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However, it would be a waste for the two of them to manage DreamWorks together. So, when it was already anticipated in Europe that Angela, that little bitch, would not be coming back, as compensation, Josie gave Pete an option: to go to the Blue Broadcasting Network, which he had bought but had not made any progress and had been renamed ABC.

There is no doubt that Josie bought ABC in preparation for establishing a television station in the future.

However, with the war still ongoing, Josie couldn't generate enough productivity to produce television programs under the constraints of economic control.

Therefore, in the short term, ABC can only continue with its original business of broadcasting.

As it turned out, the manager Josh had just acquired was clearly incompetent, and the company continued to lose money without any improvement.

Although Josie doesn't have high expectations for ABC now, and doesn't ask you to make a lot of money, you can't at least not make me lose too much, right?

To Josie's surprise, after Pete went to ABC, he quickly put the broadcasting company in good order. Although it was still not profitable, the losses and debts had been reduced to very low levels, and profitability was just around the corner.

But apart from that, Josie didn't have enough reliable people under her command.

Especially with the upcoming acquisition of Continental Bank, Josie will definitely need to send a reliable person to oversee the process.

Bring Lyndon back? Although he has no experience in finance, he is still a PhD in economics, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

The problem is, what will happen to Europe after we bring him back?

Give it to Ophelia?

Without a doubt, this future Hydra Lady is a capable and versatile individual.

However, in business, she is no match for Lyndon.

Moreover, no one but her could handle the mess that Hydra in Europe was a problem.

Vito? His loyalty is unquestionable, but his education level is average. He's adept at all sorts of shady dealings, but going into business? Forget about it.

But at that moment, a figure popped into Josie's mind.

By the way, he might be a good choice!

"Josh, what are you thinking about?" In the bedroom, while Josh was still considering poaching people, Margot returned to the room and asked Josh after calming the two children next door and handing them over to the maid on night duty.

"I'm thinking about how to poach a manager to help me manage the bank's business in the future!" Josie answered directly without hiding anything.

"Oh? Who are you planning to poach?" Margot was somewhat surprised by Josie's answer.

“You know him, our old neighbor!” Josie replied.

“You mean Mr. Angelo?” Margot was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what he meant.

Josie nodded.

That's right, the person Josie was talking about was Tommy—Thomas Tommy Angelo—who was his neighbor in the old house where he and Margot used to live together.

Although it was a bit unethical, when Josie founded the Blackwater gang, she did ask Dix to investigate her neighbor's background. After all, it was Dix who had warned her that Margot was being followed, and Dix was the only person in the world who might know that the disappearance of the stalker, Joe Barbaro, was his doing.

But I was shocked when I checked.

Josie's old neighbor is no ordinary person. He was a Chicago Mafia boss during the Great Depression of the 30s (in the Mafia series, Tommy is the only protagonist to become a high-ranking member of the Mafia with his own territory, henchmen, and business, while Vito and the protagonists of other sequels have always been just henchmen).

Although Tommy later betrayed his Mafia family, the reality was that his boss Salieri was the one who acted unethically first, killing Tommy's good brother after he had served his purpose, and then trying to kill Tommy as well.

Tommy then served a few more years in prison, and after his release, he started a business.

When Josh met Tommy, Tommy was already the vice president of the largest taxi company in Chicago and even Illinois, in charge of operating more than 10,000 taxis.

The vice president of a taxi company—it seems like he has nothing to do with the banking industry.

But in fact, in this era without computers, managing a taxi company with tens of thousands of taxis is far more difficult than managing a bank.

Especially in the United States before the 1970s, banks were prohibited from operating across state lines, so banking operations in that era were far less numerous and complex than those of later banks.

Basically, a bank's main business scope is limited to a few important cities within the state.

This is why John Leibler values ​​Josh's bank shares so highly.

Because there is a good way to circumvent the constraints on banks in the United States, that is, foreign banks. Foreign banks operate various cross-border businesses, so they are not subject to the interstate ban on banking in the United States.

Moreover, Josie didn't expect Tommy to make much money by participating in bank management, because the bank itself had enough financial talent for specific business operations.

All he needed was a reliable person to oversee things and keep an eye on the people in the bank to prevent them from messing around.

Tommy, with his harmonious family life and many children, is clearly very suitable for this position.

“Mr. Angelo is indeed a good man!” Margot wasn’t very good at business matters, but she had a very good impression of her former neighbor. Back in the old house, she often visited Tommy’s wife, Sarah, and they had a very good relationship.

Although she has moved now, she still misses the days she spent there.

Therefore, I also agree with Josh's choice.

However, as the two were talking, Margot noticed that Josie's gaze was starting to look a little strange.

Because the manor is well-heated, Margot doesn't wear many layers when she's not going out.

Now, the bedroom is even worse; it's a huge expanse of white, making Josie's eyes glaze over.

“No way! It’s only been a little over a month!” Margot threw another pair of mothballs at Josie.

It's not advisable to have sex within 42 days after giving birth, and it's only been a little over a month now.

"Hehe, well, I just wanted to have a taste and see what it was like!" Josie said shamelessly, pulling Margot over.

Margot was helpless. What could she say when she encountered a man who loved to steal food from her child?

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The next day, having made her decision, Josie, accompanied by her entourage and carrying two bottles of fine wine, went to visit Tommy.

After careful consideration, Tommy accepted Josie's invitation.

Despite being now the vice president of the Chicago Taxi Company, his excessive authority within the company has aroused suspicion from the board of directors, making his position uncomfortable.

Now that he's been invited by Josh, he's happy to change his work environment.

EMMM—I'll try to keep each chapter to 3-4 words from now on.

There will be another update at midnight.

By the way, I'd like to ask for a monthly pass!

Chapter 110 This Hydra Added the Right One

The Chicago Cathedral of the Holy Name is also known as the Chicago Cathedral of the Holy Name.

As the name suggests, this is a church with a bishop presiding over it, and not just any bishop, but a cardinal, also known as a cardinal.

Under the watchful eyes of many of Chicago's elite, the cardinal performed a water baptism for Mike and Carroll.

Josie, as a father, appeared solemn on the surface, but inwardly he was full of disapproval.

Although he masqueraded as a believer, Josie didn't have much affection for Catholicism because of the numerous scandals that plagued the church in later generations.

If the church didn't have such a significant influence in the Western world, Josie wouldn't have bothered with this kind of empty rhetoric.

The baptism process was somewhat lengthy, but it went very smoothly.

Even the cardinal, seeing the gathering of almost all of Chicago's elite, dared not be negligent in the baptism of his two children.

After the baptism ceremony, the gathering moved to Josie's estate.

The ladies were all in the yard chattering away with the children, while the men had gathered in the living room.

There weren't many people, only about twenty, but each of them was a heavyweight in the various family businesses of the Chicago conglomerate.

Josie had met most of them before, as she had attended Leibler family parties and various fundraising galas on several occasions.

These consortium members had all heard of Josie, the young man who had risen to prominence in the past two years.

Moreover, John Leibler had given these people a heads-up when he made the invitations.

Therefore, it's impossible for anyone to be pretentious and then back down. Nobody is stupid enough to reach this level.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this outstanding young man beside me needs no further introduction. Let us welcome Josh to the team!" John Leibler announced loudly to the crowd beside Josh.

Everyone respectfully stood up and gave Josie a warm round of applause, welcoming her to officially join the conglomerate.

“I’m very happy to be a part of this group. I won’t waste any more time on small talk and will get straight to the point!” Josie raised her hands to interrupt the applause and then said, “I believe Mr. Leibler has already told you all why I want to invest in Continental Bank. I am also very grateful for your support. However, I think what you are most concerned about is the situation in Europe.”

The deal with the mainland bank was actually finalized before today's gathering. Now, what Josh wants to talk about is the idea of ​​everyone going to Europe together to make money.

"Without a doubt, the war in Europe is basically over, and our powerful army has taken control of most of the situation in Europe. After the devastation of war, Europe is now in dire need of reconstruction, and all sectors are looking forward to our help... I think none of you here would refuse to make a contribution to our European compatriots, right?" At this point, Josie revealed a meaningful smile.

Everyone present exchanged knowing smiles.

Their trip to Europe was obviously to help, not to invade.

Of course, it is only right to receive a small reward after helping someone.

"I can only say that I was lucky. At the last moment of the European war, I was able to provide some assistance to our strongest army, and at the same time, I forged some friendships with the rulers of Britain, France, Austria, and other countries. However, unfortunately, I am alone and powerless. It is simply beyond my ability to help my fellow Europeans on my own. Therefore, in the future, I will still have to rely on everyone's help..."

Josie then gave everyone a detailed overview of the situation in Europe, showcasing her influence there and further fueling the Chicago conglomerates' interest in the continent, while also increasing their attention to Josie.

At this point, Josie had officially become a core member of the Chicago consortium.

The consortium ultimately decided that after Christmas, Josie would lead a team to Europe to make money.

If you don't take this opportunity to plow through Europe, you can't even call yourself a capitalist.

Following this gathering, Wilfred Malik, representing the Council of Nine, visited again.

"You guys are really slow. If you had waited a few more days, I would have been back in Europe!" Josie said to Malik in the study.