Chapter 93: Winnie's Investment Advice, Shania's Reward
[Chapter 93: Winnie's Investment Advice, Shania's Reward]
"Boss, we have identified targets for the Silicon Valley office property purchase. We've shortlisted five office buildings. They are close to Linton Tech Park, covering a total area of 26 acres, with a total construction area of more than 100,000 square feet. The property rights and building quality are solid, and the structures are perfect for tech companies. Current occupancy rates are above 90%.
The ownership of the five buildings is split between two real estate agencies. The asking price totals $38 million. I estimate we can negotiate it down to $36 million. Would you like to visit the site?"
Linton had just returned to the estate when his investment assistant, Winnie, came over to brief him and handed him five sets of property documents. Linton carefully reviewed the documents and found all five buildings to be relatively new, with the oldest built only five years ago.
The tallest buildings were seven stories, the shortest five, all located within one kilometer radius of Linton Tech Park. It's currently on the outskirts of Silicon Valley but is expected to become central as the Valley rapidly expands in the coming years.
"Sounds good. Form a negotiation team with Goodman and Henry, and get started on the price talks," Linton instructed.
"I'll try to lower the price as much as possible. By the way, if we buy these five properties along with the two you already own, you'd have seven office buildings in Silicon Valley -- a substantial asset. For better management, I suggest setting up a property management company under the charity foundation. It would unify the operations, improve efficiency, enhance security, and even lower taxes."
"That's a great idea. Tell Goodman and Henry to join us. Let's discuss it together."
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While Winnie was making calls to Goodman and Henry, Linton noticed she had her hair elegantly tied up today, wearing a Chanel lady's blazer, a black skirt, flesh-toned stockings, and a pair of towering Victoria's Secret high heels.
Standing over 5 feet 9 inches, she was breathtakingly beautiful, carrying the intellectual poise typical of a financial professional. In terms of looks and presence, she rivaled any female star Linton had ever met.
"How do I look? Pretty, right?" Winnie finished her call, saw Linton admiring her, and confidently spun around to showcase her figure.
"You do look stunning. I just wonder, with your looks, why didn't you become an actress or a star? Why pursue finance?"
"Different personal interests. Success has many paths, and there's no rule against beautiful women working in finance. I loved math since I was young, got interested in finance later and got into Harvard's finance program. I then pursued a master's in economics at Harvard for a deeper understanding."
"So, tell me, where do you see the best investment opportunities currently?"
"I mentioned this during my interview. I believe computer and telecommunications are just getting started. These industries have enormous market potential with countless opportunities. The next wealth explosion will likely come from them. With their growth, Silicon Valley will boom even faster.
You're making a solid investment decision targeting leading companies in these sectors and related infrastructure. It's a stable move with great appreciation potential."
"Don't just flatter me; do you have other perspectives?"
"As someone from the entertainment industry, your investment insight is impressive. From a professional point of view, I think investments can be optimized further. Computer and telecommunication are broad industries with numerous sub-sectors, all with vast market spaces and the potential to spawn superstar companies.
We could invest in some companies showing leadership potential, like database software, chips, fiber optics, mobile phones, and so on.
These are solid investments. If you want higher returns, venture capital is an option. Most startups in Silicon Valley start with VC funding, but it's risky without detailed market research and understanding of the founders' capabilities."
"What about other industries?"
"With the Soviet Union dissolved, American goods now flow worldwide with fewer restrictions. The next step is setting up a global trading system aligned with U.S. interests. Large multinational retailers like Walmart will experience golden growth, and energy companies are also good bets."
Linton appreciated Winnie more and more -- not only was she beautiful, she was intellectually gifted. He felt he had found a treasure.
"Impressive! You have a broad and forward-looking vision. My current investments will stay focused on the computer and telecommunications sectors. Besides Microsoft, Cisco, Compaq, Dell, and the Silicon Valley real estate, feel free to propose your investment plans with reasons. If you convince me, we can include them in our next investments.
For venture capital, you can explore it when possible. If you find any promising opportunities, get someone to do market and background research, and bring it to us for discussion. Other industries can wait for now."
"Got it. I won't let you down," Winnie said happily after hearing her suggestions were accepted.
They talked about the U.S. economy and investment landscape, sharing similar views and occasionally breaking into hearty laughter.
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While they were talking, Goodman and Henry arrived at the estate. Linton consulted them about Winnie's idea to set up a property management company to manage the office buildings uniformly.
After discussion, everyone agreed it was necessary. However, the property management company couldn't be registered in Delaware for low taxes and had to be registered locally in California, which still offered lower taxes than personal income tax.
Linton immediately signed the authorization and tasked Winnie and Goodman to register the company. They decided to name it Linton Property Management and also contacted headhunters to recruit a general agent for it.
The afternoon passed quickly. After dinner together at the estate, Winnie and the others left.
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After 8 p.m., Linton asked Hayden to drive over and pick up Shania, avoiding the paparazzi. Knowing Linton was back in Los Angeles, Shania had planned to reward him tonight. Considering the movie was still in theaters and paparazzi were tailing her closely amid rumors involving Naomi, he had to be extra cautious.
Escorted by Hayden, Shania arrived silently at Linton's estate without being noticed.
Tonight, Shania wore a black strapless cocktail dress with black high heels. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, complemented by white long earrings and bold red lipstick, exuding a mature, alluring charm.
Upon seeing Linton, Shania dropped the bag she was holding and pounced into his arms, exclaiming, "I've missed you to death!" before planting a passionate kiss.
After the fiery kiss, Linton lifted Shania into his arms and headed toward the third floor.
"Don't forget the bag," Shania struggled to say.
"What's in the bag?" Linton asked as he set her down.
"It's a reward for you. Didn't I promise a surprise?"
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After nightfall in Beverly Hills, the area was filled with decadence. Upstairs in Linton's estate, a sleepless night unfolded, full of surprises that thrilled Linton.
Shania's tall, curvy figure stood on the third-floor terrace, her flawless pale skin breathtaking in the moonlight. Her deliberately tied golden hair didn't conceal her beauty. Her swaying silhouette in the intoxicating night stirred Linton's passion.
Various outfits, stockings, and props showcased different delights, constantly unlocking new experiences and skills, giving Linton the ultimate service...
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