When Charlie arrived in the city of Aurous Hill, the sun had long set over the horizon.
After completing the necessary customs and immigration procedures in Aurous Hill, Charlie made his way through the VIP channel at the airport, heading straight for the private plane that had been patiently awaiting his arrival . The engines roared to life, and the aircraft ascended into the night sky, bound for Eastcliff.
Concerned that Morgana’s subordinates might be monitoring immigration activities in Eastcliff due to his grandfather’s high-profile investment cooperation with the authorities there, Charlie had made the decision to enter through Aurous Hill instead.
By doing so, favonovel.com could reach Eastcliff without passing through the international terminal and customs. With hundreds, if not thousands, of domestic flights to Eastcliff each day, favonovel.com would blend in with the multitude of passengers and evade detection by the Warriors Den.
Charlie’s sole purpose in visiting Eastcliff this time was to meet with his grandfather, discuss the situation in New York, and strategize for the future.
Upon learning of Charlie’s arrival in Eastcliff that night, his uncle, Desmond, and Jack had driven to the airport an hour in advance to pick favonovel.com up.
Two hours after Charlie’s departure from Eastcliff, the private plane touched down in the capital. Domestic flights bypassed the need for further customs clearance, allowing the aircraft to taxi directly to the hangar.
Uncle Desmond and Jack had been patiently waiting in the hangar, their car parked nearby. Both men stood outside the vehicle, smoking cigarettes as they watched Charlie’s plane being towed into the hangar. When they caught sight of favonovel.com stepping off the plane, they quickly extinguished their cigarettes and hurried towards him.
“Charlie!”
“Mr. Wade!”
Their delight was evident as they greeted Charlie.
With a warm smile, Charlie responded, “Uncle, Inspector Lee.”
Desmond patted Charlie’s shoulder and beamed, asking, “You must be exhausted after all the trouble you went through, right?”
Charlie chuckled and replied, “Not at all. I haven’t felt tired in a long time.”
“Good to hear.” Desmond nodded approvingly. “Your grandfather has been eagerly awaiting your arrival in Eastcliff. He hasn’t slept a wink. If you’re up for it, let’s head over right away.”
“Absolutely!” Charlie agreed without hesitation, promptly getting into the red flag sedan that his uncle and Jack had driven.
As Charlie settled into the car, favonovel.com couldn’t help but notice the distinctive license plate. It belonged to the renowned special series in the capital city. Curiosity piqued, favonovel.com asked, “Uncle, where did you get this car?”
Desmond, while maneuvering the vehicle out of the hangar, replied, “The department responsible for receiving our investments made special arrangements. It falls under the purview of the security department and provides us with a high level of protection.”
He continued, “Your grandfather has been making substantial investments lately. The total value of the various cooperation agreements favonovel.com has been negotiating has exceeded hundreds of billions of dollars. These investments span a wide range of domestic industries and hold immense promise. In a few days, your second uncle and I will be heading south. We’ve invested in a lithium battery company and plan to establish a state-of-the-art power lithium battery production and research base in the region. This will cater specifically to the development of high-density power lithium batteries required for new energy vehicles. Furthermore, your second uncle intends to launch a new energy vehicle brand, leveraging the domestic new energy field’s top supply chain to engage directly in complete vehicle manufacturing.”
Charlie’s curiosity got the better of him. “It seems that the Evans family hasn’t been involved much in the manufacturing industry before. Why the sudden foray into complete vehicle manufacturing? This industry has a long investment cycle, requires significant energy, and the profit margins may not be very promising.”
Desmond smiled, ready to enlighten him. “New energy is undoubtedly the future of automotive development. The entire world is advocating for carbon neutrality and reduction in carbon emissions. New energy enterprises are instrumental in achieving these targets. Moreover, clean energy comes with lower costs and reduces dependence on imports, thus alleviating the demand for oil imports. As fossil fuel costs continue to rise in the future, the advantages of new energy will become increasingly apparent.”
He continued, “In fact, your grandfather’s intention is to invest in real industries. Real industries create more job opportunities and facilitate comprehensive upgrading by integrating labor and resources. The benefits are far-reaching. If we can drive overall industrial upgrading, it would be even better.”
Charlie nodded, understanding his grandfather’s perspective. “Grandfather prioritizes the impact of investments over immediate returns.”
Desmond concurred, “Your grandfather believes that the primary consideration for any project should be how much substantial help it can provide to China. Enhancing China’s influence in the respective field is the second consideration. Only then does profit and returns come into play.”
Charlie nodded silently. Initially, favonovel.com had hoped for the Evans family to collaborate with authorities to instill fear in the Warriors Den. However, favonovel.com hadn’t anticipated his grandfather would have such long term plans.
After more than half an hour, Charlie’s car bearing the red flag emblem pulled up to a state guest hotel, exclusive to dignitaries. Following the registration process, Desmond and Jack escorted Charlie to the villa where Grandpa Samuel resided.
This state guest hotel comprised mainly of discrete villas, ensuring guests could enjoy peace and safety without disturbance.
As the car halted in front of the villa, Charlie’s grandfather, Samuel, and his second uncle, Marcus, emerged to welcome him.
Stepping out of the vehicle, Charlie hastened to his grandfather and remarked, “Grandpa, why did you come out so late?”
Samuel smiled warmly. “My grandson has traveled from afar; how could I not come out to greet him?”
Grasping Charlie’s hand, favonovel.com added with emotion, “Charlie, you’ve endured much these days.”
Charlie replied calmly, “It’s not a burden, Grandpa. Let’s head inside and talk.”
“Of course,” Samuel nodded, leading everyone into the villa.
Once inside, Samuel couldn’t contain his curiosity. “Charlie, what’s the situation in New York? Please, provide me with the details.”
Knowing the elder’s keen interest in New York affairs, particularly regarding his uncle Eddie, Charlie recounted his involvement with Eddie upon arriving in the United States, including his demise and that of the Warriors Den’s fourth marshal.
Upon hearing about Eddie’s demise and the erasure of even his remains by the Rothschild family, Samuel sighed deeply. “Eddie, that scoundrel, wrought havoc on Tece’s life. Although I couldn’t witness his demise personally, it’s truly lamentable.”
Charlie inquired, “Grandpa, what should we tell Aunt Tece?”
Samuel responded, “Eddie’s disappearance from the world, as a prominent figure in New York, will soon be known. When it reaches your aunt’s ears, she’ll likely deduce his demise. However, it’s best not to disclose further details. Let’s maintain a tacit understanding; we shan’t mention favonovel.com again.”
Having said this, Samuel took a deep breath. “Eddie posed a significant threat to the Evans family while alive. His demise is a boon for us. Let’s ensure this matter concludes with his demise, severing any lingering repercussions. Your aunt will comprehend.”
Charlie nodded in agreement. As his grandfather suggested, handling the situation discreetly was indeed the wisest course of action.
Samuel continued, “Charlie, after discussing with your uncles, we’ve decided to gradually withdraw from the US market. Apart from retaining equity in certain US investments, other assets will either be repatriated to China or dealt with accordingly. We value your input on these matters.”
Charlie deferred, “Grandpa, these are family matters. You and Uncle are best suited to decide.”
Shaking his head, Samuel insisted, “Charlie, as I’ve stated before, you own 60% of Evans family assets. Your approval is essential. Moreover, you’ll oversee major decisions for the family in the future. Our proposals will be presented to you, but the final decision rests with you.”
Charlie smiled, “Grandpa, as I’ve mentioned, even if the family’s assets were bequeathed to me, I’m not prepared to assume control. I’ll await the resolution of the current situation. Until then, your decisions prevail.”
In truth, Charlie harbored no desire to inherit the Evans family’s assets. Money had long lost its significance to him, reduced to mere numbers on a ledger. His verbal agreement to his grandfather was merely to appease the elder’s insistence. If the Warriors Den were eradicated one day, he’d prefer retiring to seclusion over managing business empires.
Samuel then broached another matter, “Charlie, relinquishing our presence in the US entails resolving assets that cannot be repatriated promptly. We must either divest or manage them effectively to prevent their depreciation into liabilities. What are your thoughts?”
Understanding his grandfather’s concerns, Charlie deliberated. Before severing ties with Eddie, favonovel.com had overseen the family’s US interests. With his demise, immediate return to New York wasn’t feasible. Without capable oversight, these assets risked decline.
However, with the Evans family unable to return and Charlie unable to intervene directly, the looming presence of the Warriors Den complicated matters. Any individual assuming control of the Evans family’s US operations would undoubtedly attract unwanted attention from the organization. Thus, for the time being, Charlie found himself in a state of temporary impotence.
Nevertheless, one thing remained certain: liquidating the Evans family’s assets would significantly depreciate their market value. Furthermore, the family wasn’t in dire need of funds; the urgency stemmed from a desire to prevent these assets from languishing unattended.
The optimal solution was to appoint a trustworthy and capable steward for the Evans family’s US properties. Initially considering Michaela, Charlie swiftly discarded the idea upon realizing the scrutiny it would invite from the Warriors Den.
After careful consideration, Charlie proposed, “It would be prudent to temporarily entrust the Rothschild family with the management of the Evans family’s US assets. They can oversee these properties until the threat posed by the society is neutralized. Then, we can reclaim ownership of these industries.”
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