"I heard George Sinclair, dropped her as a business partner because of this scandal" Scott said thoughtfully. Bringing me back to the programme.
"Well good riddance to her. And I'm glad that he had enough wisdom to drop such toxic people. like the guy he is a phenomenon actor and is sad that he got dragged into this" she sighed.
"Wait, we don't know the full story" Scott protested. " think you should tread carefully Jill"
"No l'm sorry. I know Hollywood is tough but that does not mean you cheat your way to the top. I am a firm supporter in women equality but women like her just hinder the progress" she continued to speak.
"I wouldn't say that. I mean it is only fair that we hear her side of her story" Scott continued to argue.
"Did she get to you too?" Adam joked.
"No I have never met her but I would prefer to hear her side of the story"
"I get that Scott but women like her make me sick. They just spoil and give women a bad name" she said with an attitude.
"I mean what message is this sending out to other young women who are following in her footsteps? That the only way to make it to the top is by using your body? This is just wrong.
Am I right?" directing the last bit to the audience.
Whom yelled back in agreement and started to clapping.
"I don't know how they do it in Telemundo but here in Hollywood things are different" she finished.
"I'll have viewers know that we did ask Diane Reyes and her people to comment on the subject but she did not meet our deadline" Scott said to the viewers.
"I'll tell you what that is, guilt and shame" Jill just kept on talking and talking. At this the audience laughed.
"Tell me why did I ever like her show again?" I muttered toNina.
I was boiling mad. Especially the comment about Telemundo. I'm half Colombian and proud of that. And I personally take high offense to that comment. Who did that rat think she was.
"I can get ready to sue her for defamation" Nina suggested.
"I don't even think that she is worth it. Do me a favor and switch off that rubbish" I bit out.
She was about to do that when she stopped half way. I could still hear talking and was going to ask her what she was waiting for.
Until I heard the best words ever in the week.
"Adam Copper, your under arrest"
I whipped my head so fast that I am surprised I didn't get a whiplash.
Two men in suits holding up badges were standing in the studio right in front of them. And the studio had gone real quiet.
"Excuse me gentlemen but we are right in a middle of filming"
Jill hissed at the men. If I were them I would be in the grave from the amount of glares she was sending at them.
Her partner, was just opening and closing his mouth like a fish out of water. But they were looking at the cameras nervously Who had not stopped rolling.
"Sorry ma'am, but we are going to ask you to back up. We have a warrant to arrest this man to be extradited"
Adam Copper had suddenly gone very white.
"Excuse me" she screeched.
"What for?" Scott asked looking at Adam in shock.
"That does not concern you ma'am. Adam Copper you are under arrest for three counts of art fraud in France and two counts in Italy. Two counts of imposter. You have the right to remain silent any thing you say could be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot get one, one would be provided for you" and with everyone's mouth wide open they led him away.
"We will be going on a short commercial break" and then ads started to fill the screen.
Nina's office phone started to ring and she grabbed it. I heard muffled voice and then her exclaiming every ten seconds. The conversation was one sided so all I hear were her saying
"Yes we just saw it. You were behind this weren't you? What?
You're kidding me? Oh my goodness. You are such a devil and a darling at the same time. And I love you for it" then she hung up.
"That was Neal wasn't it?"
"Mhmm" she said like a cat who just got a bowl of milk.
"Was he the one behind Adam whatever getting arrested?" I asked incredulously. I know a little bit about Neal and this was something that he was very capable of doing. I would not put anything past him.
"Oh yeah" she laughed. Her eyes shining.
"But how?"
"It takes a thief to know a thief" she said cryptically.
I gave her look that she should start talking. And she wisely took my advice.
"Okay very well, the short version or at least what I was able to get at the moment from that short phone call is this.
Approximately two and a half weeks ago, one of his
'associates' asked to meet up with him to discuss some business. The business being you. News was going around town that somebody was looking to hire an imposter to defame you and do anything possible to damage your image.
To which they will be paid handsomely"
"And we all know who that is right?" I said sarcastically. It doesn't take a rocket science to know who was behind this.
"Well he knew of Neal's connection to me and my connection to you so he was giving him a heads up"
"Why?" I was more of a little skeptical. I didn't even know this guy and I doubt he knew me. Why would he help me?
"It's an honor among people like Neal. They always protect their own, loyalty first war later. Well anyway they came up with an elaborate plan. Trick whoever was trying to hire the con man, providing someone they can control the entire situation. So they got Adam Copper hired whose real name by the way is Tityo Longe whom is widely disliked. Tityo or Adam was a professional cocky imposter and had crossed one too many people so they were out for blood. He got the contract and he did exactly what was asked of him. Plus he had enough information on you that made it believable and near impossible to dispute"
I had to interrupt her "Lover boy couldn't tell me this?"
"Well Neal is not one to get people involved. Plus the less you and I know the better it would be" she defended.
"But they did a pretty good job. Tityo or Adam whatever his real name is thought he was on top. But some anonymous person called to leave a tip with Interpol and the FBI who have been after this guy for years for being a fraud and an imposter also some high class thefts about who he really was and the many number of aliases he uses. To add icing to the cake it was all on TV. I guess pride really does go before fall. Then boom bam boom he was arrested, discredited and you are cleared" she finished.
"I am paying for your whole wedding and honeymoon" I said breathlessly.
She just laughed.
"That is quite a man you have there" I said in awe.
"I know" she said smugly.
"I thank Neal but I still have to deal with the other
accusations"
"We'll figure it out. I think now-"But she was interrupted when the door slammed open and standing there was a fuming George. Who I had not seen since the scandal started. He was away shooting some scene in the Islands.
"Does someone want to explain. To me, what the hell is going on?" He bellowed.
Oh boy.