A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 169 Take the initiative
No one said much along the way. After all, except for Martin, no one seemed to talk much.

It is worth mentioning that Martin was finally scolded by Eamonn. Although Arthur heard it, he did not stop Eamonn from doing this this time. As for how to manage the people under his command, Arthur I will definitely not interfere.

Although Arthur didn't like Martin's character, Eamonn didn't seem to like it.

In fact, among Aemon's group, the only one Arthur can name is Martin. For Arthur, there is no problem in showing his kindness moderately, but it is terrible to get along with everyone under him. It's not necessary. How do you say that?

Most people fear power rather than morality, so the proper distance should still be maintained.

When a few people came to the avenue in front of the Brewster Manor, it was indeed the same as what Old Gray said before. The number of the Brewster family must have increased. As far as Arthur could see, there were many guards. Outrageous.

At the same time, this also reminded Arthur again of Martin's reminder that the Bravest family was most likely showing weakness to the enemy.

In fact, they don't seem as weak as they appear?
"What are you doing! Stop!"

As a matter of course, Arthur and his party were stopped by the guards at the door. These people had a bad attitude. Before Arthur could reveal his identity, they pointed a gun at them.

It seems that the Bravest family does not welcome guests very much.

Arthur did not choose to greet the guard with a smile. Since others did not give him face, he naturally did not have the hobby of being warm to the cold butt. He said to the guard in a cold tone:

"Go and tell Mrs. Brewster that Arthur Callaghan is coming to visit her."

Seeing Arthur's arrogant attitude, the guard who was originally speaking in a bad tone became a little unbearable for a moment. He asked in a much better tone than before:
"Sir, do you have an appointment with our wife?"

Seeing the huge change in this man's attitude, Arthur couldn't help but chuckle, and then said impatiently:
"If I ask you to inform me, go as soon as possible. Don't keep us waiting here."

Many times, these people are like this. If you say something to them with a good attitude, they will think you are low-level and look down on you. But if you order them with a superior attitude, the servility in their hearts will disappear. Let them nod and bow out of habit.

Just like now, when faced with Arthur's attitude, the guard immediately reported it obediently. The philosophy of life of the little people tells them that they can downplay the low, but they must hold the high.

Soon, the guard who went to report came out again, and then politely led Arthur and others to the main house.

The first time he set foot in the Bravest family's mansion, Arthur unconsciously compared it with the Gray family's.

The same thing is that this is also a spacious and luxurious mansion. They all have exquisite and gorgeous decorations and furnishings. The exquisite tapestries and murals inside all show the society of the owner to every guest who comes. status and wealth.

The difference is also very obvious. Compared to the Gray family, which pays more attention to taste and style with European-style decorative carvings, as well as the streamlined patterns and gorgeous curves everywhere, the Bravest family has more southern local characteristics, well , Forgive Arthur for the only way to describe it.

Finally, under the leadership of the black butler, Arthur and others came to the living room, where they saw marble carved columns, eye-catching European chandeliers, gorgeous curtains and precious ceramic vases. Surrounded by these things, Catherine Brevi Stella sat on the main seat of the living room sofa, her son sitting next to her.

Catherine holding a cup of tea?Well, it doesn't matter, anyway, she just drank the tea in the cup while looking at Arthur and the others with her eyes.

"Nice to meet you, ma'am." Arthur greeted politely.

At this time, Catherine also put down the porcelain cup in her hand, first motioned to Arthur and the others to sit down, and then she asked with interest:
"Mr. Callahan, I'm really surprised to see you here. I've heard about you before."

"Oh? I wonder if you have heard more positive things about me?" Arthur said with a smile.

Catherine said earnestly:
"It doesn't matter whether it's positive or negative. From the news I heard, Mr. Callahan seems to be very close to the Gray family. I don't know what the reason is that makes this promising industrialist like you come here." After so long in Rhodes Town, he finally came to visit me. Is it true that our Bravest family is now insignificant in Rhodes Town?" Faced with this seemingly gentle but actually hidden threat, Yaya Se also didn't want to play tricks with the old woman in front of him, and he didn't know why. Since leaving Dutch, everyone he met had to talk to him like this. Isn't it better to just say it straight?

Arthur decided that he wanted to set a straight tone at the beginning of this conversation, so he said bluntly:
"Mrs. Bravest, since you already know me to a certain extent, let me tell you straight away. I came here to tell you that the Gray family has convinced the Lemoyne State Bank that they will advance the payment." Get back half of that loan you took out on the mortgage of your plantation and estate.”

Catherine was not frightened by Arthur's words. What she was thinking about now was not whether the news was true or false, but why Arthur in front of her came to tell her the news. After some careful consideration, she slowly said He opened his mouth and asked:
"So, why did you come to tell me this news? Mr. Callahan, this must be our first time dealing with each other."

Arthur replied very naturally:

"Then I think it's the beginning of a good relationship, don't you?"

Compared with Catherine's calmness after hearing the news that the bank was preparing to call back the loan early, her son sitting next to her said anxiously:

"Mom! What can we do? We can't pay it back now..."

"Shut up!" Catherine stopped her son, and then said apologetically to Arthur:

"Please forgive my son for being unreasonable. Even though the guests are still here, he can't wait to express some inappropriate opinions."

Arthur said jokingly:
"What's the point? After all, I haven't had a cup of tea from the reception until now. I don't think I can be considered a guest, right?"

"Haha, I like your character, Mr. Callahan." Catherine said with a smile, then rang the bell at hand and ordered the servant to serve tea to the guests.

Arthur looked at Catherine's son. What he said just now, "There is no way to pay it back," made Arthur suspicious of the authenticity of the rumor that the two major families had hidden a batch of gold reserves from the civil war. Don't ask why the rumor was There is also authenticity, Arthur believes in the saying that there is no smoke without fire.

Soon, after the servant made the tea and brought it over, Catherine asked again:
"Mr. Callahan, how did you get this information? Is it accurate?"

Arthur looked at the tea cup in front of him, but did not reach out to pick it up. He answered naturally:

"I am very good friends with the manager of Lemoyne State Bank. As for its accuracy, I think you, Mrs. Catherine, know it best. I heard that the bank has withdrawn several small amounts from you in advance. Got a loan?"

This lie told by Arthur was really the true story of Hosea.

In just such a sentence, he mixed the truth with the false. Of course it was a lie that he was good friends with the manager of Lemoyne Bank, but Catherine obviously couldn't verify this kind of thing. As long as she and Lemoyne If the manager of the state bank was familiar with him, Old Gray would not be able to ask the manager to withdraw the Bravest family's loan in advance.

The repossession of those small loans is really no longer a real thing, and it is something that Catherine can verify. Of course, as the person whose loan was repossessed, she does not need to verify to know the authenticity of this matter. .

Under Arthur's set of lies, Catherine now actually believed half of the news that the bank was going to call back the large loan. As for the remaining half, it was purely because she hadn't heard what Arthur was planning. What, she didn't believe that Arthur was really so kind, he just came to send her a message.

"Mr. Callahan, I appreciate your news. Is there anything our Bravest family can do to help you?"

"Of course. After all, if I said that I was just here to send you a message, madam, I don't think you would believe it."

"Haha, Mr. Callahan is really a generous person, so please just tell me."

(End of this chapter)