Chapter 576: Resource Exchange

In Lower Manhattan, SoHo, in Britney Spears' duplex apartment.

"Charles, do you prefer a son or a daughter?" Britney asked, leaning against Charles.

"Well, it doesn't matter to me. Just hope they don't turn out to be useless," Charles said, having no gender preferences.

"Oh, but I think we should have both. Without a daughter, no one will inherit my jewelry!" Britney laughed. Now that Charles was willing to have kids, she was delighted.

"Aren't you afraid of growing old after having children?" Charles asked again.

Britney shook her head. "I maintain good exercise habits and don't have any bad habits. How can I age so quickly? Besides, your body is fantastic. Every time feels like I'm on cloud nine!"

He reached out and rubbed the woman's chest. "How's your family doing?"

"Very good. I bought them a big mansion, and I give them living expenses every month. As long as they don't mess around, they'll live comfortably," Britney said, shaking her head again. "Unfortunately, my sister didn't listen. She got pregnant at 16 and had a child at 17 last year!"

Charles clicked his tongue. Well, teenage pregnancies were not rare.

"Your family is really something..." Charles was helpless too. Thankfully, Britney Spears was a high earner!

"Don't worry, I'm an adult now. I manage my assets myself and can ensure they live comfortably," Britney kissed Charles on the chest.

"When I was underage, most of the money went into their pockets!"

...

In the 09-10 season, the New Jersey Nets ranked sixth from the bottom in the league, with a 6.3% chance of winning the lottery!

The lottery draw was on May 18, with the draft day being the 24th of next month. The UEFA Champions League final was on the 22nd of this month.

New York, Queens, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Charles sat on a shaded promenade.

"Are you really not seeking a 7th term as Chicago Mayor?" Charles asked.

Richard Daley shook his head. "The Daley family faces considerable criticism now. John is still the Cook County Chief Executive in Illinois, and William might become the White House Chief of Staff."

John Daley and William Daley, both Richard Daley's brothers, were part of a powerful political family in Illinois.

"If William Daley becomes the White House Chief of Staff replacing Rahm Emanuel, then Rahm Emanuel coming over to replace you as Chicago Mayor seems true," Charles said with a smile. Chicago being known as the "City of Sin" owed much to the Daley family's contributions.

Richard Daley also smiled. "It's all just transactions. The Daley family will always be your best friend in Chicago's political scene!"

"Switch it up. Rahm Emanuel has no value anymore. His brother Ari Emanuel also has no way out," Charles said lightly. "As for the Chicago Truck Drivers Union or the Municipal Water Company, NBC Chicago will help you hold the fort in public opinion!"

Richard Daley was stepping down as Chicago Mayor because the Daley family had gone too far in recent years.

"Rahm Emanuel was just a pawn placed by the Jews. It doesn't matter if he gets replaced," Richard Daley said, glancing at Charles.

"Do you have anyone interested in developing a political career in Chicago? With the Daley family's support, the Chicago Mayor position is good for building a reputation!"

Charles shook his head and laughed, "I'm just a businessman!"

Then he stood up, "By the way, stocks in Las Vegas' Sands, Wynn, and other casino groups are worth investing in."

Richard Daley nodded, then his eyes lit up. "Don't worry, Rahm Emanuel's political career is over!"

Seeing Charles leave, Richard Daley also stood up from the bench. After the Daley family had received Charles' support, there had been no further specific interactions between them.

After all, Capet's business in Chicago was just TV, radio, and film distribution!

Charles Capet's investment advice was pure money. Rahm Emanuel was just a trading chip.

The Daley family supporting Obama becoming President was originally about exchanging benefits, and the Chicago Mayor was just a puppet for the Daley family.

Leaving Queens, sitting on the chair in the car, Charles thought, "Chicago Mayor, a puppet of the Daley family. Do you expect my people to take the blame for you?"

Richard Daley was also probing, considering Charles Capet's influence had grown too large. Maybe Charles had also supported other political forces in Chicago?

Back at Capet Pictures' global office in Lower Manhattan, Charles called Phyllis Jones.

"Does Harvey Weinstein want a comeback?" Charles asked.

"Comeback?" Phyllis Jones was taken aback. "If he dares to come back now, who would cooperate with him?"

"Now, only Dimension Films, under Bob Weinstein, is developing low-budget action, horror, and thriller movies," Phyllis Jones quickly explained, "As for Weinstein Company, there haven't been new releases in the past two years. The developed projects either sold their distribution rights or ceased investment!"

"That's fine. But I've heard that after Ari Emanuel left Endeavor, he started mingling with Harvey Weinstein," Charles didn't want any uncontrollable situations. Regardless of whose idea it was for Ari Emanuel to approach Harvey Weinstein, it was certainly not a good thing.

"Get the media to expose some of Ari Emanuel's scandals. Also, keep an eye on Harvey Weinstein. Thinks he's coming back? Dream on! Put the word out that anyone daring to cooperate with Harvey Weinstein is an enemy of Hollywood feminism!"

Phyllis Jones nodded. "What if he goes to Europe?"

"Europe? The UK wouldn't accept him, and France, even less," Charles thought about it. The guy seemed to have some resources in Italy.

"Alright, Europe isn't under Hollywood's jurisdiction!"

Charles wasn't too concerned about Harvey Weinstein going to Europe. Europe also had feminism;

Given the despicable acts Harvey Weinstein had committed, he was despised everywhere!

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