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On the east coast of the United States, in a manor on Martha's Vineyard on the eastern end of Long Island, Celia, who returned to North America, saw Simon again, and the time was already on Friday.

In just a few days, in the face of intense international public opinion, the task force dispatched by the Kyiv authorities to Donetsk quickly cracked the Sherban assassination case.

At the press conference for the summary of the case, the Ukrainian side said that one of the five arrested murderers held a grudge because of the layoffs after the factory was acquired by a company under the name of Sherban, and contacted several other associates to initiate the assassination.

The reason is bullshit.

Bystanders with a little knowledge of the inside story know that the whole thing is a fierce struggle between the two major forces within Ukraine to compete for the industrial assets of East Ukraine. Moreover, the connection between the attempted assassination of Lazarenko a few months ago, both parties are not clean.

This kind of scandal is definitely not suitable for the public to know.

Even if you hide your ears and steal the bell.

Now that the case has been solved quickly, Leon Kuchma also personally held a press conference to assure reporters around the world that Ukraine will strengthen the protection of overseas investors. With a substantive follow-up, things come to an end.

As for the surging and turbulence that is still going on in private, it is not something that anyone can detect.

In the living room of the manor house by the sea at the southern end of Martha's Vineyard.

Celia Miller sipped the coffee slowly, occasionally glancing at her own boss who was on the sofa next to Erin Lauder, who was looking at the casino development plan with her arms.

After more than ten minutes, Simon rubbed Irene's waist in his arms and kissed the girl's cheek and neck, while asking, "How do you feel about this plan?"

Irene, who deliberately swore her sovereignty in the man's arms because of Celia's appearance, quickly turned rosy under Simon's action, held down one of his big hands, shook his head and said, "I don't understand this, but Rivney I don’t know where it is, but if you really invest a lot of money to build a casino, will it be able to attract tourists in the future?”

"Before Las Vegas became famous, it was just a desert town."

Irene saw Simon talking and kissed the corner of her mouth again. She was really embarrassed to be so affectionate in front of outsiders. She bit him and said, "Then you decide, it's all your money anyway."

Simon was not frightened by Irene's fake bite, he kissed the girl's earlobe again, and said, "How about the Lauder family get involved and leave our little Noah to be the king of gambling in Eastern Europe in the future, sounds like That's awesome, right?"

Irene was even more embarrassed: "I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, and I can't control the investment matters if my dad and the others decide."

Having said that, Irene, who had been raised as a lady since she was a child, finally couldn't stand being looked at so intimately by Celia, she broke free from Simon's arms and got up and said, "Okay, I'm going to take a nap, let's talk."

Simon pulled the girl's arm reluctantly until she got up and broke away a little bit, with affection: "I know you can't sleep alone, I'll come to accompany you soon."

Irene gave Simon a white look: "I like to sleep alone."

When he saw that the little hand was still held by Simon, the man turned his face to the side, so he could only go forward and kiss before being released.

However, just as she was about to turn around and go out, Irene, who was not stupid after all, realized that a certain guy just did it on purpose, so that she could not bear to take the initiative to leave.

Finally, she gave an "I understand" look, and nodded politely to Celia, but Irene still walked out.

When Irene left, Simon glanced at Celia, who looked strange: "Are you envious?"

For some things, Simon did not deliberately hide it, and Celia naturally knew that, although her heart was inevitably moved, the woman did not answer, but said: "Noah, a very good name."

"Yeah, Irene, we all hope it's a boy, and then it's called Noah Lauder Westeros."

After all, it is the boss's private matter. Even if there is an intimate relationship, Celia still puts herself in the right position, nods her head and doesn't say any more, and instead asks: "How does the boss think of this plan?"

Simon said: "If everything only needs 200 million US dollars, it can be tried, but to really start, this money is definitely not enough."

Celia also agreed.

If you want to build a gambling city, infrastructure such as casinos and hotels is just the beginning. If you put 200 million US dollars in Ukraine, you can really spread the business.

The key is the follow-up operation.

Just like Atlantic City, although it is not too a failure, compared with the vigorous construction of the city at the beginning, the current results are much lower than the expectations of investors.

This is the case with Atlantic City, which has many advantages. It is located in a casino city in an unknown remote state and county in Eastern Europe. It is definitely not difficult to do it. At that time, once the operation of the casino is not ideal, this project is likely to be like a runaway movie project like "Future Water World" or "Titanic" that is still being filmed, and want to avoid the huge investment in the early stage. If the water is lost, investors will have to grit their teeth and continue to burn money.

It's hard to say whether it will become a bottomless pit.

After a little consideration, Celia said: "From the perspective of the operation of hot spring resorts and military theme parks, Andre and Alexander have excellent abilities, and they are still exploring and learning, which is an important positive factor. If The passion of the two can last for five to ten years, or coupled with the owner's willingness to use the resources of the Westeros system to support, I believe that the success of this casino is possible.

Sex is above %. "

Simon closed the document in his hand and said, "I'll ask someone to re-evaluate, Celie, tell me about your Ukraine itinerary a few days ago?"

Celia sorted out her thoughts and talked in detail about her contacts with Victor Pinchuk, Viktor Yanukovych, Yulia Tymoshenko, some consultation results, and other Some schedules, not even the Korkoshkos' wish to come over for gifts on Thanksgiving.

Some of these matters Simon had learned in the memo submitted by Celia, and when he heard that Evgenia wanted Thanksgiving to come, he just smiled, saying that Celia directly told Janet that it was.

In addition, there are some small feelings in my heart.

Yanukovych also played.

This Donetsk gang-born politician who once became the president of Ukraine can be described as one of the most miserable presidents of Ukraine before and after. The root of the matter lies in the opponent's pro-Russian stance. It’s a pity that Russia is no longer the former Soviet Union, and the deity will be suppressed and beaten by the United States, let alone support Yanukovych’s ruling. In the end, what can be done is to give this little brother in trouble political blessing and avoid it. The other party was taken back to Ukraine and thrown into prison.

After the discussion, Celia couldn't hold back and asked, "Boss, this storm is a great opportunity for us to expand in Ukraine. Why should we give up? Everyone regrets and wonders about this? Just like Ji Moshenko, if the boss agrees with that woman, we can directly control Ukraine's gas supply."

"If I want to invest in natural gas, I can go directly to Russia to buy oil and gas fields. This is the real energy business. Tymoshenko is just a second-order businessman who relies on monopoly distribution channels to make profits," Simon shrugged and said: "As for why not Taking the opportunity to expand, of course I know your thoughts, take this opportunity to destroy the Lazarenko family, and at the same time march into Eastern Ukraine and annex the Donetsk Gang, then we will basically control the entire Ukraine, right? ?"

Celia didn't nod rashly, but instead asked, "Boss, is there any problem?"

"Frankly speaking, I almost couldn't resist this desire to expand. Fortunately, I finally held this line," Simon said, seeing Celia still puzzled, and said: "Celia, ask you Question, why do you think the Westeros system has grown at an almost miraculous rate over the past decade?"

This question is too big, Celia thought about it, and could only smile: "Because the boss is a genius."

Simon shook his head with a smile. He didn't force Celia to answer any more, and took the initiative: "I don't deny that I have my own secrets. However, one of the key factors behind the rapid rise of the Westeros system in the past decade is that , I have never competed with others in various traditional industries that have formed a monopoly, so I have bypassed the competition barriers that many entrepreneurs often encounter. Just like Daenerys Entertainment, since its establishment, in order to avoid the old seven big To suppress, I have been conducting external cooperation and ceded a lot of interests. Until now, this company also has cooperation projects with several other Hollywood giants. Then there is the Internet field, which is more typical, completely starting from scratch. new industries, so the Westeros system can also grow rapidly in an environment with few competitors."

Celia seemed to understand.

Simon looked at Celia's expression and continued: "My layout in Ukraine is the same. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the most valuable assets of this country inherited from the former Soviet Union are in the east and south, but I did not go to the southeast. Instead, I aimed at a border state and county in the most impoverished and backward northwest, and invested a lot of money to develop from scratch. In addition, I continued to make concessions to the Ukrainian local snakes. This did not cause the coveted peace of the Ukrainian local forces. bounce back."

Seeing that Celia couldn't help nodding, Simon still didn't stop: "People always like to get something for nothing, it's nature, but things that are too easy to get are often difficult to hold in their hands for a long time, just like the Lazarenko family. In the fierce confrontation with the Donetsk Gang for the East Ukrainian industrial assets, they all thought that this was something that could be obtained without paying too much. As a result, Yev Sherban even lost his own life. There is also Tymoshenko, the natural gas princess looks very beautiful, but as long as the Ukrainian political situation changes, the monopoly gas distribution channel she has now will be taken away almost immediately, which is also something that cannot be grasped. Come on, our layout in Rivne Oblast has taken shape in the last two years. Next, we only need to be patient and create a super Rivno consortium that is strong enough to easily control the Ukrainian economy. At that time, this Eastern European country will naturally Control is in our hands. Just like Hollywood, with Daenerys Entertainment's current strength and size, I say that I am the king of Hollywood, do you think there is any objection?"

Celia nodded subconsciously, reacted, and shook her head quickly. In the end, she didn't know whether to nod or shake her head, she could only smile: "Boss, I understand."

Simon showed a satisfied expression, but he took the initiative to change the subject: "However, I have actually been thinking about this issue in the past few days."

"Um?"

"We made such a big move. If we don't take the initiative to ask for something, it will make the local snakes in Ukraine feel uneasy, thinking that we are planning something bigger."

Celia immediately felt the same: "Boss, this is actually what I want to say."

Simon said: "So, next, Rivni can apply to the Kyiv authorities to establish a free trade zone, which is the benefit we hope to get this time."

"Free Trade Zone?"

"Yeah, you also know about this, it was proposed by the Rivny city government two years ago. However, the original plan to imitate China to set up a special economic zone will definitely not work, Kyiv.

As long as they are not crazy, it is impossible to give Rivni a comprehensive resource tilt, and their own resources are not enough. Then take a step back and promote Rivni to establish a free trade zone with tariff exemptions. Without the restrictions on trade categories and tariffs, it will not only attract more investors to Rivni, but also the 'light industry complex' proposed by Sergei. The plan can also get a better development platform. Moreover, the turmoil of the Sherban assassination case has just passed, neither the Kyiv authorities nor other forces will rush out to oppose this plan. "

Only then did Celia remember the proposal that was temporarily suppressed by Simon.

After all, development plans such as casinos are just a corner. The core of Rivne State's industry is still light industrial products and OEM industries, and both are export-oriented. In this case, in order to promote the further development of Rivne State, it is indeed better to make Rivny a free trade zone.

Moreover, under the current situation in Ukraine, the resistance to the free trade zone proposal being released by Kyiv is also the lowest.

So he quickly picked up his interest and discussed it with his boss for more than half an hour before Celia finally left and planned to contact Rovno immediately.

Simon personally escorted Celia to the helicopter returning to Greenwich, watching the helicopter disappear into the clear blue sky in winter, feeling the sparseness of the surroundings because of the withered leaves and less shade of greenery, he raised his arms and stretched his body at will for a while. Just walked towards the villa.

This is actually a manor of the Lauder family.

After Irene became pregnant, Estee Lauder, the still-surviving founder of Estee Lauder, who was of course the grandmother of the girl, took the initiative to assign the manor to the granddaughter, saying that it was a gift for a little guy in Irene's belly.

Back in front of the common white-walled and blue-roofed villa in the United States, when he heard the sound, Simon looked up and saw the girl who had woken up by the bedroom window on the second floor greeting him, smiled and responded, making a wait, and soon. Enter the villa and come to the bedroom on the second floor.

However, although the man obediently allowed the man to pick her up from the sofa by the window and put her on his lap, Irene snuck between Simon's collar and sniffed, dissatisfied: "After talking for so long, she said she would stay with me. What about naps?"

"Want to sleep again?"

"Where can I still sleep?" Irene raised her hand and slapped the man on the shoulder, then leaned over softly, with a resentful tone: "Are you going to leave later?"

It's all in this tone. Although he arrived the day before yesterday afternoon and had been with the woman for two days, Simon could only say: "Of course not, we're still staying here tonight and telling you ghost stories."

Irene pouted, pulled Simon's big hand to her mouth and bit it, but she didn't exert any strength, and she still complained after letting go: "You don't love me, you don't marry me, you just want to possess, and You got me pregnant, so it's better to stay with me now, right?"

Simon in turn put the girl's small hand on his heart: "I feel it, I'm about to stop feeling guilty."

Irene really felt it for a while, then rolled her eyes and said, "Liar."

Simon lowered his head and kissed the girl's lips again.

After being warm for a while, the two separated, and Irene, who was a little more satisfied, didn't release the grudge magic anymore, and her toes wearing thin socks tapped the thick stack of documents on the coffee table next to her. These were brought by Simon yesterday, and the girl just couldn't hold back her curiosity and turned it over: "It's all the information of the Mellon family, are you planning to do something bad again?"

Simon subconsciously played tricks: "Why say it again?"

Eileen obviously couldn't get GET, but said: "The Mellon family is much stronger than the Hearst family. I advise you not to mess around."

Simon nodded, seeing that there was concern and reminder in the girl's eyes, and smiled: "In order to avoid being disturbed by others in the future, and even affecting our children, of course, I will not be disturbed easily, it must be within the rules. "

Seeing that Simon understood what she meant, Erin didn't say more.

Simon glanced at the stack of documents and was also emotional.

Through the investigation of the Mellon family these days, Simon found that compared to the Hearst family who trapped themselves in the media field, the Mellon family's asset map and network of contacts were almost subconsciously serving the Westeros family. The ultimate goal template for spreading.

At the current stage, the Mellon family includes the Mellon Financial Group, which controls a large number of local city banks, the mining capital, Alcoa, which ranks among the top in the world in terms of production capacity, the GTI Corporation, which controls a large number of domestic railways, and the pharmaceutical capital. In memory, Warner Lambert, which was acquired by Ruihui with a huge investment of 100 million US dollars, and Energy Capital held the famous Chevron.

All these listed companies have a market value of more than 10 billion US dollars, and their annual profits are quite rich and stable, which generally constitute the current asset foundation of the Mellon family.

Over the centuries, the Mellon family has held very little shares in these companies, basically within %. As for Warner Lambert or Chevrolet, it is not even %. However, through the holdings of hundreds of family funds, trust funds, and charitable funds in these companies and the network of contacts built over a century, the Mellon family directly or indirectly controls these companies and a large number of board seats in affiliated companies. Therefore, although only a small amount of shares are held, the Mellon family still has a considerable say in these companies.

Among them, GTI, an industrial transportation company, is still managed by Timothy Mellon as CEO and is directly controlled by the Mellon family.

This is the capital background of the entire Mellon family, which has only a few billion dollars in assets but can affect the hundreds of billions of industrial empires.

With a small, broad and intertwined capital structure, even if the Westeros system has formed an absolute crush on the scale of the Mellon family's involvement in the industry, if Simon wants to let the Mellon family

The family declined in a short period of time like the Hearst family, and the traditional means of suppression did not work at all.

Because once Simon attacks the Mellon family, it is equivalent to touching a huge capital system involving finance, medicine, energy, mining and other fields.

This is only at the capital level.

Through the continuous donation of dozens of various funds under the name of almost every family's children for more than a century, the Mellon family's network of contacts in the fields of politics, economy, and culture has become even more extensive.

Speaking of education, the Mellon family's foundation has almost donated to Harvard, MIT, Yale and even overseas Cambridge, Imperial College and most of the world's top-ranked top schools. Once it conflicts with the Mellon family, if the family background cannot compete with it , maybe with just one word from the other party, you can close your opponents from the gates of a large number of famous schools.

This is the real ingrained.

Simon wants to suppress the old money of the Mellon family. Within the rules, only through long-term discussions, first extract the capital that the Mellon family relies on, and then slowly cut its network of contacts, and finally make this family completely lost. influence on the Commonwealth.

As the Westeros system begins to expand to traditional industries that are still controlled by a large number of old money capitals on a global scale after the foundation of the Westeros system is solid, a conflict with the old money system in the United States and even the world is almost inevitable. Therefore, Simon did not intend to give up because he found that the Mellon family was too hard to chew. Instead, he was even more ambitious. He regarded it as a trial. The Telo system will be vulnerable.