“(This is a great coincidence.)”
“(Mr. Evans. Long time no see.)”
“(I’m sitting over there.)”
Hugo Evans pointed to his seat. It was a seat diagonally opposite me. There was a distance to have a conversation.
“(How about sitting next to me and talking?)”
“(There is another passenger in the seat next to you.)”
“(This is my bodyguard, Mr. Smith.)”
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Jeffrey Smith gave a small nod of his head in silence.
“(Then I won’t decline.)”
“(Mr. Smith, would you like to change seats?)”
“(Yes. Boss.)”
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Jeffrey Smith and Hugo Evans swapped seats. He naturally straightened his legs and adjusted his seat.
I called the stewardess and asked for champagne.
“The champagne you ordered is here.”
It was an impressive champagne with a fresh green grape scent. As I raised my glass, Hugo Evans also raised his glass.
“(Celebrating the reunion. Cheers.)”
“(Cheers.)”
visor-.
When the wine glasses collided, there was a clear and elegant sound.
I lightly quenched my throat and asked him.
“(What brought you to Korea?)”
“(A person I know asked for help, so I went there to see his face.)”
“(Does anyone know?)”
“(I think there will be an election soon.)”
he smiled sullenly.
“(There is a general election next year.)”
“(I know.)”
It was clear that he had been there for a matter related to the general election. He was originally a lobbyist, so he didn’t even know if he had been giving advice.
‘I think it would be nice to have a relationship with the political world.’
I changed the subject because I thought that if I brought up the topic in a hurry, I would lose the initiative.
“(Is the lithium business going well?)”
“(Yes. It would have been nice if Mr. Kim had also come when I was digging the first shovel in Lake Li.)”
“(I was busy in many ways.)”
Because the opening ceremony was held in Argentina at a busy time, I was unable to attend. Photos from the opening ceremony were delivered via email.
“(How. Do you think it will go well?)”
“(Now that you have secured the technology and resources, all you have to do is dig them up and process them.)”
“(Have you decided on a vendor?)”
My share for the year was entirely delegated to Hugo Evans. This was because they could not secure a company to sell lithium right away.
“(It’s supposed to be supplied to Loxley, an electric car company in the US. It’s supposed to be sold for a little extra money in line with the market price, so don’t worry.)”
“(That’s right. I’m looking forward to it as it seems to be running well.)”
“(It’s my job to satisfy investors’ expectations. You can trust me.)”
he burst out laughing.
“(More than that, Mr. Kim’s insight is really amazing. The stock he told me last time also went up by 2% in one day. How do you hit single hits so well…)”
Hugo Evans revealed his true intentions.
Occasionally, I taught Hugo Evans or Brayden Harper about the sport, and the effect was clear. The two of them have contacted me periodically and have formed an inner intimacy by talking about this and that.
If you don’t be greedy, you can make more than 1% profit the next day for each item you shoot, so it was natural to have a good feeling.
‘The skills my grandfather gave me are truly the best.’
“(It’s a feeling. When I analyze the sport, I get the feeling that it is this sport.)”
“(I feel envious.)”
he smiled sullenly.
“(What are you doing these days?)”
I knew that I was traveling abroad to secure new resources recently, but I was lucky because I wanted to take a step.
“(This time I’m looking for a nickel mine. As you know, diversification is not the principle. I think the same goes for resources.)”
“(You’re right. Don’t you need an investor?)”
He paused for a while.
“(It would be even better if there was someone who would invest in it from the beginning.)”
“(Early stage…)”
“(The money went into the business review, too.)”
That was right. In order to pioneer the market, I had to meet various people, including land owners and national leaders. Resources were like a national weapon, so it was difficult for foreigners to invest recklessly.
“(Sounds like you’re looking for a sponsor.)”
“(Wouldn’t it be better to have a reliable sponsor?)”
Securing other countries’ resources was not easy. There were many things to be concerned about, such as conflict between countries, business feasibility, and public sentiment.
Even Hugo Evans, no matter how brilliant a lobbyist, would not have a high win rate.
‘But it’s worth a try.’
Even if you had money, it was a resource that was not easy to buy. If the side holding the resource did not solve it, it could not be obtained no matter how much money was given.
This was the reason why oil prices skyrocketed when oil producing countries such as OPEC colluded.
Hardest hit were those countries that did not have the resources. It was clear that businesses would stop and the people employed by them would lose their jobs.
‘Because Korea is a resource-poor country.’
The Republic of Korea, which has grown into an advanced country by replacing people, was the country that suffered the most from fluctuations in resource prices.
This is because when raw material prices start to fluctuate, prices rise more steeply than in other countries. The cost of living in Seoul was ranked as one of the best in the world.
In this situation, it was nice to propose a sponsor, but there was something to check before that.
‘Use the eyes of trust.’
[Reliability 86%]
Perhaps thanks to the continuous stock stocks, the reliability of Hugo Evans has risen. I was originally a trustworthy person, but I became a little more of my own person.
‘At this level, I won’t do anything against me.’
“(What perks are there for patrons?)”
“(Wouldn’t it be possible for the backer to have the right to invest first?)”
“(The right to invest… Can’t we make an equity contract with better conditions?)”
“(Mr. Kim is more greedy than he looks.)”
Hugo Evans chuckled. We laughed together and accepted the words.
“(Won’t you save money if you’re greedy?)”
“(Yes, yes.)”
The smile faded from his face.
“(So. How much do you want?)”
“(How much can you give me?)”
“(As you may know, my 10% stake includes administrative fees.)”
Administrative fees are bribes. Officials in corrupt underdeveloped countries will accept foreign investments only when they receive bribes.
“(I’m leaving the ratio as it is. Instead, why don’t you help me with my work later?)”
A smile appeared on Hugo Evans’ face again when he said that he would stick to the proportions.
“(What is it?)”
“(Perhaps Mr. Evans can help.)”
“(It’s hard to contract without knowing what’s going on.)”
“(I think there will be something to invest in land in another country.)”
The first treasure map showed American land, but there was no guarantee that American land would continue to appear. Things that happened in the United States could have been entrusted to the law firm Sanctuary, but things that happened in other countries could require political intervention.
Big figures such as Hugo Evans and Alec Carver seem to have deep connections with the leadership of other countries, so it would be a great help if they could use their connections.
All I had was money, so I decided to buy a network with it.
“(I will do my best to help as much as I can.)”
“(Then shall we talk about work?)”
A lot of money went into the behind-the-scenes work of the resource business. Hugo Evans covered it with his own money, but he said that it took a financial hit as two businesses recently went out of business.
I liked how he took care of himself by talking about his disadvantages from the beginning.
“(This time we are targeting oil fields in West Africa. We are examining Angola and Nigeria in a complex way.)”
‘Oil…’
As a citizen of a country without a drop of oil, it was a very appealing proposal.
“(Does anyone know?)”
“(Yes. A person I worked with during my military career is a diplomat. He said he had a relationship with the President of Angola.)”
“(They say blood is thicker than water. I will invest.)”
“(To decide right away, Mr. Kim is cool.)”
If the reliability is above 85%, it is better to believe. Because you can’t do big things if you doubt each one.
As a former lobbyist by name, I could trust his skills.
“(How much do you need?)”
***
The first thing I did after coming to America was to sign a contract with Hugo Evans. In lieu of down payment for the West African oilfield project, an agreement was drawn up to purchase up to 50% of the rights to the oil field up front.
Hugo Evans was based in Washington, so he visited the law firm Sanctuary and signed a contract.
Paige Olsen meticulously wrote the material and got it checked several times.
“(Are you both okay with this?)”
“(yes.)”
Instead of my name, the contract was conducted under the name of J&H Co., Ltd. Hugo Evans checked the contract over and over again with an intrigued expression.
“(Mr. Kim. Did you start a company?)”
“(I thought it would be better to work in the US, so I picked one up.)”
“(This is a wise choice.)”
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J&H’s account contained a large amount of 1.8 trillion won. Of this, 1 trillion won was a loan that had to be returned to a paper company made under a borrowed name, but it was admirable that 800 billion won had already been accumulated.
‘It’s been less than two weeks since I made it…’
I set it to make money as a priority, and the speed at which money piled up was amazing. Because the US corporation had the money, it could be withdrawn and handed over immediately.
“(Mr. Evans. Thank you very much.)”
“(We will contact you with good results.)”
It was a cooperative relationship, but it became an atmosphere of hiring Hugo Evans unintentionally.
“(I look forward to it.)”
***
As soon as the contract was over, the first thing I did was send a message to Elisha.
{(Miss Elisa. How are you? I just arrived in New York. I think I’ll be staying here until this weekend. If time permits, let’s have a meal together.)}
Normally, the reply would have come earlier, but today the reply is late.
‘What’s going on?’
Elisa is also a person who runs her own business, so she can’t just hold on to her phone.
When I contacted Fred Balman, he sent a car. It was a Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicle. On the outside, it looked similar to other S-Classes, but it was a vehicle specially designed for bulletproof use.
It was a vehicle that I got permission from me while I was in Korea and got it in a hurry.
The window slid down, revealing Fred Balman’s face.
“(Boss. Let’s ride.)”
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Jaffrey naturally opened the door. He entered first and then got into the car.
Did I mention that the seat behind the passenger seat is the president’s seat?
“(You will be surprised when you go.)”
Fred Balman’s voice, as usual, was slightly frivolous. Thanks to that, the tension was relieved and I felt good. Wouldn’t the best camouflage look like a neighborhood man who can be seen anytime, anywhere?
“(I’m looking forward to it.)”
“(Don’t expect too much from this.)”
He smiled and drove to the mansion. When I parked my car at the entrance, CCTV showed the car. It seemed that they had already installed the latest surveillance equipment.
After a while, the door slid left and right and opened. Upon entering, there was a large lawn. It looked the same as when I left.
“(It doesn’t seem like anything has changed.)”
“(hahahaha. Boss. You’re impatient. The field is left empty for surveillance.)”
On the wall, two guards looked around from under parasols. It would have been quite difficult if it was under the scorching sun, but I felt better with the trivial welfare.
“(I like the parasol.)”
“(That’s the beginning.)”
When I parked the car and arrived in front of the mansion, I saw several CCTVs installed in the building. As if shouting that she was here on purpose, her large eyes moved and observed her surroundings.
“(It seems that there are more CCTVs.)”
“(There is a saying that if you want to hide a tree, hide it in the forest.)”
It was said that what you see is not everything.
When I came inside, disinfectant was sprayed with a push, and the wind dried my body.
“(wow.)”
The interior was decorated like it would appear in a furniture catalog. As I requested, it was a neat and tidy space unified in white tone.
The floors were exposed marble, soft rugs were placed in some spaces, and the rooms were furnished with state-of-the-art desks and chairs.
The private room where the bodyguards wait was also decorated quite neatly. Although it was not possible to provide all individual rooms, the sleeping space was separated based on the capsule hotel system, and there was a place to systematically store items in the common space.
“(You’ve been paying attention.)”
“(This is basic.)”
If this is the basics, it was clear that Korean model house operators were negligent.
Fred Balman kneaded his buttocked hands and licked his lips.
“(And I have something else to show you.)”
“(Is that Zach Gardner?)”
“(That’s right. It seemed like a big deal.)”