At the same time, Yvril Benedict's skin was yellow, as if she was dead. She stared blankly at the scroll in her hand.
Beside her, Yvril's eldest son, Bode Benedict, was also as pale as paper. But at least this person could still think normally.
"Hurry up and sign it, Mama (Mama), don't hesitate anymore. We don't have a choice. Ms. Blade is already urging us. "
"But that's the Atlantic Intercontinental Bank! Everything else is fine, but the Atlantic Intercontinental Bank — "
Yvril slowly came back to her senses. "You know what this bank means to us, don't you?"
"I know, of course I know."
Bode lowered his head so that no one could see his expression. His voice was hoarse and bitter. "But grandfather lost, to that blood-eyed angel. Our wishes don't matter anymore, do they? At this point, do you still want to redeem it? Is there any way to redeem it? "
"It's my fault, my fault."
Yvril clenched her teeth, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth. "I thought I could defeat that bastard before he rose to power, but the truth is that he had already grown into a dragon while we were not paying attention. Poor Carl, his incompetent great-grandfather and grandmother not only failed to avenge him, but — "
"Enough! Mama, don't mention Carl again, okay? "
Bode abruptly interrupted Yvril's words, his voice loud and undisguised resentment. "I'm sorry, but as far as I know, now many people in the family, even some of my brothers, think that he brought disaster to our family. In fact, as early as a few decades ago, I thought that the marriage with the Wildenstein family was also a mistake, and we didn't need to get involved. My grandfather, he wouldn't have suffered this humiliation. "
Yvril Benedict's body trembled slightly. She looked at her eldest son in disbelief. Then, somewhat absent-mindedly, with a trembling hand, she wrote her name on the scroll.
"You've grown up! Bode. That's right, every child will eventually leave their parents' wings. You might be right this time. Our family has sacrificed too much for Wildenstein. So, Bode, if I hand the family over to you now, can you wash away the shame of our family and obtain victory in the next war half a year later? "
"I don't know!"
Bode shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with both confusion and determination. "Before that, I need a comprehensive report. I need to carefully assess the strength of our enemy. What price will Benedict pay in the war in half a year's time — "
…
Li Mochen received the terms of the contract three minutes after Kang Xiuli and the others finished negotiating. At this time, he was on the way back to Atlanta with the help of a sci-fi supersonic plane arranged by Anthony.
However, a black owl suddenly jumped out of the void and entered the cabin.
Li Mochen recognized that it was a magic messenger, and its owner seemed to be trying to show off.
"This is the pet of Ms. Christy Blade, the vice president of the New World Association of Mages."
Anthony glanced at the owl and noticed a silver ring on its claws. Then he smiled sarcastically. "It seems that we can't fight this war."
"I heard that Ms. Blade is a powerful Grand Magician?" Li Mochen asked curiously. At the same time, he took out an animal skin scroll from the cylinder under the owl's claws.
"Her cultivation is indeed very high, but not to this extent."
Anthony shook his head. "But the vice president of the Association of Mages appointed by the president has the power of a magician. That is a gift from the Statue of Liberty to this country."
At this time, Li Mochen, who was carefully reading the terms of the contract, frowned slightly. "Anthony, can you help me find out what businesses the Benedict family has in Atlanta and Macon? And the specific situation of the Atlantic Intercontinental Bank? "
"The Atlantic Intercontinental Bank? This is the condition for a truce? Wow, then you've made a lot of money this time, Ammo. It's a big bank with a market value of 42 billion gold duns and nearly 150 billion gold duns in deposits. Because of its long history, it also has a large number of fixed assets, with total assets of about 200 billion gold duns. The Benedict family has a relative controlling stake of 55% in this bank. As long as you have this bank, Ammo, you won't have to worry about money in the future. This is even the key to controlling the Benedict family. Now most of the Benedict family's business is funded by this bank. "
Then Anthony made another phone call and turned to Li Mochen. "The Benedict family's businesses in Atlanta and Macon are mainly real estate. There are a total of nine skyscrapers less than 30 years old, twelve apartment buildings, and fourteen plots of land that are under development or available for development. The total assets are about 12.5 billion gold duns. If you can complete the development, you will get more income. I don't know whose idea it was, but he obviously has a good eye. "
"In other words, assets with a total value of 35 billion gold duns?"
Li Mochen raised his eyebrows slightly. "Although this wealth is very surprising, I still have to face a war of more than ten demigods in half a year."
"Only half a year? For Philip the First, it was naturally better to start the war as soon as possible. Although he was caught off guard this time, with his foundation, as long as he has ten more days, he will be able to organize the power to defeat you. But if it takes too long, it will be hard to say who will win. Time is on your side. He knows that you will become stronger and stronger — "
Anthony smiled slightly. "I actually want to know, what did your grandfather get?"
Li Mochen did not say anything and simply handed over the contract for Anthony to see. The latter immediately laughed. "Wow, it seems that we will not see Kang Xiuli retire. And this Mr. Linden, he is very decisive in his insertion. Red Dragon Mining Company, Linden Real Estate, and Linden Hotel Chain, all have more than 20 billion gold duns. The declining Linden Family can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Although our President is generally biased towards them, at least on the surface, their mediation is quite fair. "
"To be honest, this is what I am actually looking forward to. If possible, I don't want to fight them at this time. "
As Li Mochen spoke, he decisively signed his name on the contract scroll and then stuffed it into the cylinder on the owl's claw.
Anthony, who was sitting beside him, was not surprised at all. "Of course, for you, even if it is just half a year, your strength will increase exponentially. I will try my best to help you build a Light Demon No.8 Warframe within half a year. I am looking forward to seeing you pilot this warframe into battle. "
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