Many organizations loved targeting famous people because that was how they stayed relevant.
Clearly, the American unions had set their sights on William White. A company that wants to lay off tens of thousands of employees is simply heinous.
What?
We don't wish to downsize; the Justice Department is the one asking for layoffs. Didn't the telephone and telegraph company also get split with an equally shocking number of job losses?
The cause of significant loss to American companies is our Justice Department. If you have any issues, you can go take a walk in Washington.
When you tell the unions anything else, they're out of ideas. Walking in Washington isn't a big deal to them; it's just part of their routine.
The folks in Washington certainly didn't doubt that once a final verdict was made, William White would probably comply, with excuses ready to go to prevent major losses.
Still, despite their concerns, they decided to go through with it. To work in these roles, a certain level of obstinacy was required. The Justice Department was determined to press William White to the ground.
However, William White seemed to move even faster, as the board had already approved this odd plan.
At this point, the monopoly's principal company had shifted. It seemed like the guy passively collecting money was the true culprit after all.
The head of the Justice Department had a premonition that his position might not last much longer. Regardless of the outcome now, he would be the one getting the boot.
Any regrets?
Perhaps yes, but to achieve his ideals, he had to cross paths with William White. It's just a shame he overestimated himself, as William White was no longer concerned.
One thing was clear: This storm in the gaming industry would undoubtedly bring trouble to all companies.
As for him?
Ha! With money and connections, what was there to fear? Starting over is always an option, but are you really ready for it?
...
Leaving aside the bickering battles, this Valentine's Day was actually quite decent. Those pottery-themed activities became unexpectedly lively.
Without those gorgeous girls, the one at home would suffice.
After watching the film, audiences thought it was a love story, while Hollywood saw it as a ghost story. Quite amusing, as American ghost flicks are typically gory. No one had ever seen something this touching.
Could this mark a new genre?
The onlookers were curious about the person who could write such a script: Had he ever experienced a deep, unforgettable love?
If so, who was that lucky girl?
But then, how did she tolerate him? William White's rumors were even juicier than his movies.
If any woman could put up with that, well, there isn't much else to say.
Of course, this bizarre idea mainly came from fangirls, as most folks saw nothing wrong. After all, those in the arts tended to act this way.
Some people took note and were astounded to find out that practically all the rising female stars in Hollywood over the past two to three years had been associated with White's productions.
These folks didn't realize that William White had become almost a godlike figure in Hollywood.
...
Suddenly, playing to emotions seemed a bit annoying, but William White felt it still wasn't enough. A novel called The Bridges of Madison County was officially published. This wave of actions completely ignited public opinion in the United States.
Criticize it? Well, no. The female lead's values were very proper, loyal to her family, giving up on love.
Praise it? Haha, the entire novel was an unsparing satire of modern marriage, with no attempt to disguise it. If you dare to praise it, that's blatantly supporting extramarital affairs.
What was most infuriating was how he described family life as calm and uneventful, while the affair that was never meant to be was depicted as grand and tumultuous.
The final words seemed like salt poured on a wound, shattering any previous adherence and responsibility. If given another chance, readers believed this woman would leave without hesitation.
Want to argue about it? Many were shocked to realize their married life was just like the couple in the book.
"Damn it, am I getting cheated on too?"
Afterward, authoritative departments reported that the divorce rate in the United States had risen by one percent.
Consequently, many men started to reflect, thinking perhaps they ought to add a bit of excitement themselves. Not a great situation -- it could ruin their marriage. Okay, let's start by watching a movie together.
This way, the happiness index between couples naturally increased. Seeing this, women's rights organizations were overjoyed. They decided to temporarily replace the Bible with this book. After all, what the Bible taught clearly didn't work anymore, whereas this book seemed to pack a punch.
Somewhat embarrassingly, William White apparently solidified his title as the friend of women.
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"For crying out loud, this is really gross, who's spreading these rumors about me?"
"Sir, you might as well accept it. This thing is probably set in stone. The publisher said they've received letters by the tens of thousands."
"Jeez, is it that exaggerated? If I wrote Fifty Shades of Gray, they'd probably lose their minds."
"What gray?"
"Forget it, I'm done writing books, man."
William White indeed dug a hole for himself. Even Sophie Marceau was giving him odd looks.
"Don't look at me like that, it was all just fantasy."
"Psst, wanna give it a try?"
"Hmph, sure, grab the book."
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