American Peanuts

Chapter 215 Take Over, Settle

On the streets of London, in a high-end hotel, Peter Freeman and Charlie Rossi sat across from each other. Two days had passed since Peter Freeman met Saul.

"I need an answer. It's obvious that I was treated unfairly in this acquisition." Charlie looked at the other party.

"The CMA is still investigating..." Peter Freeman tried to say, but at the moment he was talking to Charlie and looking into Charlie's eyes, he seemed a little less confident.

"No, you are not continuing the investigation. According to the information I got from inside, the investigation has been terminated. This is just a delay. Do you need me to take out the recording?" Charlie asked.

"We can file a complaint regarding the CMA's dereliction of duty and reserve the right to take further legal measures." Aimo behind him also added at this time.

"Of course, since you are willing to come over, it proves that we are friends. As long as you are willing to tell the truth, all the previous things will be wiped out." Charlie said proactively.

With the cooperation of Elmo and Charlie, Peter Freeman was quickly defeated.

He seemed hesitant to speak: "Yes, we have terminated the internal investigation because another department has begun a secret investigation into you."

"You have signed a letter of intent with a company in the Far East, indicating that after completing the acquisition, you will transfer the Rover brand to the other party in the form of a gift. There is no doubt that there is a connection between you, so some people are re-evaluating what you will do after the acquisition is completed. The impact." Pete Freeman said what happened.

It's actually because of Rover's incident...

Charlie didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had misjudged the other party's attitude towards Far East car companies. He didn't expect that these British guys had such deep prejudices.

Now that things have happened, many things have become clear.

"I know what to do." Charlie nodded.

After meeting with Pete Freeman, Charlie changed the current plan. She asked Aimo to start with the "International Market Competition Safety Office". As for the deal with the Far East car company, Charlie will not change. It's too late, he won't do anything blindfolded.

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With the new direction, things went very smoothly, and just a few days later, Elmo told Charlie the good news.

"They remind you to pay more attention to controlling your drinking at the important negotiation table, and don't let something like this happen again." Elmo said slightly relaxedly on the other end of the phone.

"Of course, I will." Charlie nodded in agreement.

In the new reason for complaint, Charlie avoided the relationship with the Far East Automobile Company and only stated that he was under the influence of alcohol during the negotiation and signed this contract that was very unfavorable to him.The other party took advantage of possible market cooperation opportunities in the future and obtained the Rover brand with nothing.

In this new statement, Charlie is naturally also a "victim."

"Now that the facts have been found out, it can be basically concluded that you have completed the acquisition of the Land Rover Jaguar brand." Aymo on the other end of the phone breathed a sigh of relief.

I even felt a little lucky in my heart. At least I worked hard at the last moment, and the high salary given by Charlie was not in vain.

"There is a small celebration tonight, do you want to attend?"

"Of course, after every case, I tend to take a little vacation for myself."

The celebration ceremony was actually just a small party. Most of the luxurious lawyer team were old white men. Among the lawyer team, only Aymo came alone. Besides, there were only Charlie's subordinates left, so it seemed Not much.

Elmo held the wine glass and watched Charlie walk onto the stage amidst the cheers of the crowd, singing old-fashioned English songs with his tone-deaf voice.

Ai Mo laughed out loud along with everyone, and then his expression became calm again.

She knew that the case was over, which meant that she was leaving.

She always warned herself not to feel any emotion towards her client, including sympathy.She felt that this would affect her subjective judgment, and in fact she did so.

After a while, Charlie walked off the stage and saw Elmo approaching in the crowd. He immediately noticed the cocktail glass in Elmo's hand.

"On such occasions, I should cooperate so as not to be excluded." Aimo explained with a smile.

"It seems that you are not so unkind." Charlie couldn't laugh or cry.

"I'm going back to The Hague tomorrow." Aimo nodded and said suddenly.

"So soon? I thought you would stay for two more days." Charlie frowned slightly.

"The push over there is very urgent." Ai Mo shook her head, she did not completely give up on the international affairs over there.For lawyers, they only have the right to make their own choices when there is no shortage of cases, otherwise they are the ones picking the cases.

"No more rest for two days?" Charlie pondered for a moment, rarely speaking well.

"No." Aymo shook his head.

"Contact you if I need you?" Charlie tried to suggest.

"Of course, I can help with any legal issues." Aimo nodded repeatedly.

"it is good."

The two of them just stood there, falling into silence for a moment.

"Then... I should go back to my room to rest. I have to catch the flight tomorrow morning." Aimo put down his wine glass and turned around silently.

"Wait a minute." Charlie called her from behind.

Elmo turned around impatiently: "Do you have any more questions?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Charlie felt that her idea was too abrupt, and the probability of her agreeing was very low.

"Yes." Elmo turned and left. The moment he turned his face away, his expression could not hide his disappointment.

Her departure did not stop the party. Charlie saw Tyler and Kayla standing on the stage dancing the cha cha to the cheerful rhythm. This scene was exactly the same as the clip in "Pulp Fiction".

Charlie was sitting in the corner, drinking wine. Saul didn't know when he appeared next to Charlie. Needless to say, the two touched the wine bottles.

"Be happy, you should be the protagonist." Saul hooked Charlie's shoulder.

The two have worked together for many years and are close old friends. Although Charlie has been spending more and more time with his female companion recently, it will not affect the friendship between him and Sol.

Men don't need to be together day and night. Sometimes a look or a word is enough.

Charlie turned to Saul and forced a smiley expression.

"Okay, I know you acquired Land Rover Jaguar, but those who don't know think your company is bankrupt."

"You have been helping me for so many years. It is rare that you ask me to help you today? Tell me what is going on?" He patted Charlie on the back.

"Oh, nothing happened, I'm fine." Charlie clarified.

"Really, but I saw a rare hesitation in you. Is it because of a certain girl?" Sol was like a big brother, asking insidiously.

"I never hesitated about girls," Charlie explained.

"You two are really tough-talking." Thor laughed out loud.

"By the way, I may have to take a period of leave to have a minor surgery, which will take about a week or so. I haven't told you about the acquisition before," Saul said suddenly.

"What kind of surgery? Is the problem serious?"

"It's not serious, it's just the removal of the appendix. There are not many citizens like me who are law-abiding, fair and just. God is reluctant to take me away." Saul boasted with a smile.

"Okay, I'll give you a long vacation. How long it takes is up to you." Charlie thought that Saul had been working hard for so long, so he just took advantage of this opportunity to let him relax.

"That won't work. I have to collect your salary for a week at most. Besides, Rowell doesn't have my vacation, so it's too boring to be alone." Saul muttered.

"Okay, just for a week. During this time, I will let your deputy take over your work." Charlie nodded.

The acquisition case is over, and the legal affairs are basically over. Only some trivial matters are left, and Saul's deputy is fully qualified.

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The next morning, Charlie slept in, and Taylor and Kayla discussed going to the famous "Galleries Lafayette" on Oxford Street in London. This high-end shopping mall has always occupied the top spot with the highest annual sales until many years later. It was surpassed by a certain SKP shopping mall.

There are many stores within Galeries Lafayette that even require "capital verification" in advance to enter them. The two agreed to go and have a look, but Charlie was left alone, but he had more important things to do, and he was going to Land Rover's global headquarters today...

"Good morning, sir." A familiar voice rang in his ears. Charlie looked up and found Elmo standing next to him with breakfast in his hands and exquisite makeup.

If Charlie remembered correctly, last night she said she would take a flight to leave this morning.

"Is the plane delayed?" Charlie asked in confusion.

"What time is it later? What are you talking about?" She sat opposite Charlie, eating breakfast by herself.

Is there a mistake in my memory?

"Didn't you ask me to take over Sol's position? What's wrong? You think my fees are high and you regret it?" she asked with a smile. Compared to yesterday's solemn look, her expression was also somewhat relaxed.

"Oh, it was Sol's fault." Charlie stroked his forehead.

After the two of them put it together, they found out the clues to the matter. It was Saul who found Elmo late last night, hoping that she would take over his job during his absence. Of course, in his mouth, these were all Charlie's intentions.

"Anyway, I won't be able to get on the plane to The Hague. I don't care who the employer is, as long as I have the money to take it." Aymo looked a little embarrassed at the first moment, and then said with a smile.

In fact, there are many planes flying to The Hague?
"Oh, that's so frustrating. You get paid for how much work you do. Your high fees are no longer suitable for the current job."

"Then how much are you going to give me?" Ai Mo exclaimed rarely.

"Same price as Sol."

"I want to go back to The Hague!" Aimo immediately protested.

"I can't go back, I can't live without you here, my legal director." Charlie felt that she needed to adapt to her new identity.

Although Elmo complained a lot about the sudden drop in salary, she immediately switched back to her previous state when she got into the car and headed to Land Rover's global headquarters.

"According to Larov Spez, the other party has begun to contact the local employees of Land Rover and Jaguar and is preparing to negotiate with you in the name of the union, including salary increases, employee benefits, increases in paid annual leave, and a reasonable promotion mechanism ..." Aimo said the key information that Larov gave before.

"But they certainly didn't expect that the acquisition suddenly became smoother and the acquisition was completed ahead of schedule. Our arrival would make these management companies unprepared." Charlie looked at the clear sky outside the window.

"But even this little time is enough for them to gather here." Aimo followed.

"I prepared some documents for you early last night. You have to look through them to see what disclosures there are." Ai Mo took the stapled documents from his briefcase.

Charlie took the file and looked up at her.

"Looks like you've been working?"

"As long as you put your efforts into the places that others can't see, you will be able to do well in the places that others can see. Whoever is well prepared will win. This is the law." Elmo stated his point of view.

"You haven't answered my question yet." Charlie asked.

"Yes, I don't sleep much. When I was young, I always had endless energy, but now my energy is gradually failing to keep up," she pointed at her cheek.

"I feel like I'm aging early."

"That's not true. I'm impressed by your beauty." Charlie said what was in his heart.

"I..." Elmo turned his cheek to one side.

"Ahem, let's get back to the acquisition case." Charlie looked through the documents in his hand and then threw them on his seat.

"Are you dissatisfied?" Elmo turned his face again and asked.

"This is showing kindness to them, this is bowing my head, but I am not prepared to appease them. I have my own ideas." Charlie looked at her face.

"If you have a better way..." Looking at Charlie's expression, Elmo decisively closed his mouth.

Yes, according to Charlie's character, it is impossible not to prepare in advance.

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"These are the union representatives who came here, including the engine manufacturing plant, design department, headquarters, R&D department, and some parts factories, all of which are here." Bianca explained to Charlie enthusiastically.

In the grand conference room of Land Rover headquarters, a group of senior executives gathered together, including, of course, the union representatives that Bianca had called in advance.

Although Charlie's acquisition case is progressing very quickly and is now a certainty, Bianca feels that this has just begun...

"Ford has not given much so-called help in the past. The treatment of our employees has always been low among similar companies. Am I right? Mr. Elkerson." The human resources director looked at a union member representative .

The other party thought for a moment, then shook his head: "Actually, this statement is not accurate. It has something to do with the positioning of Land Rover Jaguar. In your report, Land Rover is an ultra-luxury brand. In fact, our best-selling mid-level sedan is instead. In this way, the salary package of ordinary employees is not low, and is even in the relatively good category."

"Yes, I think the treatment is appropriate," another echoed.

Bianca's expression changed instantly. The previous plan was completely different. At this time, the two parties should cooperate with each other and present the problem.

"What are you talking about? You represent the interests of the employees and you must be responsible for the employees!" Bianca tapped the table with her fingers and said with a warning.

The two station representatives looked at each other and then said:

"You are right. We do represent the interests of our employees, so we should speak out objectively. Rather than being manipulated by the senior management, we are not a bargaining chip in the negotiations between the senior management and Charlie Rossi." After the union representative finished speaking, he immediately turned to Charlie's side.

"I expose the bad behavior of Bianca, the current head of Jaguar, with my real name. She promised us benefits and let us unite against you, sir."

"Bianca, is this happening?" Charlie looked at Bianca with a smile.

"This..." Bianca opened her mouth several times, but was speechless. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead, and even the hand holding her glasses was shaking...

(End of this chapter)