Chapter 618

JAY-Z finally got what he wanted.

With great self-control, this black man put aside his personal dignity and found Kanye West, his former wage earner.

Finally, as Kanye West's "entourage", he got his wish and entered 300 44th Street near Times Square in Manhattan, New York.

That is the five-star hotel "Annabella" that just opened in June this year.

"Annabella" five-star hotel chain is a high-end brand under Smith Hotel Group. It was developed by Li Fuzhen and is mainly used to develop the high-end luxury hotel market in Europe and the United States.

In terms of positioning, Annabella is consistent with the Shilla Hotel under Smith Hotels. The difference is that the Shilla Hotel brand will only be used in Asia.

The high-end brand of Smith Hotel Group outside Asia has adopted the banner of "Annabella".

It can be regarded as the implementation of a dual luxury brand strategy.

The Annabella store in Times Square is the first in the United States. However, in July and August this year, the Los Angeles branch, the Miami branch and the Vancouver branch in Canada also opened at the same time.

Currently, Annabella has a total of 4 hotels in North America.

If Li Fuzhen hadn't given birth to his second child at home, all branches in Europe would have been opened by this time.

Li Bai Fumei's professionalism and ability are not bad at all.

The Annabelle Hotel New York is located in Times Square, right in the heart of Manhattan's theater, dining, fashion and business district.

It's in a great location, just a few blocks from Broadway. Guests staying here can order food at Ça Va Brassiere before the show starts, or walk to the nearby food street to enjoy a dazzling gourmet feast.

This 36-story new luxury hotel in New York also offers guests fantastic views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline.

The "American Arts and Charity Ball" hosted by Anna Wintour was held in the golden banquet hall on the fourth floor of the Anna Bella Luxury Hotel.

This is a huge indoor venue that can accommodate more than 1,500 people for cocktail receptions. The surrounding walls are covered with huge laminated floor-to-ceiling windows of 2.5 meters x 2.5 meters.

Whether it's at night or during the day, you can hold a banquet here with a stunning view of most of Times Square and the surrounding Manhattan cityscape.

In the fall in New York, night falls significantly earlier than last season.

At around 6 o'clock in the evening, the night had already fallen, and all the lights in Manhattan were lit up, revealing the bustling appearance of a steel jungle before the eyes of the world.

Sitting in the cabin of Kanye West's stretch limousine Cadillac sedan.

JAY-Z felt a little uncomfortable.

He looked at Kanye next to him. In the past, this guy worked as his driver and bodyguard.

Now JAY-Z doesn't have to be a driver or bodyguard for Kanye, because they use more professional bodyguards - Kanye hires bodyguards from Rock Security.

Today's rock security is huge. In addition to providing security services for Abel, his family, and women, it has also begun to accept external business in the past two years.

Because it is professional enough and has the signature of Abel Smith's Gold Medal Bodyguard, the security services provided by the company are very popular among the rich and celebrities.

Those who are related to Abel, or have a good relationship, or simply work under him, are even more proud to hire bodyguards from Rock Security.

Enjoying the same level of security services as the world's richest man, this gimmick is equally attractive to other wealthy people outside.

Even if these people can be hired, they are only at the 5A level within Rock Security.

"Hey, we're here." After a long queue, the Cadillac limousine arrived in front of the Annabella Hotel Building.

Hearing what Kanye West said, JAY-Z first looked up at the hotel outside.

It is magnificent and the decoration is very stylish, similar to those of five-star luxury hotels in Manhattan.

As a superstar, JAY-Z is used to staying in hotels like this, so Annabella does not surprise him.

What made JAY-Z couldn't help but sigh was the section of streets and roads near 44th Street where the Annabella Hotel was located.

As expected, they were blocked by the most powerful New York police in the United States, and temporary traffic control was implemented just as JAY-Z thought.

Any vehicle or person who wants to enter or leave here during this period must present an invitation letter to obtain permission to enter.

JAY-Z couldn't help but marvel at Smith's power.

He has participated in several "VOGUE" metropolitan fashion dinners.

Although the venue where the Met Dinner is held will become very crowded that day, with many reporters and onlookers blocking the venue, it looks very lively and influential.

But "VOGUE" has never had the ability to let the New York police do their best to carry out traffic control and security in the neighborhood...

Once again, JAY-Z felt Abe Smith's omnipresent influence in the city.

"Get out of the car, Sean~" Kanye greeted JAY-Z with satisfaction. Today, a graduate of a primary school in Nanjing was in a very happy mood.

In the past two years, he was a wage earner for JAY-Z, providing front and back services to JAY-Z. Two years later, he has not only reached the same status as JAY-Z.

Nowadays, JAY-Z needs to be his follower to enter certain occasions.

This greatly satisfied Kanye West's vanity, and his smile has not disappeared since the evening.

"Okay." JAY-Z was very unhappy, but fortunately, Kanye probably lived in a big Eastern country and was more moderate and tolerant than ordinary black people.

This makes JAY-Z bearable, otherwise JAY-Z would never be able to stand it if he had an orthodox black character.

The two got off the car at the door of the hotel, and the greeter sent them into the hotel lobby.

As expected, there are professionals and professional equipment in the hall, carrying out security checks on all visiting guests tonight.

Both of them knew that this was almost a must-have program for Abel Smith when he appeared in public. They did not reject it, nor did they dare to reject it. Both of them obediently stepped forward to undergo the security check.

While in the examination room, JAY-Z and Kanye heard footsteps coming from the direction of the door behind them.

The two black men subconsciously turned their heads and saw a group of people walking towards them led by the welcoming guests.

Among that group of people, neither Kanye West nor JAY-Z recognized them.

But the middle-aged and elderly couple leading the group could be said to be too familiar.

Aren't those the former owner of the White House and his wife, now one of the New York State Senators and her husband, the distinguished Mr. and Mrs. Zipperton?

Seeing that these two people are also here, they are obviously here to participate in tonight's annual event.

JAY-Z immediately felt that his approach of "lowering down and playing small" with Kanye today was the right one.

Otherwise, he didn't know what kind of grand occasion he would miss.

This is a banquet that even the Zippertons are attending. Being able to come in is simply a status symbol!

In fact, the two gangsters didn't pay much attention to current affairs and political news.

In fact, among the group of people who came in with the Zippertons, the couple were not the only ones with distinguished status.

For example, walking next to Zipperton, the guy with the appearance of an elite middle-aged white man, his name is Albert Gore.

This is the character who almost moved into the white house a few years ago.

Although after he lost to George in that general election, he was a little overwhelmed and did not continue to be active in the official arena and reduced his public appearances, but there is no doubt that he is still one of the most important figures in the country.

In addition to Albert Gore, the others are also of low status.

There is the governor of New York State and the speaker of the New York State House of Representatives. If there were any media here, they would definitely think that this is Washington, not New York.

But later, when JAY-Z and Kanye West officially arrive on the fourth floor and enter the venue.

The identities and backgrounds of the new guests made them both dizzy.

There are too many big names!