Chapter 268

Chapter 268 Strengthening the bloodline of the Smith family

For PayPal, or ClickandBuy, Authorize.net and MoneyGram, Abel definitely wins.

According to Abel's vision, he should acquire at least two of these companies.

The Pacific shopping center that Abel envisions, following the Wal-Mart/Goudong, Amazon model, must have its own fast payment channel network.

Amazon, parallel in time and space, acquired PayPal. At the time, PayPal didn't have the highest market share, but it did have the best technology. Abel's idea was to buy PayPal, then buy one or two other fast online payments companies.

Merge these companies and directly create a fast online payments giant.

Take advantage of this time when the Nasdaq has not yet begun to recover and gain momentum in the market as soon as possible.

Look forward to Pacific Mall launching in the future and direct, seamless connection.

At that time, Abel will announce its own fast online payment method, which can be used both online and offline. As long as Pacific Mall can be established, Alipay owned by Abel will also be established.

Furthermore, he also has the identity of a big boss at 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 and Abel can find ways to integrate into this system first.

Even if you can't enjoy it exclusively, you can still share it. After the emergence of the mobile Internet era.

It's not impossible, let's try to promote mobile payments in the US.

It's just that promoting mobile payments in the US will be dozens of times more difficult than in China.

The situation in the United States is very special. The convenient and fast mobile payment using QR codes of later generations in Huaxia is not suitable for national conditions here. First of all, America's mobile network signal infrastructure is terrible compared to China's.

Huaxia has basically achieved a certain level of signal assurance wherever there are people.

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

In the US, besides big cities, many small towns have entered the 5G era and many times they can only make calls without network signal.

On the other hand, on the London or New York Underground, do these passengers really like to read books and not play with their mobile phones? This may not be the case.

The real situation is that in their major cities there is hardly any mobile phone network signal on 3G.

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

Cold knowledge: London Underground won't initially popularize 4G signals until 2021.

Breaking news: The New York subway won't even have 3G signal until 2020

The mobile network signal is so terrible, how can mobile payments be done quickly? Not to mention the emergence of enough technology to support mobile payments.

Europe and the United States already have very convenient credit card systems.

Although there are no mobile payments, all you need is a mobile phone and you can travel around the world.

But just as realistic.

More importantly, the US credit card system is a super fat thing in the mouth of the US banking industry. The emergence of mobile payments aims to compete with these meat giants.

With the power of Wall Street, how can the Internet giants win?

Network coverage is unreliable and the powerful special interests of the "big guys" need to be stripped away.

Even Apple and Google, at their strongest, were just two bigger dogs in the eyes of Wall Street.

If you disobey and lower your fist, you will obey. This is why mobile payments by scanning QR codes cannot be promoted in the United States.

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

By then, it is estimated that it will also be one of the blockers of mobile payments in the United States.

This is determined by the position of the buttocks.

California, San Jose. The three PayPal co-founders eventually agreed to Abel's acquisition.

If you agree, you will first be able to immediately realize wealth freedom.

300 million US dollars, each person can receive 100 million US dollars before tax.

If you don't agree, PayPal, which is already in a difficult position, may soon find itself in a precarious position.

In this case, smart people will know how to choose. There is no doubt that all three are smart people.

Abel also explicitly threatened them by telling them that if they did not accept the acquisition, they would withdraw their shares and acquire other companies to compete with PayPal.

The contract was confirmed that same day, as Abel even brought in his lawyer.

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

Who will appoint lawyers, accountants and actuaries to audit the investment company? It has a purpose.

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

PayPal thus becomes Abel's sole ownership.

Of the three co-founders, Peter Thiel and Max Lavchin, the two technical sides, chose to stay and continue working. Because of the annual salaries Abel offered them, they were all touched by the $100 million before taxes in their accounts.

PayPal also needs two strong technical people to take the lead in development.

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

But even Abel doesn't like many of Musk's ways in future generations. But Abel still appreciates Elon Musk's marketing and management skills.

Under these circumstances, it is highly unlikely that Abel will focus all his efforts on the West Bank.

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

Among other things, if Abe wants to play Space Exploration Rocket Company.

Elon Musk is definitely a master. He is a master in the art of moving forward and generating topics and traffic.

So after the acquisition, Abel left Elon Musk.

The two talked alone for more than an hour in a small conference room.

After Elon Musk debuted, this guy was the CEO of the not yet established company "Future Oasis".

Once everything was done, Abel returned to 349 Walsh Road in Atherton. In the evening, Abel and Ikana sat on the balcony sofa with a 180-degree view on the second floor.

Here is Paris, a poor designer rushing to work and drawing.

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

Damn, I wish I could be Ikana!

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

She had no choice but to grit her teeth, bow her head and continue working on the manuscript below, pretending to work hard, while at the same time perking up her ears to listen to the conversation between the two people on the 'floor'. The two people on the second floor balcony separated after kissing, hugging and looking at the beautiful view of Nanwan beach in the distance.

With the naked eye, you can see a beautiful sunset on the horizon and small white sails returning to the harbor. You can enjoy the endless Pacific coastline and gentle ocean breezes of Southern California.

"Honey, do you really mean that?"

Rubbing Ikana's back in his arms, listening to her confused whispers.

Abel curled his lips, kissed her forehead and said softly: "That's what I think."

Ikana pouted, raised her face, her beautiful eyes were empty but still kissed lightly. Under the bright golden sunset, the two create a beautiful picture.

It started again.

Paris Downstairs couldn't help but wonder if she was there at the time.

The two people on the balcony will definitely freeze directly there.

After a long time, the two separated again. Paris heard Ikana say to Abel:

"But if that's the case then it's too unfair to me. If that's the case, you'll tie me to your side until I die."

"Is not it ?" Abel said. "I just want you by my side forever."

"I do not know." Ikana's eyes were confused again.

The reason why she fell into this strange mood was after Abel returned from San Jose.

gave him an envelope. After receiving Abel's signal, Ikana immediately opened it.

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

This document is a confirmation letter for a trust.

By simply signing the last part of the document, Naikana will become one of the beneficiaries of this trust.

The name of the trust is Smith Lerner Fund. This is a fund with a trust amount of up to 200 million USD, the beneficiaries are Ikana Lerner and her descendants.

But for the fund to be officially established and take effect, there must be prerequisites.

That means Ikana must give birth to children with Smith's blood.

To this are added many other aspects. According to Ikana, there are many limitations. Besides the restrictions, the provisions appear to divide anyone, even the richest person in America.

For example, it contains a rule, except that the initial capital is 200 million US dollars.

Each subsequent year, another child was born to Ikana Lerner and Abel Smith.

Abel Smith had to increase the fund by $200 million each time.

Even if no new children appear. At least US$10 million will be added annually.

One child costs $10 million a year, two children cost $20 million, and so on.

The terms therein have two extremes.

One is economic, extremely generous to beneficiaries.

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

One is a personal restriction, as strict as the subject, no different than a prostitution contract. For example, there is a regulation that the beneficiary must not marry for life and must not betray.

In case of violation, not only will the beneficiary status be completely lost, but even the previous compensation amount will be doubled.

In short, it's very extreme.

The benefit terms in it were so generous that even Ikana was extremely excited when she saw it.

Let him have ten or eight thoughts at a glance. One is 10 million US dollars per year and ten is 100 million US dollars per year.

A billion dollars in ten years.

Ikana thought that even if she went home and lay on her stomach from today, being solely responsible for the delivery would be the right choice.

The appearance of this trust fund also made Ikana, who was always wrong, realize something.

It is the highest among the three possibilities in my imagination, upper, middle, and lower, and there is a high possibility that it will not appear.

She raised her head to look at Abel's Apollo-like face. "You will marry me, right?" » Ikana said softly.

Downstairs, when Paris heard the word "marriage," she concentrated with all her might.

How's it going, Ikana is about to marry Abel? So am I desperate?

Fortunately, Paris heard Abel's reaction, and Abel also responded silently to Ikana. Looking at Abel's silence, Ikana seemed to understand something.

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

Abel cruelly turned away.

This made Ikana realize that he really didn't have that intention.

Thinking of this, Ikana had intended to leave him. If she is replaced by another sexy woman, it will be done immediately.

Even if she regrets it later, that scene will definitely not be as peaceful as Ikana's.

Ikana, who has repeatedly experienced her father's bankruptcy since childhood, has caused a certain psychological damage, which has long been more rational than emotional.

also very realistic.

Gritting his teeth, he thought about the sunk cost he couldn't afford to lose. Ikana knew she was like a butterfly caught in a spider's web.

There is no way to escape for a long time.

"Alright." She said rationally: "I want to, but I ask you to continue to deceive me in the future. Can you continue to deceive me? Keep lying to me, lying to me, you love me and you don't want just me." body."

"What nonsense?" Abel's attitude was normal for a moment, Abel Smith gently turned back. "I have always loved you." Abel squeezed her face: "I love you, that has never changed. Please believe me."

He is trying his best to be affectionate, trying his best to be truly loved.

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

After that, he was always willing to work hard for her to maintain this simple request that she wanted.

In addition, Abel also knows Ikana. Things that might actually help him feel better.

By taking away this confidence, Abel truly hopes that this confidence can completely dispel some of Ikana's illusions.

Putting love and money together makes people feel a bit boring, that's true.

However, in many cases, initial love is only based on money.

It is not new news and certainly not old news that money cannot buy true love. But for Ikana, this trust fund is both a responsibility, a commitment, and a very real guarantee.

Some might say that a scum like Abel talking about any kind of love is disgusting and full of disobedience. He and the woman both care about money and so on.

Love is a wonderful and impulsive thing, and Abel is so brotherly.

Little Laura also shows her tolerance towards Abel and Abel quickly accepts her. Otherwise, even the power of the bush would not be enough to dispel Abel's insistence on this point.

This shows that Abel is very serious about this.

As for a similar trust fund, Charlize also has one.

The details are different and there will be slight differences in processing.

Charlize has already signed. Ikana now seems to be signing as well.

Some would say that even Ikana and Charlize signed it.

It is also because they are more materialistic and practical, which is their personality.

Not all women are like that.

Money can buy a human body but cannot buy human love, etc. It's okay, Abel has no intention of distributing his love to too many people, just buy a body, don't run out of money!

In fact, the problem of love and money is a problem that tests human nature.

This is also a real problem and a problem that every person in modern society has to face.

There is no need to discuss, no need to argue, just like drinking water to know if you are hot or not.

Ikana knows what she wants now and she chooses to accept everything.

She cannot give up this terrible cost. After they were both warmed up, they went downstairs.

Paris saw two people coming down and wanted to ask what happened to them.

But then, a group of professional lawyers arrived and presented a large number of documents related to the trust.

Ikana read it carefully, revised it carefully, and began to sign it one by one.

Paris seemed a bit stunned. She noticed Abel step aside while Ikana signed.

Paris thought for a moment, approached and gently asked:

"What's going on? I feel like you and Ikana look very strange today."

Abel thought, sure, that's strange.

Because Ikana is currently on, frankly, a very long-term BY contract, more advanced and better treated, but still essentially the same "employee contract" that Liv and the others someone else signed.

I just changed my name. Ikana is so smart that it's impossible not to understand.

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

Mood will also be very low, this is normal.

In Paris's eyes, it was a strange look.

Abel said gently:

"If Ikana agrees." I thought you could go see what she was signing."

Paris felt that what Abel said seemed reasonable.

She turned around and walked over to Ikana without looking at the contract first, which was polite.

Paris asked Ikana:

"Ikana, what happened to you and Abel?" What are these things you sign?

Ikana looked up at Paris upon hearing this.

As the daughter of a New York real estate tycoon, she found Paris a bit uncomfortable at that time. Why will Paris be able to enjoy love in the future, even from a single marriage.

Why should I be involved in death?

Well, relying on material conditions is even richer than my father's assets and wealth.

Living in Paris, she has probably never been treated like this in her entire life.

But when I think about my own limitations in this field in the future. Although Paris will not have many advantages, there are no limitations in this regard.

In Ikana's heart, the idea of ​​pulling people into the water accidentally arose.

Paris, haven't you always wanted to be my good friend?

So let's go!

Thinking of this, Ikana smiled at Paris.

She gave Paris a signed piece of paper. "Look this." Ikana smiled and deliberately said:

"This is Abel's trust fund for me and our future children ~ you can take a look."

and a trust fund for Abel's future children?

Paris couldn't help but open her eyes wide. Has this been decided yet?

Paris was shocked and unconsciously took the document Ikana gave her.

Paris scanned ten lines in the blink of an eye. The content of this document is 10 million per year for one child, 20 million per year for two children, etc.

Additionally, for each additional child, the fund will increase its provision by $200 million at once.

After seeing this part of the terms.

Paris Hilton's total net worth is currently estimated at tens of millions of dollars.

She, like Ikana not long ago, had intended to have ten or eight children. Paris thought.

Where was this child born?

It's a listed company!

(end of this chapter)