His Excellency the Count of Grandet

The next day, Decaz boarded the special boat bound for Dover with his assistant and others, where he was going to change trains to London.The assassination has finally officially come to an end.Charles thought it was about time, so he wrote a letter to Guillaume, telling him that his father's limelight had passed and he could return to Paris now.

However, while Charles was waiting for the ink on the letter to dry, the steward told him a piece of news.The official line was that M. Laffitte had asked him to go to the Banque de France, Rue de Frilières, as soon as possible.

To the central bank?Is it raining red?

Charles casually opened one side of the curtain, and raised his eyebrows when he saw the carriage waiting downstairs.Although he knew Victor was the governor of the central bank from the moment he heard his name, he had never been to the building that looked like a building that fit the impression of "a lot of money in the bank".One is that he doesn't have that kind of need, and the other is that Victor never plays cards according to common sense when dealing with him.

But this time the situation is serious, there must be something really going on.As for the latest business, what can I do...

The corner of Charles' mouth curled up, he already expected who he would meet there.

And it is true.Half an hour later, Charles just stepped into Victor's office, and while lamenting that the place is so resplendent and dazzling, he also saw two men with black faces.

What does this mean?Could it be that Victor and Michelle had a quarrel and asked him to mediate?

Charles didn't say that the situation was different from what he had imagined—he imagined that Victor had already settled Michele—but he just asked politely first.

Victor nearly rolled his eyes at Ciel.There are only three of them in this place, why waste the greeting to Michelle?Of course, it is not suitable to say this at this time, so he just said firmly: "Okay, sign now!"

Michelle used to greet people with a smile, and when she saw Charles, she had already returned to her original appearance.But when Victor said this, his face quickly sank. "Although you are partners, can you still make decisions for Charles?"

Undoubtedly, the words earned a glare from Victor, though it wasn't obvious.

Charles felt that these two sentences had no beginning or end.signature?What do you sign?And what is the decision? "Gentlemen, before you continue talking," his accented "talk" caught Victor's retort at the right time, and his eyes rolled around the faces of the two people sitting, "Can anyone generously tell me Me, what the hell happened?"

As soon as the words came out, Michelle glanced at Victor, which was quite meaningful.While Charles was thinking about what he said wrongly, Michelle briefly said something——

First, he intends to cooperate with Shire; then, Shire has another collaborator, Victor, so that he has to deal with Victor; then, Victor puts forward harsh conditions to make things difficult for him; A small additional requirement.

"I have paid so much, so at least I have some power, even if it is not reciprocal?" Michelle said this. "I only want you to do it, Charles; I'm not sure about anyone else."

The insinuated "other" Victor breathed out through his nose.He has a lot of capable people under him, and Michelle is going to choose Shire. How dare he say some "small additional requirements"?From his point of view, his heart can be punished!

Charles got the general idea, but missed the details. "What do you want me to do?" When he said this, he firmly resisted the pressure of Victor's eyes that seemed to be real.

"It's not a big deal," Michelle spread her hands, "I believe you are already familiar with that set, and that's why I want you to do it—it's just managing an extra winery. You decide the direction of development and the operating procedures. , you have the final say on everything; as long as you say it, other things will naturally be done."

"Sounds like that." Charles nodded, and asked again: "Which winery are you talking about?" Although he asked this question, an answer vaguely appeared in his mind——

"Chateau Brion, it's the one I told you about before." When Michelle said that, a shadow flickered in her eyes, aimed at Victor.Apparently, although he said yes, he still had a heartache.

...Haute Brion? !

It was only then that Charles discovered that Michelle's "harshness" was really not an exaggeration.

Château Haute Brion was not the few vineyards he bought. Because of luck, it cost about 100 million francs in total.But Château Haute-Briand is recognized as a first-class chateau. No matter how lucky you are, you will definitely not be able to win it without tens of millions of francs!

Then, Victor, just want to come with Michelle directly?

Charles couldn't help feeling sympathetic: Michelle didn't mess with Victor's face of coffee, isn't it a good self-restraint?

"Actually, not all, but half of the management rights." Michelle continued.But in fact, there is not much difference between half and the whole—because all the first-growth estates are from planting grapes to making wine barrels, and any part that is cut off may have to be downgraded.That also means that as long as he still wants to make money with wine, he will be firmly tied to a boat!

Charles instantly understood the joints.Although it sounds like a lion opening his mouth, it does guarantee that Michelle will not betray the water or be a traitor, at least it is possible to earn back the money invested.After all, Michelle voted for them just to make money, how could it be possible to pay back so much money?

The double guarantee brought by the relationship of interests——Victor's trick is really smooth!

"It seems that you have already understood." Michelle tried to figure out Charles' expression, "So, are you willing to nod now? Whether today's affairs can be accomplished or not depends on your attitude."

Charles' gaze stayed on that smiling face for a moment.

He now understands that the signing that Victor said at the beginning is probably the transfer contract of the winery.And Michelle's bottom line is that he must do this before he agrees to sign.Compared with half of the management rights of Haute Brion Chateau, this request is really nothing, so Victor had to ask him to come in person.

"I just have a little problem." Xia Er said, taking steps at the same time, walked between Victor and Michelle, put one hand on the edge of Victor's desk intentionally or unconsciously, and then turned to Michelle. "Can you tell me why you must have me do this? You know what I'm asking."

Even if they had talked twice before, it wasn't to the point of confiding, right?So, don't mention any illusory "trust" to him.

Michelle looked at Charles, his eyes fell on Charles' hand, he raised it again, and suddenly smiled brighter. "Just as you're doing now—do you believe that reason?"

Just because he now expressed his attitude of siding with Victor?

Charles glanced down quickly, and out of the corner of his eye, Viktor's face was also looked at - the latter was also looking at him. "Now?" He chuckled, "Then you are being too arbitrary."

"That's not necessarily true." Michelle leaned back and found a more comfortable position on the sofa bench, "To put it bluntly, although Mr. Lafitte is very picky about people, He has a deep prejudice against me, but it doesn't affect him sitting there now—" He pointed to the large and strong president's desk made of keel ship wood, "That also proves his ability. Does such a person choose you, does it also show your strength? Can you deny this?"

Charles didn't say anything, because he knew that the other party hadn't finished speaking.

"You see, if I can say these words, it means that it is not a problem and can be solved." Michelle spread a hand in Victor's direction, her eyes were still fixed on Charles, "Competition is the past, time will change This. It is for the same reason that you appeared in my field of vision."

When he said this, he straightened up slightly, and the smile on his face also restrained a little, "You may suspect that the trust I said is empty words. But what I have seen is that without any method I know, you are In less than two years, the funds in my hands have increased tenfold! Isn't this enough to prove something?"

"That sounds more like Mr. Lafitte's credit." Charles replied calmly.It wasn't modesty, but because he wanted to know how much Michele had learned.

"Really?" Michelle squinted and smiled. "But I think, even if it is a conservative estimate, in two years, you will become the richest man in Paris! But of course," he glanced at Victor with a half-smile, "if the president of the chamber of commerce is willing to put it in the annual report Cover it up for you, it won't be obvious on the bright side, people can only guess for themselves. Are you right?"

This is a bit like there is no silver 300 taels here.Charles felt that Michelle was either mocking Victor by the way, or she really saw something about Victor's attitude towards him.But the latter point is definitely not acceptable at this time. "Anyway, I have to thank you for your good words. As for the winery..." He paused for a moment, "As long as you don't worry, I'd rather be obedient than respectful."

"Okay!" Michelle stood up from the sofa bench. "I have to say, you are much more straightforward than Mr. Lafitte! I showed my sincerity, and you also showed it. Isn't this a harmonious and beautiful situation?" He said and stretched out his right hand.

Ciel leaned forward slightly, allowing their hands to hold together. "Wish we can co-operate well."

That's it.After the paperwork was signed, Michelle left first, leaving only Charles and Victor in the office.

"What did you tell him before?" Charles asked first.Although the process went smoothly, Michelle's glances really couldn't stop him from paying attention.

"Let him change, if that's what you're asking." Victor replied, a little annoyed. "I knew it. If you knew it, you would definitely agree." Wouldn't that be more busy? !

Charles silently wiped the sweat in his heart.This is the truth, but Michel exchanged more than 500 million francs of gold for a personnel appointment, and he really couldn't refuse. "In this matter, we are the ones who have the advantage." He reminded in a tactful tone.

Victor snorted.Of course he understood this, otherwise he wouldn't have invited Charles.But it's not that he pushes an inch, after all, business affairs are one thing, and private affairs are another.

Charles looked at Victor and smiled narrowly on purpose: "So I said at the beginning that I never get together with partners. You see, what I am worried about is the current situation."

"Should I be thankful that you saved me some face and didn't mention that I was the one who said you could separate money from feelings?" Victor was rather resentful.The truth is always easier said than done!

Charles chuckled, quite innocently. "Now you said it yourself." He tapped the table twice with one finger, and his tone became serious: "Speaking of which, you did choose a very good condition."

Victor finally frowned a little.Money can be earned, but some things cannot be bought with money, such as time. "Because I told him, I can give you other things, and if you want to exchange, you can only take out what we don't have."

"'I can give you everything'?" Charles felt that he had grasped the key to Michelle's strange look. "You didn't really use that description, did you?"

"Of course not, it's just similar." Victor immediately denied.He wouldn't say it, and Michelle's answer after hearing this was, "It's not yet decided who will give it to whom?"

——Sure enough, he is a guy who will only make things difficult for him!

Charles glanced at Victor suspiciously, but did not delve into it, because his attention had already been attracted by the first growth that fell from the sky. "Upper Brion..." he mused, "I think their wine is really good."

Seeing that Charles had obviously started to think about the role of the winery, Victor didn't know whether he should breathe a sigh of relief.Charles is easily distracted by work, and he already knew this; so he, who has a crush on this kind of workaholic, can only accept his fate and live happily ever after...?

The author has something to say: Michelle: What is half a winery, the point is that I have a sense of existence!

Victor: Get out!

Charles: In fact, the winery is really good, it can be like this, it can be like that...

Victor: ...

So one wish makes a wish and the other suffers [Hey! (#'O')