Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 580 I can’t help myself
Anna's arrival is actually very important for Mountain Eagle, because her appearance means that the second most important transaction for Great Russia has been reached.

Now we just have to wait for the two sides to exchange views on the Crimea issue. As long as the United States does not drag all its allies into imposing sanctions on Russia in a high-profile manner, Russia's core demands will be met.

In fact, it is telling America that it doesn’t matter if you hit me a few times, it doesn’t matter if you sanction some oligarchs and confiscate some assets, and it doesn’t even matter if you don’t recognize the Crimean referendum, as long as you are willing to put aside the dispute and not publicly slap me in the face.

Russia's weakness towards America is systemic. People in the Kremlin may not admit it publicly, but if we take stock of the distribution of their overseas assets, we will know how their money votes.

Along the way, Shanying chatted with Anna and learned about the specific situation of the Cyprus Trust.

The situation is much better than Shanying imagined...

Because the capital involved in the investment is large and generally strong, the Federal Reserve promised that after the executives they arranged took over the chairmanship of the National Bank of Cyprus, it would leave a channel for the Cyprus Trust to realize its assets, while not completely locking up the overseas business of the Bank of Cyprus.

That is to say, assets that were locked up due to the financial crisis can be listed and traded again.

Now Anna’s former boss, Viktor Vekselberg, is the majority shareholder of Bank of Cyprus, while representatives of the Federal Reserve are in control of the Bank of Cyprus’ operations.

At the same time, influenced by the trust company's internal shareholders, the EU began to consider injecting funds into Cypriot banks in the next three years to alleviate the financial crisis in Cyprus.

The asset trading channel within the trust company managed by Anna has been opened. At the same time, as long as Cyprus completes some reforms of its financial regulations, it is possible that it will once again become a funding channel for the Mediterranean in a few years.

Everything was going in the right direction, except for Victor Vekselberg who was in trouble.

His funds were locked up by the National Bank of Cyprus, which converted his funds into shares through a debt-for-equity swap. Originally, after he had recovered in Cyprus, he could have used his influence on the bank to become a channel for communication between Russia's internal capital and the outside world.

But now this part of his rights and interests has been taken away by Anna, and only the funding channel is left.

Having lost his influence over a large number of politicians and wealthy businessmen within Russia, and only controlling the funding channels, without other ways of mediation, this legendary Russian tycoon will be caught in a dilemma between Putin and the Western world in the future.

Because once the critical moment comes, in the eyes of both sides, his butt will be crooked, unless he can choose to cut off his own arm.

Then his loss will be too great!

In this case, it is only natural that Victor wants Anna to die before she can gain a firm foothold.

Because only by taking control of all of Cyprus' funding channels and asset trading channels can he protect his own interests while participating in the subsequent possible game.

The negotiations Anna participated in in New York were not harmonious. She and her former boss Victor were actually fighting on their own.

It was just that Mountain Eagle's ally, Mori, introduced her to several relatively powerful funds and several Washington consulting firms that most people didn't know about, allowing her to quickly gain the upper hand on financial and political issues.

There is a reason why Anna respects and even relies on Shanying so much...

In her eyes, this man was like a magician. He went to Moscow with nothing, and then created a large number of chips out of thin air, leveraging resources and interests that ordinary people could hardly imagine. While completing an incredible reversal, he also guided her to complete a triple jump in her life and career.

After a careful review, it seems that the development of all things is clear, but only those who are inside know how incredible it is to get the current results.

At every critical juncture, we stood in the right position and made the most reasonable response.

Shanying seems to be extremely hot-tempered and many people die wherever he goes.

But in fact, at a higher level, he has always been taking advantage of others and going with the flow. Many big shots who have never met him, without even feeling any physical discomfort, were pulled by him into a big plate that seems to be beneficial to everyone.

Anna admitted that she admired Shanying, so she hoped that Shanying would be by her side when she faced critical moments in her career.

When they arrived at the Santa Monica beachfront apartment, Anna acted more like the owner of the house than the mountain eagle...

Her stern-faced security chief brought a team of six people and scanned the house with various instruments. After confirming that there were no eavesdropping devices, they began to install cameras in various passages on the floors.

If Shanying hadn't expressed strong dissatisfaction, this guy would probably want to install cameras in the room as well.

In order to accommodate these people, Shanying had to let Dalia go to the apartment management office and rent another large apartment.

He originally thought that after driving away Anna's bodyguards, he would be able to have some peace and quiet for a while, but what he never expected was that the security chief would even ask about Anna's food and drink.

Without anyone knowing, he arranged for two people to drive out and do some large shopping at a nearby market.

Looking at the meat, vegetables, and bottled water they randomly purchased from various markets, Shanying truly felt the pressure Anna was facing.

The interests involved for her alone are simply too great, and she is not irreplaceable!
Shanying looked at the living room that was becoming crowded, and the security director who was wearing an apron and wanted to cook. He said to Anna with a smile, "This guy is a talent. Does your mother want him to be your husband?"

Anna sat on the sofa next to Shanying with a glass of juice, curling up her legs and leaning against a corner of the sofa...

Hearing Shanying's words, Anna glanced in the direction of the kitchen, shook her head and said, "His name is Mikhail Volkov, and he used to work in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

He was not arranged by my mother, but by old Patrushev.

This guy's father was once Putin's comrade-in-arms and a martyr. His brother currently works in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is very trusted. You are right, they want me to marry this guy because it fits their aesthetic in terms of thinking and political bloodline. "

The old Patrushev mentioned by Anna is the secretary of the Great Russian National Security Council...

If Boss Putin were the emperor, then the secretary of the Security Council would be roughly equivalent to the emperor's cabinet prime minister.

Anna's mother used to be old Patrushev's assistant, but now she has been transferred to the intelligence department.

Anna's tone sounded a little sarcastic, and Shanying could also sense her helplessness.

The foundation is still too shallow!
When a newbie with a weak backing suddenly gains power, he sometimes needs to resort to marriage to quickly consolidate his position.

This has nothing to do with gender, it’s the same for both men and women!
Shanying couldn't express his opinion on this matter. He glanced at the busy Mikhail...

Stern expression, rigid behavior, strict discipline...

This guy's performance looks very professional, but from another perspective, he is a husband who is extremely controlling and very strict with his wife.

Shanying saw the annoyance in Anna's eyes, and he suddenly smiled and said, "Did you bring your evening gown?"

Anna was stunned for a moment and said, "What?"

Shanying spread his hands to show off his suit, and said with a smile: "I am going to attend a cocktail party tonight, and the host of the cocktail party is Li Chengji, the president of an international agency!
The safety there should be guaranteed. Originally, I only had Dalia as my female companion, but I don’t mind bringing one more.”

Shanying tapped the corner of his eye and said with a smile: "Your eyeliner is a little smudged. I suggest you make yourself prettier, because there are so many beauties at the party..."

Anna subconsciously wiped the corners of her eyes, then picked up a pillow and threw it at Shanying...

Seeing this guy laughing, she stood up, held her head high, raised her chin slightly, looked down at Shanying, and said, "You should know about my past. Since high school, from England to America, I have never lost any party."

Shanying looked at the proud Anna, shook his head and said, "You are a little childish, change your expression and posture.

You are now the CEO of Cyprus Trust Company, and your company manages assets worth billions of dollars.

Show some queen style, nothing can stop you...

If there is, destroy it forcefully!"

Shanying glanced at his watch, waved his hand and said, "Go change your clothes quickly, the cocktail party starts at 8 o'clock, you still have two hours to prepare.

You have to help me stand up for me. I want to let those bastards at the party know that Shanying is not a mercenary!"

Anna perked up when she heard that. She stared at Shanying for a few seconds, and after confirming that he was not joking, she turned around excitedly and started calling people...

After she went to take a shower, about 40 minutes later, a female stylist carrying a suitcase and two female assistants dragging suitcases came to the door of the apartment.

When the bodyguards were checking them, Shanying curiously leaned over to take a look, and then was directed by the stylist with a mean look and pretentious behavior to become the guide...

Shanying was not angry. When he passed by Dahlia's room, he saw the girl fiddling with her makeup by herself. Tiffany and Lilith were like two underage children, curiously fiddling with the bottles and jars that were very complicated to them...

So he turned around and said with a smile: "You look quite professional, how much does it cost to hire you?

I have a few ladies here who could use a little professional help! ”

The stylist squinted her eyes and looked at Shanying, then pursed her lips and said, "Anna has already paid!
But I think it's not just the ladies who need help here, you need help too.

Your suit shoulders are a bit narrow, and your tie is an old-fashioned color. If this is your choice, it means you don’t know how to wear a suit at all.”

The stylist crossed his arms over his chest, tapped his lips with his right index finger, circled around Shanying, and said, "You have a great figure, but unfortunately I don't have a suit that fits you..."

Being looked at by the stylist with a rustic look made Shanying a little unhappy. He walked to Anna's door and knocked twice. After hearing the response from inside, he pushed open the door...

Watching Anna standing naked in front of the mirror and wiping her hair, Shanying was impressed by the openness of these foreigners. Then, like a qualified waiter, he stood at the door and made an inviting gesture to the stylist and her assistant...

After closing the door, he heard laughter coming from inside. Just as Shanying was about to turn around, he saw Tiffany sneakily appearing behind him...

"Boss, that's Jessica Paster, one of the most famous stylists in Hollywood..."

Shanying looked at Tiffany, whose face was powdered unevenly, and sighed, saying, "You and Lilith don't need a stylist, you need female hormones.

But since someone is paying for it, you might as well dress up a little prettier, or even look a little more handsome.

I have a feeling that tonight’s drinking will be too peaceful…”

(End of this chapter)