Someone else wants to sell it? Klein pondered over this sentence and didn't immediately respond with a question. He waited until the maid came in to place the three-tiered silver tray before leaving before smiling.
"Ma 'am, why don't you buy it yourself?
"Even a blind person can tell that the future of Rouen will only pay more attention to the treatment of environmental pollution. Therefore, the Coim Company, whose main business is anthracite and high-quality charcoal, will definitely have very good prospects. It's no longer a fantasy to be worth 500,000 pounds or even a million pounds. Of course, the premise is that the company's management can keep up with the corresponding expansion.
"Under such circumstances, buying Coim's shares is definitely a profitable business. If I were you, I would buy it myself even if I have to shoulder heavy debts."
Mary used two fingers to pick up a cucumber sandwich from the silver tray at the bottom. She took a bite, chewed it slowly, and swallowed it.
With this buffer, she finally organized her words.
"Ever since the Air Pollution Control Act was passed, the Coim Company has rapidly developed. The faces of the shareholders have begun to change. As you know, those who chase after money always have a keen sense of smell in this aspect, and there are often important figures hiding behind them.
"If I wasn't a member of the National Atmospheric Pollution Council and didn't use this opportunity to get to know many nobles and high-ranking government employees, I believe I would also be under pressure. I would have no choice but to sell my shares at a relatively good price and obtain a decent income before retiring from this stage.
"But even so, a large number of shares are rapidly being concentrated. I'm about to lose my position as the largest shareholder and no longer have the ability to lead the company.
"This is the property that my father left me. I don't wish for it to become someone else's toy. I hope that it can slowly develop into the largest supplier of anthracite and high-quality charcoal in Baekeland, or even the entire Rouen Kingdom. Heh heh, it's not that I haven't tried other methods. I pledged my shares, sold my estate, and invested most of my liquid funds to secretly obtain 15% of the shares. I also got the help of trustworthy friends around me to obtain a total of 10% of the shares. Together with the 20% I originally had, I have 45% of the shares.
"This time, a minor shareholder suddenly decided to sell off his 3% shares, and my friends and I don't have enough money to buy it for the time being."
This is a battle in the business world … Klein, who was used to fighting Beyonders, was encountering such a matter for the first time. It felt fresh and unfamiliar.
He also reached out and took a high-quality ham sandwich from the bottom of the three-tiered silver tray. As he ate, he pondered for more than ten seconds.
"You should be able to use the subsequent shares as collateral, right?"
"We don't have enough time. The other side has already made an offer. We can trade at any time," Mary said as she ate the remaining food in her hand.
Klein leaned against the sofa's back in a relaxed manner.
"Why me?"
Mary heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the question.
"First, you definitely brought a lot of cash to Baekeland, so there's no need for you to raise it through other means. Second, you just came to Baekeland, so you don't have any deep ties with them. This is an advantage that others I can find don't have. To be frank, this also means that I'm not afraid that you will violate the agreement you signed. Even if you take the initiative to side with them, they will have to consider if it's worth it to go against the law. Third, although we've only met once, I think you're a knowledgeable, intelligent, and gentlemanly person."
This praise makes me feel a little embarrassed … However, this also means that Dawn Dantès's acting has achieved its desired effect. At least everyone knows that he's a middle-aged gentleman with experience and ability. Furthermore, he has large amounts of cash in his hands, unsure of what to invest in … Hmm, the original 16943 pounds plus the 5,000, no, 6,000 pounds from Miss Magicians, as well as the 48 pounds provided by Mr. X, I have a total of 22991 pounds in cash and 5 gold coins. Even if I deduct the 5,987 pounds I owe Miss Messenger, I'll be considered a true tycoon … Many people with assets of 100,000 pounds don't even have that much cash flow … Klein couldn't help but count his assets as he asked with a smile,
"Ma 'am, what do you wish for me to do?"
Mary drank a mouthful of black tea and smoothly said, "Buy the 3% shares.
"Absorb the 3% shares, but before that, I'll sign two agreements with you. The first is an agreement to forcefully buy out the shares in your hands after three months, and I'll pay the corresponding tax based on the highest price of the shares during this period. The second is an agreement to 'act in concert' …"
"In addition, I'll make you a member of the Coim Company's board of directors. You'll enjoy the corresponding benefits and supervise the company's development, as well as help you better enter high society."
It sounds like I'm providing a loan, and Ma 'am Mary will return a certain amount of interest and social resources … And compared to a debt agreement, I'll at least have the shares of a high-quality company. It's more secure. After all, she and I are considered strangers … Of course, the premise is that there aren't any problems with the Coim Company itself. Yes, this is also the reason why she made me a director … Klein analyzed the conditions Ma' am Mary offered and gradually felt tempted.
From his point of view, Dawn Dantès's identity definitely required him to make investments; otherwise, it would be easy to be suspected. Then, the choice of investment was a rather important problem, especially considering that Dawn Dantès could give up everything he had and leave Baekeland due to the success or failure of his operation.
When the time comes, I'll have a chance to take the money away, but forget about the shares … This kind of investment that can quickly earn back funds suits my needs … I might even earn quite a bit … Klein thought for a moment and smiled warmly.
"It's my duty to help a lady solve her problems."
Madam Marie immediately relaxed. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Dawn Dantès continue in a magnetic voice.
"However, I'm quite cautious about any investment.
"I'll hire a team of lawyers and accountants to investigate Coim Company's situation and come to a conclusion as soon as possible. If there are no problems, then I look forward to working with you."
Other than that, I also know how to do divination … Klein silently added in his heart.
"Of course," Madam Marie said with a smile. "I will bear the expenses in this regard."
Klein didn't reject it as he nodded.
"What is the current value of the 3% shares?"
"The normal valuation is 9,600 pounds, but that shareholder believes that with the Coim Company's development prospects, it can't be lower than 12000 pounds." Madam Marie gave the specific information.
Phew … Klein smiled calmly and leisurely.
"It's alright."
Dawn Dantès is indeed very rich … Madam Marie thought for a moment and took the initiative to speak.
"Dawn Dantès, can I invite you to visit the Coim Company tomorrow?"
"That's exactly what I wish for," Klein replied with a smile.
At the same time, he couldn't help but think of something: His former landlord, Stelyn Sammer's husband, was likely still a manager at the Coim Company.
Another acquaintance, but it's not Dawn Dantès's … Klein sighed inwardly for some baffling reason.
…
At eight at night, there were still many pedestrians on the roads leading into East Borough. Their fatigue was obvious.
And this situation would continue until nearly ten.
Emlyn White had changed into a grayish-blue worker's uniform and wore a cap. He hid in the streets of the Baekeland Bridge area, observing the poor who came and went.
Although he didn't have any experience in disguising himself, he at least had eyes and brains. After observing for a while, he discovered that there were many problems with himself.
Most importantly, compared to the dirty and tattered clothes of the poor, the worker's uniform he had just bought from the store in the afternoon appeared too new and clean. It easily attracted the attention of others.
Emlyn thought for a moment and returned to the dark alley. He stretched out his fingers and, based on the phenomena he had previously observed, tore apart the parts of his clothes that were easily damaged.
Then, he surveyed the area as his facial muscles gradually contorted.
With a look of disdain and resistance, Emlyn came to the wall, closed his eyes, and rubbed the dirty things onto his clothes and pants.
The smell of coal ash … The smell of rotting mud … The smell of urine … Emlyn subconsciously reached out his palm and covered his mouth, nearly vomiting.
At this moment, he realized that having a Beyonder sense of smell wasn't necessarily a good thing.
After a few minutes of torment, Emlyn finally completed his disguise. Even his handsome face was covered in soot.
With this disguise, he bent his back slightly and followed the crowd into East Borough without attracting anyone's attention.
As he walked, Emlyn discovered a problem.
He didn't know the way!
He had no idea where Limestone Street and Baijing Street were in East Borough, and most of the road signs here had been damaged.
Assassination sure is a troublesome matter … Emlyn mumbled and began asking for directions.
After nearly an hour of hard work, he finally arrived at Limestone Street. The road here was narrow, and the buildings on both sides were very close to each other. Even during the day, it appeared very gloomy. At night, it was even more terrifying and gloomy. However, to a Sanguine, such an environment wasn't bad. The only problem was that it was too dirty and messy.
After spraying himself with an antidote to eliminate the smell, Emlyn entered Apartment 6 and went up to the third floor. He pinched his nose and approached the public washroom, standing outside the room of the Primordial Moon believer, Argos.
Emlyn listened attentively and released the fingers that were pinching his nose in puzzlement.
At that moment, he nearly fainted from the stench coming from the public washroom. It wasn't easy for him to focus his attention on the room.
His sense of smell told him that there was no one inside, nor were there any corpses.
"Moved away? They haven't returned yet? "Emlyn muttered to himself in a daze.
He never expected that the hunt wouldn't go so smoothly.
Forcefully reining in his thoughts, Emlyn left the apartment and rushed to 19 Baijing Street.
This time, he was delighted to discover that there was someone in the room. Galis Kevin was home.
At that moment, Emlyn caught a whiff of another person's scent. It was very similar to the scent in Argos's room on Limestone Street.
Two people … There are two people in the room! Argos isn't home because he's here for Galis Kevin … Two people … Emlyn's expression suddenly froze.
He wasn't worried at all if it was a one-on-one, but if it was a one-on-two, even with Leymano's Travels, he felt a little afraid. After all, they were two artificial vampires, and they weren't weak!
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