Chapter 1404: Chapter 488: Recovering Everything with Principal and Interest from Jardine Matheson
Regarding Donnie’s donation, Winston Churchill was naturally very pleased, but Churchill also understood that Donnie must be seeking sothing by offering a donation at this ti!
“Donnie, first I must thank you for your generosity and trust, but precisely because we are friends, I must tell you, it’s truly difficult for to persuade the Keswick Family!”
Donnie waved his hand and smiled: “Churchill, you’re mistaken. Since we’re friends, I naturally won’t force you into an uncomfortable situation. However, I believe you can’t persuade them, but surely you can help arrange a eting with Mr. Henry Keswick, correct?”
Henry Keswick, the current leader of the Keswick Family, and a mber of the United Kingdom’s House of Commons!
After the Keswick Family took over Jardine Matheson, Henry Keswick beca the third-generation CEO of Jardine Matheson within the Keswick Family.
Moreover, his rise was not smooth; after William Keswick’s death, several brothers within the Keswick Family competed for the CEO position of Jardine Matheson, akin to a battle for succession at the ti.
Ultimately, Henry Keswick erged victorious.
Later, his son, in his honor, nad his grandson Henry Keswick, who also successfully beca the CEO of Jardine Matheson!
Churchill, seeing that Donnie simply wanted to et Henry Keswick, laughed: “That’s naturally no problem, but Donnie, I must remind you, the Keswick Family values their business in Hong Kong greatly, and they won’t be willing to sell Jardine Matheson!”
Donnie had no doubt about Churchill’s reminder.
“It’s always best to attempt persuasion before resorting to more forceful asures!” Donnie said opaquely.
Churchill looked at Donnie, “My friend, your words make think of so unpleasant matters!”
Donnie said: “Dear friend, don’t you want to lose an enemy?”
Churchill’s expression slightly changed; he already imagined the resulting scenario if Donnie couldn’t secure Jardine Matheson from the Keswick Family.
“Donnie, it’s just Hong Kong, and with the current uncertain situation in the East, I suspect a war may break out there, which would impact your business as well!”
Donnie spoke: “Precisely because a war might break out there, I want Hong Kong’s market as it serves as an excellent launching pad; if we can acquire Jardine Matheson, Ares Military Industry’s arms business can seamlessly reach the East!”
Donnie didn’t reveal his true intentions to Churchill, using the arms business as a front.
But under such a guise, Churchill did not suspect.
Because Hong Kong at this ti essentially serves as a port.
“Alright, but Donnie, I continue to believe this is just a business deal, and doesn’t require going to such lengths!”
Winston Churchill was now utterly certain of Donnie’s intentions!
Donnie reclined on the sofa, his face smiling, and said: “Winston, do you know why I managed to grow from having nothing as a retired soldier to what I am today in just a few short years?”
Winston Churchill indeed knew roughly Donnie’s rise, but he realized Donnie wasn’t trying to convey that.
So Winston Churchill shook his head.
Donnie continued: “That’s because every decision I make, I see as the most crucial decision of my business career, so I always go all out in executing it, and the facts have shown that each action I take ultimately leads to success!”
Winston Churchill shook his head again, saying: “But you must realize that this isn’t an easy task; MI6 will surely investigate eventually!”
The United Kingdom’s MI6, akin to the FBI in the United States, is a globally renowned intelligence agency.
However, to Donnie, the UK’s MI6 has not retained its founding prestige; during World War II, MI6 suffered devastating blows, and if not for Churchill ultimately reorganizing it, MI6 might have vanished by then!
But Donnie certainly wouldn’t say that.
“I am a businessman, so I firmly believe that everything in this world has its price; for instance, if after so unfortunate events occur, Colonel Cumming’s desk receives a fifty thousand British Pounds check, perhaps he might choose to overlook certain matters!”
Churchill shook his head, saying: “Donnie, things aren’t that simple; sotis money isn’t omnipotent!”
Donnie chuckled: “No worries, at worst, I’ll abandon the Hong Kong business, and the United Kingdom will also lose its comrcial advantage there!”
At this mont, Donnie was so confident; even though the United Kingdom currently holds absolute power in Hong Kong, Donnie could strip Hong Kong of all its comrcial potential.
Seeing Donnie’s smile, Churchill didn’t think Donnie was joking; he truly intended to act.
Churchill’s mind was frantically weighing the pros and cons of the situation!
Firstly, if the Labour Party loses the Keswick Family’s crucial influence, its impact will certainly diminish, which is significantly vital for himself and the Conservative Party!
Secondly, Churchill didn’t appreciate Donnie’s current attitude because, in Churchill’s view, the plan is incredibly reckless; if Donnie can deploy such tactics against the Keswick Family, he can use similar tactics against other UK families.
It’s a highly dangerous signal!
After careful consideration, Churchill ultimately agreed with Donnie’s idea.
Though Donnie’s actions might have negative effects, they targeted their common enemy, and should Donnie attempt such thods against his allies in the future, Churchill believed he had the ability to make Donnie stop!
“Alright, I can find soone to act as an interdiary to invite Henry Keswick for you!”
Since the outco was already anticipated, Churchill naturally didn’t want to be personally involved, so introducing Donnie and Henry Keswick in person was not sothing Churchill intended to do!
Donnie understood Churchill’s considerations and smiled: “Of course!”
After concluding the conversation with Churchill, Donnie returned to Bock Manor, which used to be Bock Family’s property, but after the family fell from grace, they sold it off.
However, as the Bock Family reconnected with Donnie and received his support, Earl Bock bought it back last year.
Coincidentally, the previous owner of this manor was precisely held by the Keswick Family!
The two founders of Jardine Matheson, William Jardine, and Jas Matheson, both made money in their youth and pri years in the East, Hong Kong, and returned to the United Kingdom in their old age; besides pouring money into the UK’s House of Commons, they engaged in another pursuit: continually buying land in their holand.
Jas Matheson even purchased an island and built a castle, becoming the second-largest landlord in the United Kingdom at the ti.
William Jardine was equally formidable.
The only difference between the two was that Jas Matheson had descendants, thus his family’s businesses were passed down through generations.
Whereas William Jardine, without heirs, eventually entrusted his wealth to his nephew, naly the founder of the Keswick Family, William Keswick!
Jardine Family’s assets thus beca the Keswick Family’s assets.
In 1912, the Keswick Family bought Jardine Matheson’s shares from the Matheson Family, becoming indisputably the owners of Jardine Matheson.
But now it appears this ownership is going to change hands.
Additionally, Tang Fei plans to reclaim with interest everything their family has done!
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