"Someone else wants to sell?" Klein pondered this question, not immediately asking in return. He waited until the maid came in, placed the afternoon tea on the silver three-tiered tray, and left before smiling and speaking:
"Madam, why don't you acquire it yourself?"
Even a blind person can tell that in the future, Loen will only pay more and more attention to the treatment of environmental pollution. Therefore, Coim Company mainly deals in anthracite and high-quality charcoal, will inevitably have a very good prospect. A value of 500,000 pounds or even 1 million pounds is no longer a fantasy. Of course, the premise is that the company's management can keep up with the corresponding expansion.
"In this situation, acquiring Coym's shares would be an absolutely profitable business. If I were you, I would take it on myself even if it meant incurring heavy debt."
Mary used two fingers to pick up a small cucumber sandwich from the bottom silver tray, took a small bite, chewed slowly, and swallowed it.
With this buffer, she finally organized her thoughts:
"Since the bill to control air pollution was passed, Coim Company has grown rapidly, and the faces of its shareholders have started to change. You know, those who chase money always have a keen sense for this, and behind them are often some big shots."
"If I hadn't been a member of the Atmospheric Pollution Investigation Commission and hadn't gotten to know many nobles and high-ranking government employees through it, I think I would have been under pressure to sell my shares at a relatively good price, get a decent profit, and then leave this stage."
Even so, a large number of shares are being concentrated rapidly, and I am about to lose my position as the largest shareholder and the ability to lead the company.
"This is the property my father left me, and I don't want it to become someone else's toy. I hope it can gradually develop into the largest supplier of anthracite and high-quality charcoal in Backlund, and even the entire Kingdom of Loen. Heh, it's not like I haven't tried other methods. I pledged my shares, sold my real estate and manor, and invested most of my liquid funds into it, secretly acquiring 15% of the shares. I also asked trustworthy friends around me for help, acquiring a total of 10% of the shares. Adding this to the 20% I originally owned, I now control 45%."
"This time, a minority shareholder suddenly decided to sell his 3% stake, and my friends and I didn't have enough money to acquire it at the moment."
This is the kind of struggle that happens in the business world... Klein, who is used to fighting against Beyonder, is encountering something like this for the first time, and it feels both new and unfamiliar.
He also reached for a sandwich with premium ham from the bottom of the three-tiered silver tray, and after eating it for a dozen seconds, he thought for a few seconds before saying:
"Shouldn't the shares you acquire later also be eligible for pledging?"
"There's no time to lose. They've already made an offer, and the deal can be done anytime," Mary said, finishing the rest of her food.
Klein leaned back on the sofa, seemingly relaxed, and said:
Why are you looking for me?
Hearing the question, Mary breathed a slight sigh of relief:
"First, you must have brought a lot of cash with you to Backlund, so you don't need to raise it through other means. Second, you've just arrived in Backlund and don't have any deep connections there or with any other parties. This is an advantage that I can't find among others. Frankly speaking, this also means that I'm not afraid that you will violate the signed agreement. Even if you actively align yourself with them, they will have to consider whether it's worth fighting the law for it. Third, although we've only met once before, I think you are a knowledgeable Wisdom, and gentlemanly person."
This praise makes me a little embarrassed... However, it also shows that Dawn Dantès's Acting was effective; at least everyone knows that he is an experienced and capable middle-aged gentleman with a large amount of cash on hand, unsure of what to invest in... Well, with the original £16,943 plus the £5,000—no, £6,000—from the Magician, and the £48 provided by Mr. X, I have a total of £22,991 in cash plus 5 gold coins. Even after deducting the £5,987 owed to the Messenger, I'm still a true millionaire... Many people with assets of £100,000 don't even have that much liquid capital... Klein couldn't help but calculate his own assets and asked with a smile:
"Madam, what would you like me to do?"
Mary took a sip of her black tea and said smoothly:
"To acquire that 3% stake, I will sign two agreements with you beforehand. The first is an agreement to forcibly buy out your shares three months later, with the highest stock price during that period as the calculation standard, and I will bear the corresponding taxes. The second is a 'concerted action' agreement..."
"Furthermore, I will make you a member of the Coim Company's board of directors, granting you the corresponding benefits, allowing you to oversee the company's development, and helping you to better integrate into high society."
It sounds like a sure thing, like I'm providing a loan and Mrs. Mary is giving me interest and social resources in return... And compared to a debt agreement, I at least have shares in a good company, which is more secure, since she and I are practically strangers... Of course, that's Coim Company itself doesn't run into any problems, which is why she made me a director... Klein analyzed the conditions Mrs. Mary offered and gradually became tempted.
In his view, Dawn Dantès's identity inevitably involved investment activities; otherwise, he would easily be suspected. Therefore, choosing what kind of investments to make was a crucial issue, especially considering that Dawn Dantès might have to abandon everything he had and leave Backlund at any time, depending on whether the operation succeeded or failed.
At that time, I'll have a chance to take the money with me, but forget about the shares... This kind of investment that allows for quick returns is exactly what I need... I might even make a lot of money... Klein thought for a moment, then smiled gently:
"Helping a lady solve a problem is something I should do."
Mrs. Mary immediately relaxed, and just as she was about to speak, she heard Dawn Dantès's magnetic voice continue:
However, I am quite cautious about any investment activity.
"I will hire a team of Lawyer and accountants to investigate the situation at Coim Company and reach a conclusion as soon as possible. If there are no problems, then we can cooperate amicably."
Besides this, I'll also do some Divination... Klein added to himself.
"That's only right," Mrs. Mary said with a smile. "I'll cover these expenses."
Klein did not refuse and nodded, saying:
What is the current value of that 3% stake?
"The normal valuation is £9,600, but that shareholder believes that given Coim Company's prospects, it shouldn't be lower than £12,000," Mrs. Mary provided specific information.
"Hoo... "Klein chuckled calmly.
"Fine."
Dawn Dantès is indeed very rich... Mrs. Mary's thoughts shifted, and she spoke up:
" Dawn, may I invite you to visit Coim Company tomorrow?"
"That's exactly what I Wishes," Klein replied with a smile.
At the same time, he couldn't help but think of something: his former landlady Starling Summer's husband should still be a manager at Coim Company.
Another familiar face, but not Dawn Dantès's... Klein felt a strange pang of sadness.
At 8 p. m., there were still many pedestrians on the roads leading into the East Borough, and their fatigue was very obvious.
This situation will continue until nearly 10 o'clock.
Emlyn White changed into a grey-blue work uniform, put on a baseball cap, and huddled in the streets of the Backlund Bridge Area, observing the poor people coming and going.
Although he had no experience in disguise, he at least had eyes and a brain. After observing for a while, he discovered that he had quite a few problems.
Most importantly, compared to the poor people whose clothes were dirty and often tattered, his work clothes, which he had just bought from the store that afternoon, looked too new and clean, making him very easy to attract attention.
Emlyn thought for a moment, then returned to the dark alley, stretched out his fingers, and, based on his previous observations, tore apart all the easily damaged parts of the clothing.
Then, he looked around, his facial muscles gradually Distortion.
With a look of disgust and resistance, Emlyn went to the wall, closed his eyes, and rubbed the filth onto his clothes and trousers.
The smell of coal ash... the smell of rotting mud... the smell of urine... Emlyn instinctively reached out and covered his mouth, nearly vomiting.
It was only then that he realized having an extraordinary sense of smell wasn't necessarily a good thing.
After several agonizing minutes, Emlyn finally completed his disguise, his handsome face now covered in soot.
Using this disguise, he slightly hunched his back and followed the crowd, quickly entering the East Borough without attracting anyone's attention.
As Emlyn walked, he noticed a problem.
That means he doesn't know the way!
He had no idea where Graystone Street and Beluga Street were located in the East Borough, and most of the street signs there had been vandalized.
Assassination is such a troublesome thing... Emlyn muttered, and started asking for directions.
After nearly an hour of effort, he finally arrived at Graystone Street. The streets here were narrow and the buildings on both sides were very close together. Even during the day, it seemed very gloomy, and at night, it had a kind of eerie and dark atmosphere that made people feel scared. But for Sanguine, such an environment was quite good. The only problem was that it was too dirty and chaotic.
After spraying an odor-eliminating agent, Emlyn entered apartment number 6, went up to the third floor, pinched his nose, approached the communal restroom, and stood outside Argos's room, a follower of the " The Moon Primordial."
Emlyn listened intently for a moment, then released his fingers from pinching his nose, puzzled.
At that moment, he almost fainted from the stench emanating from the public restroom, and it took him a while to focus his attention on the room.
His sense of smell told him that there was no one inside, nor any corpse.
"Moved away? Went out and hasn't come back yet?" Emlyn muttered to himself, somewhat dazed.
He hadn't expected the hunt to go so badly.
Forcibly gathering his thoughts, Emlyn left the apartment and hurried to 19 Beluga Street.
This time, he was delighted to find someone in the room; Galis Kevin was home.
Just then, Emlyn smelled another person's scent, which was very similar to the scent in Argos's room on Graystone Street.
Two people... There are two people in the room! Argos isn't home because he's looking for Galis Kevin... Two people... Emlyn's expression suddenly became somewhat blank again.
He wasn't worried at all about a one-on-one fight, but he was a little afraid of a two-on-one fight, even with " Lemano's Travel Notes," since they were two artificial Vampire, both quite powerful!