America's Road to Wealth

Watching Abel hang up the satellite phone.

1 San Mateo Road, Corona del Mar, Santa Barbara.

In the living room, Ted Lerner finally couldn't help but said:

“Dear Abel, Warren Buffett just agreed?”

Abel shrugged at him and threw the satellite phone to Edward next to him.

This is Abel's personal cell phone number.

The only ones who can break in are a few business allies, his relatives, and women.

Usually it was kept by David or Edward.

Abel walked up to Paris and did not shy away from Ikana's father. He sat down and hugged the pregnant Princess Hilton.

"It's not like you didn't hear it. 2 billion US dollars, 10% of the shares. Haha, strictly speaking. I have made 1.7 billion US dollars now. This company, Tesla, is now valued at at least 20 billion US dollars. "

Abel said with a chuckle, holding Paris, who had become plumper after becoming pregnant.

Paris was still a little embarrassed.

Because she was already familiar with the Lerner family when she first got close to Ikana.

At that time, Ikana was already Abel's girlfriend, although she was just one of them.

Now in front of Ted, being held like this by Abel.

She always felt embarrassed in front of Abel's real wife and father.

Even if she actually knows that Ikana is not actually a real character, she is the same character as her.

It's just that Ikana is more favored and has a higher status in Abel's heart.

Ted didn't seem to see his son-in-law holding other women at all.

The real estate businessman said enthusiastically:

"Wow, this is so surprising! US$300 million turned into a market value of 20 billion in two years, and it was recognized by Buffett. Only you can do this kind of thing!"

Comparing his feelings, Ted Lerner thought of what happened a few years ago.

At that time he was the mastermind in the background and his daughter Ikana was in the front.

With the full support of him and the Lerner Group, he promoted the development of the entrepreneurial "Miss Ikana" clothing brand.

This is what happened to the "YKM" clothing now owned by Ikana.

YKM clothing was very successful at the beginning, and within a few years it achieved a market value of nearly US$2 billion.

This gave Ikana, among the younger generation of wealthy families in New York and even the United States, a sense of familiarity similar to that of "other people's children."

But what is the actual situation?

Later in the development, Ted Lerner's own company encountered cash flow problems.

He had to cut off his support for YKM and even withdraw his investment to avoid another bankruptcy of the Lerner Group.

As a result, YKM, which originally had a market value of US$2 billion, could not even sustain a market value of US$1 billion during its second round of financing.

If Abel hadn't been born out of nowhere at that time, and Ikana would have been decisive.

Decisive to sell oneself and seek refuge...

Then Abel took action and took over the shares of those shareholders.

Whether there is still YKM or not is a question...

In YKM back then, Ted Lerner invested hundreds of millions of dollars in real money to support it.

As a result, after several years of hard work, the market value was only US$2 billion at its peak.

It all ended in embarrassment, with no money made and a loss of tens of millions, or even almost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Now comparing it with the Tesla built by Abel, one can imagine the emotion in Ted Lerner's heart.

You must know that the market value of 20 billion US dollars is recognized by Buffett, then it will have been recognized by more than 70% of investors in the market.

Add in Abel Smith, and 100% of investors will recognize it.

Unlike the original YKM, which sounds nice and has a market value of US$2 billion.

If you really want people to invest money, except for a bunch of fools at the beginning, there will be no new fools willing to enter the market! !

Looking at Ted's envious look on his face, and the adoring expression on Paris's face next to him.

Abel thought for a while and suddenly said softly:

"So, Ted. Do you have any interest in Tesla?"

"Huh?" D. Ted Lerner was stunned.

"Are you interested in participating in the first round of financing? I can give you up to 2% of the share, but it must be your own investment."

Abel said generously.

After all, Ted Lerner is a famous businessman in New York.

Now because I know how to hype, I add my own reasons.

He is more famous and richer than in parallel time and space.

If Ikana, her father, joins in, it will be helpful to Tesla's marketing from a side perspective.

In addition, Ikana was the reason why Abel had just given birth to a pair of twins.

Falling in love with the house, Abel decided to give her father a hand.

After all, in Abel's heart, this person is also one of the future's trump cards.

If you really need to use it in the future, the profit transfer now can be regarded as an emotional investment.

"Of course I'm interested."

Ted Lerner immediately said excitedly.

He was so interested.

Not to mention Abel’s approval.

Even Buffett's approval is enough for him to join in by selling everything.

This kind of project that Buffett is optimistic about was something Ted Lerner would never encounter once in his life.

Most of the projects he can invest in are deceptive projects on Wall Street.

Most of the good projects that can make money are also out of his reach.

"Is 2% too little? In fact, with my strength, I can definitely get at least 5%, maybe 10% is no problem!"

Let’s not talk about whether we have the strength or not. The most important thing is to win first!

Father Ikana has a simple idea, that is, seize this opportunity.

There are names like Abel and Buffett.

Ted Lerner has 100 ways to monetize these Tesla shares!

As long as he operates well, he can hold these shares without spending much money at all.

The reason is simple. For projects where the names Abel Smith and Warren Buffett appear together, all Wall Street is willing to give him money.

"No." Abel looked at the greedy father Ikana, chuckled and shook his head:

"I need to leave a lot of shares for others. 2% is already the maximum."

Hearing what Abel said, Ted Lerner showed a painful expression of regret on his face.

This is an opportunity for him to make a lot of money with nothing.

Abel looked down at Paris, who was in his arms with a hesitant expression.

He smiled and pinched her beautiful cheeks which had become much rounder after being pregnant with his child.

"Of course I won't forget dear Barron. The same 2% share will be left to the Hilton family. As long as your father and grandfather are interested."

"Ba——"

Paris's reaction was to get up and kiss Abel hard on the face.

Her pretty face beamed with joy:

"Oh, of course they would be interested. I guarantee they would even fly right over from New York if they knew now!"

Isn't this the most important reason why she is willing to change her personality and give birth to Abel's child?

Compared with this, what kind of bullshit free love is really just stinky bullshit!

Damn Hilton, good luck Barron, but I'm not bad either, my daughter is even more favored!

Looking at this scene, Ted Lerner smiled on the outside, but he was thinking this in his heart.

Abel chuckled and hugged Paris to prevent her from being too excited and hurting the child in her belly.

The Hilton family's influence in New York is not bad, and they are more famous globally than Ted Lerner.

Introducing the Hilton family can also increase Tesla's reputation.

What's more, compared with controlling lithium mines, or the entire industrial chain.

Tesla cars actually have little value. They are just a brand and a bait created by Abel.

An introduction used to attract everyone and help him promote the new energy vehicle track.

So of course, the more people end up, the better. Anyway, he will have absolute control from beginning to end.

What's more, doing so can also strengthen Abel's bondage to the Hilton family and the Lerner family.

The deeper the interests are involved, the more Ikana and Paris can't leave themselves.

The families behind them will eventually be completely stained with Smith's colors.

Taking another 10,000 steps back, 2% of Tesla's shares are calculated based on the current market value of US$20 billion.

The two of them also have to spend US$400 million each to obtain these shares.

Abel's total investment was only about US$300 million.

4% of US$300 million in exchange for US$800 million.

From a mathematical point of view, this is a huge profit.

Now, he is willing to take out these shares. In exchange, Ted Lerner's excited smile almost reached his ears, and Paris was more gentle and submissive.

Of course, Abel couldn't refuse this kind of thing that made a lot of money in every aspect.

For the sake of names like Abel Smith and Warren Buffett.

There was no way Hilton and Lerner could say no.

The next day.

The popularity of the "Smith driving sports car incident" has not subsided.

Someone else added fuel to the fire to this news.

At noon, Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Munger.

This big shot in the American financial world is Buffett's right-hand man and best partner.

He said in an interview with a reporter from AMC Bloomberg TV:

"Both Warren and I are very optimistic about a new company called Tesla. Through Warren's efforts, Berkshire Hathaway successfully acquired Tesla for US$2 billion. 10% of the shares. I personally believe that this is definitely one of the most successful investments in the history of Berkshire Hathaway!!"

After this news was reported.

Buffett is here!

This was the first thought on Wall Street.

The Wall Street giants were still somewhat hesitant at first, but they had not yet taken action.

They started moving almost simultaneously.

They all realized that when Abel Smith and Buffett stood on the stage at the same time.

Even if Tesla is a company, its development and operation is a mess.

That was before Abel and Buffett's deity disappeared.

Even if its product is a defense, it is also a shining golden defense!

There are countless investors around the world who will wave their checks crazily and give them to Tesla, just hoping to grab these answers! !

The reality is that as long as a person can continue to be successful, then he is the spokesperson for success.

Buffett is like this, and Smith, who has an even crazier record, is also like this now.

No need to wait until the third day.

Ted Lerner was extremely excited to find out.

His 2% stake, which he could acquire for only $400 million, has easily doubled in value.

As of the evening of May 3, any report about Tesla in the United States believed that its market value was at least US$40 billion.

This evening.

South Pasadena, California.

Slade Wilson puts down his copy of the Los Angeles Times.

The folded news headline above is clearly - "Tesla!" The future technology giant appears! 》

In front of his son John Wilson, Slade shook his head slightly.

"This is too crazy. A company with less than 300 people, a total investment of more than 300 million US dollars, and a total loss now, should not see a profitable company for a long time in the future, but there are so many people I want to send money to it.”

John Wilson, who looked very similar to Slade Wilson, chuckled and answered his father:

"The valuation of 40 billion US dollars, 20 billion from Smith, 20 billion from Buffett. Wall Street thinks these two names are worth this much money, then it is worth this much money. Father, this is often the case."

Slade Wilson nodded slightly.

He is also an old consortium, so of course he knows the essence of finance.

The essence of finance is confidence.

Investors believe in Abe Smith and Warren Buffett.

That's Tesla, it's worth so much right now.

One day, wait for Buffett or Abel to lose the confidence of investors.

Then Tesla will start to depreciate.

If Tesla doesn't grow up one day, these two people will withdraw their investment.

Then Tesla is worthless.

"Stop talking about this." Slade Wilson looked at his son.

He was not very satisfied with this son.

He felt that John was not capable enough.

But Slade only has two children.

Keira is still a daughter and her abilities are average.

In this case, there is certainly no doubt about who the heir will be for the WASP group, which favors boys over girls.

But Keira's abilities aren't that great, but her ambition is as high as her brother's.

It looks like a jasmine flower, but its ability is that of the most common impatiens flower in the United States, but it wants to be a man-eating piranha...

Slade Wilson knew the personalities and abilities of his only two children very well.

He looked at John Wilson: "Your sister is dating Abel Smith now. John, what do you think?"

"I will not allow her to succeed. Because father, you are interested in me. But I will not hurt her, because she is my sister."

John Wilson said without hesitation.

John knew that this answer was what his father liked to hear the most.

Sure enough, Slade Wilson nodded with satisfaction:

"Let her struggle. Your sister won't give up until she sees complete failure. That's her character."

Slade Wilson excused his son, "You are the brother, so you must be considerate of your sister. And you are destined to be my heir, so it is normal for her to do this."

John again expressed his understanding.

Seeing the tired expression on his father's face again, John immediately and considerately sent him inside to rest.

After Slade fell asleep, John gently left.

As soon as I walked out of my father's bedroom.

John Wilson, who had a filial expression on his face just now, showed a cruel look on his face.

"call--"

He took a deep breath, "Kyla Wilson...hehehe...sister...hehe..."

It was late at night, and the night in Los Angeles in May was somewhat cool.

Shaking his head, John Wilson returned to his normal expression and left quickly.

Meanwhile, at 8500 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, some distance from South Pasadena.

In a restaurant called Adelaide.

John Wilson's sister was having dinner with Abe Smith, the founder of Tesla, who has been in the news across the United States these past two days.

"Oh, this deviled egg has a bad name. It actually tastes surprisingly good."

Under the bright lights, the very beautifully dressed Kayla Wilson elegantly cut an egg dish and said with a sweet smile.

Today, Keira wears a Dior white T-shirt on her upper body. There are two decorative holes on the V-neck chest, revealing clear collarbones and white skin, which is vaguely charming.

Her lower body is a pair of black casual pants rarely designed by HugoBoss, with a silver-white buckle chain hanging from the right side, shining with a mysterious light.

Coupled with her standard blonde hair and blue eyes, the appearance and figure of a beautiful American girl are attractive to any man.

"The taste is really good and very attractive."

Abel also smiled and agreed.

Even when he was talking, his eyes were not looking at the food on the plate.

Instead, he kept staring at Keira.

It looked like Keira was the one on his plate tonight.

Keira, who had ulterior motives, was naturally secretly pleased with Abel's look.

She pretended not to notice his very direct look, but continued to discuss the delicious food in front of her with Abel.

"This is a rare opportunity for me to try southern food. After tasting it, I found that southern food has its own charm. It's really good."

Her tone sounds very simple, but people with complex thoughts will definitely feel that there is something in her words.

At first glance, it sounded like she was praising the delicious food in this restaurant, or that the Southern American food was delicious.

When she thought about it, it seemed that she was attracted to southerners.

And just opposite her, there was an American southerner.

Abel smiled and nodded in agreement.

"It's a nice restaurant and the flavor is good for promotion. Maybe I could buy it?"

This Yad Bird restaurant currently has four chains in the United States, namely in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, and Miami.

Here in Los Angeles, the restaurant's atmosphere and service are both good.

It serves American Southern cuisine, and is most famous for its fried chicken, waffles and deviled eggs.

The latter is of course not a real devil's egg, and this is not a fantasy novel.

It's just an egg salad, with egg yolks mixed with mashed potatoes and a variety of ingredients in the egg whites, and topped with caviar.

The taste is very special, and you can slowly taste many layers after entering the mouth.

After Abel tasted it, the American Southerner gene in his body expressed that he liked it very much, so he came up with the idea of ​​buying the restaurant and then expanding its operations in the United States.

It's a bit like Batman in DC buying up all the banks in Kansas in order to pay off Superman's house loan.

Keira was startled when she heard Abel's words.

It wasn't that she was surprised by Abel's wealth.

But she felt that Abel looked too much like her father when he spoke like this.

That kind of nonchalance, as if everything around him is as long as he wants it.

Whether it is a giant enterprise or a small supermarket on the roadside, his attitude of being able to acquire and annex is very similar.

She knew that this was the mentality only typical business tycoons and consortium bosses could have.

Even if she comes from a wealthy family, she still doesn't have one yet.

Even her brother, who was raised as his heir, currently does not have it.

Because John Wilson is not a giant yet, he is just a representative of Slade Wilson.

When I think about it, my brother will grow up to be like Abel.

And I have been more loved by my father since I was a child.

Just because she is a woman, the best possibility for her future is to accept the fate of marriage.

If you marry into another wealthy family of the same level, you will most likely become a fertility machine.

Impatiens, who dreamed of being a piranha, thought of this possibility.

Her face once again smiled as pure as a jasmine flower towards Abel:

"Oh, who says it can't be done? I think it's a good idea, but how to do it? I don't know."

"I know what to do. I'll do everything right. You won't be disappointed."

Abel heard this and said to her with a smile.