The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 496 Negotiation and Iron Man (please collect, recommend, ask for a monthly pass) Monday ask for a monthly pass!
Pepper learned from a secret message that after someone secretly bought shares in the Stark Group in the market, he started a secret investigation.Not to mention, relying on Stark Group's strong connections and their own strength, they quickly noticed some hidden movements in the stock market.

In fact, there are no secrets in the stock market at all, the difference lies in the ability to discover.The Stark Group is undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid, and it is really not difficult to check things.So Pepper knew that the Wayne Group was taking shares in the Stark Group.

Pepper doesn't know much about the Wayne Group, only that the group is very low-key in the market.And unlike the Stark Group, it is not a listed company!That is, the company has always been privately owned.

This kind of enterprise does not need to announce its shareholder list to the market, and they do not even need to announce the list of high-level executives to the public.After all, others are privately owned enterprises and do not need to be responsible to anyone.

Therefore, it is basically useless to check the Wayne Group from the market.

But Pepper has a way too.

Check from the tax office!
No matter what, the Wayne Group needs to pay taxes!I don't need to repeat how awesome the IRS is.As it happens, Pepper has connections in this area.Although it is not permissible to investigate a private company's tax-paying list through the IRS, even the IRS needs to consider privacy issues.But what is the privileged class without privileges?
Soon Pepper found what he was looking for.

Then she started contacting the top of the Wayne Group.

……

A private club in West Los Angeles.

This club is not well-known in Los Angeles at all, and it doesn't even have a sign outside the store. It's just hidden in a commercial building, not many people know about it, and this club is not open to the public, they only entertain members.

It is very strict to apply for membership here, because his entry threshold is very high.

First of all, they will verify the identity of members, they only accept business people, and they are not sensitive to those high-profile people such as celebrities.Then you must have a certain amount of assets, which is a must, after all, the price of membership is really expensive.

Finally, membership terms are very demanding and there are a lot of things to watch out for. ,

This is actually a marketing method, but in a place like Los Angeles, this marketing method is very popular. More importantly, the clubhouse can provide the most perfect and most private service.

In short, this club is very suitable for those business people who need to negotiate in secret.

Pepper arrived early, and she had to reach an agreement with the Wayne Group before the market reacted.Otherwise, when the Wall Street group and the opposition get involved, there will be too many variables.

Even though Pepper is considered an important figure in the Stark Group, she is still very nervous in the face of the negotiations that may affect the direction of the group at any time.

As time passed by, Pepper felt the torment.Because the appointed time has passed.

She was afraid that the other party would change his mind or be cut off.

In short, there are many possibilities, and the more so, the more anxious Pepper is.

She wanted to call to urge her, but felt that it was a bit inappropriate to do so.I can only be restless there by myself.

After another 10 minutes or so, Pepper's heart became heavier and heavier.

until.

"Sorry...something happened, we're late."

The moment he heard the voice, Pepper quickly turned to look at the door.

But she discovered that the person who came was Kai!
"Kay? Why are you..."

Kai smiled helplessly.

"Sorry for being late. I have something to do."

Kay originally planned to come over according to the agreed time, but the temporary serious crime team came with a case, which was a murder case.On Venice Beach, a body has been found washed up on the beach.The surface of the corpse was completely decomposed, leaving only a highly decomposed white bone and cement blocks on both feet.

This is murder and throwing away corpses, and it is also a common trick used by gangsters to deal with traitors.

More critical is the identity of the corpse.

According to the tooth marks test on the corpse, he was an undercover agent sent out by the West District Police Department seven years ago.

Seven years ago, when the undercover agent disappeared suddenly, the top police officers knew that it was a disaster, but they didn't expect to find the body today, and the higher-ups immediately paid attention to it.

Because his body is very likely to be an important breakthrough for moving to a gang.

Kay went to the scene.

However, no useful clues were found, which is normal. After all, it was not the scene of the crime. The body was washed up by seawater, and after seven years of seawater corrosion, even if there was any evidence, it would have disappeared long ago.

Therefore, we can only have more clues after further identification by forensic experts.

Of course, Kay would not tell Pepper about this kind of thing.

"No...you..." Pepper was still a little confused.

At this time, Ah Fu stepped forward and said, "Hi, Miss Pepper, I'm very sorry for being late."

"you are……"

"I am Alfred Pennyworth whom you have an appointment with."

"Mr. Alfred?" Pepper immediately opened his eyes wide.

"Yes." Alfred smiled.

Kai walked to the sofa and sat down, and poured himself a glass of wine.Like a normal person.

Pepper only reacted at this time: "Kay, you and the Wayne Group..."

"Have you forgotten? My mother's last name is Wayne."

In fact, Pepper really didn't know that she used to be called Kay... Ah no, it should be that Adam's mother was called Mrs. Milligan. As for the name, she also knew it was Mary, but I don't know anything else.I hadn't really noticed her original last name.

"so……"

"My mother's side is a British aristocrat, but a relative there died recently, so it's cheaper for me." This is the reason Ah Fu and Kingsman devised for Kay, and Kay took it out and used it.

"Mary Wayne is the grand-niece of Earl Wayne. After the death of Earl Wayne, there was no direct heir. Therefore, according to the inheritance law, the master is the person closest to the Earl's blood relationship, so he inherited the Wayne Group. "

Ah Fu added on the side.

Pepper was taken aback.

The poor boy suddenly had a rich relative who died, and Pepper always thought it was a plot in the movie that he inherited a large inheritance...

Didn't expect to come across a prototype today?

Although Kai is not a poor boy, after all, Pepper knew that Adam's family was quite rich when he was in school.But compared to the Wayne Group, he can only be a poor boy.

But soon, Pepper realized that this was a good thing.

"Kay, I need your help, Tony he..."

Pepper was just about to persuade.Ke Kai interrupted: "Tell me about this, I don't understand, Ah Fu is the person in charge, and he takes care of my things."

Afu stood up, bowed respectfully and introduced himself: "Alfred Pennyworth, the butler of the Wayne family, Pennyworth has been the butler of the Wayne family for generations, and now I am too Master Wayne's butler. Please advise me."

Although according to Kay's idea, since Pepper needs help, then help her.After all, to Kay, such things are not important at all.

But in Ah Fu's view, it is not the case.

This is related to tens of billions of assets, and any concession in the negotiation will cause billions of value to fluctuate.As a housekeeper, Ah Fu couldn't just sit back and watch his master lose such a large sum of money.

Besides, personal feelings are personal feelings, and business is business, which must be clearly distinguished.

Kai doesn't care, but it can be seen that both Kingsman and Afu seem to care about the Stark Group. Kai thinks there is no reason to stop it. Anyway, he will support Stark in the end. As for the middle process, it is not good for Kai. important.

Pepper can obviously understand this logic. After all, Kay paid billions or even tens of billions of assets to Tony Stark because of her friendship with her. She couldn't do such a thing by herself.

So it should be talked about.

But Pepper also understood after seeing Kay that the Wayne Group would eventually support him.So in some details, she can take advantage of Tony a little bit.

There is a difference between intimacy and distance.

Although Kai was his first love, he was not his current lover.

Her boyfriend is Tony.

……

The negotiation was difficult and smooth. After all, both Pepper and Ah Fu are inclined to cooperate, and this negotiation is based on this premise.Difficult, that's because both Ah Fu and Pepper need to seek the best interests for the people they care about.

Only Kai is the easiest.

Don't blame him, because the two of them spoke very words, and Kay had never heard of them... It was too professional.

In short, in a tense and friendly atmosphere, Wayne Group and Stark Group reached an agreement.

The Wayne Group will send shareholder representatives to the Stark Group and absolutely support Tony Stark on major matters.At the same time, the Stark Group, no, or Tony Stark needs to have an excessive part of the interests of the Wayne Group.

Among them are some assets that Stark Group wants to divest.Such as weapons crafting and research departments.

This is what Kingsman wants most.

The weapon research and development department of the Stark Group is also very famous. Although it is impossible for Tony to spin off all the research departments, Kingsman is already very satisfied with being able to get a share of it.

"Okay, let's drink to our cooperation!"

Kai finished reading the matter, and quickly stood up to feel his presence. He felt that it was too boring, so he quickly ended this boring conversation.The truth is Kay already regrets coming here.

Although it was really cool to see Pepper's surprised expression just now.

Kai really doesn't care much about how much money he has, after all, Tony is not necessarily richer than him.

But sometimes pretense can really make people feel happy.

At least Kay was indeed happy before.

Just when everyone was happy, a piece of news was suddenly broadcast on TV.

A golden-red mecha is attacking terrorists in Afghanistan...

Pepper immediately tensed up.

She knew it was Tony.

Although she knew that Tony's Mark I armor was very powerful, but to deal with terrorists... In short, it was right to worry.

"Huh...I didn't expect this guy to have such a leisurely mind. His company was almost robbed by someone, and he still had the mind to go to Afghanistan to finish the war with terrorists?"

Pepper immediately looked over nervously.

These days, Tony went to Afghanistan to fight terrorists whenever he was free, even more punctual than eating.Come back and improve the armor.

Nobody knew it was Tony except Pepper. (she didn't know Opadry knew)
Although Pepper knew that Tony was doing good things, the problem was that such things could be big or small. If one was bad, Tony would definitely become the target of public criticism.

The most important thing is that the ability of Mark I will definitely cause the government to covet it, which is not a good thing.

Unexpectedly, Kai also knew.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Don't forget, when I rescued him, he was wearing this thing. Although that outfit is a bit uglier. Speaking of which... this guy's aesthetics haven't improved at all, the red and gold color scheme is too flirty Packed."

For the red and gold color matching bag, what impressed Kay the most is the golden glitter, which is Gilgamesh.This guy wears golden armor everywhere he goes, and he's a flamboyant horse.

Not to mention, aside from his smug humor, Tony really does resemble Gilgamesh.

The same narcissism, the same bad taste.

Like to show off.

In fact, Kay doesn't pay much attention to the news.I don't know yet, during this time, Tony was very prominent, and many media gave him the title of Iron Man. The media speculated on the real identity of this Iron Man, and even discussed it in many current affairs programs.

Anyway, it was very hot.

"By the way." Seeing Tony picking up those terrorists like beating a child, Kai suddenly remembered the question from the ghost: "About who betrayed Tony, do you already have an answer?"

Tony and Kay discussed it on the plane back.But there are too many suspicious elements... Tony didn't know who betrayed him for a while.

It is true that not many people in Afghanistan knew about his going to Afghanistan back then, but in the United States...not many, not few people knew about it.

"It hasn't been found out yet... But by the way, many people who have bad intentions for Tony have been found out..."

It's also very helpless to say, I don't know if I don't check it, but when I check it, even Tony himself is shocked.

He never knew that he was so hated, and a lot of people wanted him dead.Tony had always thought he was popular.As a result, I now see the dangers of society.

"This is the trouble of the rich." Kai said gloatingly.

Pepper looked at him strangely.

"Watt? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Have you forgotten that you are also a rich man?"

Now it's Kai's turn to be speechless, he really forgot that the dick mentality can't be changed.

"That's why I don't like to take care of those things." Kay shrugged. "I still like being a policeman."

Pepper looked at Ah Fu, and suddenly thought of reminding Kai that it is a very dangerous move to hand over one's financial power to others.Just like Tony, if Pepper wanted to transfer Tony's property, it would be a breeze.

Pepper has confidence in himself, but Ah Fu is not necessarily trustworthy.

But seeing Ah Fu standing respectfully behind Kai, Pepper decided...he must remind Kai when he is alone in the future.

(End of this chapter)