America's Road to Wealth

While chatting with David, Michael Levin finally rushed in after a long journey.

This former senior broker and one of the senior partners of CAA.

Now he is the general manager of Elizabeth Back Garden and concurrently the general manager of AB Smith Entertainment.

It's just that Michael's position as general manager of AB Smith Entertainment is more of an honorary one.

Because the several subsidiaries of this company are all very independent.

ab Smith Entertainment only plays a controlling role.

There are also some film investments made in August this year.

In other respects, there really isn’t much work at ab Smith Entertainment at the moment.

Less work than ab smith newspapers.

This also allows Michael to focus more on Elizabeth's back garden.

Especially now is the most important and exciting show of the year for Isa.

It will be held in Times Square less than ten days later.

As soon as he entered the house, Abel asked with concern:

"Are there any problems? Tell me all the problems you have before you can solve them now. Michael, you know I take it seriously."

Michael Levine certainly knows what his boss means.

The former senior agent of CAA immediately said loudly:

"BOSS, you know! There is no problem at the moment, everything is ready, the only thing left is that day!"

Hearing his direct answer, Abel nodded slightly.

Elizabeth’s back garden currently doesn’t even have a single product.

But it has opened a total of 100 stores in major cities in the United States.

These shops have been renovated one month ago.

It is also expected to be on December 25th this year.

That is the day of Christmas.

One hundred stores opened at the same time.

Due to time constraints, the products were placed as OEMs in China.

Even shipped by air.

in other words.

It’s just behind the Isa show that Elizabeth’s Back Garden will officially open.

In addition to this work.

The most important thing left in Isha Company is of course the Isha Show.

This is Elizabeth’s Back Garden, a new brand.

Whether it can win word-of-mouth throughout the United States and even the world is a crucial battle.

For this reason, Elizabeth's back garden cost almost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Most of these funds are used for public relations, but preparing the venue is the cheapest.

The purpose of these hundreds of millions of dollars is to create an unprecedented super advertisement.

In Times Square, New York, at the crossroads of the European and American worlds, there is an underwear advertising war!

He did this because Abel remembered.

Elizabeth’s back garden imitates Victoria’s Secret, which is why it is successful in parallel time and space.

Except for relatively cheap luxury pricing.

More importantly, Victoria’s Secret is very good at marketing and operating traffic.

This is also the most critical factor in Victoria’s Secret’s success.

Three months ago, it was confirmed that Wexner did not want to sell Victoria's Secret.

Or maybe he wants to cheat Abel out of his own money.

Angry Abel created Elizabeth's back garden.

Since three months.

Those models who signed contracts with Victoria's Secret were basically poached by Isha Company.

So much so that the original treaty in this regard was very relaxed for Victoria's Secret.

Costs had to be increased to make the contract more stringent.

Let the newly signed models in the future not be able to change jobs as easily as the supermodels at the beginning.

But it's too late.

In the case of Isa Company, I have been poaching for a month.

Parallel space and time.

The best models in the era of Victoria’s Secret Gods.

Now they are all contracted models in Elizabeth's back garden and have become Isa's babies living in the back garden.

High-quality models were snatched away, and popular routes were imitated or even surpassed.

Victoria's Secret, which was originally developing well, suffered from Wexner's wrong judgment.

In this time and space, there is no longer much possibility of rising.

Unless Wexner's side is also hot-headed and comes to have a chance with Abel in this regard.

But it was obvious that Wexner did not dare and did not want to collide with Abel's most advantageous areas in these places where money was spent.

Michael Levine said:

"Currently we have decided to choose option three. Because the weather forecast says that it will be sunny that day."

Plan 3 for Elizabeth's back garden.

Refers to the day on Christmas Eve.

At the catwalk in Times Square, more than a thousand high-power outdoor heaters were installed.

The heater will blow on the T stage and the models to try to ensure the temperature on the stage.

Follow this plan.

There will be a heater every two to three meters above and below the T stage and on the left and right sides.

When the heater is working on site, there may be some noise.

Anyway, music will be played at the venue, and singers will be invited to sing.

The high-power speakers were turned on and loud music played.

The noise of these heaters can also be blocked by music.

There should not be any significant noise impact on the site.

In fact, before that, New York will get colder earlier than usual this year.

Isa Company has already conducted several experiments in colder suburbs.

After discovering that Plan No. 3 was indeed the best, we finally decided on this plan.

The only thing you need to worry about is running thousands of high-power heaters at the same time.

The power grid near Times Square may not be able to handle it.

Fortunately, in a capitalist country, as long as you have money, you just have to pay.

No matter how difficult it is, there is no way to solve it.

The power grid was not strong enough, so Esa Company contacted several power supply companies in New York.

At that time, a new power grid will be temporarily built, and high-power generators will be on site to provide assistance.

Ensure the power needs of the site.

After chatting about the general process, Abel finally felt relieved about this big show.

Michael Levine had actually confirmed these things with him many times through emails and phone calls.

But because he paid more attention to it, and he came back today.

Better call Michael Levine over and ask.

After talking about the most important event of Isa Company at present.

Abel and Michael Levine talked about the next work of Isa Company.

"I think after the Issa show."

In the warm office, Abel said softly:

"In order to maintain the company's advantages in the same industry in the future."

"Isa Company should add a new talent department to its internal model agency."

Michael Levin asked respectfully: "What do you mean?"

“Elizabeth’s back garden should become the back garden of lingerie lovers around the world.”

Abel looked at him: "Our models should also be diverse. We need to add Asian and African models later."

"The new talent department is specially used to discover younger models with outstanding potential from all over the world."

"We want to capture all the best models in the world. What we want to do is to be the best underwear company in the world."

When he said these words, to be honest, Abel was really thinking about Elizabeth's back garden.

Including the newcomer department, as well as increasing the diversity of models.

Victoria’s Secret seems not to have done the former.

After its reputation grew, it naturally attracted a large number of high-quality models at first.

Later, the reputation gradually diminished, and high-quality models did not come.

Eventually it had to take the road of internet celebrity.

The result is that the professionalism is getting worse and worse, and there are no new tricks in the future.

There is also a bad economic environment.

Ultimately, its decline was as rapid as its rise.

According to Abel's idea, new tricks are not easy to think about.

In terms of fresh blood, we can still think of ways.

Michael Levin thought about it and felt that the boss's request was not difficult to fulfill.

If you are looking for new people, Isa Company is now doing it.

It's just not to the extent of setting up a dedicated department.

But now the boss has said so.

Of course, Michael Levine chose to comply with this small request from his boss.

"No problem." Michael Levine said simply: "I will set up this department immediately after I return!"

And Michael Levine would also draw inferences. He thought for a while and added:

"BOSS, I think this new department of Isa Company can be mainly placed in Dongwu, Asia and other places."

"Because in Western Europe and North America, good and high-quality supermodels are basically being watched."

"If we want to rob, it will cost more energy and money."

Abel nodded: "Since you think so, then just do as you say."

Next, the two talked about some things about yb Smith Entertainment.

At about half past five, it was almost dark in New York.

Michael Levine quickly took his leave.

Abel got up in the office, walked to the window and looked outside.

It's snowing again outside, and it's still a howling blizzard.

According to the weather forecast, this snowstorm will be intermittent and will last from the 15th to the 20th.

After that, the northern parts of the east coast of the United States.

It will usher in a period of relatively sunny weather.

All I can say is that the luck in Elizabeth's back garden wasn't too bad.

There really was a snowstorm of this magnitude on Christmas Eve.

Even if there is a heater, the models on the stage may not be able to bear it.

It's okay now. The weather forecast says it won't snow heavily during that period.

In that case, the heater should be able to handle it.

If next year's Isa show can still be held in Times Square.

It’s better not to do it when it’s so cold.

After thinking about it, Abel asked someone to call David Mellon in.

After David came in, Abel said directly:

“Next, Smith Capital will do two things.”

"Boss, tell me!!"

Upon hearing these words from Abel, David was like a wolf that smelled blood.

He also thought that Abel was going to launch another "bloody hunt" by Smith Capital.

This kind of hunting, although it would make him very tired.

But the rewards afterwards and the sense of accomplishment from participating.

Each time, David could recall it for at least half a month.

"The first thing is to announce it to the public immediately. Smith Capital's second and third private placements will be launched at the same time."

"And increase the private placement amount to five billion US dollars."

David Mellon nodded.

As mentioned before, private equity funds in the United States are corporate.

A private equity fund is equivalent to a capital investment company.

The investment of LPs (investors) is equivalent to the original shareholders of the company.

The two fund companies have already been established, and all procedures such as application and registration have been completed.

Half a month ago, you could start raising funds at any time.

You can go online at any time, just waiting for Abel to give orders.

"The second thing."

Abel thought for a while and said seriously: "From now on, we will start buying stocks of the four major investment banks in the secondary market."

"Buy stocks of the four major investment banks?" David Mellon was surprised: "It's still in the secondary market, why?"

"No reason. Just do as I say." Abel said calmly.

David Mellon did not hesitate and quickly replied: "I understand!"

David was guessing that maybe this was Abel's choice to fight back against the four major investment banks.

As for how to fight back, David didn't know.

To buy the other party’s stocks, perhaps choose to make a fuss about the other party’s stocks?

However, if it is in the secondary market, the news may leak out as soon as the acquisition is made.

If you want to acquire a large number of shares later, you will have to pay a large premium.

After explaining these two things, Abel chose to go home from get off work.

It was about six o'clock when we left the Smith Building.

It's completely dark in New York.

There was heavy snow falling outside, accompanied by howling wind.

In addition, the high-rise buildings in Manhattan in the distance are shining brightly in the snow.

It made Abel feel that New York at this time had a sense of Cyber ​​2077.

Hiding in the warm car, Abel told the driver an address.

The convoy quickly disappeared into the wind and snow.

after an hour.

Abel got out of the car in front of an apartment building in midtown Manhattan.

Go upstairs and get in the elevator.

Push open the door of the apartment that occupies an entire floor.

After entering, I walked a few steps and came to the living room.

He saw that in the warm living room, Liv Tyler, who had completely finished filming "Lord of the Rings", was lying lazily on the sofa.

Liv was only wearing a close-fitting T-shirt today, with her slender legs stretched out and her hair disheveled. She was leaning on a pillow and watching TV, showing a bored state.

The actor who plays the elf princess is the kind of person who is very ambitious and well-planned for his work.

But there are people who have no plans for their own lives.

She likes to make important decisions on a whim, but is bored most of the time.

Seeing Abel come in, Liv Tyler, who had not received any notice from him in advance, was stunned for a moment.

Then she screamed "Yeah" and jumped up from the sofa!

"I thought you were going to forget me!!"

While complaining softly, this Hollywood beauty, who was 1.8 meters tall but had a slimmer figure than Ikana, suddenly rushed towards Abel.

Fortunately, Abel was taller and stronger than her. He caught Liv Tyler easily and pressed his hands on her plump peach.

He smiled and said, "It's just that I've been too busy recently. And our phone calls are always going on."

Liv Tyler chose to believe his story.

Take a look at the US newspapers and US TV news in the past two months!

First comes the crazy month of Smith, which is October.

Then comes November, as soon as November is over.

This man rubbing himself.

He has become the sixteenth-ranked banker in the United States!

It’s something that many people haven’t been able to do for more than ten years or a lifetime.

He did it in two months.

Still a lot of pieces!

In this case, he said he was busy.

What else could Liv Tyler do?

Could it be that he was lying because he actually forgot about Liv Tyler?

Liv didn't want this to be the case.

Even if the real situation is actually like this.

Then she didn't dare to say it.

The two made out for a while.

Liv Tyler began to help Abel take off his coat.

Soon, in the warm room, Abel was wearing only a short-sleeved white T-shirt.

He put his arm around Liv Tyler's shoulders and said with a smile: "It's so cold outside. I want to take a bath. After I take a bath, I'll get something to eat."

Liv had already taken a shower.

But now that she saw what he said, she rolled her eyes charmingly and said quickly: "Okay, then I will prepare clothes for you!"

After a while, she took out two sets of loose robes from her bedroom.

Abel took a quick look and realized, isn't this the costume from "The Lord of the Rings"?

Then I guess I can play cosplay again.

he thought to himself.

Then just wash it yourself, and it will probably come out later.

Then you can taste Princess Yawen again.

With this thought in mind, he entered the bathroom by himself.

When Abel came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, wiping his wet hair.

What greeted him was indeed Princess Yawen, who was wearing another set of elf costumes.

So what else is there to say?

Of course, Abel happily continued to play Sauron, the great devil.

In the early morning, while Abel was brushing his teeth, he looked speechlessly at the elf princess sitting on the toilet nearby and urinating.

Well, he was used to it.

These goddesses that I have experienced.

Except for Ikana, who pays great attention to these details, others really don't care much.

Listening to the clattering sound, Abel quickly brushed his teeth, washed his face and left the bathroom to Liv.

I had breakfast specially prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.

At eight o'clock in the morning, Abel walked out of the apartment door.

There was a heavy snowstorm in New York last night, and it finally stopped today.

Unfortunately, the sky is still overcast and it is expected to rain again in the afternoon.

The wealthy New York City government has also begun sending a large number of snow plows to clear the snow on the roads.

This kind of weather is actually more suitable for sleeping in with a beautiful woman at home.

But many people in New York know about his return yesterday.

Unable to favor one thing from another, Abel had to get up early in the morning and quickly arrived at Wall Street 40 by car.

Ted Lerner and his daughter received Abel for the first time at the Lerner family home on the top floor of the Ted Lerner Building.

I have to say that Ted Lerner’s aesthetics is hard to describe.

Those newspapers said Tedlena was a "wrong-born desert chief," and they were absolutely right.

This guy's aesthetics in many places are really the same as those in the desert.

Many places in his home are golden.

As soon as I entered the door, I was greeted by Ikana's smile.

Abel ignored Ted Lena's presence and directly had a "Good morning kiss" with his daughter.

The old man's eyes twitched as he watched.

He wanted to say something, but in the end Tedlena didn't say anything.

Then the three people arrived at the small conference room at Tedlena's house.

Entering the conference room, Tedlena said to his daughter, who was being held by Abel:

"Ikana, you also know these things. How about you explain it to him?"

Ikana also felt that it would not be good to be too intimate with Abel at home.

She smiled and broke away from Abel's arms, standing in front of her father and her most important man.

The lights in the conference room have been dimmed, and the projector and curtain are ready.

Light is projected from the projector and shines on the screen.

A map of Manhattan suddenly appeared on the curtain.

Facing Abel's gaze, Ikana spoke eloquently:

"Look here, dear~ The places marked on this map are the places we think are suitable to win and build your new headquarters building in Manhattan!"