US police: outlaws

Chapter 143 Betrayal and Ambush

As the board meeting concluded and Ethan and the others left, a stunningly beautiful brown-haired woman wearing glasses watched the major shareholders depart, filled with curiosity about the hotel's sudden changes.

At this moment, the CEO's secretary extended an invitation to the woman.

"Ms. Leone, the CEO requests your presence."

Soon, a slightly heated conversation broke out in the CEO's office.

Benjamin Cohen admired the woman across the table. Her stunning beauty and tall, sexy figure made her a stunning woman capable of establishing herself in Hollywood, and her particularly capable demeanor added to her appeal.

"Ms. Leone, according to you, it seems our hotel will go out of business soon."

"Doesn't Mr. Cohen think so?"

The brown-haired woman's name was Miriam Leone, a top student in the finance department of Stanford University, and also the head of the financing department of Western Union Bank, a major bank with a market value of tens of billions, specifically responsible for the loan issues of the Venus Hotel.

The Venus Hotel's problems go beyond simply going bankrupt. If it is classified as a high-risk property by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and banks discover loan issues, then the banks will have to set aside up to $50 billion as reserves, which are reserves to prevent the hotel from going bankrupt.

At that point, 50 billion would be enough to empty the bank's cash reserves, cause its stock price to plummet, panic among depositors, and ultimately lead to bankruptcy.

Miriam Leone's sharp gaze fell upon the seemingly indifferent man.

"If the problem is not resolved, there is a high possibility of bankruptcy. In addition, with an investment loss of 200 million, your hotel has suffered losses for four consecutive periods. If this continues, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will regard you as a problem company, and our bank will be unable to provide further loans."

Benjamin Cohen's smile vanished.

"Investment failure and running a hotel are two different things. Besides, whether or not a loan can be obtained is your job. I have no need to cooperate with your bank to do business."

Miriam, Leone frowned slightly. She had communicated with the other party many times, but there was still no progress, as if the other party did not care whether the hotel would go bankrupt.

"The loan agreement between our bank and your company stipulated that the loan would be made profitable, which is no longer possible. Therefore, we have the right to demand that you return the $5 million."

Benjamin Cohen showed no sign of panic.

"Really? Is it really okay for you to kick someone when they're down like this? Would your head office agree to this? Destroying the foundation of the industry for a 5 million loan."

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Miriam Leone clearly understood that aggressive debt collection would severely damage a bank's reputation. Forcing poorly performing businesses to repay loans immediately in order to circumvent regulations would make the bank appear as a "malicious bank that refuses to help those in distress," causing other corporate clients to panic and withdraw funds or refuse to cooperate.

Similar situations have occurred in America, where banks typically hold firm on issuing reserves, even if it results in significant financial damage.

Destroying a bank's reputation is far too devastating.

(Two Swiss banks: I have something to say about this.)

Benjamin Cohen smiled, as if victory was assured, and placed his hand on the female banker's hand.

"Would you like to have dinner together later? I can explain the hotel situation to you in detail, and you'll understand my thoughts then."

"There's no need."

Miriam Leone withdrew her hand and left, leaving Benjamin Cohen with a somewhat unpleasant expression.

"Damn bitch, I'd like to see if you still dare to be so arrogant after being fired and forced to take the blame."

As for the hotel's future, it has been drained dry and has little value left; the next step is to let it decline gracefully.

The sound of high heels echoed down the corridor. Miriam and Leon, swaying their sexy hips, picked up the phone and called a shareholder attending the meeting, finally learning what had happened.

"A new major shareholder?"

Miriam and Leone immediately jogged after her; given the current situation, she couldn't afford to dawdle.

Just as the Ford car left the parking lot, a beautiful figure suddenly rushed out and blocked its way.

"Wait a moment, Mr. Ethan Lee."

Li Yisen was surprised to see the woman almost leaning against the car window, so he rolled down the window.

"Madam, who are you? Why are you stopping me?"

Miriam Leone was breathing heavily from running, and the full curves of her chest were quite noticeable.

"Mr. Li, I am the head of the financing department at Western United Bank, which is also the main bank for your hotel's loans. I heard that you failed to remove the CEO today. I can help you."

Li Yisen opened the car door.

"Since that's the case, get in the car. I'd really like to hear how you plan to help me."

"Thank you so much."

Miriam Leone got into the car, took off her coat, revealing a short-sleeved shirt underneath, showing off her great figure.

This is a way for women to utilize their advantages.

"Mr. Li, are you aware that the Venus Hotel is facing a life-or-death situation?"

"Tell me something I don't know."

After Miriam Leone explained everything, Lee Ethan finally spoke up and asked a question.

"If you can really help me get Benjamin and Cohen off the hook, I will fully support you. What are your plans, or rather, what is your bank's plan, after that?"

"The best way is to extract 2 million from all the hotel's assets, no, at least 1.5 million would be enough to get past the government's hurdle. Next is the hotel's operation. I've looked into it, and the hotel's operating methods are still stuck 10 years ago. The dining and accommodation environments are top-notch, but it lags behind other hotels in terms of full automation and AI-powered reservations. Online reviews have already proven everything."

"Another point is that while I was looking through the hotel's information, I discovered that the losses have been growing rapidly over the past three years, and there may be issues with the funds used for procurement. The procurement companies are XXXXXX."

As the names came down, Li Yisen looked at the incredibly serious woman in front of him with some surprise. She had actually investigated so much, and even had a follow-up plan.

"You're really well prepared."

I don't fight battles I'm not sure I can win.

Li Yisen ultimately decided to let the other party handle it. After all, he was only so-so when it came to business. Since he was going to ask a professional for help anyway, he might as well hand it over to the woman in front of him who had the courage to get into his car.

"Okay, I'll write you a letter of authorization. You can act on my behalf and on behalf of the hotel's major shareholders. My employee Rubio will be with you."

"Thank you so much."

Lee Esen watched the other party leave. He had originally intended to resolve the matter using some dirty methods, but since there was a legal way, he decided to wait and see. In any case, he still needed to work hard for the expansion and revitalization of the association during this time.

Three days passed quickly, and the new sheriff was officially appointed: Samuel Hughes, the former deputy sheriff.

Lee Ethan also got his wish and obtained a third-level detective position, which is comparable to a police inspector. He restored the configuration of the three groups to four teams with eight people. Austin Cole, the director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, will also become the deputy sheriff within the next two weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

With the backing of the county police's most powerful force, Li Yisen could practically do whatever he wanted.

Improvements have been made not only in the police department but also in the revitalization association.

In South Los Angeles, Lee Ethan watched as a white man, drenched in sweat, signed his name. The man was the leader of a fourth-rate gang of 80 men, whose gang was called the Wild Wolves.

With Ethan in possession of evidence of his crimes and threats from his family, he was forced to sign his name.

"Click"

The photo was taken, and Ethan Lee reached out his hand.

"Congratulations on joining the Revitalization Society, Luke."

Luke forced a smile.

"It is an honor for me to join the Revitalization Association there."

"You'll realize later that you made the right decision today."

After saying goodbye to the Wild Wolf Gang, Ethan Li had one more place to go tonight.

Since taking over Fred Kim, the leader of the XL gang and the largest branch of the Crippled Gang in Los Angeles, Ethan Lee has visited three gangs, coercing and enticing their leaders to join.

Of course, these gangs are all third- or fourth-rate; their funding, influence, and security are all lacking, otherwise it would be too much trouble.

However, Li Yisen did make some contributions; he would also step in to help the other party if they encountered trouble in the future.

Evan Hall, the leader of the third-rate Irish gang, was looking out the window at the scenery, his palms sweating as he held the documents.

The documents were a stack of materials concerning street drug trials involving illegal immigrants, and were part of an order issued by the revitalization association some time ago.

Just then, the window and door were forcibly opened, startling Evan and Hall, who stood up. It was happening again; the Revitalization Society members were truly elusive.

Li Yisen patted his clothes and said.

"How did it go?"

"I've already sent my men to survey several neighborhoods nearby; it's all in the files."

Lee Esen took the document and glanced at it, then looked at his "new subordinate" with a cold gaze.

Are you nervous?

No, no.

"Why would you be sweating if you weren't here?"

"This is my constitution."

Lee Esen looked into a cabinet.

Who is inside?

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From the moment he entered the room, he sensed a malicious intent lurking in the closet; had he not been so confident in himself, he would have left immediately.

The cabinet door opened, and a middle-aged white man in a suit walked out.

"Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), sir, you are surrounded. Please surrender, and we will treat you well."

"Da da da da"

A series of footsteps came from outside the door, and there was also the sound of a large number of cars downstairs.

Lee Ethan used the owls in the sky to identify the vehicles as military vehicles, ranging from tactical cars to JLTVs and Humvees.

Even armored vehicles were included; the light armored vehicles were the M1117 armored vehicles, and the medium armored vehicles were the Stryker armored vehicles.

With 105mm rifled cannons and even helicopters in the sky, it's clear they came prepared.

Lee Ethan looked at Evan Hall.

"Don't you know that today's betrayal will lead to your utter ruin?"

Evan Hall glared at Lee Ethan with hatred.

"I also know that joining the Revitalization Association is a dead end sooner or later."

"hehe."

The door was kicked open, and a team of special forces rushed in.

But the next second, machine gun bullets came from the building across the street, and of course, Lee Esen wasn't completely unprepared.

The bullet instantly tore the front-line agent to shreds, and the rest retreated. Unfortunately, even the thickness of the wall might not be enough to withstand a 7.62mm bullet.

Lee Ethan walked through the bullets until he reached Evan Hall.

"You made the wrong choice, so you're going to die here today."