Chapter 167 The Prototype of the Blackburn Consortium

[…We all know that Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a film invested and produced by Paladin Films. Milo is both the producer and screenwriter, and Nicole Kidman was invited to join the crew by him.]

[So given Milo's usual style, will he let go of this beautiful and sexy woman? Obviously, the real reason why Nicole and Cruise divorced was that Nicole seduced Milo. ]——

One tabloid confidently wrote:

In a penthouse apartment on the Upper West Side, New York.

Milo was eating breakfast while reading today's newspaper.

It has been more than a week since he came to New York, and it is now October.

"Yes, you're right! She was the one who seduced me!"

Milo nodded vigorously and gave the tabloid a thumbs up.

Just at this moment, Monica came out of the master bedroom and heard Milo's words.

She was a little curious and couldn't help but come over.

Milo casually put his arms around the Italian national treasure goddess's soft, fleshy but not greasy waist and back.

At the same time, a pair of big hands naturally fell on her buttocks, which were enough to charm thousands of men.

Big, soft, white and smooth.

At the same time it is very flexible.

Absolutely amazing!

Monica let him do whatever he wanted; she was used to it.

Looking down, I saw that Milo was reading a tabloid.

The tabloid's front page headline was "Golden boy and girl? No, they are now ex-husband and ex-wife!"

Below is a photo of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.

But there was a crack in the middle of the photo.

The news was about the divorce of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

Looking at Milo still nodding, he praised the tabloid for being realistic.

Monica couldn't help but roll her eyes and said, "If I didn't know that you worked hard on Nicole Kidman last night, I would believe that it was Nicole who seduced you, not you who messed with a married woman."

"Is there any difference? Didn't she ride me just as happily as you did last night?"

Monica didn't want to see his smug look anymore, so she shook her head and left.

She has to put on makeup first.

If Milo goes out later, she, as his personal assistant, will have to follow him.

Unlike Nicole who was still sleeping in the bedroom and could sleep as long as she wanted.

Milo continued to read the newspaper.

Ever since the end of April this year, rumors of a possible divorce between the former Australian golden couple have been circulating, and speculation about the truth of the news and the reasons for the divorce has been spreading.

Over the past few months, such speculation has intensified.

Especially after considering the two's lack of response as tacit agreement, the reason for the divorce became the focus of attention.

Of course, what everyone likes to see most is the man or the woman cheating.

So two days ago, the two officially announced their divorce.

Gossip starts with who might have an affair, then evolves to who had the affair first and then to whose affair is with whom.

Needless to say, Cruise is a popular young actor with a handsome face. Even if he doesn't have an affair, the media will find a lot of them for him.

Besides, he wasn't that clean.

Not to mention Nicole, the news of a woman having an affair is more eye-catching, so she also made a long list.

Almost all the male actors and directors who have worked with her are on the list.

Milo and she were in the news many times earlier this year, and she is currently filming a movie with Milo, so naturally she can't escape it either.

In fact, when the rumors of their discord first came out.

There was already gossip circulating about Nicole and Milo.

By now, the divorce is finalized.

Plus yesterday was the day after Nicole’s divorce.

Milo also accompanied Nicole in a high-profile manner, appearing on Fifth Avenue to have dinner together.

However, despite the fact that these gossips were written in great detail.

It was as if someone was there to see it, but it was just a small part of the huge gossip surrounding Nicole and Cruise's divorce.

Anyway, there is no solid evidence for the gossip about Nicole and Milo.

Milo's identity is there, and even the tabloids can only use sentences like "Nicole seduced Milo" instead of "Milo provoked Nicole".

Wait for Milo to finish breakfast and read the newspaper.

Monica also changed her clothes and put on makeup and came out.

Eleven o'clock noon.

In the office on the 56th floor of the Rockefeller Center.

"My dear boss, can't you be more restrained? Or ask them to be more restrained... At least it will save trouble for those who have to deal with the aftermath."

Monica had no choice but to put a few photos in front of Milo.

That was over an hour ago.

Nicole Kidman was photographed by paparazzi in her pajamas while sunbathing on the terrace of her apartment.

Then she realized something, turned sideways, sighed, and simply lay on the desk, holding her chin with one hand and looking at Milo, and tiptoed back on one foot: "Does it look good?"

"Of course, I never get tired of looking at it," Milo said with a smile, "the round shape created by the narrow skirt is really wonderful."

"I even want to take off your stockings right now and do this with you."

“I think that would be great.”

Monica rolled her eyes at his shamelessness and raised her voice: "BOSS!"

"I'm listening, honey," Milo shrugged, "thank you for everything you do for me."

"This is not something I did alone. Besides, I have to be worthy of my contribution...ah..." Before Monica could finish her words, Milo pulled her into his arms.

"Thank you, Monica," Milo looked into her eyes and said seriously, "You are the best, you know? I have so many people working for me, but you are different. You are also my woman, I feel at ease to leave this kind of thing to you."

As Monica works with Milo for a longer time, she is evolving from a life assistant to a truly all-round assistant.

Megan, who originally came here to work as a business secretary, gradually had a lot of work given to her.

Because if nothing unexpected happens, Megan will go to Yahoo or eBay to take up a management position by the end of the year.

One of Monica's increasingly busy jobs is to deal with Milo's various scandals.

"It's nothing, this is my job after all." Monica, who was riding on his thigh, responded to his gaze.

"I want it again now," Milo said suddenly in a low voice.

Monica was somewhat touched just now, but now she just wanted to hold her forehead and sigh.

"I really don't know what to say to you, Milo... Well, to be honest, now I really think you are a sex addict. And not just an excuse for your philandering."

Monica privately looked up books and consulted some psychologists and doctors in related fields.

According to psychologists, sex addiction is a mental illness.

It may be caused by excessive pressure or some other factors.

The initial concept of this thing was conceived in 1976, but the exact definition was not given until 1987.

It has only been ten years since then, and if nothing unexpected happens, it will become a marginal word.

It may take another ten years before it is gradually accepted by society.

Having said that, this is not an unexpected situation.

Then the word will soon be spread that nature has an accident.

Zipperton deserves credit for this.

Although the zipper gate incident has not yet broken out.

But it was only a matter of time before this incident broke out.

Then, in order to find excuses for him, the people of Zipperton began to vigorously promote the fact that this was a dual disease, both physical and psychological.

Since then, people have believed that this disease really exists.

And people with this disease will be more tolerant in that regard.

Strictly speaking, sex addiction cannot be proven.

At best, this is just a hobby, just like some people like reading, some people like playing chess, and some people like chatting on the Internet.

The same is true for playboys who like to chase beautiful and pretty women.

This is just one example of trying to use rigid rules to describe and regulate human desires.

"Anyway, no matter what, I still want to thank you for everything you have done for me." Milo said while kissing Monica's cheek.

"If you could take your hands out when you say this, I might be moved."

Monica said as she felt her pants were all wet, and then she got out of his arms before he could take off his pants.

"I still have to deal with this matter," she said.

The journalist who took this photo needs to be comforted and intimidated.

All of this requires Monica to cooperate with Milo's security team, lawyers, and some shady means.

She also needs to change her pants.

Milo smiled as he watched her leave.

With the trustworthy and grown-up Monica by his side.

In addition, the scale of his influence and power continues to expand.

Milo is very aware of the gossip trends in the tabloids.

It doesn't matter what they write, as long as it doesn't cross the bottom line.

At least they got one thing right.

Nicole Kidman did get involved with him and even signed that kind of contract.

Okay, let’s not talk about these scandals between Milo and women for now.

The think tank team led by Shabote has already dealt with ITT.

50% of Madison Square Garden Limited Partners is now owned by Paladin Media Group.

Next is the Dolan family's 50%.

But what surprised Milo was that Charles Dolan did so after he acquired 50% of Madison Square Garden Limited Partnership.

The old man actually came to the door on his own initiative.

In the cafe downstairs of the Rockefeller International Building.

Milo met the old man.

"You want to sell the company to me?"

"No, that is not the way to understand it, Mr. Blackburn."

Looking at the overly young Milo in front of him, Charles Dolan sighed inwardly.

If possible, he absolutely did not want to surrender.

However, the current situation made him think that surrendering voluntarily would be the best outcome.

As one of the local businessmen who has been developing in New York for many years.

Charles Dolan has many sources.

This made him understand the energy behind the handsome and young Bostonian in front of him.

Even Pulitzer has surrendered, and people like Giuliani are still looking for Milo to make peace.

The Dolan family is not a top-notch wealthy family.

Now that you've been targeted, it's better to be sensible.

"I mean, if you are willing, Mr. Blackburn, I can merge American Cable TV directly into Paladin Media Group. You just need to give me shares of corresponding value."

"At the same time, I also noticed that Mr. Blackburn's Paladin Media currently does not have a professional manager in the commercial sports channel."

"And I think I personally have some experience in this area."

"As long as you trust me, Mr. Blackburn, I can manage the commercial sports projects under Paladin Media Group for you."

Charles Dolan told the reason why he came to Milo on his own initiative.

Looking at James Dolan's father in front of him, Milo pondered.

In his opinion, this is not a bad result.

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Yes, Milo was confident that he could force the Dolan family to sell American Cable TV to him.

Or hand over the remaining 50% stake in Madison Square Garden Limited Partnership.

There are so many things Milo can do.

This includes but is not limited to attacking the Dolan family in the stock market or exerting pressure from the public opinion level.

Or maybe… a lot of New York’s big clubs now know that they know who the Italians in the city listen to.

But eating like that is too ugly.

And if things go wrong, it might even unite the local wealthy families in New York against a common enemy.

Milo could have taken over the Pulitzer Company he had set his eyes on yesterday and forced the Pulitzer family to sell it to him.

Today, Milo has cornered the Dolan family again and handed over Madison Square Garden Limited Partnership to him.

Will Milo target other companies tomorrow?

What if it was his own company? Although Milo was not afraid, he did not believe that these capitalists could really unite.

But he is not a native New Yorker after all.

And there was something about Charles Dolan that also touched Milo's heart.

That is, this old man really has vision and ability in commercial sports.

After all, he was a person who started from scratch, became a billionaire and made his family rise through this field.

And in his own Paladin Media, he is indeed lacking a capable manager in this area.

There's nothing more to say then.

After pondering for a moment, Milo suddenly smiled.

He extended his hand to Charles Dolan. "Good offer. Welcome to Paladin Media, Mr. Dolan."

Charles Dolan was overjoyed; he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

Charles had thought that he would have to try to persuade Milo for a long time.

Even Milo might refuse.

If that happens, he will have no choice but to give up his 50% stake in Madison Square Garden Limited Partnership.

Even if Milo went even further and wanted all of American cable television.

Charles Dolan has no choice but to take the money and leave.

But I didn't expect Milo to agree so readily.

"Ah, it would be my absolute pleasure, Mr. Blackburn!"

The old man was very happy.

This was definitely the best outcome for him.

So not long ago, Charles was still in a gloomy mood.

Feels like it's over.

But now, when Milo is really willing to accept himself.

The old man suddenly felt that his future was bright.

This is different from the Chinese spirit of "It's better to have a different race" and "It's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix".

The United States, or rather the European and American white world, has always been a staunch supporter of the theory of bloodline.

Therefore, if lower-class families or individuals in Europe and the United States can get protection and acceptance from upper-class families.

That's a good thing for them.

They don't see it as being swallowed up.

Instead, they believe that they have gained protection and a new step forward.

It can be considered an alternative form of feudalism.

In fact, all eight major American financial groups follow this model.

With one or two or several families as the core, they control the most critical enterprises.

Outside, there are dozens or even hundreds of medium and small wealthy families who control other important peripheral enterprises.

This is the model of the American consortium.

For example, the Blackburn family was once a vassal of Adams and Lowell.

Later, Adams declined and Lowell's voice was reduced.

The Blackburn family gradually rose to prominence, and thus changed from a vassal to one of the lower-ranking core families.

Now in the Boston Consortium, the Blackburn family also has several vassal families.

Not the kind of home-born kid like Wendy's Aris family.

Rather, they are local wealthy families who actually run a company or have influence in a certain field in Boston.

For example, Brian Roscoe, who has already gone to Los Angeles and is also participating in this year's Los Angeles area election.

Brian served successively as a staff member to old Blackburn and Joseph.

But he was also successfully elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Brian's Roscoe family controls the largest flower company in the Boston area.

In the eyes of ordinary people, the Ross family is also a wealthy family.

His net worth is at least hundreds of millions of dollars.

The American financial groups are actually composed of such small families, which are gathered around Morgan, Rockefeller and others.

Otherwise, a consortium may have dozens to hundreds of listed companies spanning so many fields.

A family with at most 100 or 200 people can produce how many talents? How can they possibly manage such a huge business, and they can't leave everything to professional managers.

Of course, there must be a large number of family vassals, and there will always be some real elite talents in each family.

Relying on these elites and talents, the top leaders of the consortium can firmly control the consortium’s numerous industries.

Talent is everything, and this also applies to consortiums.

At this moment, if Milo could be considered a consortium.

Then he accepted Charles Dolan's move to merge his own business into Paladin Media Group.

In the eyes of the wealthy, this showed that he was willing to accept the Dolan family as his vassal.

To some extent, the Dolan family can now be regarded as a peripheral vassal of the Boston Consortium.

And this is what really makes Charles Dolan happy.

Because the Dolan family has "joined the flag".

Of course, if Milo wasn't born into the consortium.

Charles Dolan would not have thought so; it was just normal business behavior.

However, Charles did not have long to be happy, as he had not yet merged the Dolan family's business into Paladin Media.

The two of them haven't even left the cafe yet.

Milo gave Charles a difficult problem.

"Charles, I'm not very well versed in the sports business. But I do know that the Super Bowl is the most watched show in the United States and one of the most watched shows in the world."

"I want to know how much money I need to prepare if I want to win the TV broadcast rights for the Super Bowl next year."

Charles Dolan's eyes suddenly became serious.

What is the most popular sporting event in the United States? Without a doubt, it is the NFL.

It's football.

NFL games and the Super Bowl are among the few programs that only make money.

The Super Bowl, in particular, is almost one of the must-see shows for Americans.

And don't use the Spring Festival Gala to make trouble, because as China develops, the number of people watching the Spring Festival Gala is decreasing every year.

Many times, on New Year's Eve, everyone just turns on the TV, and it just so happens that almost all TV stations are broadcasting the Spring Festival Gala at that time.

You can only watch this one program. Whenever you turn on the TV, you watch this program.

A lot of ratings come from this.

It’s not that everyone really likes watching the Spring Festival Gala.

At least in southern China, there are many places where people don't eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year.

The Super Bowl is different.

Its ratings ratio has almost never dropped.

And no one would turn on the TV to watch the Super Bowl and not watch the game and the performances.

Because it's not just the final of a sporting event.

It will also bring together the hottest and most popular people in the United States this year to perform.

"Last year's Super Bowl, the broadcasting rights belonged to NBC. They spent $180 million to get the broadcasting rights."

Charles Dolan said carefully.

The Super Bowl was originally broadcast exclusively by NBC.

But eating alone is bound to be unpopular.

So as the Super Bowl ratings continued to grow, the other three major TV stations also got involved.

Eventually, like the fragmented NFL rights, the Super Bowl became a rotation among four wireless broadcasters.

But even so, money still matters. The higher the price you offer, the easier it is to get more broadcasting rights.

NBC and CBS have always accounted for the majority of the market share. After all, they are the two with the strongest capital among the four major broadcasting companies.

Then FOX comes in second, and ABC is at the end.

There is no way. From the mid-1980s to the present, ABC has been in the red most of the time.

If the agreement had not been well-made in the beginning, we might not have been able to get even one season.

But now ABC is owned by Disney.

Disney is a huge company, and the competition in the Super Bowl will become even more intense.

Last year's auction price was $180 million, and this year it will definitely exceed $200 million.

At this time, Milo still wanted to join.

Charles knew that the price would be higher this year.

(End of this chapter)