Paul could tell Colette didn't like hearing about what Rich had done. And while it was true Rich probably deserved whatever the person had planned, innocent people didn't deserve to be hurt. Diane wasn't totally innocent, but she wasn't as awful as Rich. At least, Paul had never held any ill will towards her. And...He'd really didn't want something terrible to happen to Martin. He didn't want him back and he still hurt from their fight, but he didn't want Martin to die.<br/><br/>~"Diane's situation is complicated...People do a lot for the ones they love. Even work for assholes like Rich Porter."~<br/><br/>Paul replied to Colette. He could tell Colette wasn't as eager to help Diane then he was. If he had more time, he'd explain it better. Hell, he had put up with Rich Porter because of his feelings for Martin. People were willing to do things they didn't like or agree with for someone else. Paul knew Diane loved her father a lot and that he had a lot of issues. Paul laughed a little when Colette said she'd write to Rich's wives, if she could write in English.<br/><br/>~"Well, then this mess is over, I could translate the letters for you."~<br/><br/>Paul offered, he was fluent in both English and French. When she brought up the guest list, Paul replied.<br/><br/>~"That's a great idea! Most people don't matter much to him after he's done with them."~<br/><br/>Paul replied, Rich probably didn't remember most of the women he had hurt over the years. He probably wouldn't remember if he passed them on the street or if a lady slapped him in the face for it. He'd probably accuse the woman of assault. When Colette headed for the door, Paul told her.<br/><br/>~"Just be careful."~<br/><br/>He didn't want her to get in trouble. Not with the person after Rich or her employers.<br/><br/>-----------------------<br/><br/>Since none of the police cared what he had to say, it just made Shane even angry. All they cared about was Martin's story. It was all bull shit! Something from one of Martin Hayes' fucking movies. They couldn't treat him like this. By the time the superior came, Shane's patience was gone. He looked at the man with angry eyes. It didn't help that the man talked to him like he was a small child.<br/><br/>"I want out of here. Martin Hayes hit me first and I hit him back in self defense."<br/><br/>Shane said very slowly, so the man would understand him.<br/><br/>"I want to make a phone call and a lawyer if you plan on charging me for defending myself. Which isn't illegal in my country."<br/><br/>-----------------------<br/><br/>Martin knew how much power he held over the hotel. He was very famous and if he said someplace was terrible, others would take his word for it. If he wanted to, he could have bad mouthed this hotel to anyone who would listen and they would lose lots of business. Especially with his fellow actors back home. But the most important thing that was no one was listening to Shane Malone's side of the story. As long as the truth never came out about how Diane truly got that bruise on her face, all was well in the world.<br/><br/>"You're welcome and that sounds perfect. Don't you agree, Diane?"<br/><br/>Martin asked and Diane just nodded her head in agreement. She hated all of this and wanted to get back to her room. She was already annoyed of people kissing Martin's ass, when he was the one who was at fault. Not that the hotel saw it that way. Rich had been right, people would believe just about anything a wealthy, famous person would say.