America's Road to Wealth

Washington DC.

Tonight, this banquet is a high-profile party that looks ordinary but actually attracts much attention.

The banquet lasted for several hours and could be said to be a gathering of celebrities.

Because the banquet was held at a special time, almost all major financial groups in the United States were present.

When the banquet was in full swing, Abel even fantasized about it——

What if someone dropped a wooden egg on the top of the banquet hall at this time?

That night, the most powerful country on the planet will definitely collapse immediately, and even trigger a wave of brain death.

Of course, this kind of thing can only be imagined.

Except maybe aliens during this period.

There is really no country on earth that can deliver eggs on top of the protected white house.

If there was a country that could do it, it wouldn't be the United States.

But that country is number one in the world.

In this seemingly ordinary banquet, the actual standards were improved.

Even George, the current owner of the White House, has changed from a distinguished owner to a role similar to a host.

The commander-in-chief shuttled around the entire banquet venue like a butterfly in a flower.

Communicating with people everywhere makes me very busy.

Abel, who was surrounded by the core figures of the entire Texas consortium, naturally became one of the most watched figures at the banquet.

The reason why he is only one of the most watched figures is naturally because there are too many big names in this banquet.

None of Abel's old acquaintances was a small person.

I won’t talk about John Chris Morgan and David Rockefeller.

Figures such as Greenspan, the current chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, also appear a bit thin in it.

As much attention as Abel and Morgon.

He must also be the controller behind behemoths such as First Citibank, DuPont, the Boston Consortium, and the Mellon Consortium.

Yes, they are all here.

The main reason they come here is because of the Federal Advisory Committee meeting tomorrow.

A small part of the reason is that these people come here with the mood of watching the fun.

And the excitement they wanted to watch was naturally related to the grudges between Abel and the wealthy families on the east coast.

Abel's relationship with the East Coast's wealthy families is very special.

First of all, he is a Texan that the East Coast wealthy families have always hated, but they are also helpless.

Secondly, his fortune-making experience and one of his current bases are in New York City, the core base of the East Coast giants.

He has created a stable field in the financial battlefield where the East Coast giants are best at.

So stable that even Rockefeller and Morgan were helpless.

Now he is using his ability in this area, with the support of the Texans, to challenge the East Coast giants.

What's even more ironic is that his relationship with the East Coast giants has always been very friendly.

Second-level East Coast giants such as Hearst and Hilton even have a close relationship with him.

All in all, the banquet tonight was very lively.

But nothing substantial happened.

At this banquet, most of the people just came out to get acquainted with each other, and then had some make-believe with various forces.

A real negotiation of interests can never be carried out in such a grand manner in front of everyone.

Only when there is a certain level of contact and mutual intention to cooperate in the same direction.

Only then will we find another place and discuss it in detail. This is the normal pattern.

Moreover, tomorrow's regular meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee will not only be held for one day.

Each regular meeting can last as short as two or three days and as long as one week.

Sometimes if we can't reach an agreement, there will be a stalemate for more than half a month.

With such important interests at stake, how could it be settled in a meeting of one or two hours?

Long-term planning, vertical and horizontal alliances, each using unique tactics, you advance and I retreat, coercion and compromise, and other means were all performed.

In the end, only after burning the brain cells of countless smart people, can we reach a result that satisfies everyone, or at least is acceptable.

In other words, tonight's banquet is just the prelude to the changes in DC in the next few days.

To be honest, for a social scene of this size.

Abel doesn't have much experience. This is his first time participating. But Davis Brown they did.

The old guys are in the same camp as him now.

with the same interests. They were also willing to charge into battle for Abel to their own benefit.

This made Abel's work easier.

In addition, Abel did not gain anything from this banquet.

Tonight, at the beginning.

As soon as she entered the banquet hall of the White House, Keira Wilson was taken to the California Consortium by her brother.

But soon she came back, bringing with her a bunch of old guys from the California consortium.

Like the Texas syndicate, the California syndicate is controlled by more than one family.

The Wilson family is just one of the important components.

They hold, most importantly, control of Wells Fargo.

In addition to the Wilson family, there are the Litton family like Kayla and her sister-in-law, the Etta family of Martin Company, the Chiannini family, the founding family of Bank of America, the Milton family, the second largest private shareholder of Bank of America and Wells Fargo...

Counting Wilson, there were a total of six important figures from the core families of the California consortium, who had a good time talking with the Texas consortium led by Abel.

In fact, in the past, the California consortium and the Texas consortium have always had signs of vindictive competition.

Because we are similar in many aspects and are competitors in many aspects.

To put it simply, they are all arms men and the most powerful beings among the princes of the empire.

This situation only changed after entering the 1990s.

After entering the 1990s, due to certain things, the California consortium, which was not very united, became even more divided internally.

Originally it was just a split.

But the established wealthy families on the east coast seized the opportunity and took advantage of it.

Many means were used to invade the disunited California consortium.

Up to now, part of the California consortium has been influenced and controlled by the East Coast wealthy families.

Only then did the Californians find out.

Instead of being angry with the Texans, they should learn from the Texans.

The Texans have been suppressed by the East Coast giants for so many years.

But looking at the entire United States, the Texas consortium is almost the only regional consortium that is not invaded by the East Coast wealthy families.

Apart from Texas, the only other similar regional force in the United States is the extremely poor Utah Mormons.

The California syndicate actually envied the Utah Mormons and the old Texas landowners.

In the eyes of Californians, these two gangs of birdmen are either engaging in provocation or encouraging red necks to come out with guns and cause trouble with the federation.

These two buddies are the most evil, but they are two old haters who have nothing to do and are very popular among the people in the state.

Mormons are good at cheating. After collecting tithes, they build big temples and schools everywhere.

Brigham Young's series of schools are the largest private universities and private schools in the world.

Mormons also have public warehouses, tithes and church property, and will provide relief to church members in need. They are very popular among the middle and lower classes, and there are many berserkers.

In addition to being poor, the established wealthy families on the east coast saw that they had little profit, so they basically ignored them.

Californians envied their independence, but not their poverty.

In comparison, Texas has more oil and water and better natural resources than California.

But it can still maintain strong independence, which makes the California consortium envious.

Texas was originally a country dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, and it was originally a group of ranchers.

There is no entertainment at ordinary times. Tired of herding cattle, the big trumpet shouted, and the cowboys gathered together. A group of people rode horses and carried guns and headed for Mexico.

It's just a state's territory. If you don't have anything to do, go to Mexico to play and steal Lao Mo's cattle.

The commander-in-chief came to ask for cattle and falsely accused others of invasion. The Lone Star Republic was not called for nothing.

Texas is a state with vast land and extremely open urban road space. There are more large bungalows than buildings.

The food in Texas is ugly, the houses are old, and the residents are poor. They are not at all like the third most economically developed state in the United States.

From the perspective of Californians, this state is not like the United States at all. Howdy, there are more Lone Star flags than Stars and Stripes, there are more pickup trucks than cars, and the policemen on the streets ride horses instead of driving.

They are all the same princes. Their colleagues in Dezhou are having such a good time, but they are like this.

The Californian was very envious and began to want to imitate the Texan.

Also since the 1990s, the relationship between the two parties has eased a lot.

George's smooth access to power had a great impact on the easing of relations between Texas and California.

If future generations are interested, they will find out that it was only in the 1990s that news about a referendum appeared occasionally in California.

Unlike Texas, there were frequent troubles more than 100 years ago.

This means that some Californians only began to understand that it was only in the 1990s that troublesome children eat girls...

And now, because of Abel and Slade Wilson.

The relationship between the two parties has become obviously gentler.

The two major armies, workers, and workers gathered together, so they naturally attracted more attention at the banquet.

Now Californians and Texans understand that everyone in DC has very similar common interests to fight for.

So at the banquet, Californians and Texans, of course, chatted happily.

With joy, Keira Wilson came to Abel's side.

When the banquet was over, she left as she came.

She came in Abel's car.

When I left, I also took Abel’s car.

It was Abel's Cadillac Monster that got "lost."

He didn't send her back to the California consortium's residence.

Nor was it returned to the Wilson family's stronghold in Washington.

Instead, he sent her to No. 599 Water Street, DC.

No. 599, Southwest Water Street, DC, is a 6-story townhouse.

It is less than 100 meters away from the place where the famous "S Gate incident" occurred. It is at most 150 meters away from Capitol Hill, one of the apparent cores of power in the United States.

The owners who have owned it have always been members of Congress or high-ranking federal officials.

Last year, it was purchased by New Starting Real Estate.

Since then, this old English-style mansion with a history of more than 100 years has become one of the residences for members of the Smith family when working in DC.

An old-style townhouse in England, on the evening of May 4th.

In the master's small living room on the fifth floor.

"Want a drink?"

Abel took out a bottle of red wine from the closet filled with all kinds of fine wines.

Kayla's cheeks were a little flushed. She had actually drunk a little during the party and was a little drunk.

But looking at Abel, who was tall, strong, and very handsome, she still nodded.

She felt that she really needed more alcohol now!

In other words, she needs some courage!

Abel poured her a glass of red wine, and then sat opposite Kayla, not far but not close.

This is a safe distance summed up by him as an "old hunter", which can relieve the nervousness of the prey without appearing distant.

When Keira was taken away from her brother, he seemed very domineering, but he actually became gentle when things happened.

After all, he plans to "hold for the long term."

He is flirting with girls, not recruiting them.

Emotional communication is necessary!

So he didn't put any more pressure on Kayla, showing the consideration that a gentleman should have.

With the help of Abel's gentleness and alcohol, Keira's mood gradually relaxed.

An intoxicating smile appeared on her face, and the look she looked at Abel changed from hesitant and entangled to shy and expectant.

The two talked a lot, and their understanding of each other deepened.

Abel was very honest. He directly told Kayla about his ambitions for the California consortium.

But he confessed very skillfully in his "confession".

He showed that she, Kayla Wilson, would be very important, even central.

Once he succeeds, it means that she will become more important to the California consortium.

Maybe it was because the scene was suitable, or maybe he knew that his jasmine appearance didn't deceive Abel at all.

Keira also starts to confess to him.

She said she didn't want to be a victim of family marriage, she didn't want to be a fertility machine.

She wanted to stay in the Wilson family, and she didn't want her brother to be kicked out.

She wanted Abel to help her, and was more than happy to do so.

By this time, most of the bottle of red wine has gone down...

Abel judged that the time had come and turned on the record player in the living room.

He put down the wine glass, walked up to Kayla, stroked her beautiful back with one hand, stretched his other hand forward, leaned slightly, and invited Kayla with a standard gentlemanly courtesy:

"Sincerity can eliminate all misunderstandings and make us close to each other. Beautiful lady, can I ask you to dance?"

"Well……"

Keira put her hot palm on Abel's hand.

She felt that she had really drunk too much now.

The melodious waltz sounded.

Handsome men and beautiful women are dancing in the living room.

The friction of the body brings about the collision of the soul.

The uneasiness in Keira's heart has completely dissipated. She is constantly adapting to Abel's gentleness. Looking at Abel's perfect profile, Keira's little deer is bumping around.

Until the song ended, the two looked at each other.

Kayla is drunk.

So drunk that I can't even open my eyes...

Her body was very light, as if she was floating in the clouds.

"You are a devil. You not only want the California consortium, you not only want my body..."

Keira whispered softly: "You still want to capture my soul!"

"Then...are you going to accept it, or accept it, or accept it?"

After hearing three acceptances in a row, Kayla, who was just drunk, was stunned.

She looked up still wanting to respond.

"Woooo..."

It was no longer necessary and the response was blocked back.

Next, naturally, there is the California consortium and the Texas consortium. The close connection from the deepest part of the soul is in progress.

The next day.

The early morning in the wealthy area of ​​Washington is extremely peaceful.

Here, apart from the occasional chirping of birds and the approaching and distant footsteps of people doing morning exercises, it is difficult to hear the honking of cars and the noisy voices of people.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, Abel woke up in the master bedroom on the 6th floor of the old mansion with his stable biological clock.

Looking at the unfamiliar decorations around him, he remembered that this was his first time staying in this property.

Looking at the mess next to him, the proud expression on Abel's face disappeared briefly.

Getting off Simmons, he tucked Kayla into bed.

Abel got naked and walked into the bathroom next to him.

Ten minutes later, he came out refreshed and put on a bathrobe.

Before going out, he took one last look at Simmons and Kayla, feeling like a hunter after enjoying his prey.

Close the door and go downstairs.

On the fourth floor, in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing Southwest Water Street Avenue.

The dining table, covered with a white tablecloth, was filled with a dazzling array of delicacies.

Cutting off a piece of Texas-style grilled pork chop, Abel listened to Edward's soft report while eating.

"Last night, Mr. Wilson sent people several times to pick up Miss Wilson."

"oh."

"Mr. Wilson from behind even wanted to force his way in. But we stopped him. Their people showed signs of taking action. Several Californians came from behind and persuaded Mr. Wilson to leave."

Abel nodded, he was not surprised by what happened last night.

Face what you did to Kayla.

Or Keira Wilson's own approach or choice.

John Wilson could not remain indifferent.

It's only natural that John would want to take Keira by force.

But holding on for the long term is what Abel wants to do with Kayla Wilson.

Here, Keira's beauty accounts for at most 5% of the factors.

The remaining 95% is with the internally divided California consortium.

So Abel wouldn't let him take Kayla away.

If the two sides cannot relax, it doesn't matter if they have a fight in DC.

It's impossible to make a big fuss anyway, this is the most heavily guarded place in the United States.

But what Abel didn't expect was that someone from the California consortium came to persuade John Wilson to leave.

Abel had already discovered it last night.

On the California consortium side, some people were optimistic and even supportive of Keira getting closer to him.

The fact that he was able to take Keila away smoothly was a sign of great strength for these people.

Without them holding John Wilson back, he wouldn't have been able to take Keira away.

Abel guessed that it was probably this group of Californians who persuaded John to leave.

So it seems that the California consortium is really divided to a deep level, and the situation may be a bit dangerous.

And Abel didn't believe that John Wilson didn't go to his father after Kayla was taken away by him last night.

Slade Wilson has Abel's personal contact number.

And that satellite phone was within easy reach of him all night last night.

But it never rang from beginning to end, so much so that when Abel checked it midway, he thought it was broken.

Not broken.

But Slade Wilson didn't call.

As for whether he didn't want to fight, or he didn't call because of other reasons.

Abel didn't know that.