Chapter 900
As an international financial juggernaut, James’s consortium naturally possessed a massive network of connections. Even though their expertise lay in corporate raiding rather than armed combat, their influence was undeniable.
“Getting James to help won’t come cheap p>
Owen frowned.
“From what I know, they only care about money. They’re much more ruthless than the players we deal with domestically p>
“That’s fine. As long as it takes down the syndicate backing Mishka and eradicates the rot in the Balkans, we can agree to a partnership with James p>
Mira looked at him. “They took a massive hit on Wall Street last time and are desperate to recoup their losses. Our own financial firm is going global eventually anyway.
This might just be our golden opportunity p>
“Are you thinking of merging with their consortium p>
“No, I’m not going to answer to them p>
“Wait, you mean absorbing them into ours?
You’ve got guts, my lady. We’re talking about a consortium worth tens of trillions of dollars! Even if you, me, and Master Ellis pooled every cent we had, our combined assets wouldn’t top five trillion,” Owen noted, sighing in disbelief.
In international consortiums, the one with the deepest pockets held the real power. “Don’t worry, we can use leverage.
We just tell them we’re forming a multinational firm and will allow them to buy shares if they help us out.
They don’t know the exact details of our financial backing, but they do know what I’m capable of p>
Owen thought about it for a moment. “These global firms have informants everywhere. It wouldn’t be hard for them to dig up our real numbers p>
“Let them dig. The empires we’ve built are practically unprecedented. Our track record alone is enough to blow them away p>
While their current wealth couldn’t rival the old-money syndicates, Solflare Group was a commercial empire built entirely from scratch in just a single year.
It was a historic feat.
“You’re a force of nature, babe!
If you’re willing to gamble, I’ll bet it all with you. I’m willing to wager that James sees you as a future titan of the financial world p>
Though his tone was teasing, his eyes were filled with pure admiration for her bold, unrelenting ambition.
“Just promise me that if I end up completely broke one day, you won’t dump me p>
“I hope you go broke. Once all your backup plans are gone, you’ll be my exclusive property p>
“Wouldn’t it be better if I joined your family with all my wealth p>
“I prefer total control. What can I say p>
It was just banter. Mira knew that with Owen’s dominant personality, no one could control him unless he explicitly allowed it.
Playtime was over. It was time to get to business.
“Alright, let’s take this one step at a time. Call Dominic first,” Mira instructed.
“You’re pretty comfortable calling him by his first name, aren’t you p>
Mira knew exactly what he was doing.
“Of course. He’s my mentor and my friend p>
She soothingly stroked his ego.
Owen dialed Dominic’s number. To his surprise, the man picked up instantly.
“Owen, finally willing to talk to me? What’s wrong, get dumped? Need a shoulder to cry on?
It’s fine, just find someone new. I hear Vivienne Voss is still waiting for you.
And don’t worry about Mira—I’ll comfort her myself p>
Dominic was clearly fighting back laughter on the other end of the line.
“Dominic! You bastard! You never know when to shut up p>
Owen barked, his face darkening. He went to hang up, but Mira stopped him.
“Focus on the issue p>
Friends joked around, but they had a serious situation on their hands.
Who Oka
Owen knew she was right. He breath Mira was targeted by Ghost-Needle again
“What? Why do they keep going after Mira? Why won’t they just assassinate you instead p>
“Dominic, what kind of sick joke is
Are we even friends?
that? You’d be happy if I died, right?