US police: outlaws

Chapter 142 This is my territory

Lee Ethan first looked at Jeffrey Goldstein, and with his crisis sense, he saw that it was another guy with a black and red name. There were so many black and red names today. Then he looked at Freya's father, who had already gained weight. It was normal for him to have a red name.

Bruce Larson, with his platinum blonde short hair and handsome looks, though his physique was a bit off, you can imagine how charming he was in his youth.

A large number of men gathered on the island, and it goes without saying what kind of men they were.

"There are beautiful women on the island, quite a few, aren't there?"

"Who knows? I should go back to where I'm supposed to be."

As Li Yisen watched the other person leave, especially noticing the seemingly resentful look in their eyes, he couldn't help but ask.

"where you go?"

Guess what?

"???"

Just then, Edwin Hill and Audrey Morgan returned. Seeing their daughter holding a man's hand, before Edwin could say anything, Audrey Morgan stopped her husband and spoke with a smile.

"You two really have a good relationship, you're even holding hands."

Evelyn immediately withdrew her hand and lowered her head.

"no."

"Since there isn't one, then come with us to meet your father's friends."

"Yes."

Audrey Morgan said, half-jokingly.

"Ethan, I'll borrow Evelyn for a bit."

"Aunt Audrey, you must be joking."

Lee Ethan was alone again, but he soon became unhappy because Jeffrey Goldstein had moved closer to Kaia Anderson.

"What kind of guy is this? He has so many women to choose from, why is he bothering with my woman?"

On the other side, Jeffrey Goldstein sat down very gentlemanly.

"Miss Kaiya, ever since we met at your family banquet, I've been amazed by your beauty. I never imagined I'd have the honor of meeting you again today."

noodle."

Kaiya's eyes flashed with disgust as she looked at this man. He was actually a pimp, or rather, a matchmaker, introducing wealthy second-generation members of the "Squid Family" to suitable families for arranged marriages. Her cousin...

Just then, Li Yisen appeared behind someone, his tone cold.

"Mr. Goldstein, why do you keep harassing my good friend?"

"Ethan Lee!"

Jeffrey Goldstein looked rather displeased. He could accept it once, but to do it again? Did these mere yellow-skinned monkeys really think that America's high society was something they could mess with?

"Ethan Lee, I know Miss Kaia, please don't go too far."

"I'm going too far; you're the one harassing my best friend."

The other party's jet-black red color made Li Yisen not even want to be polite; he just wanted to get rid of the fly as quickly as possible.

When did Jeffrey Goldstein ever suffer such treatment? He's highly sought after in top circles, with friends ranging from the world's richest man to royalty and powerful figures.

"Ethan Lee, please don't use the word 'harassment' to describe me. My beliefs will not tolerate such insults."

"You insulted yourself; it has nothing to do with me."

The argument between the two attracted the attention of those around them. Benjamin Cohen, the organizer, rushed over, accompanied by Larson and his daughter, which surprised Ethan Lee.

Benjamin Cohen glanced at Ethan Lee, then asked Jeffrey Goldstein in a serious tone.

"What happened, Jeffrey?"

Jeffrey Goldstein pointed at the male police officer with a smug look on his face.

"This Officer Ethan Lee was very unwelcoming to me. I was just chatting with someone I knew for a few minutes, and he came over to drive me away. I am clearly your friend, a friend of the Larson family, and a friend of the Anderson family. What right does he have?"

Benjamin Cohen nodded.

"Of course, I owe it all to Mr. Benjamin that I will soon have a fiancée like Freya."

got engaged?

Li Yisen immediately looked at Freya; this woman hadn't told him anything.

Freya met his gaze and stated a fact in a calm tone.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the 15th of next month will be my engagement date with Mr. Cohen."

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Li Yisen felt a surge of anger rising within him. He admitted that as his strength increased, he also became very greedy. Even though he couldn't give the other party a title, he just didn't want to lose them, especially since they were just a squid with a deep red name.

He resisted the urge to kill Benjamin Cohen.

"I just..."

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Before Li Yisen could finish speaking, Kaiya was already standing next to him, looking at the two people opposite her with a cold expression.

"Ethan is right, Mr. Goldstein is harassing me and it bothers me a lot."

Upon hearing this, Benjamin Cohen and Jeffrey Goldstein's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant. What was this woman's situation? Benjamin Cohen and the Larson family were future in-laws, and the Larsons and Andersons had a close relationship.

"Freya's father, Bruce Larson, said in a deep voice."

"Kaiya, what nonsense are you talking about? Mr. Goldstein would never do such a thing."

"I'm just stating the facts, Uncle."

"You, Devon, you say a few words."

Kaiya's father had been standing to the side for a while, and only gave a reply to the relatives' questions.

"She's an adult and has her own ideas."

Benjamin Cohen was furious. Today was supposed to be his home turf, a great opportunity for him to extend his influence throughout California, but the Asian man in front of him was making him feel embarrassed.

More importantly, he discovered that Freya had an ambiguous relationship with this man. As a noble squid, the thought that his future wife was with a filthy bloodline made him furious.

He made up his mind. Although it was very ungentlemanly, he would drive the man away and make sure he learned that offending the wrong person would have dire consequences. This was the dignity of a noble squid, and he was willing to risk upsetting the county police.

"Mr. Li, you are not welcome at the Venus Hotel. Please leave."

Lee Esen coldly refused.

"I refuse."

"Don't force me to take you out, security."

Soon, several burly men in suits walked in, the one in the lead being the head of security.

"General Manager, what are your instructions?"

"Send Ethan Lee out."

"Yes, I..."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Li Yisen laughed, a very happy laugh.

"Hahaha, that's hilarious."

"???"

The people around were a little confused. Why were they laughing for no reason?

Benjamin Cohen shouted again.

"Send him out."

"I can't believe someone dared to kick me out of my hotel."

Many people were stunned by these words. Ethan, Lee's hotel.

Benjamin Cohen seemed to recall something. A few days ago, there was indeed a new major shareholder notice that, regardless of whether they wanted to be exposed, anyone holding more than 5% of America's shares had to register with the America Securities and Exchange Commission and disclose details of their shareholding, source of funds, and investment intentions.

However, there is a 10-day disclosure window, so he really didn't know who the new shareholder was, since the other party was unwilling to disclose it.

Lee Esen looked at the Minister of Security standing to the side.

"As the majority shareholder holding 30% of the shares, you want to kick me out?"

The security captain could only step back, bow, and apologize with an awkward smile.

"Director Li, there must be some misunderstanding."

Evicting a major shareholder is not only against corporate governance rules and involves legal risks, but could also lead to his dismissal.

Li Yisen pointed to the distance not far away.

"Go get me a glass of brandy."

The security captain looked left and right, but in the end he had no choice but to bite the bullet and take it, as he dared not offend either of them.

Ethan Lee looked at Benjamin Cohen.

"General Manager Cohen, you will soon no longer be the CEO of Venus Hotel, believe me."

Li Yisen made a phone call to the person he had planted in the hotel in front of the other party.

"Rubio, I'm going to hold a Venus board meeting the day after tomorrow. Yes, it has to be held. Also, I need someone to thoroughly review the company's accounts. If there are any problems, I want to make sure that person spends their next life in prison. By the way, I authorize you to send people to keep a close eye on the hotel. I don't want anyone to still be taking advantage of me in their final days."

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This amplified the surrounding guests' complaints. The major shareholder of the Venus Hotel meant little to them; now, the entire building...

It's only worth a little over 3 million, unlike before when it was worth over 8 million.

But it's quite interesting in front of Benjamin Cohen. You see, the Cohen family is one of America's top real estate groups, with a market value of over $100 billion. Benjamin Cohen owns 6 percent of the family shares, which is worth over $7 million, plus other businesses, which is worth over $12 billion.

Benjamin Cohen looked extremely uncomfortable, but he couldn't show it in front of everyone.

"Very good, very good, Mr. Li, you're really impressive. I'll wait for you to dismiss me."

"You'll wait."

"snort."

Benjamin Cohen left, Jeffrey Goldstein left, and if he stays, he'll only be making a fool of himself.

Lee Esen shouted loudly.

"I'm so sorry to have interrupted everyone's enjoyment. Please continue to enjoy the banquet."

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The banquet was interrupted. Many people who attended only did so out of respect for Benjamin Cohen and Jeffrey Goldstein, so they simply left. However, most of the people stayed and continued chatting.

At this moment, some people who knew Li Yisen were surprised; this young man had unknowingly become a billionaire.

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Hughes watched all this with displeasure. He desperately wanted the support of the two squid men, but now he was in trouble.

"As expected, people of Asian descent are unreliable."

The party ended shortly afterward, and Evelyn and Kaya left with their parents.

In the parking lot, Li Yisen looked at the woman leaning against his car, somewhat bewildered. Freya had actually come to him on her own initiative.

She looked stunning in a red evening gown, like a red rose. Her long, platinum blonde hair was styled in an elegant updo, and her long legs, which peeked out from under the skirt, were fair and radiant under the lights. Her curvaceous figure was incredibly alluring.

"Why are you here?"

Are you angry?

"no."

Li Yisen didn't know what to say. He felt that the other party had betrayed him, but it didn't matter. What right did he have to say that he didn't care? But to say that he didn't care would be a lie.

As soon as Li Yisen opened the car door and got in, Freya took the liberty of sitting in the passenger seat and looked at the man with a smile.

Li Yisen was speechless, so he could only take a deep breath and ask.

What are your thoughts?

"I don't have any particular thoughts. It's just a political marriage. My family and father want to make a name for themselves in politics, and even want to run for the central government position. They need Benjamin Cohen and the forces behind him to support them. After we get married, he can do his thing, and I'll do mine. Our relationship can still be maintained. Anyway, you won't marry me. You prefer Kaia."

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Li Yisen was rendered speechless by reality.

Freya continued to recount the details of her engagement.

"Let me tell you a story. The Squid National Intelligence Organization, Mossard, has cultivated a huge lobbying organization in America, and their tentacles have contacted many politicians. Of course, they are more concerned with cultivating politicians, contacting, winning over, and even binding elite young people in major universities, especially Squid youth. Many professors from prestigious universities are their headhunters."

Have you heard this rumor that the former president's son-in-law was such a "squid man"? On the day the former president became president, his daughter and son-in-law didn't attend the ceremony; instead, they went to the grave of the deceased spiritual leader, Habad, to pay their respects. What they talked about at the dead remains a mystery.

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"Therefore, if the Larson family wants to get involved in politics, they need their power, and as a member of the Larson family, I have an obligation to contribute, otherwise I will have nothing."

Freya reached out and touched the man's face, her breath sweet as orchids.

"Can you understand me, Ethan? Of course, I can also tell you some good news. If Benjamin Cohen dies, I will have fulfilled my obligations regardless of whether we get married or not. My future freedom is up to me."

Lee Ethan sensed a hidden meaning: could this woman be trying to get him to kill someone so she could be free?

Freya pressed her lips to the other person's.

"Ethan."

"I understand."

Freya smiled, a sweet smile, and pressed her whole body against him, her head lower and lower.

The sound of eating could be heard.

Two hours later, Freya straightened her clothes and left, leaving Ethan Li to think things over. He was fairly certain that the other party wanted to bring down Benjamin Cohen and even said that they hoped the Lighthouse Foundation would be the breakthrough point.

Lee Esen didn't have time to make a decision yet; he needed to regain control of the Venus Hotel first, and then he should visit the shareholders.

A shareholder holding 5% of the shares, as a major shareholder, has the right to know about the other party through the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In the conference room of the Venus Hotel, more than a dozen shareholders or representatives of all sizes gathered together. The surrounding environment was high-end and elegant, with expensive carpets on the floor and all the wooden products made of expensive wood, such as rosewood, agarwood, and ivory.

A man in a suit relayed the personnel proposal that Lee Esen had requested.

"Ethan Lee, the major shareholder, is demanding the removal of Benjamin Cohen from his position as CEO. Please vote now."

The representatives had various expressions; some nodded to Ethan Lee, while others exchanged glances with Benjamin Cohen.

The final result is in.

"The approval rate was 47%, so the proposal could not be passed."

Lee Ethan's expression didn't change much, because he just wanted to test who was more inclined towards Benjamin Cohen.

Robert Ian, a German real estate businessman, who claimed he would cooperate yesterday, has turned his back on him today.

As the meeting ended, Benjamin Cohen blocked Ethan Lee's path with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Li, this meeting has disappointed you."

"No."

Benjamin Cohen's smile widened.

"I will take good care of Freya for you, please don't worry."

Li Yisen watched the other person turn and leave, his expression a little strange. Didn't he know that Freya wanted to kill him?

Forget about that. With five days left until the election, he should focus on resolving the Venus Hotel issue first.

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