America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 305 Family Office

August [-]th.

The sky in Paris today is very blue, without even a trace of fluff, as if all the variegated colors have been filtered out, shining magnificently.

Abel, who came out of Charles de Gaulle International Airport, got into the car.

He asked Aymo Alamuddin, who was already waiting in the carriage, "How is the situation?"

Today's Legally Blonde is wearing a small dark green suit with a narrow waist.

This outfit shows her strong side as a lawyer without losing her sweetness.

The golden lawyer's emblem on the round bow tie shone with dazzling luster, reflecting the golden lace on the edge of the dark green kilt, which was small and beautiful.

It's very eye-catching.

Confronted with Abel's problem.

Aymo Alamuddin felt a little sour and jealous in his heart, but he answered honestly in a low voice:
"I can't say very clearly. But at present, the mood is still stable. At least there is no quarrel."

She was talking about two women who had lived together for a few days at Abel's mansion in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris.

Jessica Alba and Anne Hathaway.

in the first two days.

After Abel went to London.

He sent Jessica, who woke up in the Pullman Paris La Défense, to the sixteenth arrondissement.

Then Annie and Jessica, who had guessed the existence of the other party but never confirmed it, met for the first time.

As a result of the meeting between the two, of course it is impossible to say hello and me as sister right away.

According to Aymo Alamuddin's report, both of them changed their faces at that time.

Fortunately, there was no quarrel, nor did they leave the house.

In the case of Abel not going back on purpose, the two refrained from calling Abel.

Abel stayed in London, while dealing with things in London.

While letting Aimo Alamuddin, who was his spy, stay here to see the situation.

Days passed and nothing changed.

Abel felt that there was enough time, so he came back from London.

What he was asking Aymo Alamuddin just now was the situation of Anne and Jessica.

"Very good." Abel took Aimo Alamuddin with one hand, and kissed her plump and smooth lips.

After getting her out of breath and all of the lipstick she had carefully dabbed on at the same time.

He let go of Aymo Alamuddin and hugged her with a smile,
"Well done. Aymo, that's how it's going to be. I don't want you fighting, you understand?"

Aymo Alamuddin wondered how that was possible.

Women like to fight together.

Let alone a woman of the same man.

Do you really not know the reason for being able to gather together?
Aymo Alamuddin believed he knew.

Although I thought so in my heart, it is naturally impossible for this Legally Blonde to say it directly.

Aymo Alamuddin said sweetly, softly and obediently: "I will listen to you."

As she spoke, she pushed herself hard into Abel's arms.

Then she raised her head slightly and saw the man's handsome profile looking out of the window, as if he was thinking about something.

Although there were many thoughts in his mind, Aymo Alamuddin had to admit it at this moment.

Judging from the appearance alone, the man in front of him is really impeccable.

Coupled with his terrible wealth, and the power brought by wealth.

If he really loves only one.

Amo Alamuddin felt that the woman who was loved probably saved the multidimensional universe in her previous life!

After about half an hour.

Amo Alamuddin reapplied her lipstick.

The team also returned to Godelmar in the [-]th arrondissement of Paris, the famous dream house in Paris.

The convoy drove directly into Godelma, and Abel got off in the front yard.

Aymo Alamuddin followed him, walking step by step towards the interior of the manor.

But she found that Abel did not enter the house.

He turned a corner halfway and came to the pavilion on the left side of the courtyard in front of Godelmar's mansion, in the middle of a large lawn.

This gazebo and the surrounding lawn are classy.

They and the surrounding scenery are said to be designed by the owner of the manor with reference to the shape of a palace in Fontainebleau more than 100 years ago.

It is said that when Queen Marie Antoinette, the queen of Louis XVI of the guillotine, went to Fontainebleau for vacation, her favorite place to stay was the prototype of this gazebo.

It doesn't matter what the truth is, Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI have both been dead for over 200 years.

The reality is that this gazebo, because of its beautiful scenery and layout, has always been the most attractive place in Godelmar's house.

Aymo Alamuddin didn't know what Abel was doing here, so she chose to follow.

When the two came to the gazebo, they found a little girl in the gazebo enjoying the cool air.

Abel was a little surprised, and felt that the little girl who panicked because of his arrival looked familiar.

Amo Alamuddin whispered, "Looks like Anne's private cook's daughter."

"Oh, I remembered that too." Abel smiled: "You are Jinna's niece, right?"

The little girl who was a little panicked saw Abel so gentle, smiled shyly, and replied:

"Yes. Sir, I am Lulana Korshunova, daughter of Sanruna Korshunova, and niece of Gina Korshunova Kembev."

Abel looked at Lulana Korshunova, who was about 34 and [-] years old.

She has long pale blonde curly hair that falls smoothly over her shoulders.

His fair skin was as smooth as suet, and a pair of brown eyes shone shyly.

Under the tall bridge of the nose, the pink and thin lips were slightly pursed.

She smiled shyly, with a pair of light rose red dimples on her cheeks, like small red apples, youthful yet pure, just like a beauty.

Compared with the last time Abel saw her in Los Angeles, Lulana Korshunova, who had been raised by Annie's side for half a year, began to show her beauty.

Even Abel couldn't help but look a few more times.

Lulana Korshunova's face turned red from his stare, she lowered her head and dared not raise her head again, nor did she dare to leave.

Abel also knew that his gaze was too direct.

He's used to it.

After all, even a woman like Little Laura feels like she can ask for anything from him.

This made him develop a bad habit, let him get used to the direct gaze when facing women.

He said softly: "Lulana, right? Please, go to the kitchen to prepare some snacks and black tea, and send them here. Get a little more, and if you can't deliver it yourself, ask a few more people to help."

Lulana Korshunova was startled, and then hurriedly left.

After Lulana Korshunova turned around and left, Abel said to Doni, the female bodyguard captain behind, "Notify your subordinates. Let them come over."

Doni, the female bodyguard captain, nodded, stepped aside and made a phone call.

Aymo Alamuddin had been watching coldly.

At first Abel looked at Lulana Korshunova too directly.

It made Aymo Alamuddin feel a little contemptuous.

Such a small child will not be spared, XXX!

Abel's performance since he came in has made Aimo Alamuddin very curious.

Since Abe didn't let herself go, she decided to be invisible here.

After a while, Aymo Alamuddin saw Anne Hathaway walking over from a corner of the manor.

After approaching, Anne took the initiative to show a smile on her face and greeted Abel.

"Honey, you're back!"

"Yeah, just came back."

Abel hugged her with a smile, kissed her forehead, cheek, and finally on the lips.

It took several minutes before he let her go.

When he let Annie go.

Jessica Alba has come near the two and has witnessed their making out.

Compared to Annie's smile just now, Jessica Alba, who saw Abel and Annie like that, looked a little unhappy.

But she came to Abel gently and smiled at him
"Honey, you're back."

Amo Alamuddin felt that this scene was similar to just now.

"Yeah, I'm back."

Aymo Alamuddin closed his eyes helplessly.

Then Jessica Alba was treated the same as Anne just now.

She, too, was panted and let go.

Aymo Alamuddin was a little surprised at this moment.

Surprised by Abel's directness.

Later, more and more people came here.

Some were already unknown to Aymo Alamuddin.

For example, Paris, who came here on behalf of Ikana,
Her mother, who came on Charlize's behalf,

Li Yuxin who came here on behalf of Li Fuzhen.
And Liv Tyler who came over in person.

The atmosphere around the gazebo became more and more eerie and quiet as more and more people came.

But there is one thing in common, that is, there are so many women present, none of them look good.

It's almost time for someone to come.

Lulana Korshunova and her mother, also with several servants, brought plenty of refreshments and tea.

At this time, they heard Abel say to Edward: "Let David come over."

Edward nodded. Like Donnie just now, he also walked to the side and made a phone call.

After a while, the women in the gazebo.

Not far away, many guys in suits and leather shoes came here led by David Jones.

Among the people who came by, Aymo Alamuddin recognized Timmy Irwin, a lawyer from Clifford Chance, and another barrister.

Paris, who came here on behalf of Ikana who couldn't fly because she was pregnant, complained wildly in her heart, and at the same time, she also recognized the New York legal lady Satan Caroline in the crowd.

Anne and Jessica, also among these people, recognized the Lady Joanna, the housekeeper they both knew.

These guys in suits and leather shoes, who exude an elite atmosphere from top to bottom, finally came to the gazebo.

"Crack~"

In the quiet environment, everyone heard Abel snap his fingers.

Everyone looked at him, but he nodded to David Jones.

Then David Jones smiled and said to the women present:
"Hello everyone, ladies and gentlemen, you may all know me. I am David Jones. I have worked for Mr. Smith in the past, present and future, and I will serve him."

David looked polite and gentlemanly at this time, like a traditional aristocratic butler.

"Allow me to introduce myself and my new identity. Today, Mr. Smith has given me a new responsibility and a new identity."

"That is, from today, I will be the general manager of the Smith Family Office."

Few of the women present understood David Jones' subtext.

There are, however, two female exceptions.

One is Paris, she was born in the Hilton family anyway.

Family offices, they have their own.

So did Aymo Alamuddin, a lawyer herself.

"There may be distinguished ladies who don't know what this means. It doesn't matter, Mr. Smith has prepared a channel for everyone to understand."

David, who was polite and smiling, began to introduce the identities of the rest of the people next to him.

".This is Ms. Joanna Lynn Darke. She is a member of Smith's office."

"This is Ms. Caroline, she is"

"This is Mr. Timmy Irwin, he is."

"This is Mr. Hans Dachau, a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers"

"This is Alan Baker, he is the general manager of the Smith Intelligence Group and a member of the Smith Family Office."

"This is Mr. Mark Duron, a senior partner of KPMG Consulting."

"This is Joe."

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David was very patient and introduced all 21 people around him.

The identity of each of these people is not simple, there are Americans, there are Europeans.

After introducing everyone, David Jones smiled and bowed to everyone, "Including me, there are 22 of us. That is all the current members of the Smith family office."

"All right."

At this moment, Abel suddenly said, "David, let Ms. Caroline and Mr. Owen explain the rest to them."

David Jones nodded yes, then looked back at the others.

Maybe it's because he wants to show off in front of Abel, or maybe it's because of his extroverted personality.

Timmy Owen of Clifford Chance LLP was the first to speak with a smile:
"Ladies, you can ask us any questions. We are willing to serve the Smith family wholeheartedly!"

On the gazebo side, Anne and Jessica did not move, they all looked at Abel first.

Abel turned around directly, with his back to them, and walked to the grass next to him to look for ants.

This made the two Hollywood goddesses couldn't help showing disappointed expressions.

At this time, Liv Tyler, who was standing a little behind the two of them, suddenly raised her hand: "I have a question, can you explain it to me?"

"Of course no problem." Owen said with a smile.

Someone came forward, and Paris was not to be outdone, she wanted to get justice for Ikana.

At the same time, she herself was very curious and immediately started asking questions.

Charlize's mother kept her face dark all the time, but now for the sake of her daughter's happiness, the old lady also asked with concern.

These three people made a start. Li Yuxin, who already knew that her sister was pregnant, even knew who the baby was, didn't hold back.

Eventually even Jessica and Annie got involved.

Looking at the gazebo, the crowd gathered together to ask and answer questions.

Here on the lawn, Abel, who couldn't find the ants, kicked the grass on the ground.

Abel has been thinking about today's matter, the establishment of a family office, for a long time.

The so-called family office originated from the big "Domus" (family director) in ancient Rome and the big "Domo" (chief steward) in the Middle Ages.

There were similar things in ancient China, such as the Clan Mansion and the House of Internal Affairs.

The family office in the modern sense appeared in the middle of the 19th century.

Some tycoons who seized the opportunity of the industrial revolution gathered financial experts, legal experts and financial experts to study the core content of how to manage and protect their family's wealth and extensive business interests.

This creates a single-family office that only serves one family.

In 1882, John D. Rockefeller established the world's first family office.

The establishment of a family office is generally based on the consideration of the maintenance and development of a wealthy family.

Gather a group of elite candidates in the industry to provide various professional management consulting and operation services for the family.

These include: lawyers, CPAs, investment managers, stockbrokers, insurance agents, banks, and separate trust entities.

The so-called family trust is included in the concept of the family office.

The role of family "assistant" has also been taken up by the family office.

Services such as planning the education of family offspring, considering family security, charitable arrangements, and estate planning also fall within the category of family office services.

Roughly, it is equivalent to a castrated version of an institution like the "Ministry of Internal Affairs".

Most of the surviving wealthy families have such a family office.

The Smith family office will also be a similar existence.

According to Abel's plan, he will place 10% of Smith Capital's shares, 20% of Pacific Energy's shares, 20% of Pacific Commercial Bank's shares, and 20% of future Pacific Mall shares in the Smith family office.

In addition to these, New Start Real Estate and other private properties under Abel's name will also have a certain percentage of shares in the Smith family office.

At that time, the Smith family office will become a huge and hidden existence, just like the Rockefeller family office.

According to Abel's idea.

The child of myself and the bush will become the main branch in the future.

This branch will be divided into two factions.

One faction went into politics, taking the line of the bush and Alexander.

The other faction goes into business, selects the best members and becomes a participant in the management of the family business.

As for his illegitimate children, they or the group with outstanding abilities among them.

Those who can start a business start a business, and those who have hobbies cultivate their hobbies.

Those who have the ability to do business can also work in the family business.

If you don't have any skills, you can get a salary every month and live on family benefits
There are many children, and they will be used for marriage in the future.

Then there will be many choices.

As for the surname, you can use Smith directly.

There are millions of Smiths across the United States, and it's too easy to want to be named Smith.

If you want to make it more meaningful, you can also learn from the Morgenthau family.

In the future, we will create branches such as Smithson, Smith Mountain, and Smecta.

The role of the Smith family office is to guarantee this plan.

This is the long-term plan that Abel has in mind.

And there are short-term effects, that is, it can be used when the position of the main palace has been determined.

Explain the situation directly to his women.

Even Ikana can accept it for the sake of huge interests.

Abel didn't believe it, but Annie and the others could refuse!
Today is also the day when the Smith Family Office was officially established.

(End of this chapter)