When David Steer returned to his office, anger suddenly appeared on his calm face.
"Williams Ash, Channing Tatum, you two bastards."
David Steer hated these two original investors to the extreme, but he couldn't do anything about it.
Both of them were backed by large European conglomerates. Although Steyr Networks seemed very powerful, there was still a very obvious gap between them and a conglomerate formed by dozens of companies.
Williams Ash and Channing Tatum were just their spokespeople. The ones who really wanted to take over Steyr Networks were actually the European conglomerates. David Steer also faintly felt a sense of danger. Hanks's incident seemed to be a trigger. There might be even more trouble waiting for him in the future.
He only had 34% of the shares. It was really not safe.
Thinking of this, David Steer suddenly envied Xiao Yunhai. Whether it was Magic City, Fantasy, or Marvel, Xiao Yunhai had more than 90% of the shares. His assets were very healthy. Even if he borrowed 500 billion now, the bank would probably send it over immediately.
Although countless people on Wall Street said that Xiao Yunhai was a fool who didn't know how to maximize the use of money, David Steer felt that Xiao Yunhai was a truly wise person. He would rather develop himself slowly than let other companies get involved. In the end, it would become a situation like Steyr Networks.
David Steer picked up the phone and called Hanks.
"Hanks, the board of directors just made a decision to remove you as CEO of Paramount.
Channing Tatum will take over your position in a week. You have to do a good handover with him. "
When Hanks heard this, his face instantly turned as white as paper. He said, "Dad, November isn't over yet. I might not lose."
David Steer said angrily, "What's the point of holding on there? The box office of '2012' has already exceeded 7 billion USD. Your 'Resident Evil' only grossed 4 billion USD. There's no possibility of a comeback. Hanks, 3D movies are popular in the world. This is a fact that no one can change. You should give up. "
"I'll tell you one more thing. I'll personally pay for the 20 billion bet. I'll deduct it from your inheritance in the future."
Hanks was shocked. "How could they do that? Father, you absolutely cannot agree to such a thing. "
David Steer was completely disappointed in his son. He sighed and said, "Hanks, if you don't do this, do you think they will let you go? Not to mention my enemies on the board of directors, even the shareholders who support me will have a lot of opinions. Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. When you're done with the handover, go back to New York and live your life as a rich man. "
At Paramount's headquarters, Hanks listened to the beeping sound from the phone with an extremely ugly expression.
He knew that he was finished, completely finished. David Steer's words had undoubtedly given him a death sentence with only seven days of reprieve.
He was about to be dismissed after less than a year. This was simply an unbearable blow for the arrogant Hanks.
Thinking that he could only do nothing in the future and become a playboy waiting for death, Hanks felt that he might as well die.
Hanks's eyes were red and his gaze was ferocious. He looked as if he had gone crazy.
"No, I can't give up like this. I'm Paramount's CEO. I still have a chance. As long as I can win back the 20 billion USD, no one can make me leave. "
Thinking of this, Hanks suddenly thought of a person. That person was Thomas, who liked to bet on underground boxing.
Last month, Hanks saw an underground boxing match. Thomas had invited a very powerful Japanese master from somewhere. He defeated ten masters on the boxing field with his own strength and won 600 million USD for Thomas.
Xiao Yunhai was also known as Kungfu Xiao. If he agreed to use 20 billion USD to fight with this Japanese master, once he won, wouldn't he be able to live again?
Hanks's eyes lit up. He found Thomas's number from his secretary and called him.
"Hello, who is this?"
Thomas's voice came from the phone.
Ever since he exchanged the shares of the Paramount Cinema for his freedom, his uncle, Angus, beat him up in a fit of rage and kicked him out of the house.
Fortunately, he still had some money in his hands and his life was quite comfortable.
Previously, when he traveled to Japan, he met a Kung Fu master by chance. With one punch, he punched a deep hole in the reinforced concrete floor. He couldn't help but be shocked.
Therefore, Thomas used his silver tongue and brought this Japanese master, Nakagawa Daishi, to Los Angeles.
In order to win over Nakagawa Daishi, Thomas told him that as long as he could help him fight for a year, he would give him 50% of all his income at the end of the year.
Nakagawa Daishi agreed without even thinking about it.
Last month, Nakagawa Daishi won three matches in a row. In the end, he defeated ten underground boxers in one breath and won 600 million USD.
It could be said that Thomas was now riding on the crest of success.
Hanks said, "I'm Paramount's Hanks."
When Thomas heard it, he asked in surprise, "What can I do for you, Mr. Hanks?"
Hanks didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want your Japanese master, Nakagawa Daishi, to fight for me. If he wins, I'll give you 2 billion USD."
Thomas's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "That's great. Who's the opponent? "
Hanks said, "Kungfu Xiao."
Hearing this name, Thomas almost choked to death. He couldn't help but shudder.
Thomas hated Xiao Yunhai the most now, but he was also afraid of him.
It was all thanks to him that he was where he was today.
However, Thomas didn't have the guts to find trouble with Xiao Yunhai.
"Mr. Hanks, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request. Mr. Xiao's kung fu is the best in the world. I'm afraid Nakagawa Daishi isn't his match. "
Hanks snorted and said, "Xiao's kung fu is exaggerated by the media, but Nakagawa Daishi is real. Last month, I saw him kick the pillar in the ring and break it with my own eyes. Now, you're telling me that he's not his match. Haha, are you rejecting me? How about this, I'll give you 3 billion USD if you win. "
When Thomas heard 3 billion USD, his eyes flashed with greed. After thinking for a while, he said, "Okay, I agree."
Hanks said, "Very good. Thomas, bring Nakagawa Daishi to me. We have to talk about how to make Xiao accept this competition. "
After hanging up, Hanks gritted his teeth and said, "We must win this time."
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