"Michael, you've done an excellent job," David Ellison praised Michael Bay, though his eyes kept glancing toward Scarlett Johansson.
Michael Bay was delighted; David Ellison valued him highly.
David Ellison continued, "Mr. Ovitz, Bob, and I have all discussed it. The studio's new project requires substantial investment, and we want you to direct it."
Michael Bay was overjoyed and was about to pledge his loyalty when David Ellison strode directly toward Scarlett Johansson, who had just finished her scene.
"Uh, David, that girl—" Michael Bay began, but David Ellison had already reached Scarlett Johansson.
Michael Bay could only helplessly watch, sensing trouble.
He considered himself a man of appetite; a woman like Scarlett Johansson, with her Marilyn Monroe-like charm, could hardly leave him unmoved. Directors dating or sleeping with leading actresses was not uncommon—Spielberg had done it, and Michael Bay himself had his experiences.
Yet Scarlett Johansson was different. Michael Bay dared not act. Mel Gibson's scandal in Hollywood was no secret, and everyone knew Gilbert acted because of women.
Scarlett Johansson was Gilbert's protected treasure. Anyone daring to make a move risked invoking Gilbert's wrath.
But how could he warn David Ellison? Ellison was already chatting with Scarlett, looking quite pleased.
Seeing Scarlett Johansson in person, David Ellison grew even more excited. Such a beauty wasted on Gilbert? Not on his watch.
Come, let me, David Ellison, properly cherish her…
Though Scarlett Johansson had grown up pampered under Gilbert's care, she was far from naive. In fact, Gilbert's protection gave her an outsider's perspective on Hollywood's ugliness.
The moment David Ellison approached, Scarlett Johansson understood his intentions. Over the years, she had grown more beautiful. Many desired her, but few dared act.
Scarlett admired David Ellison's courage but found him somewhat foolish; his intentions were obvious. If Gilbert found out, it would be problematic.
Scarlett's eyes sparkled as a mischievous idea formed—she would prank David Ellison.
When David Ellison came over, Scarlett played her part, pretending to be attracted to him. She laughed at his jokes, which were not amusing, with a practiced smile.
"Oh my, sorry, David, talking with you has been so delightful. Time has flown by; I should go change in the wardrobe trailer. Let's chat later."
She rose and shook David Ellison's hand, letting her nails lightly scratch his palm.
David Ellison's eyes lit up. Anyone at the party knew this gesture was highly suggestive, signaling Scarlett's supposed interest.
Gilbert… Gilbert… your charm isn't limitless. I've got your woman now, David Ellison thought smugly.
Scarlett returned to her hotel room and called Gilbert: "Today, David Ellison tried to flirt with me, trying to put a green hat on you."
Because of Gilbert, Scarlett knew what a green hat meant—something no normal man would accept.
Gilbert, just finishing work, was stunned. "Really? What did you do? Should I send someone to protect you?"
"Of course," Scarlett's eyes glinted as she revealed her plan. "I'll teach him a lesson. He thinks I'm naive; I'll show him otherwise. By the way, do you know David Ellison's weakness?"
"Weakness? Let me think!" Gilbert recalled his reports on David Ellison, then said, "He's afraid of spiders. I don't know if that counts."
"Afraid of spiders?" Scarlett's eyes lit up. "Perfect! Wait for my good news!"
"Don't overdo it, be careful," Gilbert warned.
"Don't worry, I know my limits. It's just a lesson," Scarlett said, ending the call and turning to her assistant. "Evelyn, have Kyle and the others catch a few spiders for me. The bigger, the better."
Evelyn was puzzled. "Scarlett, what are you planning?"
"Never mind, just do it."
Despite not knowing her full plan, Evelyn quickly worked with Kyle, the head of Scarlett's bodyguards, to catch several large spiders. Both men were uneasy, but Scarlett handled them fearlessly, playing with them in her hands.
She placed the spiders in the wardrobe trailer where the crew changed, planning to lure David Ellison into a trap.
Over the next few days, David Ellison and Scarlett chatted more and more happily, giving him the impression that she was falling for him. He decided to advance his pursuit.
Little did he know, the self-assured hunter had already become the prey.
On the day of the prank, Scarlett sent her assistant away and had Kyle stationed in the wardrobe trailer to prevent accidents.
After their conversation, Scarlett went to change and glanced back, flashing a flirtatious smile and beckoning him with a finger. The message was clear.
Exciting, right? Their first encounter would be in the wardrobe trailer. David Ellison was thrilled and quietly followed her inside.
As soon as he stepped onto the trailer, his grin broad and confident, Scarlett was already waiting inside with her fair legs visible.
David Ellison rubbed his hands, unaware of the trap. "Hi, dear…"
Before he could finish, several large spiders leapt onto his face, leaving him frozen.
His body trembled, nausea overtaking him—a classic response to arachnophobia.
As a child, a spider had landed on his face, giving him a lifelong fear. Everyone knew it, and now Scarlett was using it against him.
David Ellison collapsed, spiders crawling over his face and body, immobilizing him.
The previously alluring Scarlett Johansson now wore a triumphant smirk, clearly pleased with her prank.
She crouched, watching the gagging David Ellison, clapping her hands. "Oh my, this is all you've got? How can you compare to Brother Gilbert?"
Pausing, she lightly tapped his face, a gesture full of humiliation. "You, blind to yourself. How dare a firefly compete with the bright moon? Overestimating yourself. Who do you think you are? Me? Interested in you?"
Scarlett said no more and walked out of the wardrobe trailer, leaving David Ellison fuming with both anger and humiliation.
But at this moment, he couldn't move. The spiders had been removed from his body, yet he still couldn't get up, continuing to gag uncontrollably.
Scarlett, showing a trace of kindness, had her assistant notify others to rescue David Ellison, making sure nothing truly disastrous happened.
"Go tell Michael Bay." Scarlett, in her little-princess mood, ignored the director entirely.
My brother and my husband is one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood—why should I fear Michael Bay? He's nothing but a minor player.
"Tell him I'm very displeased today. If he can't give me a satisfactory explanation, I'll go talk to Michael Ovitz myself. Let's see if Michael Ovitz dares risk tearing things apart to retaliate against me?"
Evelyn could only smile wryly. This young lady acted on a whim. Only she could behave so recklessly; no one else would dare.
Meanwhile, David Ellison was rescued and rushed to the hospital.
He was still delirious, muttering, "Wait, wait, all of you wait… I'll make you all pay…"
The assistant dared not respond. After all, it was David Ellison's fault for barging into someone's wardrobe trailer. They didn't know exactly what had happened.
If this incident escalated, it would be impossible to explain publicly.
If Scarlett Johansson reported that David Ellison had ill intentions toward her, he would face Gilbert's wrath.
Michael Bay was also shocked. He had warned David Ellison before not to make a move on Scarlett Johansson; this girl had a dark side!
Yet he hadn't expected David Ellison to be so successful in his pursuit, making Michael Bay second-guess himself.
Could it be that Scarlett Johansson was actually promiscuous? Considering Gilbert's entourage of women, it was understandable that she might be dissatisfied.
Thinking this way, even Michael Bay felt tempted.
But then, within two days, this incident occurred, giving Michael Bay a fright.
Fortunately, he hadn't spoken his thoughts aloud. If Scarlett had pranked him and Gilbert found out, it would have been disastrous.
At the same time, Michael Bay felt pity for David Ellison—the fool was completely toyed with by Scarlett Johansson.
He had thought himself skilled, yet he fell into the trap.
After the prank, Scarlett happily reported the outcome to Gilbert. Gilbert listened and could only laugh and shake his head; fortunately, Scarlett was unharmed.
As for the rest, Gilbert would handle it.
After chatting briefly with Scarlett and arranging to return to Los Angeles to accompany her shopping, Gilbert hung up.
Thinking it over, Gilbert had Ivanka call Larry Ellison and explain the entire situation.
Although protective, Larry Ellison was furious when he heard about it, practically steaming, and immediately promised Gilbert:
"Don't worry, Gilbert, I'll make sure this matter is addressed." Larry Ellison guaranteed.
"It's not that serious, Larry," Gilbert said, treating David Ellison like a child. "David has learned his lesson. Scarlett is mischievous, so I'll apologize on her behalf. That's enough; let's just let this pass, alright?"
After a moment's thought, Larry Ellison agreed.
Later, Gilbert called Michael Bay, informing him that he was aware of the incident and said, "The crew's job is to focus on filming. Outsiders shouldn't be meddling, don't you agree?"
Michael Bay dared not disagree, nodding repeatedly: "Director Gilbert, rest assured. No outsiders will enter the crew again."
"Good, that makes me feel better." Gilbert hung up the phone, his expression hardening with determination.
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