America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 304 Spanish National Treasure Goddess

The romantic capital is brightly lit at night.

Although there is no row upon row of high-rise buildings in New York.

The lights on the Champs Elysees still declare the prosperity of the city.

Here is the most famous fashion week in the world. The Sun King and Emperor Napoleon have been produced here. It is the center of the world's perfume industry.

In many cases, this city called Paris is the real center of Europe.

This has been the case since ancient times.

Compared with Berlin and Paris, London is a country place in the French mind.

The [-]th arrondissement of Paris, one of the [-] arrondissements of Paris, is located on the right bank of the Seine.

The 18th arrondissement includes the former city of Montmartre, which was included in Paris in 1860.

Many famous artists in history have carried out creative activities here.

Including Spanish painter Salvador Dali, Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh and others.

This makes the literary and artistic atmosphere here particularly strong, so it also attracts the entire French and even European entertainment circles to focus on this place.

One day Paris can really say a European "Hollywood".

Probably only Montmartre in the No.18 district.

Tonight, a large-scale reception is being held at the Hotel Saint-Ouen-Marche-Pousse in Montmartre.

Vivendi Universal Group is here to entertain guests from the Americas of the group company.

Because the status of the guests is too high, there is also the question of the preferences of the guests.

Tonight, Vivendi Entertainment has captured almost all the well-known stars in Europe.

These stars are also happy to join in, this is Spike's invitation letter.

In Hollywood, it's almost an invitation to Murdoch+Smith.

Who will refuse, who can refuse?
It's just halfway through the reception.

Many people found that the main object of Vivendi's banquet was gone.

Fortunately, the CEO of Vivendi Universal Group and Spike of Vivendi Entertainment are still there.

With two great figures present, this reception will still be top-notch.

Just like in the past, people left and reappeared in pairs from time to time during the reception.

The hustle and bustle outside just covered up the movement of some rooms in the hotel.

With the excitement of panting, the sound gradually became lower.

In one of the women's washrooms with a sign under repair in St. Ounma's Chepsey Hotel.

Finally completely quiet down.

After a few minutes.

In the bathroom, the sound of getting dressed was heard again.

A set of tens of thousands of dollars, a custom-made suit from a well-known tailor was crumpled.

There's also the latest Chanel, and a Hermès evening dress that is in danger of falling apart.

it's a pity.

"You are so charming, Miss Cruz."

While arranging his clothes, the man looked at the woman with satisfied eyes.

"You may call me Penelope, Mr. Smith."

Penelope Cruz, who was washing her face in front of the mirror in the bathroom, turned around, even though she was already without makeup because of washing her face.

She is still the European goddess who already has the title of "Spanish National Treasure Beauty".

"You can also call me Abel, Penelope."

After tidying up his clothes, Abel walked to Penelope Cruz and looked in the mirror to check his appearance.

"Honestly, it was my best ever."

Penelope Cruz smiled charmingly, and her charming face looked very satisfied, "I think I'm already in love with you, Mr. Smith."

"Me too." Abel said with a smile, and slid his hand down to Penelope next to him.
Of course he wouldn't believe it, everyone would say nice things.

Even the young Spanish national treasure beauty is still very tasteful.

Skillful technique, coupled with the most beautiful and mature body at the age of 27, is quite memorable.

Oh, and another French kiss that stuck with him.

"Go and call Sophie. It's time for me to go out. If I don't go out again, Mr. Messier will probably think that I have gone away." Abel smiled.

Penelope Cruz gave him a flattering smile and watched him leave the bathroom.

After he really left.

Penelope walked to a cubicle in the women's bathroom and knocked on the door, "Sophie, haven't you recovered yet? He's already gone."

In the cubicle, Sophie Marceau's exhausted voice came.

"Huh? I'm so tired after I'm gone. Penelope, I feel like he's targeting me. He seems to like me more?"

Penelope felt a little jealous, she felt that Sophie was showing off.

But the man did pay more attention to Sophie Marceau just now.

Even if I am younger and have a better body.

Penelope said: "That's your illusion. Sophie, we all have the same identity. We are all just desserts for big shots."

"Hehe. Do me a favor, Penelope, help me out. I really have no strength, my feet are so soft."

Penelope cursed inwardly, but went in to help Sophie Marceau out.

After all, Penelope still knew that one plus one would always be greater than two in front of big shots.

At this time, I and Sophie Marceau should unite a little.

Only in this way, maybe he can get higher scores from the big shots.

That way, when we return to Hollywood next time, maybe it's time for me and Sophie to shine in Hollywood.

Following the two European goddesses, they left the bathroom supporting each other.

Only then did a female bodyguard from Rock Security appear suddenly, and took off the "under maintenance" sign hanging on the doorknob of the women's bathroom.

Only later did someone revisit the restroom.

It's the people who came here and found that the smell inside is weird.

And here's what happened.

But also to go forward.

Around ten o'clock this morning.

Arriving at the entrance of the Vivendi Building, people who were greeted by most of the senior executives of the Vivendi Universal Group.

It was Abel's motorcade that had just come from the Champs-Elysées.

Abel came to Vivendi this time mainly to sign a share transfer agreement with Vivendi Universal Group.

After three months of negotiations.

In the case of Abel exerting many off-court means.

Vivendi Universal Group, which holds a 20% stake in NBC TV, eventually had to give up its stake in NBC TV.

Afterwards, there were lengthy negotiations between the two parties.

In the end, Vivendi Universal Group agreed to sell its shares at a valuation of US$200 billion.

Vivendi bought these shares for $29 billion four years ago.

Four years later, it will become $40 billion, which is a profit for Vivendi no matter what.

It's just that after losing the shares of NBC TV station.

Vivendi Universal Group's strategy to expand in the United States and cover all media industries has failed.

But boards and shareholders also understand.

Because even Vivendi himself knows that the Americans have begun to focus on Vivendi.

If Vivendi, which already owns Universal Music and Universal Movies, can still become the owner of NBC TV station.

The Americans will most likely end up.

It is because of this possibility, and Abel's off-the-market means.

In addition, there have indeed been a lot of profits.

Vivendi eventually had to give up an important part of the North American grand strategy.

He chose Congxin and sold 20% of NBC TV station shares to Abel.

The main purpose of Able to Paris is also to get the 20% of the shares.

He came to the door today to sign the contract.

The process of signing the contract went smoothly, after all, the two parties had been talking for several months before this.

Of course, the teams on both sides have discussed everything that needs to be discussed.

Abel's presence only showed the importance he attached to the 20% shares.

There is also an emphasis on Vivendi Universal Group.

"Pleasant to work with."

After the contract was signed, Abel smiled and said to the senior executives of Vivendi.

Compared with the old guys from EDF, the senior executives of the Vivendi Universal Group generally speak English.

No translation is required between the parties.

"Happy cooperation." Jean-Marie Messier also said with a smile.

After the contract is signed.

Jean-Marie Messier, the CEO, took Abel to visit the Vivendi Universal Group politely.

The reason for this is that Abel is not only the chairman of Smith Media Group today.

He is also one of the shareholders of Vivendi Universal Group.

Vivendi Universal Group is a company listed in Paris, France.

The French stock market currently has the fifth largest market capitalization in the world.

In addition to US stocks, Japanese stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and British stocks, the total market value of the Paris stock market currently ranks fifth in the world.

But it will soon be surpassed by Big A, and then ranked sixth for a long time.

After 2022, it will become fifth again.

At that time, under the acceleration of Prime Minister Lettuce and Prime Minister Third Brother, the British stock market successfully fell to No.6 and lost to the French stock market.

In addition, world-renowned cosmetics and luxury goods groups such as LVMH, Hermes, and L'Oreal are all listed on the Paris stock market.

Anyway, as the only two or three countries in the world with sound industrial sectors, France still has a little hard power.

The embodiment of this kind of hard power is that France does not rely on Wall Street, but also has its own stock market.

As early as when he wanted to buy NBC TV station, Abel successively acquired the shares of Vivendi Universal Group.

Up to now, he has held about 3% of the shares of Vivendi Universal Group.

Big and small are also shareholders. Vivendi Universal Group is willing to sell NBC shares to him, and there may be some factors in this regard.

As a shareholder, the CEO naturally has the obligation to show him around the company.

Abel was also in the Vivendi Universal Group and wasted almost an hour.

At noon, he declined the lunch invitation of Vivendi executives, but accepted their evening reception invitation.

Because Abel knows that in the upper class in Europe and America.

All kinds of receptions, sometimes really necessary, are the best channel to expand your social circle.

Even Rockefeller and the others are equally keen on holding or participating in various receptions.

This is the habit of the whole of Europe and the United States, and it can even be said to be the habit of the whole of mankind.

Including Tianchao, in fact, they also like to hold this kind of reception.

It's just not as frequent as here, most of them are held under the name of birthday banquet, marriage, childbirth and so on.

It’s not like here in Europe and America, where our dog gives birth to puppies, ordinary Europeans and Americans will hold a party
Abel also changed from being resistant at the beginning to participating in the present depending on his mood.

He was in a good mood these two days, because he achieved the achievement of taking off for the first time with little Laura.

He just thought about taking the two of them together at night, so that they could join in the fun.

When he returns to the villa in District 16.

But I found that little Laura might not be able to stay with me in Europe anymore.

"Herbert is ill?"

Abel was surprised.

Little Laura's grandfather, Herbert, the head of the Bush family, was ill.

Still very ill, little Laura's parents wanted her to go back.

After all, Herbert was 77 years old.

Although he is in good physical condition on weekdays, he also enjoys the best medical conditions in the world.

But this time he caught a cold and was quite seriously ill.

The bush family was in a hurry, and they all rushed back.

As far as Abel knew, the old man could live another ten or twenty years.

"Yes." Little Laura said with some worry:

"While out hunting, my grandfather wanted to chase a wild boar and fell into a puddle. No one was injured, but he was completely wet. He didn't change his clothes immediately, and he caught the wind while riding on the horse, and then he caught a cold."

"Is it serious?"

Although I still want to stay in Europe for a while, I don't want to go back to the United States within a month.

But if Herbert is really in danger.

Abel knew that with his current status, he still had to go back.

He already knew that on the side of the bush family, it was Herbert who had always insisted on marrying him.

Without Herbert's support.

Little Laura is such a reasonable and reasonable official, I guess I can't meet it.

Because of little Laura, Abel is now somewhat grateful to Herbert.

"It's much better." Little Laura comforted Abel:

"My father told me that if you want to go back, it's not necessary at all. The grandfather just let us grandchildren go back."

"Oh, that's right." Little Laura thought for a while, and added to Abel:
"After my grandfather heard that you were in Europe. He also asked my father to ask how long you will stay in Europe."

"You told me last time that it will take more than a month. I told my grandfather through my father. Then my grandfather said that you should do a good job in Europe, do a good job in Europe, and then go back to the United States Not too late."

To be honest, Abel had no idea at first.

but now.
He took a serious look at little Laura, who still seemed worried about Herbert.

"Okay. Then I won't go back. Then you go back to Texas first." Abel said.

"Yes." Little Laura agreed.

After sending little Laura away, Abel couldn't help becoming suspicious.

Because it's so coincidental.

Today is already November 8th.

It has been less than a month since the event that Abel most wanted to avoid.

In fact, Abel came to Europe at the end of July, in fact, thinking about not staying in the United States during that time.

What if instead of Manhattan this time, Queens is chosen this time?

Bringing little Laura here included that thought too.

But now.
On the side of the bush family, Herbert coincidentally fell ill at this time.

Then call back all the shrub young generations.
After knowing that I am in Europe, let myself do a good job in Europe and stay longer.
Taken separately, these things are all normal.

But all in all, in the eyes of Abel, who has the memory of rebirth, there is something abnormal.

Is it really a conspiracy theory?

Abel wasn't sure.

But he wasn't very worried.

Because he had already prepared for it.

First is his family.

Alexander, the sheriff of Tarrantshire, had only been to New York once in his life.

Now that I am the sheriff, I am very busy every day.

Abel also handed over the start-up of the Pacific Mall to him.

The chances of Alexander going to New York are slim.

Not to mention Emily, now Smith Farm is entirely run by her.

She still has to take care of the pregnant Charlize, and it is even more impossible for her to leave for no reason.

As for grandpa and grandma, both of them have not left Texas for more than 20 years.

Unless Abel does not get married in Texas, it is impossible for the two old people to leave.

And Abel felt that, based on his relationship with the bush family.

As long as there is no problem on my side.

It is estimated that the shrub family will find a way to keep their relatives in Texas when the time is right.

The premise is...that's really a conspiracy.

Then there are their own women.

Ikana has left for California and won't be returning to New York until the baby is born.

If you want to go back, you can also use the bodyguard team to know in advance, so as to avoid it.

Not to mention Charlize, who has a big belly and has been with Emily all the time.

Jessica and Annie, Annie is by my side now.

Both Jessica and Scarlett are in Los Angeles.

Abel decided that when the time was about to run out, he asked MGM to get them some work that couldn't leave Los Angeles.

Their itinerary is not difficult to control.

Then there are two Australian girls, Liv and someone else's wife, Blanchett, who went back to Australia for vacation.

There are also rock security people around them.

And finally Elizabeth's Angels.

They are the best arrangements.

As early as the beginning of this year, ISA planned to launch in early September this year.

Let all the angels go to Europe to develop their business and strive to open up the European market of Isa.

It can be said that he came to Europe early.

Abel was able to control his own people, through rock security and several companies, not to approach Manhattan during certain periods of time.

If an accident can happen like this, then he doesn't care.

Because doing this is already the limit.

If it is more obvious.

Afterwards, it may attract the attention of certain parties.

As for Abel himself, he came to Europe at the end of July.

Moreover, the operation and means are constantly being carried out here, and the companies are acquiring one by one, which looks like they are aggressively developing the European market.

If you stay for a month or two, if you still doubt him, then you are deliberately targeting him.

I believe that if it is really a conspiracy, the shrub family will probably notify him then.

This is the benefit of hugging your thighs when you are still very weak.

The departure of little Laura triggered attention in this regard.

After thinking about it, Abels was sure that there was nothing missing.

If there are omissions, you can also use rock security to make up for it at the end.

Only then did he feel relieved a little, and went to find Anne who hadn't left.

He took Aymo Alamuddin with him.

Little Laura was gone.

If you are upset about the "false twins" at this time, is Abel still Abel?

So in Anne's surprise and consternation, and in Amo Alamuddin's surprise.

A British knockoff of Anne, and an American original.

The two Annies were put together, and finally played till evening.

The result was Vivendi's reception at night, none of them could attend.

Walking became a problem because of numb hands and feet.

It became Abel who was refreshed and went to a reception in the [-]th district of Paris.

It was a little past seven o'clock in the evening.

Abel's convoy slowly arrived at the entrance of St. Owen's Chepsey Hotel.

　It was almost four o'clock, and it was finally completed, and the mission was fulfilled!

　
(End of this chapter)