America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 268 Strengthening the Bloodline of the Smith Family

For PayPal, or for that matter ClickandBuy, Authorize.net, MoneyGram, Abel was a must.

According to Abel's vision, he wants to get at least two of these companies.

The Pacific mall that Abel envisioned, that is, the Wal-Mart/Goudong, Amazon model, must have its own fast payment channel on the Internet.

Amazon in parallel time and space bought PayPal.At this time, PayPal did not have the highest market share, but it had the best technology.

Abel's idea was to buy PayPal, and then buy one or two other online fast payment companies.

Merge these companies and directly create a giant of fast online payment.

Take advantage of this time period when Nasdaq has not yet started to recover, and make it bigger in the market as soon as possible.

When the Pacific Mall comes out in the future, it will be seamlessly connected directly.

At that time, it will be announced that Abel's own fast online payment can be used both online and offline.

As long as the Pacific Mall can be done, then Alipay belonging to Abel will also be up.

What's more, he also has the identity of a big boss of Google.

In the future, you can also ask Google not to develop its own payment system, and let Google use this payment system.

Even Apple, Abel can find a way to incorporate it into this system in advance.

Even if you can't keep it private, you can share it.

After the arrival of the mobile Internet era.

It's not like it's not impossible, try to promote mobile payment in the United States.

It's just that promoting mobile payment in the United States will be dozens of times more difficult than in China.

The situation in the United States is very special. The convenient and fast QR code mobile payment in later generations of Huaxia is not very suitable for the national conditions here.

First of all, the mobile network signal infrastructure in the United States is a scumbag compared to China.

Huaxia has basically achieved a certain signal guarantee wherever there are people.

Not to mention 5g, at least 4g signal coverage is scary.

In the United States, in addition to big cities, many small towns have reached the 5G era, and many times they can only make calls without network signals.

Otherwise, in the London or New York subway, do those passengers really like reading books and not playing with mobile phones?

Not necessarily.

The real situation is that in their subways, there are basically no mobile phone network signals above 3G.

If you don't read books and play with your mobile phone, you can only play stand-alone games and make phone calls.

Cold knowledge - the London Underground will not initially popularize 2021G signals until 4.

Hot knowledge-the New York subway will not even have a 2020G signal until 3
How can such an outrageous mobile network signal enable mobile payment to be realized quickly?
Not to mention before the emergence of technology sufficient to support mobile payments.

European and American countries already have a very convenient credit card system.

Although there is no mobile payment, as long as you only need a mobile phone, you can travel the world.

But just as convenient.

More importantly, the US credit card system is a super fat in the mouth of the US banking industry.

The emergence of mobile payment is to compete with these behemoths for meat.

With the strength of Wall Street, how could the mere Internet giants win?
The network coverage is unreliable, coupled with the "fat" of the too powerful vested interests.

Even with Apple and Google in their strongest period, in the eyes of Wall Street, they are just two fatter dogs.

If you are disobedient and throw down your fist, you will be obedient.

This is the reason why the mobile payment by scanning the QR code cannot be promoted in the United States.

Even Abel, as one of Wall Street's vested interests.

At that time, it is estimated that it will also be one of the blockers of mobile payment in the United States.

This is determined by the position of the buttocks.

San Jose, California.

The three co-founders of PayPal finally agreed to Abel's acquisition intention.

If you agree, you will be able to initially realize the freedom of wealth immediately.

[-] million U.S. dollars, each person can get [-] million U.S. dollars before tax.

If you don't agree, PayPal, which is already in a very difficult situation, may soon be in a precarious situation.

In this case, how to choose is a smart person knows how to choose.

There is no doubt that all three are smart people.

Abel also clearly threatened them that if they do not accept the acquisition, they will withdraw their shares and acquire other companies to compete with PayPal.

The contract was finalized that day because Abel even brought his lawyer.

This made the three co-founders more aware that this super tycoon was definitely prepared.

Who will bring lawyers, accountants, and actuaries to inspect the companies they invest in?
This comes with a purpose.

The contract was signed in the evening.The accounts of the three co-founders also received their respective funds half an hour later.

PayPal thus became Abel's sole proprietorship.

Among the three co-founders, Peter Thiel and Max Lavchin, two technical factions, chose to stay and continue working.

Because of the annual salary that Abel offered them, they were all moved by the pre-tax $[-] million in their accounts.

PayPal now also needs these two technical strongmen to take the lead in development.

As for Elon Musk. The guy wanted to leave and try to start another business.

But although Abel doesn't like many of Musk's practices in later generations.

However, Abel still appreciates Elon Musk's marketing and management skills.

Under the circumstances that it is highly unlikely for Abel to put all his energy on the west coast.

If Elon Musk is willing to work for him, Abel will be happy too.

Among other things, if Abe wants to play rocket company for space exploration.

Elon Musk is definitely a master, a master of charging ahead, creating topics and traffic.

So after the acquisition, Abel left Elon Musk.

The two discussed alone for more than an hour in the small conference room.

After Elon Musk comes out, this guy is already the CEO of the "Future Oasis" company that has not yet been established.

With that all sorted out, Abel is back at 349 Walsh Road in Atherton.

In the evening, Abel and Ikana sat on the sofa on the 180-degree super-large viewing balcony on the second floor.

Downstairs is the poor designer and worker Paris who is rushing to work and draft.

Paris looked up and saw the two people kissing on the second floor.

Damn, I wish I could become Ikana!

But one of Hilton's heirs also knows his time has not yet come.

She had no choice but to grit her teeth, bowed her head and continued to work on the manuscript below, pretending to be working hard, and at the same time pricked up her ears to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two upstairs.

The two people on the balcony on the second floor separated after kissing each other, leaning on each other and looking at the beautiful scenery of Nanwan Beach in the distance.

Looking at the naked eye, you can see the beautiful sunset along the horizon and the little white sails returning to the port, enjoying the endless Pacific coastline and the gentle Southern California sea breeze.

"Honey, do you really think so?"

Caressing Ikana's back in his arms, listening to her confused murmur.

The corner of Abel's mouth turned up, kissed her forehead, and said softly, "That's what I thought."

Ikana pouted, raised her face, her beautiful eyes were blank, but she still sent a sweet kiss.

Under the golden sunset, the two formed a beautiful picture.

started again.

Downstairs, Paris couldn't help but wonder, if she wasn't here at this time.

The two people on the balcony will definitely froze directly on it.

After a long time, the two separated again.

Paris heard Ikana say to Abel:

"But if this is the case, it is too unfair to me. That way, you will tie me to death by your side."

"Won't you?" Abel said. "I just want you to stay by my side forever."

"I don't know." Ikana's eyes were confused again.

It was after Abe returned from San Jose that she was in this strange mood.

An envelope was handed to her.

After receiving Abel's signal, Ikana opened it immediately.

After opening and reading the documents in the envelope, Ikana was stunned.

This document is an acknowledgment of a trust fund.

As long as she signs the last part of the document, Naikana will become one of the beneficiaries of this trust fund.

The name of the trust is the Smith Lerner Fund.

This is a fund with a trust amount starting at $2 million, and the beneficiaries are Ikana Lerner and her descendants.

But in order for the fund to be formally established and take effect, there is a prerequisite.

That is, Ikana must give birth to offspring with Smith's blood.

In addition to this, there are many other aspects that, in Ikana's view, are very restrictive.

Appearing together with the restrictions are the clauses that make anyone, even the top rich man in the United States, feel tempted.

For example, there is a rule in it, except for the initial capital of [-] million US dollars.

In each subsequent year, each additional offspring of Ikana Lerner and Abel Smith was born.

Abe Smith would have to add $[-] million to the fund at a time.

Even if no new kids come out.At least 1000 million US dollars in capital increase per year.

One child is $1000 million a year, two children is $2000 million, and so on
The terms inside go to two extremes.

One is economically, which is extremely generous to the beneficiaries.

Including trusts, even real estate, yachts, private jets, security teams, service teams, etc., everything is inclusive.

One is the personal restrictions, which are as strict as the subject, which is no different from a prostitution contract.

For example, there are regulations that the beneficiary must not have marriage for life and cannot betray.

Once violated, not only will the beneficiary status be completely lost, but even the previous compensation will be doubled.

All in all it's extreme.

The benefit clauses in it are so generous that even Ikana is super excited when she sees it.

Let her even have ten or eight thoughts in a flash.

One is 1000 million US dollars per year, and ten is [-] million US dollars per year.

A billion dollars in ten years.

Ikana feels that even if she goes home and lies down from today, it is a good choice to only be responsible for giving birth
The appearance of this trust fund also made Ikana, who has always been deceiving herself, realize one thing.

That is, in my own imagination, up among the three possibilities of up, middle and down, there is a high probability that it will not appear.

She raised her head and looked at Abel's side face, which seemed to be like Apollo.

"You're going to marry me, aren't you?" Ikana said softly.

Downstairs, when Paris heard the word "marriage", she became absorbed in herself.

What's the situation, Ikana is going to marry Abel?Then am I hopeless?
Fortunately, Paris heard Abel's answer, and Abel responded to Ikana with silence.

Looking at the silent Abel, Ikana seemed to understand something.

She smiled wryly, and tears appeared in her eyes, which shone beautifully under the setting sun.

Abel was cruel and turned his face away.

This made Ikana realize that he really had no such intention.

Thinking of this, Ikana already had the intention of leaving him.

If this was replaced by another emotional woman, it would have been done on the spot.

Even if she regretted it afterwards, the scene would definitely not be as calm as Ikana.

Ikana, who has experienced her father's bankruptcy so many times since she was a child, has caused certain psychological trauma, has long been more rational than emotional.

Also very realistic.

Gritting his teeth, he thought of the sunk cost that he couldn't lose.Ikana knew herself like a butterfly caught in a spider's web.

There was no way to break free.

"Okay." She said rationally: "I am willing. But I ask you to continue to deceive me in the future, can you? Continue to deceive, deceive me, you love me, and you don't just want my body."

"What nonsense?" Abel's attitude was normal in seconds, and the gentle Abel Smith returned.

"I have always loved you." Abel hugged her face: "I love you, and it has never changed. Please believe me."

He tried his best to look affectionate, tried his best to really seem to love her.

Not to mention anything else, if this kind of "love" can make Ikana willingly become a butterfly in the spider's web.

Then he is still willing to work hard for her to maintain this simple request she wants.

In addition, Abel also knew about Ikana.

Things in reality can make her feel better.

Taking out this trust, Abel actually hopes that this trust can completely dispel some illusions of Ikana.

Putting love and money together makes people feel a little mundane, which is true.

However, in many cases, love is originally based on money.

This isn't news, and of course, it's not old news that money doesn't buy true love.

However, for Ikana, this trust fund is a responsibility and commitment, as well as an extremely realistic guarantee.

Some people may say that for a scum like Abel, talking about love feels disgusting and full of disobedience. Women and him are all for money.

Love is a very beautiful and impulsive thing, and Abel is so fraternal.

It was only after little Laura showed her tolerance to Abel that Abel quickly accepted her.

Otherwise, even with the authority of the bush, it would not be enough to dispel Abel's insistence on this.

It can be seen from this that Abel is serious about this aspect.

Charlize also got a share of a similar trust fund.

Even if the details are different, there will be some slight differences in treatment.

Charlize has already signed.

Ikana now looks set to sign as well.

Some would argue that even Ikana and Charlize signed off on it.

That's because they are more materialistic and realistic, and it's their personality.

Not all women are like that.

Money can buy a person's body, but it cannot buy a person's love...

It's okay, Abel doesn't intend to distribute his love to too many people, it's enough to buy a body, not short of money!

Well, in fact, the question of love and money is a question that tests human nature.

It is also a realistic problem, and it is also a problem that everyone in modern society has to face.

No need for debate, no need for quarrel, just like drinking water, knowing whether one is warm or not.

Ikana knows what she wants now, and she chooses to live with it.

There was no way she could give up that horrible sunk cost.

After the two were tender, they came downstairs.

Seeing the two of them coming down, Paris originally wanted to ask what happened to them.

But then a team of professional lawyers came in and presented a large number of trust fund documents.

Ikana read carefully, examined them carefully, and began to sign them one by one.

Paris looked a little dumbfounded.She noticed that Abel stepped aside while Ikana was signing.

Paris thought for a while, walked over, and asked softly:

"What's going on? Why do I feel that you and Ikana look weird today."

Of course it would be weird, Abel thought.

Because Ikana is signing now, to put it bluntly, it is a super long-term BY contract that is more advanced and has better treatment, but is essentially the same as the "employee contract" that Liv and the others signed.

Just changed the name.

Ikana is so smart, it's impossible not to understand.

Ikana was in a bad mood because of this, even if she chose to accept her fate, bowing her head like reality and money.

Feeling down, too, is normal.

In the eyes of Paris, it was such a strange look.

Abel said softly:
"If Ikana agrees. I think you could go over and see what she's signing."

When Paris heard it, she felt that what Abel said seemed to make sense.

She went back and walked to Ikana, not looking at the contract first, which was polite.

Paris asked Ikana:
"Ikana, what happened to you and Abel? What are these things you are signing?"

Ikana looked up at Paris upon hearing this.

The daughter of a New York real estate tycoon, at this time, she felt that Paris was a little bit unpleasant.

Why Paris can enjoy love in the future, even a unique marriage.

Why should I be tied to death?

Well, with the material conditions that are richer than his father's property and wealth.

Based on Paris, she may not have been treated like this in her entire life.

But when I think about the limitations in this area in the future.

Although Paris won't have so many benefits, there are no restrictions in this respect.

In Ikana's heart, the idea of ​​pulling people into the water involuntarily came into being.

Paris, haven't you always wanted to be my best friend?
Come on then!

Thinking of this, Ikana smiled at Paris.

She handed Paris a piece of paper that had already been signed.

"Look at it." Ikana smiled and said sweetly on purpose:
"This is Abel's trust fund for me and our future children ~ you can look at it."

A trust fund for future children with Abel?
Paris couldn't help but widen her eyes. Has this already been decided?
Paris, who was very shocked, subconsciously took the document handed over by Ikana.

Paris glanced at ten lines, scanning quickly.

The content of this document happens to be 1000 million per year for one, 2000 million per year for two, and so on.

In addition, every time an additional child is born, the fund will increase the provision of [-] million US dollars at one time.

After seeing this part of the terms.

The total net worth at this time is estimated to be Paris Hilton, which is tens of millions of dollars.

Like Ikana not long ago, she had the idea of ​​giving birth to ten or eight.

Paris thought.

Where is this child born?

What was born here is a listed company!

(End of this chapter)