The Best Movie Actor In Hollywood!

Chapter 760

Alex Watson wasn't famous, but Bonnie Wright, the actress who played Ginny Weasley, had some popularity, so the paparazzi swarming the entrance immediately surrounded them.

News of the incident had spread quickly; in a place like Los Angeles, reporters get their information instantly.

Matthew ignored the chaos outside, chatting with his lawyer, Wilson, for a few minutes before letting him handle the rest.

Wilson told him plainly that even though Justin Bieber was under twenty, the large quantity of drugs would make it difficult for him to escape charges.

If they applied the right amount of pressure, the chances of Bieber getting off were practically zero.

"That's all for tonight." Matthew glanced at the time. "You should head back and get some rest. We'll stay in touch."

Wilson picked up his briefcase and nodded. "I found out there's a back exit you can use."

Just then, a few police officers escorted Justin Bieber out of the bar, his hands cuffed behind his back.

Another officer followed, carrying a bag of evidence.

Sophie asked in a low voice, "Will he go to jail for drug possession?""Definitely." Emma Watson had a decent understanding of the local laws. "It's just hard to say for how many years."

Matthew waved goodbye to Wilson and turned to Emma. "Let's use the back exit."

Emma had no objection; she had let Alex Watson and Bonnie Wright go out first precisely to draw the reporters away.

She started to follow Matthew toward the back of the bar, but after a couple of steps, she noticed Sophie was trailing behind them.

She slowed down slightly, falling a little behind Matthew, and asked quietly, "Sophie, why haven't you left?"

Instead of answering, Sophie countered, "Where are you going?"

Emma Watson didn't bother hiding it. "Matthew and I are going to his estate. I'm staying there tonight."

The implication of her reminder was perfectly clear.

But Sophie acted as if she didn't understand, smiling as she whispered, "Maybe... I could come with you?"

Emma stopped, turning her head to look at Sophie. She lowered her voice. "Sophie, what do you mean by that?"

The two had known each other for years, but Sophie Sumner was more concerned with Emma's thoughts right now. She glanced at Matthew, who was still walking toward the back door, and explained, "You said that you and Matthew aren't dating, and that you won't be in the future. In that case, there's no harm in sharing him with me, is there?"

She took Emma Watson's hand and gave it a squeeze. "Good men like Matthew are rare."

Emma said slowly, "Let Matthew decide for himself."

She had already resolved to let Matthew do whatever he wanted tonight.

If Matthew wanted Sophie to join them, it wasn't entirely out of the question.

But...

Without another thought, Emma quickened her pace to catch up with Matthew, Sophie following close behind.

"Matthew, wait." Emma called out to him.

Hearing his name, Matthew turned to her and asked, "What is it?"

Emma didn't answer his question. "Tell him yourself, Sophie."

Matthew wondered what on earth Emma was up to with her friend.

Sophie approached Matthew with a smile. "I heard Emma say she's going to be a guest at your house tonight. Can I join? With Emma," she added pointedly.

How could Matthew miss such an obvious hint? His gaze drifted over Sophie. The girl was about the same age as Emma Watson, with long, curly blonde hair. She was tall, around five-foot-eleven, with a very good figure.

Matthew had been around enough to tell that she was either a professional model or had undergone extensive professional modeling training.

'With Emma, huh?'

Those words were even more thrilling. What man wouldn't be stirred by their meaning?

The thought of being with both Emma and her friend tonight almost made Matthew say yes on the spot.

But then a question struck him: why was this offer coming from Sophie, and not from Emma, who was closer to him?

With that in mind, Matthew glanced back at Emma, who was staring ahead, her face completely devoid of a smile.

It seemed Emma wasn't thrilled with the idea, but didn't want to be the one to refuse?

Matthew had a pretty good idea of what Emma was thinking and made his decision instantly.

"Emma and I have some things to discuss." Matthew politely declined. "Maybe some other time."

Although Matthew was a notorious playboy, he never disregarded the feelings of his companions, with the minor exception of when he'd pushed things a little too far with Carolina.

Mutual cooperation and pleasure were what made things truly enjoyable and euphoric.

Sophie couldn't help but freeze at his words. Hadn't she made herself clear enough? Since when did Matthew Horner become so proper?

The corner of Emma Watson's mouth tilted up in a small smile. Matthew hadn't let her down, after all.

"It's getting late." Matthew raised his wrist to check his watch. "Miss Sumner, you should get some rest. If you don't have a ride, I can arrange one for you."

As Matthew spoke, Emma Watson stepped forward and took his arm.

Sophie pursed her lips. "No, I'll drive myself." She looked at Emma. "Don't be late for the premiere tomorrow."

Emma nodded.

Matthew said nothing more, leading Emma Watson out the back door of the bar and into a car that was already waiting.

"Back to the estate," he told the driver.

The car started and pulled away smoothly, heading for the Horner Estate.

Emma was tired and leaned against Matthew to rest.

Matthew shifted his arm and asked curiously, "What was that all about with you and Sophie Sumner? You've got me completely confused."

"Confused?" Emma laughed. "I think you know exactly what was going on."

Matthew let out a long sigh. "Do you have any idea how hard it is to say no?"

Emma nodded softly. "I know." She moved closer to his ear. "So do whatever you want tonight. It's my way of thanking you for helping me with Justin Bieber."

Matthew put on a thoughtful expression. "I'll have to think about it. Maybe something exotic, like..."

Emma smiled without a word.

Matthew hesitated. "Like whips, candles, that sort of thing."

"Don't you dare!" Emma's eyes flew open, genuinely worried he wasn't joking, and she quickly changed the subject. "Sophie was the one who suggested following me to your place. I told you that you could do whatever you wanted, so I didn't turn her down."

Matthew understood. "So you left the decision to me?" Seeing Emma nod, he asked again, "And what if I had said yes?"

Emma was silent for a moment before answering, "I would have let you go completely wild for one night, and then we would have never spoken again."

"Phew." Matthew let out a long breath, as if he'd had a lucky escape. "Good thing I resisted temptation and made the right choice. Otherwise, I would have lost you forever."

Emma huffed. "Would you care?"

Matthew smiled. "Don't forget, we're still good friends. I don't have many of those."

Emma wanted to say something but swallowed the words. This messy relationship wasn't one person's fault; it was a mutual arrangement.

To be blunt, neither she nor Matthew owed the other anything.

Except for tonight...

Emma said slowly, "You will make that bastard spend some time in jail, won't you?"

Matthew nodded. "I'll do my best."

According to Wilson, Justin Bieber's age was his only saving grace. Otherwise, tonight's incident spelled big trouble for the little gangster.

Some of the traps had been laid by him, but others, Bieber had dug for himself.

"I've never been so disgusted by someone." Emma Watson shuddered at the thought of Bieber. "Matthew, I've decided that until you get an official girlfriend, or I get an official boyfriend, we'll keep things just the way they are now. Okay?"

Matthew replied without a moment's hesitation, "That's exactly what I was hoping for."

***

Back at the estate, Matthew immediately carried Emma Watson up to the bedroom, determined to make her fulfill tonight's promise, starting in the bathroom.

But he couldn't push her too hard. The next day was the North American premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," and she had to be there.

After a night of madness.

First thing in the morning, Emma was busy with makeup, hair, and everything else. That afternoon, she and Matthew appeared on the red carpet for the premiere.