Chapter 338 Enemy?
“Your Royal Highness, we have received a notice from the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), requiring us to inquire about the source of funds of the Global Industrial Investment Fund and the purpose of this acquisition of the London Stock Exchange in three days. "We have prepared the relevant agreements and documents and will explain them to the CMA when the time comes."
Finn Hudson, CEO of GII Fund, said on the phone. ”
“Okay, in fact, we have already explained to these institutions about the acquisition of the London Stock Exchange before. This time it is just another process, so there should be no big problem.”
Judging from the news obtained from various aspects, in fact, regarding the GII Fund and the acquisition of the London Stock Exchange, there will not be too many gaps in regulatory intervention. The main aspect is the review of DS Capital, so Barron gave Finn... Hudson took reassurance.
Of course, you still have to deal with it seriously, but Barron will not let the other party take advantage of him casually.
"How's it going over there?"
Barron continued to dial Mikhail's phone and asked.
"He seems normal recently, except that occasionally different cars will come to his house at night and leave after about two or three hours..."
"What is the result of the tracing?"
"The other party is very cautious. Not only is the return route extremely difficult to track, but they will also change cars in certain places. In order not to expose their whereabouts, it will take time..."
"I know."
After hanging up the phone, Barron picked up an invitation on the desk with a playful smile on his face.
……
"Your Highness, we are here."
After the Rolls-Royce stopped, the car door opened and Barron got out of the car.
In front of him was a mansion with a simple door.
Barron adjusted his clothes and saw that the bodyguards in the motorcade had all got out of the car and were standing guard around him. He walked into the gate with a faint smile on his face.
“Welcome, Your Highness the Duke.”
After he walked into the door, he was met by Colin Hall. After the two shook hands, Barron entered the mansion under the guidance of the other party.
Entering the door, after passing through a long corridor, there is a brightly lit hall. The lively atmosphere inside is completely different from the chill outside.
At this time, there were already many guests in the hall, but with the appearance of Barron, countless eyes turned to the young and handsome Duke in a neat suit.
"Is that the Duke of Devonshire? It turns out that he is more handsome in person than in the photo..."
Among the female guests, a girl in costume couldn't help but admire her Friends around me sighed.
"He is indeed very handsome, but it's a pity that he already has a girlfriend."
"The host? It doesn't matter, he's not married yet anyway, and I heard that he rarely puts his name on such occasions. The 'Cinderella' has been brought out, doesn't that mean anything? "
As the girl spoke, her eyes towards Barron became even hotter.
......
The ball held by Colin Hall was attended by not only the financial industry, but also many wealthy people who had many business dealings with his family.
Therefore, along the way, Barron met many people he was familiar with or had only met in person, and he responded politely to the warmth of these people.
"Mrs. Hall, you are so beautiful today. This makes all the men present extremely envious of Mr. Hall..." Looking at Barron who spoke words of praise, Catherine Hall's The inner emotions are complex.
The young man in front of her was very different from the somewhat rebellious boy she had met a few years ago.
Already tall and tall, wearing a well-fitting suit, he looked even more extraordinary; but at this time, Barron had a more mature and calm temperament, as well as an invisible aura cultivated by living in a high position for a long time. , but it doesn't feel overbearing... If Catherine could speak Chinese, I'm afraid she would understand that gentleness like jade can be more appropriate to describe the feeling Barron gave her.
"Nice to meet you, Your Highness the Duke."
Catherine had a charming smile on her face, but Barron could feel that there was a bit of alienation in it.
"You invited me here today because you have something to talk about, Mr. Hall. You can talk about it now."
Wait until Colin Hall took Barron to the study upstairs When he was pregnant, Barron sat on the sofa, found a comfortable position, and said to him.
"Yes, Your Highness the Duke, it is about the loan from our Northrock Bank..."
Barron smiled slightly and said:
“Those loans are still a long way from expiration, and some of them have only just been completed.”
“But the problem is the recent situation... "
When Colin Hall finished speaking, Barron looked at him and said calmly:
"It won't be anything, but Mr. Hall, if you have anything to say, just say it. Okay.”
"First of all, I need to explain that this is not my personal opinion. Of course I cherish my friendship with you, but the board of directors is also putting pressure on me and needs to re-examine the loan issued by Northrock Bank to DS Capital. Are the mortgage qualifications sufficient..."
With a rather regretful expression, Colin Hall said:
"You know, this is not just a matter of Northrock Bank. , we know that the Summit Media stocks you hold are all mortgaged to Standard Chartered Bank, but the stock price of this company has been falling recently. Of course, you are the largest shareholder of Standard Chartered Bank, and you do not need to worry about this bank. Loan matters, but if this continues, regulatory authorities will inevitably review this. This involves not only Standard Chartered Bank, but also our Rosenrock Bank or Barclays Bank, which will be involved. "
"I reiterate, Mr. Hall, the current situation is just a small situation. All my companies have no problems. If Northen Rock Bank continues in accordance with the agreement, then we will still They are close partners, and if you also want to conduct the so-called 'review'..."
Barron shrugged and said:
"That's okay. You can find a third party that we both recognize at any time to revalue the company I pledged. But I still don't think it's necessary to be in such a hurry."
"I will try my best to persuade the board of directors. , Your Highness the Duke, you must know that I am very willing to be your 'close partner'. This is a rare friendship. Friendship."
Colin Hall picked up the wine bottle, poured wine into two glasses, and handed one of the glasses to Barron...
"For friendship. "
Barron clinked the glasses with him and took a sip. The whiskey tasted good...
"My friends will all live well, Mr. Hall."
"What about your enemy? Your Highness the Duke."
Putting the wine glass on the table, Colin Hall Er looked at Barron and asked.
“Enemy?”
Barron met his gaze and said calmly:
"They will regret it, if there is still a chance..."
(End of this chapter)