court suddenly interrupted the rising competitive state, causing fluctuations in the negotiation of the next big contract with the Lakers..."

Listening to these words that were very consideration for Kobe Bryant, Leon Rose's eyes became sharp, and his face was not as kind and nice as before.

Murphy didn't seem to see these, but just said to himself, "I really don't want to see Kobe because of the photos I took, the public image is damaged. I am also very worried that if the photos are accidentally spread outside, When seen by sporting goods companies such as Nike or Adidas, or other large businesses, what should I do if it affects the possible endorsement cooperation between Kobe and them? I heard that they have always been satisfied with Kobe's healthy sunshine and responsible public image."

Picking up the coffee, Murphy took a good sip, savored it carefully, and then said, "As a fan of Kobe, an admirer, I am very unwilling to see this happen."

The face of the opposite agent Leon Rose has tightened.

If he hadn't realized that he had been confused and deceived by the opponent's too young appearance, he would be a hopeless idiot.

Murphy hasn't stopped yet, and continued, "Like all fans, I think Kobe is a serious and responsible person. I also want to see him play with his heart and win one championship ring after another. I saw him have a happy family."

Leon Rose stared at this side closely, if his eyes could turn into bullets, Murphy would turn into a ripped sack in an instant.

"For the superstar I admire, for Kobe's future." Murphy said vowedly, "I can't let these photos circulate."

Although these sounds like words from a super fan, Leon Rose understands that these are all ironic, and he also knows that he had underestimated this unremarkable young man before, and what the other party said was the possibility that the photos might circulate. The serious consequences.

If Kobe Bryant were someone like Rodman, Leon Rose wouldn’t worry, but Kobe Bryant’s past image was so good that he couldn’t afford it, especially sponsors, just in case. Business problems will cause losses in millions of dollars.

But he will not compromise easily, at least he has to suppress the opponent's chips.

"Don't forget, you are facing CAA!" Leon Rose said strongly, "The mainstream media are all CAA partners!"