Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 234 - 233 Solution_2

Chapter 234: Chapter 233 Solution_2

Anna felt that Mountain Eagle was coaxing her into revealing her trump cards. Looking at his smug expression and thinking back to what Blood Fox had said last night, she gritted her teeth and spoke, "I have a list here, including the details of the fixed assets held in Cyprus by the people on the list.

Banks should try to claim what they can, and if that fails, find a way to make Cyprus reject the United States Treasury’s financial sanctions against Big Russian Capital and open up asset transactions."

After hearing this, Mountain Eagle stroked his chin and nodded as he said, "So you’re saying let the United States open up a window and let them cut their losses and flee!

That’s not too difficult...

But have you considered that there might be an even simpler and quicker solution that would entail less loss?"

Anna’s eyes lit up, knowing the baseline was just a starting point, an easily achievable target under the current circumstances. But it was the part beyond the baseline that would actually count as the achievement...

She grabbed Mountain Eagle’s arm and, with wide eyes, said, "What is it?"

With a smug smile, Mountain Eagle raised a finger and replied, "Consulting fee, $100,000..."

Upon hearing this, Anna looked incredulously at the upcharging Mountain Eagle and said, "My boss has already paid..."

Mountain Eagle firmly held up a finger and declared, "So this money is not being asked from your boss, but from you...

After all, this has to do with your promotion and raise, doesn’t it?

So, are you listening or not?"

Anna glared at Mountain Eagle through gritted teeth, noticing that he was watching a pair of twin gunmen fluttering around the serving cart like butterflies...

She took hold of Mountain Eagle’s chin to make him look at her and said earnestly, "You tell me the answer, and I’ll let them keep you company for a few days. Twins can be quite exciting, you know..."

Mountain Eagle paused for a second, then waved off the suggestion, saying, "I know a Big Russian in Pattaya who owns a nightclub; I’m somewhat familiar with the market.

$100,000 euros, you must be joking?"

Anna wiped her eyes, looking at Mountain Eagle with tear-filled eyes, "I don’t have that much money...

How about I let them fight for you?

I know you’re short on people, and they’ve been through rigorous training by the Ministry of Internal Affairs!"

Mountain Eagle, seeing Anna’s pleading eyes, knew that this girl had completely surrendered...

She was essentially offering up her two personal bodyguards for his use, seemingly reluctant to part with money, but in reality, it was an indirect statement of her position.

Actually, Mountain Eagle found the banter with Anna rather amusing; after all, she was reputed to be the best spy Big Russia had produced in the last decade. Testing his wits against hers was a confidence booster.

But she surrendered without a real fight, which left him feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

After a brief hesitation, Mountain Eagle finally said with a shrug, "Forget the money; I do need people. Borrowing those two girls for a couple of days wouldn’t hurt."

He then took a sip of water, organized his thoughts, and continued, "The main assets in Cyprus that your boss wants to secure are those real estate and valued assets.

Their fear of long-term asset freezes or even confiscation is precisely why the United States Treasury can have them in their clutches.

We could help them pry open a gap using the Snowden issue, but considering Cyprus’ situation, even if they are ready to take the hit, who would be willing to take over?

After all, even if we negotiate an opening for them, they cannot escape.

In the end, once the United States Treasury enters the fray with money, tempting them with a buyout, they will still waver."

Anna listened, frowning, and said, "So what you’re suggesting is..."

Mountain Eagle spread his hands and replied, "If I were you, I’d set up an asset management company in Europe, preferably in Germany or France...

Have those people transfer all their fixed assets in Cyprus to the asset management company in the form of trust or mandate."

"As long as we can ensure through negotiations that this company won’t be put on the United States’ sanctions list, you will have plenty of time to handle those assets.

As long as these assets are liquid and guaranteed to be redeemed, those people you’re worried about will be secure."

While speaking, Mountain Eagle looked into Anna’s gleaming eyes and said with a smile, "If I were you, I would find a few shareholders among those American companies or individuals coming for the negotiations as a guarantee...

Because this is a surefire profitable deal, they can’t refuse!"

Anna frowned and asked, "A surefire profitable deal?"

Mountain Eagle looked at the somewhat puzzled Anna and continued with a smile, "Whether it’s through a trust or consignment model, those assets are going to be discounted once they get into the hands of the asset management companies.

Considering the current situation in Cyprus, cutting the value of those assets in half would be lenient.

This devaluation is a market behavior, and those people have no say in it!

But you have to know that the big companies soon to arrive in Moscow have the power to sway markets...

They could easily lobby the Treasury to loosen regulation on Cyprus, or even leave a few loopholes in Cyprus’s financial problems.

The European Union can’t just watch Cyprus fall. Aid will continue to flow into Cyprus.

As long as Cyprus leaves some loopholes in this round of reforms, it remains an important channel for black money.

In a few years, the financial services there will thrive again.

Believe me, even if you don’t mention it, the United States, the European Union and even the Cypriot politicians will continue the black money policy.

Because prosperity only comes with money, anyway, no matter what happens in the end, it’s the Cypriot people who are unlucky."

As he said this, Mountain Eagle looked at Anna and said earnestly, "As long as you can avoid sanctions and hold those assets in hand, you will definitely make a killing!

If you have connections with familiar capital in Germany, and can get them to join this game, not only can you easily solve the current problems, but also provide a certain boost in Boss Pu’s negotiations with Germany.

The negotiations about Crimea are not so much Russia versus Ukraine, as they’re between Russia and Germany.

Russian energy is too important for Germany. Without cheap energy, the competitiveness of German industrial products will plummet quickly.

Therefore, Germany is the most anxious, and they are also a buffer between Russia and NATO.

They have the motivation to mediate on their own!

If the assets in Cyprus can reach a volume of 5 to 8 billion Euros, and you’re willing to share the stakes of the asset management company with German capital, you can effectively push the negotiations forward.

Not to mention, this would definitely score points with that Boss Pu!"

After digesting for a few minutes, Anna looked at Mountain Eagle, shocked, and asked, "What exactly did you do in the past?"

Mountain Eagle smiled and said with a twinkle in his eye, "I’m a proud member of the Thai Police!"

Having said that, Mountain Eagle stood up and clapped his hands towards the Butcher and his companions, who had nearly finished eating, and said, "Hey, guys, are we full? We have another job to do next...

There’s a girl called ’Great White Shark’ locked up in a villa on the outskirts of Moscow. We’re going to rescue her.

Do you have any good suggestions?"

Upon hearing this, the Butcher put down his glass, wiped his hands on his body, and said, "Boss, we don’t need to know who the enemy is, we just need to know where they are, that’s enough..."

Pirate excitedly thumped his chest...

"Hoorah..."