Chapter 268: Sexual Assault Scandal

Ethan naturally had to prepare for both possibilities. If Davis couldn't find any victims of Harvey's sexual harassment, then they would have to rely on Liz's recordings as evidence of Harvey's crimes.

However, this approach wasn't ideal. Harvey had been beaten—beaten badly. If he played the victim in front of the American public, there was a chance that public opinion might forgive him.

Moreover, Harvey had people inside the New York courts who would argue in his defense.

That's why Ethan wanted a two-pronged approach—Davis and Liz would both present irrefutable evidence, corroborating each other's claims, and then file a report against Harvey together, sending that bastard to prison.

As for why Ethan was so eager to take Harvey down…

It was because Harvey's Weinstein Company had already poached many of the Oscar voters that Bernays Company had spent years lobbying. This year, the film Harvey was backing, The King's Speech, had already secured multiple awards in advance. Even the films under Norton's Eye couldn't compete.

It had to be admitted—Harvey's connections in Hollywood were extraordinary. Removing this obstacle as soon as possible would be ideal.

Three days after Liz was discharged from the hospital, Harvey's lawyer visited her home again. Unfortunately, they still couldn't reach an agreement.

With no choice, Harvey's people left.

But Liz was beginning to fear for her safety. After all, Harvey's men were unpredictable. They might think she was bluffing and decide to make her disappear.

Fortunately, Ethan had anticipated the possibility of Harvey acting like a cornered dog. He helped Liz leave New York, ensuring that all future communication with Harvey would be conducted remotely.

However, before any communication could take place, on the very night Liz left New York, a team of police officers raided her villa.

"Open the door!"

The officers burst in with guns drawn, intending to detain Liz—but they found nothing.

When Harvey learned that Liz had escaped, he flew into a rage, smashing things in his office.

But with her no longer in New York, he was powerless. He could only send people to track her down.

The whole situation made him feel like a bull being led by the nose, a feeling he despised. Yet, there was nothing he could do.

He was convinced that someone was orchestrating all of this behind the scenes. So, he started using his connections to investigate.

Unfortunately for him, Ethan had covered his tracks well. Harvey couldn't find a single lead. But that didn't mean he didn't suspect Ethan. After all, Bernay's Company and Weinstein had always clashed during awards season.

Meanwhile, Ethan received a call from Davis.

"He's found Ambra," Ethan said with a smile, hanging up in his office.

"Really? I didn't expect him to be so reliable," Yuffie remarked. She had never met Davis but had read his file. She hadn't expected this Black kid to work so fast.

"Yeah, I didn't either," Ethan tapped the desk. "Luckily, Ambra didn't change her name. She's still working as a model in the Philippines, so once Davis entered the industry, he quickly found her."

"He became a model?" Yuffie was surprised.

"Haha, for a Black guy, Davis actually has pretty good looks. Just wait—he's already making contact with Ambra. We might be able to talk to her soon."

Just as Ethan predicted, Ambra and Davis soon met in an apartment.

"You found me through Abu Moni? What do you want?" Ambra asked, eyeing the Black man in front of her with unease.

Davis noticed her wary boyfriend standing nearby and shrugged. "Relax, I'm not the one looking for you. I have no interest in you. Someone asked me to deliver a message."

"What message?" Ambra asked.

Davis answered honestly. "Now is the best time to seek justice. The man who wronged you is about to face multiple criminal charges."

"What?" Ambra stood up in shock. "What are you talking about?"

"Harvey. You know who I mean," Davis said simply.

Ambra's eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you one of Harvey's people?"

"Don't misunderstand… Listen carefully—we want to take Harvey down," Davis explained patiently. If they were in New York, he would've just pulled a gun on her and forced her to hand over the evidence.

But they were in the Philippines, and this operation's success would determine his future. So, he had to be careful and restrained.

In the years since his brother's death, this reckless Black man had finally learned to control his temper.

"Alright, alright, I get it. Honey… could you step outside for a moment?" Ambra seemed to recall her past trauma and quickly asked her boyfriend to leave the room.

Her boyfriend looked confused, glancing between Ambra and Davis, not understanding what the name "Harvey" meant.

But out of respect, he stepped out.

"So, what's going on?" Ambra asked, her voice filled with doubt.

Davis explained, "We've uncovered Harvey's crimes—sexual assault, harassment. To take this disgusting old man down, we need evidence."

"You won't be able to," Ambra said bluntly. "Harvey has people inside the NYPD and the courts. The media is under his control. You can't touch him."

Davis chuckled. "Do we look like ordinary people to you? Do you think we're on equal footing? Get it, sweetheart? Equal footing means being on the same level."

Ambra's heart pounded heavily. "So you can put him in jail?"

For years, even after escaping New York, she had been trapped in the nightmare of her past. The police's favoritism toward Harvey only deepened her fear.

If there was a chance to end this, she was willing to help Davis—but only if she could ensure her own safety.

"That's right. But you'll need to talk directly with our people. I'm just the messenger."

"Alright. When?"

"Tomorrow morning. Same place."

After securing Ambra's agreement, Davis reported back to Ethan.

The next morning, Ethan sat in his private villa, across from a well-known journalist,JaneTulard Over the past few years,Tulard had risen to prominence in the news industry thanks to his connection with Ethan, publishing many major exposés.

While building his own reputation, he had also caused plenty of trouble for Ethan's rivals.

Now, Jane Tulard had another chance to make history—to report on Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case and bring down the "Hollywood Overlord."

"Are you ready?" Ethan asked the journalist.

Tulard, a man with short blonde hair, picked up his notebook and recorder. "No problem."

"Then let's begin."

Ethan dialed the phone, put it on speaker, and placed it on the table, watching as Tulard and Ambra started their conversation.

"Hello, Miss Ambra. You can call me Tulard," the journalist greeted her in a serious tone.

"Hello, Mr. Tulard," Ambra's voice carried a trace of nervousness.

"I'm a journalist from The Washington Post. Don't worry—this article will face no obstacles. I will publish it with absolute fairness and objectivity."

"O-okay."

"Then can you tell me how it all started?"

Ambra's account was fragmented, but it lasted for fifteen minutes. By the time she finished speaking, Tulard and the others had a general understanding of what had happened to her.

She had been harassed by Harvey in a hotel. He had knocked on her door, swearing on his children that he wouldn't do anything to her while urging her to open up.

But the moment she did, Harvey barged in, dragged her into the bathroom, and attempted to assault her—until the police arrived and rescued her.

However, after she filed charges against Harvey, the media suddenly exposed that she had attended obscene parties, shifting public opinion against her.

On top of that, the New York police threatened her, and even her brother's safety was put at risk. Everything pointed to the fact that she would never be able to take Harvey down. In the end, she had no choice but to accept Harvey's settlement and leave New York.

At the same time, the police confiscated all her electronic devices, likely destroying them.

But Ambra had been cautious. She had kept the original audio recording.

For Ethan and his team, this recording was the key piece of evidence.

With this recording corroborating Liz's evidence, the next step was straightforward—find more women whom Harvey had harassed and convince them to come forward.

As for Harvey's brother, Bob Weinstein, Ethan had no intention of letting him off either.

Even though Bob hadn't directly participated in his brother's crimes, if given the opportunity, he would undoubtedly try to save Harvey.

So Ethan wasn't going to leave any loose ends. Over the past few months, he had been gathering evidence against Bob as well.

It turned out that the true mastermind behind Weinstein Company wasn't Harvey—it was Bob. When it came to public relations, Bob was the one pulling the strings.

He had access to confidential information on many Academy Award voters, and private investigators had captured multiple instances of him entering exclusive venues with Oscar judges.

There was no doubt—money and favors were changing hands behind closed doors.

Investigators had been tracking this lead for months, and after Ambra agreed to work with Tulard, they provided Ethan with more incriminating evidence.

However, Bob was extremely cautious. Unlike his brother, he didn't like to show off, making it difficult to catch him red-handed.

But sometimes, ruining someone didn't require concrete evidence—just a well-placed suspicion was enough.

Ethan knew the power of public opinion well. That's why, in secret, he had already bought headlines from several newspapers.

Now, all that was left was for Tulard to publish the exposé—then Ethan would fan the flames.

One month later, the news finally broke.

The Washington Post reported an unbelievable sexual assault scandal. Renowned journalist Jane Tulard accused Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexually harassing Liz and Ambra while secretly bribing the New York police and courts to escape justice.

The story ignited a public outcry!

Harvey Weinstein immediately responded, claiming he was innocent. He released photos and evidence showing how Liz had assaulted him, arguing that she had tried to extort him and attacked him when he refused.

But no sooner had he released his statement than The Washington Post dropped the bombshell—an audio recording.

In the recording, Harvey not only made inappropriate remarks toward Liz but also issued direct threats against her.

The release of this evidence sparked a wave of public anger.

"Harvey is a scumbag! A complete monster!"

"He did the same thing to me!"

"I have to come forward and expose what he did to me!"

Soon, more women began speaking out. Dozens of actresses who had been assaulted by Harvey Weinstein stepped forward to support Liz and Ambra.

Among them, German actress and model Emma accused Weinstein of raping her at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. On Monday, her lawyer filed a civil lawsuit in California's Western District Court, charging Harvey with human trafficking violations, assault, battery, and unlawful imprisonment.

These women's testimonies shifted the narrative entirely.

The debate was no longer about whether Harvey was guilty—it was about how many crimes he had committed.

Sensing danger, major award bodies and institutions quickly distanced themselves from him.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the suspension of Harvey Weinstein's membership.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted to "immediately expel" Harvey Weinstein, stripping him of his membership.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced that Weinstein would be stripped of France's highest honor, the Legion of Honor.

The Producers Guild of America terminated his membership.

One by one, these announcements effectively sealed Harvey Weinstein's fate.

With Hollywood's biggest stars speaking out against him, the once-powerful producer became a pariah overnight.

Soon after, The Weinstein Company's board of directors issued a brief statement—Harvey Weinstein had been fired from the company he founded.

At the same time, Harvey Weinstein issued a public apology for his misconduct and turned himself in to the New York police.

A grand jury in Manhattan officially indicted Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape and sexual assault.

It seemed everything was going smoothly. If nothing unexpected happened, Harvey would spend decades in prison and owe massive compensation to his victims.

However, according to reporters, Harvey's lawyer stated that he had not pleaded guilty.

Which meant—the battle wasn't over yet.

In fact, Ethan's attack had only just begun.

Right after Harvey entered the police station, The Washington Post dropped another bombshell—

Their investigative report revealed that Bob Weinstein, the current CEO of Weinstein Company, had been secretly influencing Oscar nominations and had unusually close ties with many Academy voters.

The revelation sent shockwaves through the industry.