America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 488 Important Sections of the Media Empire

  In the evening, Washington, DC, InterContinental Hotel at the Wharf.

  InterContinental Hotels Group is a global hotel group.

  At present, it has developed into 4 major series, with 17 internationally renowned hotel brands such as InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and more than 6,000 hotels, which are distributed in more than 100 countries and regions. It is one of the largest hotel groups in the world.

   But its history is not that long, the real history is less than 20 years.

  In 1988, the British Bass Group acquired the Holiday Travel Hotel owned by the American Camon Wilson, forming the foundation of the Intercontinental Hotel since then.

   And Camon Wilson is an uncle of Slade Wilson.

   In other words, the InterContinental Hotel is actually one of the industries of the Bass family and the Wilson family in the United Kingdom.

   It's just that the Bass family dominates.

   Inside the Intercontinental Hotel, there is a restaurant named Willard.

   It is one of the top restaurants in Washington, DC.

  Because of its luxurious and elegant dining atmosphere and considerate service, it has received high impression points from many high-end diners.

  The overall interior of the restaurant is mainly decorated with oak wood, which has a calm texture, a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, large champagne-colored curtains, and solid and noble sofa seats.

  The beauty of everything makes it easy for people to be intoxicated before they start enjoying the food.

   Sitting in the VIP booth facing the window of Willard Restaurant.

  Abel looked sideways at Keira Wilson beside him.

This stunner who already belonged to him now has a slender pink neck like a white swan, a slightly raised chin, red lips and white teeth, extraordinarily enchanting, big golden wavy hair leaning to one side, sparkling under the light and studded with diamonds The large hoop earrings and the dark red patterned round-neck waist dress undoubtedly added to her infinite charm.

   Opposite him and her, her brother was sitting at this time.

  The John Wilson who kindly persuaded a fight during the day and accidentally got an elbow.

   That elbow strike seemed to hurt a bit.

   So far, John's face has obviously been covered by makeup, but traces of black and blue can still be seen.

  Beside John, is Keira's sister-in-law, Maria Litton Wilson, who looks ordinary.

"Hey, Abel and Kayla. You guys have to try the European food at Willard's. It does American and French dishes as well, but the European food is better. Every time John and I come Everyone in the DC area will definitely come here to eat.”

  Maria Lytton warmly greeted her sister-in-law and Abel, acting as a lubricant as much as possible.

  Because it is obvious that whether it is her husband, Abel, or sister-in-law, the three of them are not in a good mood right now.

   "Well, I can see it. It is indeed a very good restaurant." Keira didn't speak, and Abel had to smile.

  This Willard restaurant not only has a golden appearance, but its interior is not inferior at all.

  In addition to traditional French meals, European and American dishes are also available here. Steak, soup and even Caesar salad are great choices.

   It tastes really good, and Abel has already planned to have someone poach his corner and poach the chef of the restaurant away.

  Only Abel and Maria were talking, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

  Maybe it's seeing this embarrassment, or maybe it's because they don't want to continue the stalemate.

  John Wilson still spoke first.

   "Kayla, you need to know. Mr. Smith has a fiancée. He has a strong relationship with Miss Bush, and I think you understand."

  As soon as it came up, John made it clear what he was going to talk about.

   It seems to be saying that Kayla and Abel are not suitable, that Abel is already a married woman.

   But in fact, he was also telling Abel.

   Tell Abel not to intervene in the internal affairs of the Wilson family.

  Because Abel couldn't make a stable promise to Keira at all, anyone with a discerning eye knew that Abel couldn't marry Keira, and his relationship with the shrub was so stable.

   "I don't need your questioning about my personal emotional life. Brother, you just need to do your job well. Also, before talking about my emotional life. I think you and Maria have more problems!"

  Before Abel opened his mouth, Keira was already aiming at his brother, and "choked" back.

  The information revealed inside and outside the words made Abel quite interesting.

   It also made Maria Litton next to her look a little embarrassed.

  Abel remembered the information about the members of the Wilson family that the Smith Intelligence Group had given him.

  Information has mentioned the situation of John and Maria, which basically belong to the husband and wife playing their own things.

   The two have been married for many years and have not had children. John has women outside, and Maria, Miss Lytton, has several faces.

  The two have no influence on each other, and the relationship is fairly harmonious.

  And the appearance of their husband and wife is also the way most wealthy couples get along with each other. Except for the fact that they have not yet given birth, it can be said to be a very typical pattern of getting along with wealthy couples.

  In addition, the intelligence also revealed that John Wilson may have problems with his fertility.

  So the two have been married for many years and have no children. And this may be the reason why Slade Wilson has not identified his son as the only successor for a long time.

   Now Keira's words probably hit John's sore spot.

  His somewhat dark and handsome face showed a rare look of anger.

  Kayla's brother took a deep breath and stopped looking at her, but turned to Abel:

   "Mr. Smith, I want to ask you one last thing. I want to ask, do you really want to intervene in the internal affairs of the Wilson family? Are you sure?"

  Abel smiled at him and nodded slightly, "I wasn't sure before, but now I am sure. Because Kayla has indeed agreed to be my girlfriend, am I right? Honey?"

   What he said next was to Keira.

  The response she got was that she showed a charming smile, stepped forward and slightly raised her head, and offered her incense.

  Looking at the "dog man and woman" who are gnawing together in front of his eyes.

  John's handsome face was livid, which made the black and blue spot hit by the elbow in the afternoon less conspicuous.

   "Okay. Very good." John stood up directly, left such a sentence, turned around and left directly, even ignoring his wife.

  Looking at her husband who got up to leave, Maria was a little reluctant to take a look at the couple who had just separated. She mainly looked at Abel's handsome face.

   "I'm sorry, John is very angry now. I have to persuade him, Kayla, and Mr. Smith, so I'll go first."

  Maria got up politely, spoke politely, and left politely.

  Abel responded politely. But I also noticed that Keira didn't have a good look at her sister-in-law at all, and she didn't talk to Maria during the whole process.

  After Maria left, she might have been a little confused when she saw Abel.

Keira: "Don't be fooled by her performance. This is a very excessive woman. She even took her man to my brother and her room for the night!! If John refused to give up the Litton family's support for him , my father divorced them a long time ago!"

  Abel started talking, thinking that your circle is really messed up.

  It seemed that this Maria had been secretly looking at herself just now.

  It's a pity that she doesn't look very good, and she's skittish.

  Sorry, he didn't like the bite.

  And now, after knowing this secret.

  Abel felt that he already had a little understanding of the reason why Slade Wilson didn't prevent Keira from contacting him.

  The son does not live up to expectations, and it is not certain whether the grandson/granddaughter will belong to his own family in the future.

  In any case, the granddaughter and grandson must be his blood.

  Thinking of this, Abel felt as if he understood Slade Wilson's thoughts.

  Then... When I go back that night, of course I have to continue to work hard so that I can fulfill Slade Wilson's wish as soon as possible.

   As for whether Slade really thinks so, he doesn't care.

  Anyway, Slade's daughter is particularly willing to cooperate with him, so Abel thinks it's good.

  The next morning, Abel yawned lazily.

  He tightened the perfect delicate body in his arms, and Lushan's claws, who had become as accustomed to sleeping naked as he, continued to enjoy one of the most perfect prey that belonged to men in the world.

   Kissed Kayla's white forehead, watching her snore sweetly, Abel chose to get up and work.

   Work, only continuous work can lay the foundation of eternal life.

  Power and wealth are the ultimate factors for being able to enjoy the perfect prey of these men without any restraint.

  Which is more important, Abel can see clearly.

   What's more, the meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee will not be held today (Morgan requested that it not be held because of the fight yesterday).

   But Abel also found a job he could do in Washington DC.

   It's not lobbying in the White House, or visiting K Street, and it's not going to hang around in embassies of various countries in the United States.

  Around 9:30 am.

  He was on time at the headquarters building of the "Washington Post", under the Washington Post Building, meeting with the stock **** Buffett.

   After merging, the convoy drove into the square in front of the building.

  The car door opened, and a pair of brand new shiny black leather shoes fell to the ground. Abel, with his tall and straight figure, stood in front of this decades-old building and looked up.

  rteco style, boxy shape, only 14 stories high, this is the headquarters of one of the most influential newspapers in the United States, the "Washington Post" in downtown Washington.

   "It seems that you are bound to win?"

   At this time, an old but full of spirit sounded behind him.

  Abel turned his head and saw Buffett coming down from the back compartment of a Cadillac DTS, and said to him with a smile.

  As a well-known "patriot" in the United States.

   Buffett's car has always been a domestic car of course.

   This old man is a new flagship model from Cadillac, so he will buy it immediately as his car.

   It used to be Cadillac Devi, and after Cadillac released the new flagship DTS, now the old guy's car is DTS.

  In this regard, it can even be said that Abel actually copied him.

  Copied his approach to setting up the character of "patriot".

   "Why not? You know, my media group is just short of a serious, politically inclined mainstream newspaper. The Washington Post can just make up for the vacancy of my Smith Media Group."

  Seeing the old man walking in front of him, Abel patted him on the shoulder lightly.

   "Honey, don't forget that you are also one of the shareholders of Smith Media. Smith Media will start warming up for listing in a few days. At this time, it is also your duty to create as much good news as possible."

Buffett rolled his eyes helplessly, "I know, I know, I'm just cooperating with you? If it weren't for you, no one else would get the shares of the Post in my hands. This is the "hard currency" in the eyes of many rich people "."

   For Buffett’s words, Abel thinks it’s good to listen.

  He remembered that in the parallel time and space, when selling shares in the "Washington Post", the old guy didn't hesitate at all.

   But this may also have something to do with Buffett, who is not the largest shareholder of the "Washington Post".

   The largest shareholder and controller of The Washington Post is the Graham family.

  In 1946, after Philip L. Graham married his wife Catherine, he began to manage the newspaper in this year, and established the Washington Post Company the following year.

  1963 Philip L. Graham shoots himself; his wife, Katherine Graham, becomes chairman of the Washington Post Company.

  1971 Catherine Graham took the Washington Post Company public at $26 per share.

   Since then, the Graham family has controlled the media conglomerate.

   And Buffett, who only owns about 8% of the shares, is one of the major shareholders, but only one of them.

  Buffett's practice is also very common among the richest people in the United States.

  They usually rarely directly operate and control a media group like Abel.

   Instead, through a large number of shares, they become shareholders of media groups extensively, thereby indirectly influencing and controlling them.

   Let them be in the media, and there will never be too bad news.

   "Let's go, let's go in. I believe that the child of your confidante is already a little flustered." Abel said to Buffett with a smile.

  Buffett rolled his eyes helplessly again. The assistant next to him found that as long as his boss was around Abel, he would often show this expression.

  Abel walked in first.

  The security guards and staff of the Post Building, of course, did not dare to stop them.

  They allowed Abel, Buffett and others to enter the Post Building.

  As soon as he entered, Abel saw the staff of the Washington Post, headed by a middle-aged man, and the entire corridor was full of newspaper employees on both sides.

   "Papa—"

   The applause was warm.

  Abel smiled and looked around at the newspaper employees on both sides, knowing that the middle-aged man in the lead should be the "son of Buffett's confidante" Don Graham he just mentioned.

  Now, Abel feels a little interesting about what Tang made.

  Abel's response was to calmly nod to the newspaper employees on both sides, as if he was the boss of the "Washington Post".

   "Welcome to The Washington Post, Mr. Smith! I'm Don Graham."

  The current leader of the Post Group, the son of Catherine Graham, who is known as the "First Lady of the American Press", Don Graham stepped forward to talk to Abel and introduced himself.

  Abel shook hands with him and said a few words with a smile.

   Then Don Graham shook hands with Buffett familiarly, and said a few words very intimately.

  During this process, Buffett saw Abel blinking at him secretly, with a wicked expression on his face.

   This made Buffett roll his eyes helplessly.

  Who is this woman called Catherine Graham? In order to elevate her status, she deliberately created the fact that she was Buffett's "confidant" in the United States?

  Buffett connived at the spread of this kind of news when he promised Katherine Graham some benefits.

   In addition, he does have a good relationship with Katherine Graham, and he is also very close to Don Graham.

   Now being teased by Abel like this, Buffett is too lazy to refute.

  Under Don's guidance, Abel led everyone through the elevator to Don Graham's office.

   Entered the office, leaving only Buffett and his secretary, himself and David, and after Don Graham.

  Abel spoke bluntly to Graham's authority.

"Mr. Graham, Warren should have already told you. Yes, I am very interested in the Post Group. "Washington Post" can greatly complement Smith Media's section. Compared with several other As a media giant, we need you more.”

   "Besides, Smith Media is about to go public, so it is obvious that we are very sincere."

   Facing Abel's directness, Don Graham sighed inwardly.

   Last year, his mother, Katherine Graham, died.

   When his mother died, the funeral was very ostentatious.

   At that time, in the Washington State Church Auditorium, almost all the famous American text businessmen came.

  Including Deputy Commander Cheney, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, the Ladenton couple, Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan, former New York Mayor Giuliani, etc.

  Former Secretary of State Kissinger delivered a eulogy.

  However, less than a year has passed, and Katherine Graham has passed away for 10 months.

  The Graham family has a feeling of "the general situation is gone".

  Don Graham does not have the ability of his mother to be good at dancing. Even with the platform of Post Group, it seems powerless.

  In addition, since the beginning of the Internet era, the Post Group, like other paper media, has been violently conflicted by the Internet.

  Revenue and profit have long been worse than before. Catherine couldn't work it out while she was alive.

   Now that she passed away, her son, the mediocre Don Graham, has nothing to do.

  From last year to the present, due to the influence of the general environment and the lack of personal ability.

  All newspapers under the Post Group reported losses.

   Among them, "Newsweek", a subsidiary of the company, was the most serious, with a loss of more than tens of millions of dollars in three quarters.

  When Don Graham was a little dazed.

  Mother's friend during her lifetime, the famous stock **** Buffett, conveyed to Don Graham the news that Abel Smith was interested in the Post Group.

  Don Graham was surprised first and then pleased. Under the persuasion of Buffett on the phone, he agreed to negotiate with Abel.

  So today, Abel appeared in the post building.

  (end of this chapter)