Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Just a Small Matter

The situation was actually quite simple.After Milo was invited upstairs, Zeta-Jones and the other two were taken by Disney staff to a small group of female producers. The female producer, having only heard from Iger that the three women were companions of a VIP guest, assumed they were just there for the experience.VIP guest? Every guest tonight is a VIP!The producer didn't say anything, smiling as she offered Zeta-Jones and the others drinks while casually inquiring who had brought them. It wasn't a secret, so they readily revealed it was Milo.Upon hearing this, the producer thought, Oh, it's that famous, foolish young rich kid. She dismissed them as nothing more than arm candy brought by a clueless rich boy. Such things were commonplace in Hollywood. Her interest in the three women immediately waned.Soon after, two men approached the producer, one of whom was Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr. had recently started working with the producer; he was the intended lead for an upcoming Disney film.Robert Downey Jr. was one of Hollywood's notorious playboys, and among the most unrestrained. Despite the later media portrayal of him as a reformed bad boy after his role in Iron Man, the reality was… had he been subjected to a drug test or hair analysis, even in 2024, he would undoubtedly have been forced into drug rehabilitation in China.And this was before his well-documented struggles. As one of Hollywood's most promising young stars, combined with his playboy lifestyle… Initially, Downey Jr. was somewhat cautious. But upon hearing that Zeta-Jones and the others were new to Hollywood, and with the producer clearly favoring him and dismissing the women, Downey Jr. also began to view them as nothing more than high-class groupies.However, the three women were stunning, each with their own unique beauty. Zeta-Jones and Julie, especially, were breathtaking. Men, especially successful young men, often have low inhibitions when faced with beautiful, seemingly powerless women.Downey Jr.'s words gradually became inappropriate, and his actions started to cross the line. It was at this moment that Milo, who was upstairs, saw him reach out to grab Blanchett, who quickly evaded his grasp. Milo immediately went downstairs.However, going downstairs proved to be a mistake. No one down there recognized him. Only a few Disney executives and the top-tier Hollywood figures upstairs knew his true identity. With his handsome looks and tall stature, he looked like a movie star, but one no one recognized. This made people assume he was either a rising star or a newcomer being groomed by Disney. Such newcomers were common at big company parties; they often lacked status and were willing to do anything for an opportunity.Take Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, for example. While they were now famous, in the late 80s, when they were just starting out, they were regulars at Hollywood high-society parties, often treated as playthings by powerful figures, both male and female.Downey Jr. had been in a similar position before, but now, as a rising star with immense potential, he considered himself far above this "newcomer" and the three women.When Milo came downstairs, Julie and the others naturally gravitated towards him. Downey Jr., perhaps drunk or high—a strong possibility, considering he would be arrested for drug-related issues the following year—misjudged the situation. Seeing the three women clinging to Milo, Downey Jr.'s words became even more offensive.Milo, who initially had some inexplicable goodwill towards Robert Downey Jr. because of Iron Man, was faced with a very different man—a young, arrogant star. Moreover, Milo had inherited not only the original owner's body and memories, but also part of his personality.The ensuing events were predictable. A couple of slaps, and when Downey Jr. tried to retaliate, a swift kick sent him flying. Milo didn't care about the setting."You ask me what happened? Hey, Michael, my women were harassed by a drug addict at your party, and you ask me what happened?" Facing Michael Eisner's dark expression, Milo crossed his arms and said calmly, "Do you want me to call the DEA and then the FBI? Oh, I remember, Mark is the head of the DEA in California. Do you want me to have Mark come over right now?"Eisner's face darkened further. DEA stood for Drug Enforcement Administration. While the FBI and CIA were more famous internationally, within the U.S., the DEA, IRS, FBI, and CIA were known as the four pillars of American law enforcement, each with armed divisions. They were all on the same level, far more ruthless than local police."It's not that serious," Eisner had to concede. "Dear Milo, it hasn't come to that." He was now regretting inviting Milo tonight.At this moment, Murdoch and the other onlookers came downstairs. Surrounded by the group of tycoons, Redstone was the first to speak. "What happened? I saw someone try to attack you. Milo, do you need me to call the police?"Eisner's face turned even darker. Murdoch glanced at Redstone, thinking how quick and shameless the old Jew was."Oh, no need. Sam, it's just as you saw. This person tried to hit me. But luckily, I learned some close-quarters combat from the CIA, so I successfully defended myself," Milo said with a smile."I still think calling the police would be better," Murdoch interjected. "Someone with such violent tendencies belongs in the LAPD."Eisner was exhausted. He waved his hand, signaling the security guards who were helping a dazed Robert Downey Jr. to quickly take him away. If he stayed, with these eager tycoons meddling, Disney wouldn't have a good ending to the night."Hey, Sam, Rupert, please say less. It's not what it seems!" Eisner said before Milo could speak. "Nothing happened, just a small misunderstanding!"Seeing their chairman's stance, the female producer who had screamed loudly when Milo hit Downey Jr. and called the security guards finally understood. This handsome, tall young man, whom she and Downey Jr. had mistaken for a Hollywood newbie, was anything but simple! She had even been thinking that with Milo's good looks and physique, she might… But now, seeing how Murdoch and Redstone were talking to him, not to mention Eisner's attitude, she chose to keep her mouth shut, deeply regretting her previous actions.Milo, seeing Eisner's stance, and having not suffered any losses himself, and still having future collaborations with Disney, nodded with a smile. "Indeed, no need to call the police. At least not now. Thank you, Sam and Rupert, thank you for speaking up for me."Hearing him say this, Eisner couldn't help but stare at him. Not now… does that mean later… He shook his head. This is not my business. Thinking this, Eisner finally forced a smile. "That's right, it's just a small matter. Everyone, please don't…"