Someone else wants to sell it? Klein pondered this sentence and did not ask back immediately. He waited until the maid came in and put away the silver three-layer tray for afternoon tea and left before he smiled and said:
“Ma’am, why don’t you buy 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, which specializes in anthracite and high-quality charcoal, will definitely have a very good future. It is no longer a fantasy to be worth 500,000 pounds or even 1 million pounds. Of course, the premise is that the company's management can keep up with the corresponding expansion.
"Under such circumstances, acquiring Coim's shares is definitely a profitable business. If I were you, I would take it over even if it meant a heavy debt."
Mary used two fingers to pick up a cucumber sandwich from the silver tray at the bottom, took a small bite, chewed it slowly, and swallowed it.
With this buffer, she finally organized her words:
“Since the air pollution control bill was passed, Coim has grown rapidly and the faces of its shareholders have begun to change. You know, those who chase money always have a keen sense of smell in this regard, and there are often some big shots behind them.
“If I were not a member of the Air Pollution Investigation Committee and had not met many nobles and senior government employees through this, I think I would also be under pressure and would have to sell my shares at a relatively good price, get a decent profit, and then withdraw from this stage.
“But even so, a large number of shares are rapidly concentrated. I am about to lose my position as the largest shareholder and no longer have the ability to lead the company.
"This is the property my father left me. 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 Loen Kingdom. Haha, it's not like I haven't tried other methods. I pledged my shares, sold my real estate, invested most of my working capital, secretly absorbed 15% of the shares, and asked my trustworthy friends around me for help. I got a total of 10% of the shares. Together with the 20% I originally owned, I can control 45%.
"This time, a small shareholder suddenly planned to sell off his 3% stake, but my friends and I didn't have enough money to buy it."
This is the struggle in the business world... Klein, who is used to fighting against Beyonders, is encountering this kind of thing for the first time. It feels fresh and unfamiliar.
He also reached out and took a sandwich with high-quality ham from the bottom of the three-layer silver tray. He ate it while thinking for more than ten seconds and said:
"The shares you acquire later should also be able to be pledged, right?"
"It's too late. The price has already been quoted and the transaction can be completed at any time." Mary said as she ate the remaining food in her hand.
Klein leaned back on the sofa with a relaxed look and said:
"Why me?"
Hearing the other party's question, Mary was slightly relieved:
"First, you must have brought a lot of cash to Backlund, so you don't need to raise it through other means. Second, you just came to Backlund, and you don't have any in-depth involvement with that side or any other aspects. This is an advantage that other people I can find don't have. Frankly speaking, this means that I am not afraid that you will violate the signed agreement. Even if you take the initiative to get closer to that side, they will have to consider whether it is worth fighting the law for it. Third, although we have only met once before, I think you are a knowledgeable, intelligent, and gentlemanly person."
I feel a little embarrassed by this compliment... However, this also shows that Dwayne Dantès's acting has worked. At least everyone knows that he is an experienced and capable middle-aged gentleman with a lot of cash in his hands, but he doesn't know what to invest... Well, the original 16,943 pounds plus the 5,000 pounds from the magician, no, 6,000 pounds, and the 48 pounds provided by Mr. X, I have a total of 22,991 pounds in cash and 5 gold coins. Even if I deduct the 5,987 pounds I owe to the messenger, I am still a real rich man... Many people with assets of 100,000 pounds don't have this much liquid capital... Klein couldn't help but calculate his own assets and asked with a smile:
"Ma'am, what do you want me to do?"
Mary took a sip of her tea and said fluently:
"I will take that 3% of the shares. Before that, I will sign two agreements with you. One is an agreement to forcibly buy out your shares after three months, and the highest stock price during this period will be used as the calculation standard. The corresponding taxes will be borne by me. The other is a 'concerted action' agreement...
"In addition, I will make you a member of the Coim Corporation's board of directors, allowing you to enjoy the corresponding benefits, oversee the company's development, and help you better enter the upper class."
It sounds like a sure win. It's like I provide a loan, and Madam Mary returns a certain amount of interest and social resources... Compared to a debt agreement, I at least have shares in a high-quality company, which is more secure. After all, she and I are just strangers... Of course, the premise is that there is no problem with Coim Company itself. Well, this is why she asked me to become a director... Klein analyzed the conditions offered by Madam Mary and gradually became a little tempted.
In his opinion, Dwayne Dantès would definitely make investments, otherwise he would be easily suspected. So, choosing what kind of investment to make was a very important question, especially considering that Dwayne Dantès might have to give up everything he had and leave Backlund at any time due to the success or failure of his actions.
By then, I'll have a chance to take the money away, but I won't have to think about the shares... This kind of investment that can quickly recover funds is exactly what I need... Maybe I can make a lot of money... Klein thought for a while and smiled gently:
"It's my duty to help a lady out of her difficulties."
Madam Mary relaxed immediately. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Dwayne Dantès continue speaking in a very charming voice:
“However, I am quite cautious about any investment behavior.
"I will hire a lawyer and an accounting team to investigate the situation of Coim and draw conclusions as soon as possible. If there is no problem, then we will be happy to cooperate."
In addition to this, I will also do some divination... Klein added silently in his mind.
"That's as I should do." Madam Mary smiled and said, "I will cover the expenses in this regard."
Klein did not refuse and nodded:
"What is that 3% stake worth now?"
"The normal valuation is 9,600 pounds, but that shareholder believes that considering the development prospects of Coim Company, the price cannot be lower than 12,000 pounds." Lady Mary gave the specific information.
Phew… Klein smiled calmly and leisurely:
"fine."
Dwayne Dantès is indeed very rich... Madam Mary changed her mind and took the initiative to say:
"Dawn, can I invite you to visit Coim tomorrow?"
“That’s exactly what I wish for,” Klein responded with a smile.
At the same time, he couldn't help but think of one thing: the husband of his former landlord, Starlin Summer, should still be the manager of Coim Company.
Another familiar face, but not Dwayne Dantès's... Klein felt a little sad for some reason.
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At 8 o'clock in the evening, there were still many pedestrians on the roads leading into the East District, and their fatigue was very obvious.
This situation will continue until nearly 10 o'clock.
Emlyn White changed into a gray-blue worker's uniform and put on a peaked cap. He 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 brains. After just observing for a while, he discovered that there were many problems with himself.
The most important point is that compared with the poor people whose clothes were dirty and torn, the worker's clothes he had just bought from the store in the afternoon seemed too new and clean, and it was very easy to attract other people's attention.
Emlyn thought about it, returned to the dark alley, stretched out his fingers, and based on what he had observed before, tore all the easily damaged parts of the clothes.
Then he looked around and his facial muscles gradually twisted.
With an expression of disgust and resistance, Emlyn walked to the wall, closed his eyes, and rubbed the dirty things onto his clothes and pants.
The smell of coal ash... the smell of rotten sludge... urine, the smell of urine... Emlyn subconsciously stretched out his hand, covered his mouth, and almost vomited.
Only then did he realize that having an extraordinary sense of smell was not necessarily a good thing.
After several minutes of agony, Emlyn finally completed his disguise, and even his handsome face was covered with a lot of coal dust.
With this attire, he bent his back slightly, followed the crowd, and walked quickly into the East District without attracting anyone's attention.
As they walked, Emlyn discovered a problem.
That means he doesn’t know the way!
He had no idea where Limestone Street and White Whale Street were located in the East District, and most of the street signs here had been damaged by humans.
Assassination is such a troublesome matter... Emlyn muttered and started to ask for directions.
After nearly an hour of effort, he finally arrived at Limestone Street. The road here was narrow and the buildings on both sides were very close to each other. Even in the daytime, it seemed very dim. At night, it was even more frighteningly eerie and dark. But for the vampires, such an environment was quite good. The only problem was that it was too dirty and messy.
After spraying the odor-eliminating potion, Emlyn entered the apartment building No. 6, went up to the third floor, pinched his nose as he approached the public washroom, and stood outside the room of Argos, a believer of the "Original Moon".
Emlyn listened carefully and loosened his fingers that were pinching his nose in confusion.
At this moment, he was almost fainted by the stench coming from the public bathroom, and it was difficult for him to focus his attention inside the room.
His sense of smell told him that there was no one inside and no dead body.
"Moved away? Has he not come back yet?" Emlyn muttered to himself in a daze.
He didn't expect that this hunt would be so unsuccessful.
Forcing himself to control his thoughts, Emlyn left the apartment and quickly headed to No. 19 White Whale Street.
This time, he was delighted to find that there was someone in the room, Galis Kevin was at home.
Just then, Emlyn smelled another person, which was very close to the smell in Argos' room on Graystone Street.
Two people... There are two people in the room! Argos is not at home because he came to see Galis Kevin... Two people... Emlyn's expression suddenly became dull again.
If it was just a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't be worried at all. But if it was a one-on-two fight, even if he had "Lemanno's Travel Notes", he would still be a little afraid. After all, they were two artificial vampires, and they were both quite powerful!