America's Road to Wealth

On the outside of that circle. Ted Lerner, a famous New York real estate businessman, looked slightly satisfied and excited.

".Hey~Barron."

He couldn't help but said to Hilton next to him:

"Bloomberg won!! It was as expected! I have already said it, no one knows better than me who will win this time."

Due to the relationship between his granddaughter and Ikana, Barron Hilton has had a good relationship with Ted Lerner in recent years.

The two of them often interacted with each other. When Ted Lerner said this, the old man smiled:

"This is good news, isn't it? In this way, many policies of the previous mayor can be continued."

The new mayor is also from the Xiang Party. As long as they are from the Xiang Party, their policies will be more or less conservative.

In a sense, it means that they will be relatively pleasing to rich people like them.

More importantly, anyone with a discerning eye knows that Bloomberg and Abel have an excellent relationship.

Then those of them who have a good relationship with Abel can get some help.

Both Ted Lerner and Barron Hilton are happy to see Bloomberg come to power.

"Great news." Ted Lerner was much happier than Hilton.

The big New York real estate developer now knows that his daughter has two Abel children in her belly.

I also know that now before the child is born.

Abel has already added many aspects of protection to the children and Ikana.

Even Ted Lerner is a little envious of these guarantees.

His two unborn grandchildren were comparable to him in terms of wealth almost as soon as they were born.

More importantly, the richer Abel was, the greater his influence.

Even his daughter Ikana cannot become Abel's wife. But because of this relationship, Ted Lerner can also get a lot of benefits.

So no matter what, Abel is getting better and better, and Ted Lerner is really happy from the bottom of his heart.

In fact, he didn't know that Barron Hilton was similar.

The patriarch of Hilton already knew that his granddaughter had "succeeded" not long ago.

This kind of thing is not pleasant to say, and people like Ted Lerner would not shout it casually.

But Barron knows the benefits are many. If nothing else, wouldn’t Smith Capital hold the year-end investment reception at the Hilton Hotel this time?

Barron Hilton was the first to disagree when he said there was no reason for Paris.

If only my granddaughter could have Abel's child like Ted Lerner's daughter.

Barron Hilton feels that even if he really dies, he can finally feel a little more relieved about his family.

The two of them have their own thoughts at this time, but there is no doubt that they both hope that Abel will become stronger and stronger.

Because this is good for them and will prevent them from becoming the laughingstock of wealthy families in the future.

It is an existence that everyone in a wealthy family envies.

Their sunk costs on Abel were too high.

There were so many benefits from Abel.

They naturally hope that Abel can climb higher and higher.

As for how high they have to climb, neither of them actually knows.

On the other side, Robert Morgenthau, who was standing slightly behind Abel and others, felt real regret for the first time.

The old man looked at Abel, who was in high spirits and attracted the attention of hundreds of people in the audience.

Looking at his handsome and upright appearance, Robert Morgenthau remembered last year.

Abel clearly seemed to be very interested in Peggy at that time.

If at that time, I had pushed Peggy to him.

Then now I can stand next to Abel, instead of being separated by Buffett and Sullivanston.

As Herbert said to little Laura.

At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, Robert Morgenthau did have a crush on Abel.

Of course, it refers to the temptation to bring Abel into the Morgenthau family.

At that time, Abel had already demonstrated his powerful abilities and brilliant future to Wall Street and the outside world.

At that time, it wasn't just the Shrub family that was interested, there were also many wealthy families on the east coast who were interested.

At least Robert knew that the Hearst family had already allowed the young women in the Hearst family to hang out with Abel long before anyone else.

It's just that Hearst, like Morgenthau, both belong to the established wealthy families in New York. They have too much emphasis on face and are relatively traditional. This tradition is still more European.

The final result is that the Shrub family, as a wealthy local family in Texas, is the first to win.

Herbert made the first move and snatched away Abel, who was already well-known throughout the country.

From that time on, as the Bush family took the initiative to spread to the outside world, they would have the intention of marrying with the Smith family.

On Robert's side, including Morgan and Rockefeller, who had some vague ideas, they all stopped.

But as Abel grew up, his wealth accumulated crazily.

Abel's influence and status are rapidly rising in this country.

After September 11, the patriarchs and elders of the big families who were very attracted to Abel had already discovered it.

This super rich man who was very young last year.

This year, it has become an existence comparable to the two financial giants Buffett and Soros.

Internationally, Abel Smith, as the newly appointed richest man in the world, is called "the living American dream" and "the living world financial legend" by foreigners.

At this time, Abel can be said to be a "Buffett" or a "Soros".

Still only twenty years old, he can at least continue to exert influence for decades.

However, with such an existence, his family clearly has the opportunity to recruit him.

Now I see him in the white house, laughing so happily with the bushes.

A lot of old guys like Robert Morgenthau who had similar ideas.

After 9/11, sometimes I think about it, and both of them regret it.

Especially now, seeing with my own eyes these people gathered around Abel.

Robert Morgenthau couldn't help but look at Peggy and little Laura not far away.

In Robert's eyes, he is the little carrot head of the Bush family.

Compared with the apple of my eye, it is like the contrast between sapphires in the deep sea and beach gravel!

In addition, Robert actually knew that Paige was somewhat different from Abel.

With her strange personality brought about by her high IQ, this kind of thing rarely happens.

But now, it's too late to say anything.

With Morgenthau's pride, no matter how much Robert regretted and envied the Bush family.

There is no way he would let his daughter or granddaughter do that kind of thing like Ted Lerner and Barron Hilton did!

At this moment, Robert Morgenthau had no choice but to try to retract his regret in this regard.

Robert felt that Morgenthau actually still had a chance.

This opportunity is not waiting for Abel and little Laura to divorce or split with the Bush family.

Instead, as one of Abel's allies.

Morgenthau now also hopes that Abel can have a good and close relationship with the shrub.

That would be somewhat beneficial to Morgenthau.

The opportunity that Robert thinks is in this situation.

Because I and Abel have known each other for a long time, and they are also some allies.

With these relationships, Morgenthau still has the opportunity to continue to move closer to the Smith Consortium that has already taken shape.

If the operation goes well, Morgenthau will be able to rely on the Morgen family and have an ambiguous relationship with the new Smith Consortium.

Robert felt that even if his three brothers died.

Then the Morgenthau family can also rely on these in-laws and alliances to prevent the family from collapse.

Thinking of this, Robert knew that he had to put more effort into the Hudson Bay Plaza matter.

Not only for himself, he also wants to leave a broad future path for his family's descendants.

【Why】

But in his heart, Robert finally sighed deeply.

Originally, it didn't have to be that troublesome.

His eyes shifted from Peggy to Abel.

Originally, it would have been possible for Peggy and Abel to get married.

Robert felt that with Abel's character, he would die now.

For Paige and Morgenthau's influence in the legal community.

Robert felt that Abel would also take care of the Morgenthau family.

Unlike now, there was no such shortcut.

With my old body and bones, I still have to play in person.

Robert began to regret it again.

Inside the reception.

Just ten minutes after Abel announced that Bloomberg had officially become the mayor of New York City.

The reception finally officially started. In the golden hall of Hilton Garden Inn, cups and plates were interlaced, people were coming and going, and it was a scene of upper class society.

Abel's side is naturally the most popular position.

But at this time, little Laura had come to him as his female companion.

Similarly, the wives of Buffett and several others also appeared beside them.

The last time Abel met at the White House, Buffett's wife was his second wife.

What Buffett brought here this time was his eldest wife and his ex-wife Susan.

Both of his wives are already bad old wives, and after all, Buffett himself is also a bad old man.

Buffett's eldest wife and second wife were originally best friends.

Since they are best friends, there won't be much age difference.

They all followed Buffett very early, and the three of them have lived together for many years.

In Buffett's circle, everyone has long been accustomed to their existence.

I have to say that this move made Abel a little envious.

This bad old man is just playing the role of "equal wife" in a country like the United States.

The key is that except at the beginning, there were some bad and opposing voices on the female boxing side.

But after that, the three Buffetts lived together openly, having various affairs, and no one dared to fool the BB.

This is influence and the horror of habit.

Buffett's influence in all aspects has withstood the pressure.

Let everyone get used to Buffett having two wives and think it is common sense.

For Buffett and his two wives, the road ahead will be smooth.

Thinking of this, Abel couldn't help but look at little Laura.

Maybe you can do something like this yourself?

Now that the public can get used to Buffett having two wives.

So why couldn't they adapt to Abe Smith having not two, not three, four, five, or even more wives?

For a moment, Abel felt that his future seemed to have new challenges.

Little Laura, who was talking to Susan with a chuckle, seemed to feel something.

She looked up at Abel and found Abel staring at her.

"What's wrong?" Little Laura said softly.

In the whole reception, it can be said that apart from Abel, the person who was most happy for Abel was definitely little Laura.

Whether it was when Smith Capital's profits were announced just now, or when Abel was surrounded by so many big shots, showing his importance.

Among the female guests at the edge of the reception, little Laura has undoubtedly become the object of their most envy and jealousy.

This greatly satisfied little Laura's vanity.

At this moment, she was still in a very happy state, and her tone of voice when talking to Abel was particularly greasy.

"It's nothing." Abel said to her softly: "I'm thinking about where to take you to rest tonight. You know, I have too many places to live in New York."

Little Laura blushed a little. She hadn't slept in the same room with Abel for a month and a half.

As a woman, she sometimes thinks about it as her body grows.

But now that this was the occasion, she couldn't help but glance at him: "Pay attention to the occasion! Mr. Smith!"

Abel smiled slightly and looked up to see Buffett looking at him. He was about to ask Buffett for a hundred dollars.

At this time, a somewhat familiar voice sounded from behind him.

"Hi, Abel. Are you free? If you are, I think we can talk and get better results on many things."

Abel turned sideways and saw Soros arriving in front of the circle, accompanied by several wealthy Oil people.

Only then did Abel realize that Buffett was probably not looking at him just now.

He should be looking at Soros walking over.

Abel said with a smile while holding little Laura's hand:

"Ah, George. You're here. You won me a hundred dollars! I knew you would come without an invitation!"

"." Soros.

"Mr. Smith, you have a sense of humor."

After a few seconds, Soros said: "Humor is a good quality. Each of us should be humorous, so that we can add some fun to our lives."

"That's very well said." Abel smiled and even clapped silently.

Then he said, "Well, George. Can I call you that?"

Soros nodded slightly.

"George, what do you want to talk to me about? Now the media is saying that we are going to war over American Express. Whoever can get American Express will be the winner."

Facing Abel's direct "provocation".

Soros came here not to talk to Abel about American Express.

Although American Express is important, it was never in Soros's plan.

Part of his interest in American Express's stock was to find an opportunity to see if he could get some meat out of Abel's body.

Another part of the reason is to use this as a sign so that he can have more cards to play when facing Abel.

"Soros Fund Company currently holds about 8% of American Express' shares." George Soros said.

"If you want, I can sell it to you directly."

"What's the price?"

"I think" Soros started, then paused and looked around.

There is no doubt that Buffett, Soros, and Smith are all gathered together.

Next to him are Bloomberg and Sullivan, all super financial giants.

Just one or two of them are already the most noticeable presence in any drinking party.

Now that they are all together, even the two powerful figures Cheney and Richard Gephardt combined are not as attractive as they are.

After all, most of the guests tonight are rich people or top elites on Wall Street.

In the eyes of these people, it is estimated that even the two former commanders, George and Zipperton, are standing here now.

Not as attractive as these three.

"This is not a place for conversation."

Soros said: "Maybe we can change the day and pick a place to talk. Oh, Warren and Sally, you can come too. The more people I want to talk to Abel about, the better."

Although the investment philosophies of Buffett and Soros can be said to be two extremes.

But the relationship between the two in private is actually okay.

Strictly speaking, the personal relationships among Wall Street's alligators are not very bad.

These giants all understand that sometimes playing finance does not actually rely on talent, science, models, and calculations.

Except for the two metaphysics of luck and prophecy.

Many times, if you want to make money in finance, you need more connections, relationships and information.

And these require "friends".

To put it bluntly, the more friends you have, the greater your friends’ energy network.

Then when you engage in insider trading to manipulate the market, you can do it more secretly and successfully.

Like the stock gods on Capitol Hill, they are basically all leaders in this field.

If there is no inside information, they can even create it on their own initiative.

The giants on Wall Street do not have the advantage of the stock gods on Capitol Hill.

But you can also do what they do through "friends".

As long as it's not too exaggerated, it's okay to make money.

It's just that this kind of "personal relationship" and "friend" are all based on certain prerequisites.

That is, the status between the two parties should not be too disparate, and the benefits that each can obtain from the other should also be equal.

In other words, Soros will only have good personal relationships with people of the same level as Buffett and Smith.

If it's the next level, then I'm sorry.

To put it bluntly, in the end it is still interests, and there are interests that come first.

Of course the relationship between the two is okay.

But now facing Soros's invitation, Buffett gently shook his head.

"I don't like your style of play. I won't participate. Sully, you can go if you want."

Sullivanston thought that PNC Group would play, but it would not play with Smith and Soros.

It's too dangerous to play with these two. I didn't see the two of them on the NOK. We were good to each other at the beginning, but then they started fighting?

Sullivan also smiled: "I need to report it to the board of directors. As you know, I am the only one working here, hahaha~"

He told a joke that no one laughed at. He laughed twice, but when no one responded, he stopped immediately.

As a super wage earner, what these people value about Sullivanston is just his status as chairman of PNC Financial Services Group.

Without this layer of authority, Sullivanston's actual worth and status would be at most about the same as Ted Lerner's.

This kind of status, which can be regarded as "borrowed", is certainly not equal when compared with these three people.

The same goes for Paulson and Richard Fuld. Without their status as CEOs of major Wall Street investment banks, they would not even be able to enter such an occasion.

Even if a migrant worker becomes the "employee emperor", he will meet the real emperor, that is, the bosses.

In the end, it will still be dusted off and cannot be compared with it.

"Okay then. How about I pick the location and you pick the time? George."

Abel smiled.

He also wanted to see what drugs Soros wanted to sell.