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As long as more peers stood up, Warner Bros. Pictures could not refuse to make concessions.

Link thought this approach was also good and felt that buying Lionsgate Films was the right move. Without a film distribution company in hand, even if Palm Beach Films produced countless box-office hits, the big six would steal the spotlight.

This is why independent production companies and investors find it hard to survive in Hollywood.

Link reminded Catherine to be careful recently and asked if she wanted a bodyguard.

Catherine smiled and said that as long as he was unharmed, Warner would definitely not dare to do anything to her and Ivanka. Their safety wouldn't be an issue.

Link thought about it and realized it was true. The executives at Warner Bros. Pictures were just employees; even if they messed up and caused the company to lose money, the worst that would happen to them was getting fired—nobody would risk everything over such matters.

The only thing Warner could do now was to use the media's power to stir the waters.

Back at his bayside villa, Link found out that Ivanka was still at the office. He called to tell her he had returned but couldn't get through. Turning on the TV, he saw Ivanka being interviewed by reporters at the Lionsgate Films headquarters.

A reporter asked Ivanka about her current relationship status with Link using a few popular topics.

Ivanka said that their relationship was very stable.

A "Los Angeles Times" reporter noted that entertainment reporters had spotted her and the head of Warner Bros. Pictures' marketing department, Pam Abdi, frequently meeting and even photographed them having coffee together. He asked what their relationship was.

Ivanka said that her recent contacts with Warner were mainly business-related.

A "Hollywood Reporter" journalist followed up with a question, alleging that Warner Bros. Pictures had been involved in under-reporting box office receipts during the release of "Bridesmaids," and that Palm Beach Films and Lionsgate Films had critical evidence. He asked if Ivanka could reveal any information.

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When the "Hollywood Reporter" journalist raised this question, many entertainment journalists in the crowd voiced their surprise.

Clearly, compared to the personal matters of Ivanka and Link, the news of Warner Bros. Pictures' box office theft was far more sensational—a news item with tremendous impact.

The reporters all looked toward Ivanka, hoping she would disclose some information.

Ivanka stated that it was a matter concerning Palm Beach Films and that they would hold a press conference later to address the journalists' questions.

Upon hearing her respond this way, the reporters didn't press further but continued to inquire about her relationship with Link and other highly debated topics on the internet.

A "USA Today" reporter mentioned an online opinion that stated Link had risen to prominence thanks to her. Without her, Link wouldn't be as successful as he was now. The reporter asked Ivanka how much she contributed to Link's success if his success was quantified as 100%.

Ivanka plainly said that Link was an Olympic champion, a world boxing champion, a pop music superstar, a billionaire, and a major philanthropist. His success never depended on anyone else.

If Link's success was measured at 100%, no one could claim even 1% of it; however, for the success of Enterprises and individuals linked with Link such as Link's music, Lionsgate Films, and Dynasty promotions, Link absolutely deserved a huge percentage.

A "Vanity Fair" reporter asked, knowing that Link was a playboy and that she could find a better partner, why she remained steadfast by his side—was it more about love or about work?

Ivanka answered that earlier in the year, Link wrote her a song "Just the way you are". She loved the song, and it contained words she wanted to convey to Link. The Link he was now was the best version of him. No matter what the rumors said, she loved him just the way he was.

The journalists at the scene were showered in their affection.

Link also smiled when he saw the news on TV.

The phone rang twice, it was Ivanka calling, asking if he had gotten home.

Link said he was home and asked when she would get off work.

Ivanka said she would leave work early today and would be home soon.

Link said good and that they would have dinner together when she returned.