America's Road to Wealth

In the evening, a dinner party was held at the White House.

On the surface, this is a very common banquet in a white house, just an ordinary banquet among hundreds of banquets a year.

Only people who are among the true elites of the empire know that banquets of this level can only be held a few times a year at most.

No more than 10 times, but 4 of them happened to be the night before the Federal Advisory Committee's four regular meetings each year.

This has almost become a tradition.

On this night, the bankers who will be attending the meeting tomorrow, as well as those powerful people who want to contact the bankers, will participate.

Let these four originally ordinary banquets be upgraded to the top level at once.

What's more, this year is even more special, because tomorrow's regular meeting may bring about changes.

In this way, more people will be interested in watching the fun.

The number of big shots attending tomorrow's banquet will be even greater.

At this moment, there are many reporters outside the white house. This is not occasional, but the norm.

And there won't be any entertainment reporters here, most of them will be reporters from the official page.

None of them knew the special nature of tonight's banquet, and it was useless to know.

They can't get inside.

They can only interview outside.

These people are all resident in DC and deal with the federal government. They usually wear very formal suits and are very decent.

There are also many reporters outside the White House and in the front hall, and some have begun to capture some federal officials for interviews.

Of course, there were also some foreign reporters who were stationed there, raising their cameras from time to time to take photos of pairs of well-dressed American elites.

Off Pennsylvania Avenue.

Parked was a black Cadillac Monster.

In the carriage.

Abel and Kayla sat quietly, both of them looking very patient, waiting for the people in front to finish walking down the red carpet.

Abel looked sideways at Keira, who looked even more beautiful and gorgeous after dressing up. He smiled and said:

"Dear Keira, your beauty will stun everyone tonight."

"You think I'm beautiful, that's what matters most to me!"

Keira's beautiful eyes turned into crescent moons, and she had a sweet smile on her face.

Yes, she was taken away by John Wilson in the afternoon.

But not long ago, she returned to Abel openly.

The reason why this is possible is because this is the request of Slade Wilson and even the California Consortium.

The reason is very simple, because of the regular meeting tomorrow.

That was a meeting where the California consortium and the Texas consortium wanted to get as many voting rights in the Federal Reserve as possible from the established wealthy families.

This kind of thing, of course, looks more powerful when everyone joins forces.

It doesn't matter if the two sides are not actually united, at least it seems so on the surface.

Then the daughter of one of the core figures of the California consortium.

Together with Abel, the biggest "Leng Tou Qing" at tomorrow's regular meeting, appeared in front of other plutocrats.

This can be regarded as a way to declare to the outside world the common position of the California consortium and the Texas consortium at tomorrow's regular meeting.

With this request, John Wilson couldn't stop it even if he wanted to.

In fact, what Abel told John Wilson during the day that his sister had agreed to be Abel's girlfriend was also false.

The two of them only had one date, and the date seemed a bit ambiguous.

There is a bit of a meaning of a man having love and a concubine, or a bitch and a man and a woman.

We haven't really reached the final step yet, and we haven't become real boyfriend and girlfriend yet.

But after all, the two of them are young, and they are both at the time when their body's hormone secretion is at its strongest.

They are handsome men and beautiful women, with a basic existence of ambiguity.

At this moment, in this secret space, the atmosphere will certainly look a little crimson.

The car slowly moved forward again, and Abel smiled sideways: "It's our turn!"

"Yeah!" Kayla smiled and nodded. She straightened her white silk scarf and gently pulled off her dress. It was a little troublesome because the skirt was too long.

"I'll help you pull it after I get off the car."

Abel said kindly.

No matter what the page, journalists like nothing more than watching celebrities get into trouble.

It's not good for him if his female companion makes a fool of herself.

Besides, it would also affect Keira's status in Slade Wilson's heart.

"Thank you, then there will be no problem! I'm afraid there will be wrinkles in the waist part..."

Kayla is still a little concerned that her image isn't perfect.

As soon as she finished speaking, she found a pair of big hands placed on the place she just said.

"Is this here? There are indeed some wrinkles. Let me smooth them out for you."

Abel said, without waiting for her to agree, he took action on his own.

Feeling his movements.

Keira's face really turned red involuntarily this time.

Is that place something you can touch?

We're not there yet.

"It's done, so it looks okay."

Abel calmly retracted his hand and smiled cheekily.

It looks good in the hand, but it actually feels really good.

The inside and outside are consistent.

Keira bit her white teeth slightly, chuckled and "hummed".

At this time, the car door was opened.

She wanted to say something, but she had to hold it back, with a gentle and dignified smile on her face, facing everything outside the car door.

Abel got out of the car first, and the flashing lights outside started to light up like daylight.

Kayla gracefully held Abel's extended hand, gently lifted the hem of her skirt, bowed slightly and walked out of the car with a confident and charming smile on her face.

Abel helped her lift the skirt behind her and placed it on the red carpet, looking very gentlemanly.

"Hey, it's Abel Smith. Hey, Abel, look here! Your female companion looks a little strange. Who is she?"

"Wow! Mr. Smith, this is David from the Washington Post. Can I ask you a question?"

"Look here, Mr. Smith, and the beautiful lady. Look here, I want to take pictures of you!"

The two stood on the red carpet with their tall figures, attracting the cameras of all reporters.

The reporters started shouting Abel's name, hoping that the two would cooperate with the reporters in taking photos.

After all, the United States is different from Eastern countries and somewhat different from Europe.

In an atmosphere where people want to be entertained to death, even serious journalists and serious news are becoming more and more entertaining.

This is the situation in a country where even the commander-in-chief can participate in variety shows and reality shows and work as an actor in the wilderness.

With a faint smile on his face, Abel put his hands on Kayla's slender waist. Kayla also put her hands around Abel's waist. With a sweet smile on his face, he changed his posture and angle from time to time to impress the reporters. Photograph.

"Tomorrow, starting from tomorrow, my reputation will be a little troublesome. Probably starting from tomorrow, Americans will call me the "New Smith Girl."

During this period, Keira Wilson's smile remained unchanged and she spoke slightly.

"Why not? Girl Smith, what a sweet word. Look, Kayla, everyone wants to know you now. I think they'll be surprised when they find out you're the director of retail at Wells Fargo. . Because you look more like a big Hollywood star."

This was a compliment on her beauty, and Keira smiled even more.

The development of the situation gradually became a little skewed.

It was supposed to be a serious interview, at least in the United States where all people are entertained, it should be a slightly more serious interview.

Because of the beauty of Abel and Keira, they are now starting to lean towards Hollywood or entertainment industry interviews.

"Can you be more intimate? It will look particularly nice when taking photos like this."

A reporter boldly shouted.

Abel, who had taken care of the red flags at home and all the colorful flags were well-behaved, was not timid at all.

He simply stretched out his hand, locked hands with Kayla, and walked forward slowly, stopping from time to time to put his arms around Kayla's slender waist to take pictures.

The more this happens, the more excited and daring the reporters become.

"Can we be more intimate?"

Someone shouted again.

The emotions were heightened to this point, and Keira's heartbeat accelerated slightly. She simply leaned sideways and snuggled into Abel's arms, raised her head slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with water, and stared at Abel's side face.

She felt that looking at Abel from this angle, he looked like a marble statue of Apollo.

The girl's heart could not help but wave after wave of waves.

Abel naturally placed his hand on Kayla's, and some reporters excitedly started pressing the shutter to take pictures.

Abel could already imagine that the photo of the two of them in this pose would become the cover of many media outlets tomorrow.

American media reporters like this kind of realistic photos the most. They won’t retouch your photos or anything like that. What they want is the real effect.

Abel and Kayla, the combination of a handsome guy and a beautiful girl, do not need to be retouched, and the photos are picturesque, not to mention such an intimate pose.

And tonight, most of the middle-aged men and women who are old or attending the meeting.

These two people can obviously increase the sales of their newspapers even more.

The reporters who were working on the page were all feeling like they were having a collective fight at the moment, they were so excited.

They also didn't expect that it was very ordinary, just a white house banquet that might have at least 200 events a year.

We could actually catch such a big fish tonight!

It can be said that since the two came to the red carpet, they have attracted almost everyone's attention.

Even some people who were being interviewed at the front frequently looked at the two of them sideways, which made the two of them stand out in the limelight for a moment.

Abel is okay.

Since he became famous, whenever he appears in interviews, or red carpets and other places.

He was the star that shone brightest in the room and attracted flashbulbs and reporters the most.

He has long been used to this kind of scene.

Not Keira Wilson.

She felt like she was almost drunk now.

She rarely experienced the feeling of being surrounded by thousands of people, being admired by all the stars, and being the center of attention.

This is because of Slade Wilson's tutoring.

The old chaebol is a bit of a daughter-in-law, doting on others, but also very strict.

Keira's 25-year-old life has been smooth sailing, but she is also very low-key.

What's more, there is a brother above her who has always disliked her and suppressed her since he became an adult.

It can be said that she has actually been living a somewhat depressed life.

Now this kind of treatment like a Hollywood star is a very novel experience for her.

It played a great role in satisfying her vanity.

It turns out...this is what it feels like to be surrounded by reporters!

At this moment, she felt like she was the brightest star next to the moon.

To be honest, Keira felt like she was falling a little in love with this feeling.

As for the dignitaries and chaebol giants attending the dinner in front and behind.

They were not much surprised by the reception Abel received.

That's Abel Smith, the new J. P. Morgan or John Davidson Rockefeller.

It's more fun and more topical than those two old-timers from the golden age.

Then he is naturally more sought after by the media.

Kayla appeared next to Abel. Some people didn't know her, but many people knew her.

For those who don’t know her, they heard that Abel’s female companion was actually Slade Wilson’s daughter.

Most of them looked very surprised, even shocked.

Some people thought that Shrub and Smith were having a falling out. Then Smith quickly got involved with Wilson.

People who are more rational and intelligent think further from the fact that Slade Wilson and Abel are said to have a good relationship.

For example...the Texas consortium and the California consortium have the possibility of joining forces!

And this is what Abel and Slade Wilson want the American people to know.

Finally walked down the red carpet.

After walking down, the smile on Keira's face was still charming, her cherry lips had not been closed, her white teeth were exposed, and her smile was bright.

She was really happy tonight.

Entering the banquet hall of the White House, a waiter immediately came to greet her. He leaned slightly and stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Smith, Miss Wilson, please come this way."

Under the guidance of the waiter, it was easy to find the location. But before he sat down, he heard someone calling Kayla behind him. Looking back, Abel saw it was John Wilson.

Keira's brother had a smile on his face and his female companion stood beside him.

Abel knew that she was the wife of John Wilson, a woman from the Lytton family in California.

The Litton family is the controller of Litton Industries in the United States.

This company is the fourth largest arms dealer in the United States. It mainly produces fighter aircraft, destroyers, and cruise missiles.

"Uncle Gross and the others asked you to come over, dear Keira. They have something they want to say to you."

Abel heard John say this to his sister.

Abel sensed some resistance from Kayla.

But John’s wife Litton had already walked over with a smile, gently held Kayla’s hand, and said affectionately:

"Keira, look over there. Miss Laura Bush's father is looking over here, and we don't want to trouble Mr. Smith."

In the direction she pointed, little Laura's father, Neil Bush, one of Abel's cheap father-in-laws, was really looking this way.

Even if Keira Wilson doesn't want to at this time.

Under such circumstances, I had no choice but to let go with a smile, said a few words to Abel, and then left with my brother and sister-in-law in the direction where the people from the California Consortium were gathered.

Not long after she left, Abel saw Neil walking towards Alexander and his father who appeared from nowhere.

"Neil, Alexander, when did you arrive?"

Abel said a little surprised.

When he arrived during the day, his father-in-law and father had not arrived yet.

"We just arrived not long ago, less than half an hour."

Alexander has successfully become a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

He looked at his outstanding son and said with a chuckle.

It is different from the image of a high-end Texas redneck with a thick face and thicker neck two years ago.

Alexander now has a tall figure of about two meters, wearing a custom-fitted suit, and actually has gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

Not seeing each other for several months actually gave Abel the feeling of being an elite guest.

"When Neil and I arrived, you were just going out to pick up the Californian."

After speaking, Alexander paused and saw that his son had been looking at his clothes.

Wearing a suit like a brown bear wearing a suit, he shrugged and continued:

"I know, I actually don't like dressing like this. It's a bit uncomfortable. But your people think that if I dress like this on formal occasions, I can get more votes. So... you know."

After hearing his father's explanation, Abel laughed.

The "your people" Alexander refers to are some non-staff members of the Smith Intelligence Group arranged by Abel for his father.

These people are working for Abel's father as members of Congressman Alexander's staff and assistants.

They were recruited by Abel and were elites who were good at this field of work. They were mainly used to provide Alexander with advice, suggestions and all-round assistance when he was working in Austin.

Since that group of people felt that this image was more conducive to Alexander's work.

Of course Abel wouldn't say anything.

On the contrary, he felt that his father looked a bit like a thug in a suit when he wore it like this.

A bit like Hong Jing Bao, who is two meters taller and stronger, wearing a suit, gold-rimmed glasses and tie.

At this time, Neil spoke.

He didn't seem to see Kyla Wilson being intimate with Abel when she came in just now.

"It seems that the California consortium's position tomorrow will be the same as ours?"

Abel nodded and looked at little Laura's father, one of his father-in-law.

Neil Bush resigned from Pacific Energy a month ago.

Neil formed his own campaign office and announced his participation in California's congressional election at the end of this year.

The steps were very similar to Alexander's, but because Alexander was in Texas, with the combined efforts of Smith and Shrub, Alexander avoided the election and directly became a member of the House of Representatives.

Currently he is a deputy, and he will be elected this year as well.

Not enough, since we are in Texas. Now Abel is the core figure of the Texas consortium and the son-in-law of Shrub...

To be honest, if it weren't for the fear of wasting resources.

Now if we really want to support him, it is not impossible to support Alexander with a governor of Texas.

The worst is also the Lieutenant Governor of Texas.

But that would be a waste of resources and the phases would overlap.

The current acting governor of Texas is the number one horse boy under Shrub and a true one of his own.

He did a great job. The call for victory this year is very high, so there is really no need to mess with him.

But no matter what, Alexander will be fine. So Neil was a little anxious and wanted to take his first real step this year.

So why would Neil care about Kayla Wilson and be intimate with his son-in-law?

Neil even wished that Abel and Kayla Wilson could be closer.

Because in that case, if Abel had Wilson's help in California.

In this year's midterm elections, Neil will receive higher support and a greater chance of victory.

Anyway, if the daughter doesn't mind, then neither does he, the father.

"At least they are consistent in the general direction. But in terms of details, of course they cannot be the same as us."

Abel answered Neil with a smile.

As the three of them talked, more and more Texans began to gather around Abel.

The first person to come was Davis Brown, the core figure of the Brown family of the Texas consortium.

When the old guy came over, he heard Abel saying to his father-in-law and father:

"Compared to us and the people on the East Coast, Californians are too divided. They are actually stronger than us now, but their power is spread out."

Davis couldn't agree more.

Others say that Texans are a bunch of war dealers.

In fact, from the perspective of industry groups, the California consortium is more like it.

In addition to the banking industry, the core industries of the California consortium are either manufacturing aircraft, mother armies, ship-guided missiles, or aircraft, artillery, tanks, and vehicles.

Under its jurisdiction are all arms companies such as Lockheed Martin, Rothrop Grumman, Litton Industries, and Sikorsky Helicopters.

In the first two years, after their marriage with First Citi, even Boeing and the others were able to influence it.

In this regard, they are even better than the Texans.

What's more, their financial industry is even worse than the Texans who don't have Abel.

Logically speaking, the California consortium should have a loud voice in the United States.

However, the reality is that the California consortium, one of the top ten consortiums in the United States, has almost the smallest voice.

In contrast, the Texas consortium, which is very similar to them but is actually inferior in strength, ranks among the top three consortiums in the United States.

The reason for this is because the California consortium lost in two places.

One is that they are quite divided internally, and there is no one voice that can stand up for what they say.

Even Slade Wilson is only the apparent leader.

Another reason is that the California consortium is not in tune with local culture.

What kind of atmosphere? The local atmosphere that locks in the reputation and votes of the local bottom! !

What this means is that the California consortium is the dominant player in California, but they cannot speak for themselves locally like the Texas consortium.

The reason is that they do not have full control over local elections like the Texas consortium.

Thinking about the scandal in California, Davis, who was holding a red wine glass, heard Neil and Alexander greeting him, and the old man responded quickly.

"Hey, good evening. Alexander, and Neil. And of course, dear Abel..."

Davis smiled brightly.

The old man had known Neil well before, because of Herbert's relationship.

Now, because of Abel's relationship and Alexander's arrival in Austin for work, the two of them often communicate with each other.

So in fact, Davis was very familiar with Abel's father and father-in-law.

At this time, Rodriguez McKison also came over.

Within a few seconds, there was a little fuss a while ago. But Martin Elkins and Delin Richardson, who were soon timid, also arrived.

Eventually Liam H.L. Hunt showed up.

The original five giants of the Texas consortium, and Smith, the loudest talker at present, are all here.

It can be seen from this that the Texans attach great importance to tomorrow's meeting.

And in every corner of the entire banquet hall.

Looking at the young, strong and handsome Abel surrounded by a group of old men.

Many elites at the top of the empire felt somewhat emotional in their hearts.

"I always feel like he will change something..."

In the corner, Texan John Chris Morgan was surreptitiously eying him.

I couldn't help but whisper to David Rockefeller next to me.