America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 489 An important part of the media empire

In the evening, Washington, DC, InterContinental Hotel at the Pier.

InterContinental Hotels Group is a global hotel group.

At present, it has developed into 4 series, with 17 internationally renowned hotel brands such as InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, and more than 6000 hotels, which are distributed in more than 100 countries and regions. It is one of the largest hotel groups in the world.

But its history is actually not that long, the real history is less than 20 years.

In 1988, the British Bass Group acquired the Holiday Travel Hotel owned by the American Camon Wilson, and has since formed the foundation of InterContinental Hotels.

And Camon Wilson is an uncle of Slade Wilson.

In other words, the InterContinental Hotel is actually one of the industries of the Bass family and the Wilson family in the United Kingdom.

It's just that the Bass family dominates.

Inside the Intercontinental Hotel, there is a restaurant called Willard.

It is one of the top restaurants in Washington, DC.

Because of its luxurious and elegant dining atmosphere and considerate service, it has won high impression points from many high-end diners.

The overall interior of the restaurant is mainly decorated with oak wood, which has a calm texture, a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, large champagne-colored curtains, and solid and noble sofa seats.

All the gorgeousness makes it easy for people to be intoxicated before they start enjoying the food.

Sitting in the VIP booth facing the window of Willard Restaurant.

Abel looked sideways at Keira Wilson beside him.

This stunner who already belonged to him now has a slender pink neck like a white swan, a slightly raised chin, red lips and white teeth, extraordinarily enchanting, big golden wavy hair leaning to one side, sparkling under the light and studded with diamonds The large hoop earrings and the dark red patterned round-neck waist dress undoubtedly added to her infinite charm.

And opposite him and her, at this time, her brother was sitting.

That John Wilson who kindly persuaded a fight during the day and accidentally got an elbow.

That elbow strike seemed to hurt a bit.

So far, John's face has obviously been covered by makeup, but traces of black and blue can still be seen.

Beside John is Kayla's sister-in-law, the average-looking Maria Lytton Wilson.

"Hey, Abel and Kayla. You guys have to try the European food at Willard's. It does American and French dishes as well, but the European food is better. Every time John and I come Everyone in the DC area will definitely come here to eat."

Maria Litton greeted her sister-in-law and Abel warmly, acting as a lubricant as much as possible.

Because it is obvious that whether it is her husband, Abel, or sister-in-law, the three of them are not in a good mood now.

"Well, I can see it. It is indeed a very good restaurant." Keira didn't speak, and Abel could only smile.

This Willard restaurant not only has a golden appearance, but its interior is not inferior at all.

In addition to traditional French meals, European dishes and American flavors are also available here. Steaks, soups and even Caesar salads are great choices.

It tastes really good, and Abel is already planning to have someone poach his corner and poach the restaurant's chef away.

Only Abel and Maria were talking, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Maybe it was because they saw this embarrassment, or maybe they didn't want to continue the stalemate.

John Wilson spoke first.

"Kayla, you know. Mr. Smith has a fiancée. He has a solid relationship with Miss Bush, and I think you understand that."

Once up, John made it clear what he was going to talk about.

It seems to be saying that Kayla and Abel are not suitable, that Abel is already a married woman.

But in fact, he was also telling Abel.

Let Abel stop interfering in the internal affairs of the Wilson family.

Because Abel couldn't make a stable promise to Keira at all, anyone with a discerning eye knew that it was impossible for Abel to marry Keira, and his relationship with the shrub was so stable.

"My personal love life doesn't need to be questioned by you. Brother, you just need to do your own job well. Also, before talking about my love life. I think you and Maria have more problems!"

Before Abel could speak, Keira had already pointed at her brother and "choked" back.

The information revealed inside and outside the words made Abel quite interesting.

It also made Maria Litton next to her look a little embarrassed.

Abel remembered the information about the members of the Wilson family that the Smith Intelligence Group had given him.

It has been mentioned in the information about the situation of John and Maria, which basically belongs to the husband and wife playing their own things.

The two have been married for many years without having children.John has women outside, and Maria, Miss Lytton, has several faces.

The two have no influence on each other, and the relationship is fairly harmonious.

And the appearance of their husband and wife is also the way most wealthy couples get along with each other.Except for the fact that they have not yet given birth, it can be said to be a very typical pattern of getting along with wealthy couples.

In addition, the intelligence also showed that John Wilson may have problems with fertility.

So the two have been married for many years and have no children.And this may be the reason why Slade Wilson has not identified his son as the only successor for a long time.

Now Keira's words probably hit John's sore spot.

There was a rare look of anger on his handsome, dark-blue face.

Kayla's brother took a deep breath, turned away from her, and turned to Abel:

"Mr. Smith, I want to ask you one last thing. I want to ask, do you really want to intervene in the internal affairs of the Wilson family? Are you sure?"

Abel smiled at him and nodded slightly, "I wasn't sure before, but now I am sure. Because Kayla has indeed agreed to be my girlfriend, am I right? Honey?"

What he said next was to Keira.

The response she got was that she showed a charming smile, stepped forward and slightly raised her head, and offered her incense.

Looking at the "dog man and woman" who gnawed together in front of his eyes.

John's handsome face was livid, which made the black and blue spot hit by the elbow in the afternoon less conspicuous.

"Okay. Very good." John stood up straight away, and after leaving such a sentence, he turned around and left, even ignoring his wife.

Looking at her husband who got up to leave, Maria was a little reluctant to take a look at the couple who had just separated. She mainly looked at Abel's handsome face.

"I'm sorry, John is very angry now. I have to persuade him, Kayla, and Mr. Smith, so I'll go first."

Maria got up politely, spoke politely, and left politely.

Abel responded politely.But I also noticed that Keira didn't have a good look at her sister-in-law at all, and she didn't talk to Maria during the whole process.

After Maria left, she might have been a little confused when she saw Abel.

Keira: "Don't be fooled by her performance. This is a very excessive woman. She even took her man to my brother and her room overnight!!! If John refused to give up the Litton family's love for him Support, my father divorced them a long time ago!!"

Abel snapped his tongue, thinking that the expensive circle is really messed up.

It seemed that Maria had been secretly looking at herself just now.

It's a pity that she doesn't look very good, and she is also skittish.

Sorry, he didn't like the bite.

And now, after knowing this, Mi Xin.

Abel felt that he already understood the reason why Slade Wilson didn't prevent Keira from contacting him.

If the son does not live up to expectations, it is not certain whether the grandson/granddaughter will belong to his own family in the future.

And no matter what, the granddaughter and grandson must be his blood.

Thinking of this, Abel felt as if he understood Slade Wilson's thoughts.

Then... When I go back that night, of course I have to continue to work hard so that I can fulfill Slade Wilson's wish as soon as possible.

As for whether Slade really thinks so, he doesn't care.

Anyway, Slade's daughter was very willing to cooperate with him, and Abel thought it would be good.

In the early morning of the next day, Abel yawned lazily.

He tightened the perfect delicate body in his arms, and Lushan's Claw, who had become as accustomed to sleeping naked as he, continued to enjoy one of the most perfect prey that belonged to men in the world.

Kissing Keira's white forehead and watching her snore sweetly, Abel chose to get up and work.

Work, only continuous work can lay the foundation of one's eternal life.

Power and wealth are the ultimate factors that allow me to be unscrupulous and enjoy the most perfect prey of these men.

Which is more important, Abel can see clearly.

What's more, although the meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee will not be held today (Morgan requested that it not be held because of the fight yesterday).

But Abel also found a job he could do in Washington DC.

It's not lobbying in the White House, or visiting K Street, and it's not going to hang around in embassies of various countries in the United States.

Around 9:30 am.

He was on time at the headquarters building of the "Washington Post", under the Washington Post Building, and met with the stock god Buffett.

After merging, the convoy drove into the square in front of the building.

The car door opened, and a pair of brand new shiny black leather shoes fell to the ground. Abel was tall and straight, standing in front of this decades-old building, looking up.

Rteco style, boxy shape, only 14 stories high, this is the headquarters of one of the most influential newspapers in the United States, the "Washington Post" in downtown Washington.

"It looks like you are bound to win?"

At this time, an old but full of spirit sounded behind him.

Abel looked back and saw Buffett getting off the back of a Cadillac DTS, and said to him with a smile.

As the famous "patriot" of the United States.

Buffett's car, of course, has always been a domestic car.

This old man is a new flagship model from Cadillac, so he will buy it immediately as his car.

It used to be Cadillac Diwei, and after Cadillac released the new flagship DTS, now the old guy's car is DTS.

In this regard, it can even be said that Abel actually copied him.

Copy his approach to setting up the character of "patriot".

"Why not? You know, my media group is just short of a serious, politically inclined mainstream newspaper. The "Washington Post" can just make up for the vacancy of my Smith Media Group."

Seeing the old man walking in front of him, Abel patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"Honey, don't forget that you are also one of Smith Media's shareholders now. Smith Media will start warming up for listing in a few days. At this time, it is also your duty to create as much good news as possible."

Buffett rolled his eyes helplessly, "I know, I know, I'm just cooperating with you? If it weren't for you, no one else would get the shares of the Post in my hands. This is the "hard currency" in the eyes of many rich people "."

For Buffett's words, Abel thinks it's good to listen.

He remembered that in the parallel time and space, when selling the shares of "Washington Post", the old guy didn't hesitate at all.

However, this may also have something to do with Buffett not being the largest shareholder of The Washington Post.

The largest shareholder and controller of The Washington Post is the Graham family.

After Philip L. Graham married his wife Catherine in 1946, he took charge of the newspaper in [-] and established the Washington Post Company the following year.

1963 Philip L. Graham shoots himself; his wife, Katherine Graham, becomes chairman of the Washington Post Company.

Katherine Graham took the Washington Post Company public in 1971 at $26 per share.

The Graham family has controlled the media conglomerate since then.

And Buffett, who only owns about 8% of the shares, is one of the major shareholders, but only one of them.

Buffett's practice is also very common among the richest people in the United States.

They usually rarely directly operate and control a media group like Abel.

Instead, through a large number of shares, it becomes a wide range of shareholders of media groups, thereby indirectly influencing and controlling them.

Let them be in the media, and there will never be too bad news.

"Let's go, let's go in. I believe that the child of your confidante is already a little flustered." Abel said to Buffett with a smile.

Buffett rolled his eyes helplessly again.The assistant next to him found that as long as his boss was around Abel, he would often show this expression.

Abel walked in first.

Of course, the security guards and staff of the Post Building did not dare to stop them.

They allowed Abel, Buffett and others to enter the Post Building.

As soon as he entered, Abel saw the staff of the Washington Post, headed by a middle-aged man, and the entire corridor was full of newspaper employees on both sides.

"Clap--"

The applause was loud.

With a smile on his face, Abel looked around at the newspaper employees on both sides, knowing that the middle-aged man in the lead should be the "son of Buffett's confidante" Don Graham he just mentioned.

But now, Abel felt a little interesting about what Tang made.

Abel's response was to calmly nod to the newspaper employees on both sides, as if he was the boss of the "Washington Post".

"Welcome to The Washington Post, Mr. Smith! I'm Don Graham."

The current head of the Post Group, the son of Catherine Graham, who is known as the "First Lady of the American Press", Don Graham stepped forward to talk to Abel and introduced himself.

Abel shook hands with him and said a few words with a smile.

Then Don Graham shook hands with Buffett familiarly, and said a few words very intimately.

During this process, Buffett saw Abel blinking at him secretly, with a wicked expression on his face.

This made Buffett roll his eyes helplessly.

Who is this woman called Catherine Graham? In order to elevate her status, she deliberately created the fact that she was Buffett's "confidante" in the United States?
Back then, Buffett promised some benefits for Katherine Graham and condoned the spread of this kind of news.

Plus he did have a good relationship with Katherine Graham, and he was also very close to Don Graham.

Now being teased by Abel like this, Buffett is too lazy to refute.

Under Don's guidance, Abel led everyone through the elevator to Don Graham's office.

Entering the office, only Buffett and his secretary were left, as well as himself and David, and after Don Graham.

Abel spoke bluntly to Graham's authority.

"Mr. Graham, Warren should have already told you. Yes, I am very interested in the Post Group. "Washington Post" can greatly complement Smith Media's section. Compared with several other As a media giant, we need you more.”

"Besides, Smith Media is about to go public, so it is obvious that we are very sincere."

Facing Abel's directness, Don Graham sighed in his heart.

His mother, Katherine Graham, died last year.

When his mother died, the funeral was extravagant.

At that time, in the Washington State Church Auditorium, almost all the American businessmen and celebrities came.

These include Deputy Commander Cheney, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, the Zipperton couple, Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan, and former New York Mayor Giuliani.

Former Secretary of State Kissinger delivered a eulogy.

However, less than a year has passed, and Katherine Graham has passed away for 10 months.

The Graham family has a sense of "the end of the world".

Don Graham does not have the ability of his mother to be good at dancing, even with the platform of the Post Group, it seems powerless.

In addition, since the beginning of the Internet era, the Post Group, like other paper media, has been subjected to fierce conflicts from the Internet.

Revenues and profits have long been worse than before.Catherine couldn't figure it out while she was alive.

Now that she passed away, her son, the mediocre Don Graham, had nothing to do.

From last year to the present, due to the influence of the general environment and the lack of personal ability.

All newspapers under the Post Group reported losses.

Among them, the subsidiary "Newsweek" is the most serious, with a loss of more than tens of millions of dollars in three quarters.

When Don Graham was at a loss.

The mother's friend during her lifetime, the famous stock god Buffett, conveyed to Don Graham the news that Abe Smith was interested in the Post Group.

Don Graham was surprised first and then pleased. Under Buffett's persuasion on the phone, he agreed to negotiate with Abel.

Then there was the scene of Abel appearing in the post building today.

(End of this chapter)