Chapter 169: Lover's Perspective

On the dining table at the Rockefeller estate.

At this time, even if you couldn't hear a pin drop, it was at least completely silent.

Several seconds after Milo said "You want the Boston Consortium?"

Old David put down his knife and fork. He looked at Milo seriously: "Do you know what you are talking about?"

Milo shrugged as the Rockefellers looked on.

He didn't even open his mouth to answer old David's question.

Instead, he cut a small piece of fatty veal with a knife and fork, put it into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it before speaking.

"Of course I do. I'm just trying to do what Lowell and Bayard did."

"Don't be so surprised, David. After all, I will be Ariane's husband, and I must consider Rockefeller's interests."

"I just want to ask you a question now." Milo paused and took a sip of the Lafite red wine on the table. Then he continued calmly, "Is Rockefeller interested? If so, I can exchange the shares I hold with Rockefeller."

Old David couldn't help laughing when he heard his last words.

The old man shook his head and said with a smile, "I knew you were a cunning little rascal. How many shares do you have? I remember it's not even 1%?"

Although this was a secret within the Boston Consortium, Rockefeller had infiltrated the Boston Consortium for many years.

Old David naturally also knew that Milo used Paladin Capital's shares to exchange internal interests with the Boston Consortium last year.

The Boston consortium acquired a certain amount of Paladin Capital shares.

Milo acquired a small amount of stock in the Boston Financial Core.

Just now, old David almost thought that Milo wanted to exchange the shares held by the Blackburn family with him.

Compared with Milo personally, they are undoubtedly a core marginal family of the Boston consortium.

The Blackburn family still has a much larger stake.

At least 3%-4%.

Don’t think it’s too little; it’s in the financial core of a large conglomerate.

Every 1% of shares is precious.

Even as powerful as Rockefeller or Morgan, they were in their own core financial enterprises.

Its shareholding ratio will not exceed 40%.

Just because the name of the consortium is Rockefeller, does that mean that the entire consortium belongs to Rockefeller? That is impossible.

Each consortium is a community of interests, in which a single family or individual can account for a large proportion.

But after more than a hundred years of development, it is impossible for a one-man show to have the final say.

It's like one person or one family controls a world-class consortium.

It can only appear in novels.

In reality, it only depends on one family and one individual.

At best, the scale of the consortium can be expanded to tens of billions or hundreds of billions.

If you have a monopoly position or influence in one or two industries in a region, it would be great if you can also run two or three other industries.

The most typical examples are the families in Hong Kong.

They are unable to gather others together, and because of Hong Kong's inherent deficiencies, they will never be able to truly leave Hong Kong in their lifetime.

They cannot be called a conglomerate, not even a chaebol.

In Asia, the only ones that can truly be called conglomerates or chaebols are those in Japan.

As for Korea, it is a small country with a weak power. At most, it is just an upgraded version of Hong Kong.

And it doesn’t seem like there are people behind Hong Kong who are not afraid of the Americans taking over.

"Looks like you don't want it."

Milo smiled and spread out his hands holding the knife and fork, "Then just pretend I didn't say anything."

"Of course not."

Old David smiled and said, "Of course I'm interested. Tell me what you want, little rascal."

The shares of each consortium's financial core are often the most precious thing for a consortium.

There was no way Milo didn't know about this, so he couldn't have taken it out just to sell it for money.

Old David naturally knew that Milo must want to exchange something.

And it must be very important.

"How about an exchange for Chase Bank stock of equal value?"

As expected, Milo smiled and immediately made a request that moved the other Rockefellers.

Chase Bank, full name is Chase Manhattan Bank.

Chase National Bank, controlled by the Rockefeller family, merged with Manhattan Bank in 1955.

Chase Manhattan Bank has long been the second largest private banking holding company in the United States.

It is also the financial pillar of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Just like the First National Bank of Boston, its position in the Boston consortium is the same.

"I'm afraid that won't work."

Old David hadn't spoken yet, but Ariana's third uncle John Rockefeller couldn't help it.

"First, the value is not equal. And then..."

At this point, John Rockefeller stopped talking.

It was as if he didn't want Milo to know what he said next.

"In short, it requires careful consideration." He continued a little stiffly.

"I think so too." Ariana's brother, Davidson Jr., also spoke up.

Young Davidson still doesn't own any Chase stock.

He was not hostile to Milo, but he did so at a time when he, the legitimate successor to Rockefeller, was not even there.

Davidson Jr. doesn't want Milo to get involved in Manhattan Chase.

However, Davidson Jr. and John Rockefeller were destined to be disappointed.

“It’s not impossible.”

Old David, who was sitting at the main seat, was not in a hurry. He looked at Milo and said, "It's just that we need to discuss the value and quantity. As for the reason..."

The old man looked at his children and grandchildren, especially John Rockefeller who was just halfway through his speech.

"Since you will be Ariana's husband, it's okay to let you know in advance."

David Sr.: "Jr. Pierpont and I are pushing for the merger of Manhattan Chase and JP Morgan. This matter has been confirmed, so what you have to exchange is not only Manhattan Chase stock, but also the stock of this new company. So the value needs to be carefully weighed."

As he said these words, Old David looked at Milo seriously.

He saw no expression of surprise or astonishment on Milo's face.

How could Milo be shocked?

JPMorgan Chase.

The world's second largest bank.

The first bank is the Federal Reserve.

As a reborn person, how could Milo not know?

It was even because Morgan and Rockefeller were merging.

That's why he proposed to exchange the core assets of the Boston consortium for Rockefeller.

His target was not actually Chase Bank.

It's the future JPMorgan Chase! "This news doesn't seem to surprise you?"

“Ha,” Milo said with a surprised expression, “Contrary to the truth, I’m very surprised. If this were to happen, it would be a huge event that would shock the whole world.”

"But this is based on a premise. If the Glass-Steagall Act is not repealed, then there is absolutely no way that Morgan and Chase can merge."

“That’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Old David in a calm voice. He looked at Milo:

"Glass-Steagall is an anachronism that has been around for far too long. It's no longer relevant to this era."

"Just wait and see, Milo. Our day is really coming. Glass-Steagall will be repealed in the near future."

"It looks like you have a big plan," Milo smiled.

Just like Milo knew that Rockefeller and Morgan would join forces.

He certainly also knew that the Glass-Steagall Act, the last shackle preventing the unbridled expansion of American banking and finance, was about to be repealed.

Why did the American financial monster become uncontrollable after the 21st century? It was because the Glass-Steagall Act that restricted the monster was abandoned.

From then on, the controlled monster was out of the cage, and it rushed recklessly towards a self-destructive future.

What can I do?

There's nothing I can do.

Because repealing Glass-Steagall is good for everyone.

Even I myself am one of the biggest beneficiaries.

The only ones who will not benefit are not considered human beings in the eyes of these people.

Unless Roosevelt is resurrected and has the support of the entire US armed forces.

Otherwise, no one can save such an America.

But even if Roosevelt was in control of the army, didn't he still die suddenly in the White House on the eve of victory in World War II? You can't take an invincible army with you, and you always need other people to take care of you.

Then there will be weaknesses.

If there are weaknesses, they can be solved.

No one can fight against an entire vested interest group, especially when he has few allies or his allies are not firm.

Roosevelt couldn't, and Stalin didn't succeed in the end.

“I’m very much looking forward to this future.”

Milo wiped away the non-existent crocodile tears in his heart and said with a smile.

"Okay, I agree too."

Old David smiled and said, "Dear Milo, on behalf of everyone, I formally welcome you to become a member of the Rockefeller family."

Milo stood up, smiled and bowed slightly to everyone, "I'm honored."

…

…

Five days had passed since Milo had dined and stayed at the Rockefeller estate.

October 10, 1996.

On this day, Milo's "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was officially released around the world.

This morning.

The bright autumn morning sun shines into the warm bedroom, and the "beep-beep" sound of the electronic alarm clock wakes up Monica, who feels a little sore all over.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, checked the time, and was dazed for a while.

Only then did he grit his teeth and pat his cheeks, pushing away Milo's claws, and kicking away Jennifer Connelly's thighs that were pressing on his legs, then he opened the quilt and walked into the bathroom naked.

Looking at the bathroom mirror, I saw the purple-blue strawberry marks on my perfectly shaped pair of Mont Blancs, and felt very sleepy.

Sometimes she couldn't help but wonder what she was trying to achieve.

She has such a good figure and such a beautiful face.

She could obviously make a living with her body and face, and just be a mistress who only needs to go to bed with men.

But I don't want to be like that. I just want to be a top business assistant who graduated from an Ivy League university in the United States with relevant majors, which is often difficult for me to do.

This is really difficult.

And while doing this, she also has to take care of her duties as a mistress...

Just like now.

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She and Jennifer Connelly, the bitch who came yesterday, played with Milo until three or four o'clock last night.

Jennifer doesn't have work today, so she can just fall asleep and sleep until the evening without anyone bothering her.

But Monica can't do that, even if Milo doesn't go out today.

Monica also had to get up and organize the briefing that Milo had to read every day.

Check Milo's schedule for the whole day.

If Milo really doesn't go out, she will have to coordinate tomorrow's schedule with Megan and the secretaries.

She was so busy that she didn't even need to diet, but she still couldn't gain weight.

Because it's really tiring.

What's the point?

Monica Bellucci has completely gotten rid of her supermodel status, and the traces of her Hollywood girl have faded.

Now when she goes out to do business, those people hear that she is the life assistant and administrative assistant in Milo's chairman's office, they all show respect on their faces and even find ways to please her.

Pictured: The Italian Embassy in the United States. Those formerly high-ranking officials now frequently contact her and speak well of her.

They wanted to learn from her some of the hobbies of a great American figure.

People like Murdoch, Ashton, and Redstone will no longer treat her as a commodity when they see her.

The picture shows a huge change in social status.

"call……"

Keep going, Monica. One day you won't need beauty to shock everyone!

Monica encouraged herself and finally came out of the bathroom after washing up.

Not surprisingly, she saw Milo, who also got up early, was wasting his seemingly endless physical strength and genetic DNA on Jennifer, who was like a puddle of mud.

She looked straight ahead, ignored Milo's attempt to pull her into the water, and ran out quickly.

With a bitch like Jennifer around, unless Milo insists.

Otherwise, Monica would not have spent her precious time on satisfying Milo's morning exercise requirements.

Because many times, during the lunch break, she would still be forced to use the lounge.

In this case, save some energy if you can.

After Monica sorted out some business briefings for this morning, she also got Milo's schedule for the whole day.

Milo was already reading the newspaper while eating breakfast.

Monica walked over and reported today's itinerary to him.

"At 9:45 a.m., there is a meeting at the Paladin Newspaper Group, and the content is about..."

"Ten thirty-five in the morning is the time for Mr. Nelson of Paladin Investments and your boss to have a daily remote transoceanic conference call."

"At 11:30 noon, Mr. Robert Morgenthau has an appointment with you, the boss, for lunch."

"From 1pm to 3pm, it's your time to review the business briefings of various companies, or it's your time for lunch break."

"afternoon……"

Monica hadn't finished her report, but she saw her boss's phone number one on the desk vibrate.

So she stopped and waited for Milo to answer the phone.

"Good morning, Marina."

"Well, very good. Are the results in?"

"Very healthy? Ha, that's a good thing. Be careful to take care of the beginning and the end. I don't want too many people to know about this. You know what I mean?"

"As expected, you are worthy of my trust. Don't worry, believe me, Jelena and the others will have a bright future that ordinary people cannot imagine."

"That's all, please continue to take care of Haley for me. Goodbye."

“…”

After the boss finished the call, he motioned for me to come closer, then grabbed my buttocks with one hand and smiled, indicating that I should continue reporting my itinerary.

Monica continued to speak, but she was thinking about the phone call from her boss just now.

Monica knew the name Marina.

She was one of Milo's earliest female bodyguards and Wendy's cousin.

Monica had just started dating Milo at that time, and it was Marina who gave her the birth control pills.

And now, Monica also knew that Marina Aris was sent by Milo to follow his sister-in-law.

At this time, the itinerary report is completed.

Monica enjoyed and endured her boss's habitual movements on her buttocks.

She thought to herself:

My boss and lover is such a pervert.

That's his brother's wife.

It was immoral for something like that to happen, but now...

Because Milo didn't avoid her at all and asked her to deal with the aftermath of this matter.

So Monica is one of the people around Milo.

One of the few people who knew that Haley Blackburn was pregnant and who the child was.

That was something that even Wendy Aris, Milo's most trusted confidant, didn't know.

Because of this, Monica felt that her boss was a pervert.

Sudden.

Monica felt Milo remove his hand from her hip.

She put aside her wandering thoughts and looked at Milo.

He was just staring at himself.

Monica suddenly felt guilty.

I thought, he couldn’t be able to read my mind and know that I was calling him a pervert.

"Monica, I remember your parents seem to be still in Italy. Is your father still running the transportation company?"

"Forehead……"

Monica didn't know why he suddenly asked about her parents.

After thinking for a while, she said cautiously, "Yes, they originally wanted to come to the United States, but I refused. My father can only drive as a driver, and my mother is just a housewife. There are no suitable jobs for them to come to the United States."

"How could that be?"

Milo smiled.

"Since they are your parents, if they are willing to come, they don't have to work and can still live a wealthy life."

Monica didn't respond right away.

In fact, the main reason why she didn't let her parents come was that she wanted to leave a way out.

She was worried that she would grow old and lose her beauty and would no longer be favored by Milo.

If her working ability has not been developed by then, returning to Italy to retire would be a good choice.

So she has been sending money home to make her parents' lives easier.

At the same time, she asked her parents to help her buy property at home, but she didn't want her parents to come over.

"If you want them to come."

Monica thought for a moment and said, "Then I can call them and ask them to come over."

Compared to the future retreat, Monica knew that Milo's opinion of her was more important now.

Because I'm already too deeply involved, it's impossible for me to just walk away.

"That's not necessary. I just happened to see this newspaper and thought of something."

Milo raised a newspaper in his hand and said, "If they like staying in their home country, then it would be better for them to stay there."

Monica noticed that the newspaper in Milo's hand was a British newspaper, The Times.

In the United States, this is a foreign newspaper.

Milo doesn't watch it every day, only when he's interested.

He would only read some major foreign newspapers including The Times, Asahi Shimbun, Le Figaro, Bild, etc.

Monica wondered what in today's Times might interest Milo.

And I also thought of my parents.

But based on her understanding after following Milo for a year.

Monica knew that Milo would probably have something else to say next.

Sure enough, after Milo put down the newspaper, he said to her excitedly:

"Monica, tell me. If I ask your father or mother to become the head of some environmental protection organization in Italy, or some other organization, would your parents agree?"

Monica was suddenly confused.

Why on earth should her parents be made the heads of some organization?

Her father was just a truck driver and owned a small transport company.

It only has four or five trucks and four or five working drivers.

Her mother is more ordinary, just a housewife.

How can such a person be the head of any organization?

She didn't quite believe it.

Seeing her like this, Milo laughed.

"I'm serious. You can ask your parents to think about it. Of course, it's okay if they don't want to. I can look for someone else."

(End of this chapter)