America's Road to Wealth

The romantic city is brightly lit at night.

Although it doesn’t have the row upon row feeling of high-rise buildings in New York.

The lights on the Champs Elysées still announce the prosperity of this city.

It has the most famous fashion week in the world. It has produced the Sun King and Emperor Napoleon. It is the center of the world's perfume industry.

Many times, this city called Paris is the real center of Europe.

This has always been the case from ancient times to the present.

London is compared to Berlin and Paris, both of which are rural places in the French mind.

The 18th arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, located on the right bank of the Seine.

The 18th arrondissement includes the former city of Montmartre, which was included in Paris in 1860.

Many famous artists in history have performed creative activities here.

Including Spanish painter Salvador Dali, Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh.

This gives the place a particularly strong literary and artistic atmosphere, which has also attracted the entertainment circles from all over France and even Europe to focus here.

One day, Paris can really produce a European "Hollywood".

Probably it can only be Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement.

Tonight, a large-scale cocktail party is being held at the Hotel Saint-Ouen-Marchepsies in Montmartre.

Vivendi Global Group is here to entertain guests from the Americas.

Because the guest's status is too high, there is also the matter of the guest's preferences.

Tonight, Vivendi Entertainment has brought together almost all the well-known celebrities in Europe.

These celebrities are also happy to attend, and this is Spike's invitation.

In Hollywood, it is almost equivalent to an invitation from Murdoch + Smith.

Who will refuse, who can refuse?

It was just halfway through the reception.

Many people discovered that the main target of Vivendi's banquet was no longer there.

Fortunately, the CEO of Vivendi Universal Group and Spike of Vivendi Entertainment are still there.

With two big shots here, this cocktail party is still the best.

Just like in the past, people left and appeared in pairs from time to time during the reception.

The hustle and bustle outside just covered up the movement in some rooms inside the hotel.

As the excited breathing gradually became lower.

St. Oen's Hotel Machopsey, in a women's restroom with a sign under maintenance.

It finally became completely quiet.

A few minutes later.

In the bathroom, the sound of getting dressed sounded again.

A suit that cost tens of thousands of dollars and was custom-made by a well-known tailor was a little wrinkled.

There is also a set of the latest Chanel and a set of Hermès evening wear that are in danger of falling into pieces.

it's a pity.

"You are so charming, Miss Cruz."

While the man was adjusting his clothes, he looked at the woman with satisfied eyes.

"You can call me Penelope, Mr. Smith."

Penelope Cruz was washing her face in front of the bathroom mirror. She turned around, even though she was already without makeup because of washing her face.

She is still the European goddess who is already known as "Spain's national treasure beauty".

"You can also call me Abel, Penelope."

After finishing his clothes, Abel walked to Penelope Cruz and looked in the mirror to check his appearance.

"Honestly, it's the best I've ever done."

Penelope Cruz smiled charmingly, her charming face looking very satisfied, "I think I have fallen in love with you, Mr. Smith."

"Me too." Abel said with a smile, his hand sliding down to Penelope beside him.

Of course he wouldn't take it seriously, everyone would say nice things.

Even the young Spanish national treasure beauty is still very tasteful.

The skillful technique and the most beautiful and mature body of 27 years old are quite memorable.

Oh, and there was another French kiss that he recalled.

"Go and call Sophie. It's time for me to go out. If I don't go out, Mr. Messier will probably think that I have gone away." Abel smiled.

Penelope Cruz gave him a fawning smile and watched him leave the bathroom.

After he really leaves.

Penelope then walked to a stall in the women's bathroom and knocked on the door, "Sophie, haven't you recovered yet? He has already left."

In the cubicle, Sophie Marceau's exhausted voice came.

"Huh? I'm so tired after leaving. Penelope, I feel like he's targeting me. He seems to like me more?"

Penelope felt a little jealous, she felt Sophie was showing off.

But just now the man was indeed more focused on Sophie Marceau.

Even if I am younger and have a better figure.

Penelope said: "That's your illusion. Sophie, our identities are the same. We are all just desserts for the big shot."

"Haha. Do me a favor, Penelope, help me out. I really have no strength, my feet are so weak."

Penelope cursed inwardly, but still went in to help Sophie Marceau out.

After all, Penelope still knows that in front of big people, one plus one will always be greater than two.

At this time, he and Sophie Marceau should unite a little more.

Only in this way, maybe we can get higher scores from the big shots.

Then the next time you return to Hollywood, it may be the time for you and Sophie to bloom in Hollywood.

Following the two European goddesses, they supported each other and left the bathroom.

Only then did a female bodyguard from Rock Security suddenly appear and take off the "under maintenance" sign hanging on the door handle of the women's restroom.

Only later did someone visit the restroom again.

It's the people who came and found the smell in here was weird.

And here's what happened.

Let’s start further.

This morning around ten o'clock.

Arriving at the entrance of the Vivendi Building, most of the senior executives of Vivendi Global Group came out to welcome them.

It was Abel's motorcade that had just arrived from the Champs Elysées.

Abel came to Vivendi this time mainly to sign a share transfer agreement with Vivendi Global Group.

After three months of negotiations.

In the case where Abel exerted many off-field methods.

Vivendi Universal Group, which holds 20% of NBC Television, eventually had to give up its shares in NBC Television.

Subsequently, there were lengthy negotiations between the two parties.

In the end, Vivendi Global Group agreed to sell its shares at a valuation of US$20 billion.

Vivendi bought these shares four years ago for $2.9 billion.

Four years later, it became US$4 billion, which was a profit for Vivendi no matter what.

Just after losing the shares of NBC TV station.

Vivendi Global Group’s strategy to expand in the United States and cover all media industries failed.

But boards and shareholders can also understand.

Because even Vivendi himself actually knows that Americans have begun to eye Vivendi.

If Vivendi, which already owns Universal Music and Universal Movies, can still become the boss of NBC television.

The Americans will most likely end up in trouble.

It is because of this possibility and Abel's off-the-table methods.

Plus there has indeed been a lot of profit.

Vivendi finally had to give up an important part of the North American grand strategy.

I chose to follow my heart and sold 20% of the shares of NBC TV station to Abel.

Abel came to Paris with the main purpose of getting the 20% shares.

He came to the door today to sign a contract.

The process of signing the contract went smoothly, after all, the two parties had been talking for several months before this.

Of course, the teams on both sides have already discussed everything that needs to be discussed.

Abel's presence only showed the importance he attached to these 20% shares.

There is also the emphasis on Vivendi Global Group.

“A pleasure to work with.”

After the contract was signed, Abel smiled and said to the Vivendi executives.

Compared with the old guys from EDF, the senior executives of Vivendi Global Group generally speak English.

There is no need for translation between the two parties.

"It's a pleasure to work with you," Jean-Marie Messier also said with a smile.

After the contract is signed.

Jean-Marie Messier, the CEO, took Abel on a polite tour of Vivendi Global Group.

The reason for this is because Abel today is in addition to being the chairman of Smith Media Group.

He is also one of the shareholders of Vivendi Global Group.

Vivendi Global Group is a company listed in Paris, France.

The French stock market currently has the fifth largest market capitalization in the world.

In addition to US stocks, Japanese stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and British stocks, the total market value of Paris's stock market currently ranks fifth in the world.

However, he will soon be surpassed by Big A, and then he will be ranked sixth for a long time.

After 2022, it became fifth again.

At that time, under the acceleration of Prime Minister Lettuce and Prime Minister Third Brother, the British stock market successfully fell to sixth place, losing to the French stock market.

In addition, world-renowned cosmetics and luxury goods groups such as LVMH, Hermès, and L'Oréal are all listed on the Paris stock market.

After all, as one of the only two or three countries in the world with a sound industrial sector, France still has some hard power.

The embodiment of this hard power is that France does not rely on Wall Street and has its own stock market.

As early as when he wanted to buy NBC TV station, Abel successively acquired shares of Vivendi Global Group.

Up to now, he already holds about 3% of the shares of Vivendi Global Group.

He is also a shareholder, and Vivendi Universal Group is willing to sell NBC shares to him, which may be partly due to this factor.

As a shareholder, the CEO naturally has the obligation to show him around the company.

Abel wasted almost an hour in Vivendi Global Group.

At noon, he declined the lunch invitation from Vivendi executives, but accepted their invitation to a cocktail party in the evening.

Because Abel knew that in the upper class society in Europe and America.

Various drinking parties are sometimes really necessary and are the best channel to expand your social circle.

Even Rockefeller and the others are also keen on hosting or participating in various cocktail parties.

This is a habit throughout Europe and the United States, and can even be said to be a habit across the entire human race.

Including Tianchao, in fact, they also like to hold this kind of cocktail parties.

It's just not as frequent as here. Most of them are held in the name of birthday banquets, weddings, and childbirth.

It’s not like in Europe and the United States, when their dog gives birth to puppies, ordinary Europeans and Americans will throw a party

Abel also changed from being resistant at the beginning to now participating depending on his mood.

He was in a good mood these two days because he achieved the success of flying together for the first time with little Laura.

He just thought about taking the two of them together in the evening so that they could join in the fun.

When he returns to the villa in District 16.

But he discovered that little Laura might not be able to stay with him in Europe anymore.

"Herbert is ill?"

Abel was surprised.

Little Laura's grandfather, Herbert, the patriarch of the Bush family, is ill.

She was still very ill, and little Laura's parents wanted her to go back.

Herbert was, after all, an old man of seventy-seven.

Although he is in good physical condition on weekdays, he also enjoys the best medical conditions in the world.

But this time he caught a cold and was quite seriously ill.

The Bush family was anxious and rushed back.

As far as Abel knew, the old man could live for another ten to twenty years.

"Yes." Little Laura said worriedly:

"While out hunting, my grandfather wanted to chase a wild boar and fell into a puddle. He was not injured, but he was all wet. He didn't change clothes immediately, so he caught the wind while riding on the horse, and then he caught a cold."

"Is it serious?"

Although I still want to stay in Europe for a while, I don’t want to go back to the United States within a month.

But what if Herbert is really in danger?

Abel knew that with his current status, he still had to go back.

He already knew that in the Shrub family, it was Herbert who had always insisted on marrying him.

Without Herbert's support.

I probably wouldn’t even be able to meet a reasonable and reasonable person like little Laura.

Because of little Laura, Abel is now somewhat grateful to Herbert.

"It's getting better already." Little Laura comforted Abel:

"My father told me that if you want to go back, there is no need. My grandfather just let us grandchildren go back."

"Oh, right." Little Laura thought for a while and added to Abel:

"After my grandfather heard that you were in Europe, he asked my father to ask how long you would stay in Europe."

"You told me last time that it would take more than a month. I told my grandfather through my father. Then my grandfather told you to do a good job in Europe, get things done in Europe, and then go back to the United States. It’s not too late.”

To be honest, Abel didn't have much idea at first.

but now.

He looked at little Laura seriously. She still looked worried about Herbert.

"Okay. Then I won't go back. Then you go back to Texas first." Abel said.

"Yeah." Little Laura agreed.

After sending little Laura away, Abel couldn't help but become a little suspicious.

Because it's such a coincidence.

Today is already August 15th.

It has been less than a month since the incident that Abel wanted to avoid the most.

In fact, Abel came to Europe at the end of July with the intention of not staying in the United States during that time.

What if instead of choosing Manhattan this time, I choose Queens this time?

Bring little Laura over, including this thought.

But now.

As for the Shrub family, Herbert happened to fall ill at this time.

Then call back all the younger generations of the bush.

After knowing that you are in Europe, let yourself do good work in Europe and stay longer.

Taken individually, these things are all normal.

But taken together, from the perspective of Abel, who has the memory of rebirth, there is something a little abnormal.

Is this really a conspiracy theory?

Abel wasn't sure.

But he wasn't too worried.

Because he was prepared for this.

First is his family.

Alexander, the Sheriff of Tarrant County, had only been to New York once in his life.

Now that I am a county magistrate, I am very busy every day.

Abel also handed over all the matters related to the opening of Pacific Mall to him.

The likelihood of Alexander going to New York is slim.

Not to mention Emily, who now runs Smith Farm entirely.

She also has to take care of the pregnant Charlize, and it is even more impossible for her to leave for no reason.

As for grandpa and grandma, both of them have not left Texas for more than 20 years.

Unless Abel doesn't get married in Texas, it's impossible for the two old people to leave.

And Abel felt that based on his relationship with the Shrub family.

As long as there are no problems on your side.

The Bush family will probably find a way to keep their relatives in Texas when the time is right.

The premise is that it is really a conspiracy.

Then there are my own women.

Ikana has gone to California and will not return to New York until the baby is born.

If he wants to go back, he can also know in advance through the bodyguard team to avoid it.

Not to mention Charlize, who has a big belly and has been keeping Emily company.

Jessica and Anne, Anne is by her side now.

Jessica and Scarlett are both in Los Angeles.

Abel decided that when time was running out, he would ask MGM to get them some work that they couldn't leave Los Angeles.

Their schedules are also not difficult to control.

Then came the two Australian girls Liv and someone else's wife Blanchett, who went back to Australia for vacation.

There are also people from Rock Security beside them.

Finally, there are Elizabeth’s angels.

They are the best arranged.

As early as the beginning of this year, Isa Company planned to launch in early September this year.

Let all the angels come to Europe to develop business and strive to open up the European market of Isa Company.

It can be said that when I came to Europe early.

Abel was able, through Rock Security and several companies, to control his own people not to come near Manhattan during certain periods of time.

If accidents still happen like this, then he doesn't care.

Because reaching this level is already the limit.

If it were more obvious.

It may attract some attention afterwards.

As for Abel himself, he came to Europe at the end of July.

And the operations and methods here are non-stop, companies are acquiring one by one, and it looks like they are vigorously exploring the European market.

If you still doubt him after staying for a month or two, you are deliberately targeting him.

I believe that if it was really a conspiracy, the Shrub family would probably notify him by then.

This is the benefit of hugging your thighs when you are still very weak.

The departure of little Laura triggered attention in this regard.

After thinking about it over and over again, Abel was sure that there was nothing left to miss.

If there are any omissions, you can also use rock security to make up for it at the end.

Only then did he feel relieved a little and went to look for Annie who had not left.

He took Aymo Alamuddin with him.

Little Laura is gone.

If you don’t like “false twins” at this time, is Abel still Abel?

So in Anne's surprise and consternation, and in Amo Alamuddin's surprise.

A British knock-off Anne and an original American Anne.

The two Annies were put together and played with until the evening.

The result was that none of them could attend Vivendi's cocktail party in the evening.

Because my hands and feet are numb, walking is a problem.

It turned out that Abel went to a cocktail party in the 18th arrondissement of Paris alone and refreshed.

A little after seven o'clock in the evening.

Abel's motorcade slowly arrived at the entrance of the St. Oenma Cheapsey Hotel.

I worked until almost four o'clock and finally completed it. It lived up to the mission!