This Isn't the United States

"Yes, Allie Phillips. It's time for her to move up a step. Becoming a member of the US House of Representatives would be good. Give her our full support!"

That morning, at Bel Air Villa, Aaron lay against the bed while speaking on the phone.

As the most populous state in the United States, California held 53 seats in the US House of Representatives, making it unquestionably the largest state.

There were 435 representatives in Congress in total, with California accounting for over 12 percent. Of California's 53 seats, the Democratic Party currently held the majority with 33, while the Republican Party had 20.

Allie Phillips had previously been one of California's State Assemblywomen. A Democrat and one of the legislators funded by Aaron, she was running for the US House of Representatives this time.

After hanging up, Aaron let out a long breath. Before long, Charlize Theron crawled out from beneath the blankets and lay in Aaron's arms, licking her lips. "Shouldn't we get up? It's getting late, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it is. Let's take a shower together!"

Aaron patted the sexy beauty in his arms. She really was a ravishing creature...

Macau, Grand Lisboa Hotel.

Aaron and Sheldon Adelson sat on the sofas in a suite's living room. "So you were also planning to work with Hong Kong's Galaxy Group?"

Sheldon Adelson nodded. "Galaxy Group is a major player in Hong Kong's construction materials and real estate sectors, and it owns several hotels."

"They'll be taking part in the bidding this time as well. And Steve Wynn, the man I've always been worried about, just sold Dream Hotel Group and now has plenty of cash flow."

"If you aren't interested, I'll definitely need to choose a partner."

Galaxy Group had been founded by Lui Che-woo and primarily operated