West District, third floor of Philips Department Store.
Rawls was wearing a morning coat and a sapphire blue tie. There were navy blue collar buttons on each side of his white shirt collar. Behind him were four middle-aged people with severely receding hairlines, two of whom were in school.
Tingen was a senior solicitor who participated in formulating the cooperation agreement, and the other two were senior solicitors in economic and financial fields.
Now Adrian Firm and Viscount Oveland, the owner of Philippe Department Store, have preliminary intentions to cooperate. They don’t need a huge team of lawyers, they just need to be able to show their own value. Viscount Oveland obviously has the same mentality.
There were only four people on his side, but they were all senior elites from the Hillstown investment bank.
Viscount Overland, who was wearing a tuxedo, was about forty years old. He had some signs of putting on weight. He had slender eyes, a round face, and smooth skin. Only when he smiled could you see the light and fine wrinkles. After shaking hands with Rawls, he said gently
:
"Mr. Adrian, today's newspapers are full of praise for you."
"But the "Post" criticized me for causing chaos in the legal profession!" It was similar to what he answered Uncle Robert, except that Rawls was much more prudent now.
As a supporter of the Conservative Party and the cousin of Duchess Negan, Viscount Overland was naturally not very interested in the "Post", the mouthpiece of the new party. He squinted his eyes and smiled, and the gap blended perfectly into the expression on his face.
In wrinkles:
"Those people always like to say that certain people cause chaos, but they are the source of chaos."
He did not answer this question. Viscount Overland is a member of the House of Lords. He can criticize newspapers and reporters, but Rawls cannot.
"Although the words in the Post are not very pleasant, at least they have improved the reputation of my firm."
As the mouthpiece of the new party, the "Backlund Post" naturally focuses on economics and finance. Their reports can help Adrian Firm attract the attention of many investors, which naturally increases the value of the firm. In Rawls
Before coming, I had received many cooperation invitations, including many top wealthy businessmen who supported the new party.
Viscount Overland didn't know whether he understood what Rawls said. He guided Rawls and his team to their seats with a smile. But neither of them mentioned the matter of Lord Philip and Duchess Negan, just like the two parties
It's just like pure cooperation.
Next, it was time for the elites of the investment bank and the solicitors to discuss. As the leaders of the two parties, Rawls and Viscount Overland did not speak during the discussion. Two hours had passed, and the eight people on both sides of the discussion were a little tired.
At the suggestion of the host, Viscount Overland, the intermission began.
And Rawls also left the conference room under the leadership of Viscount Overland and came to another room. Viscount Overland with a small belly stopped at the door, straightened his clothes slightly, and knocked lightly.
Door.
Rawls raised his eyebrows. He originally thought that Viscount Overland would make the corresponding request on behalf of the Duchess, but he did not expect that the Duchess came in person. And judging from Overland's little actions, this investment was obviously
It's not his decision. If he can't come up with a solution to the problem, this investment will fail.
After the knock on the door, a woman's voice came from inside.
"Come in."
Viscount Overland nodded towards Rawls, stretched out his hand to open the door and signaled him to go in. Rawls nodded to him with a relaxed expression and walked towards the room.
This room is not too big. It is covered with brightly colored thick carpets and displays three sofas and a small coffee table. In addition, there are several silk-covered and beautifully carved seats. It is obviously a very private reception room.
Sitting on the double sofa is a plump and beautiful lady. She is wearing a honey-colored dress mixed with a little lake blue and emerald green. She is mature and a little young. Her waist is very thin with a ribbon, and she wears a pure necklace on her left ring finger.
Aquamarine ring.
When she saw Rawls coming in, she stood up unhurriedly and looked past Rawls. Then Rawls heard the slight sound of the door closing. He would completely abandon Mrs. Dela and cooperate with Viscount Oveland alone.
idea.
"Lawyer Adrian, good morning."
Rawls sighed in his heart, lowered his head slightly and said:
"Just call me Rawls, Mrs. Dela."
"Well, Rawls, you are a smart person, you should know what I want to say when I come to you." Mrs. Dela stretched out her left hand and pointed to the single sofa next to her and sat down. The pure aquamarine
Extremely dazzling. Unlike the look in her eyes that directed Viscount Overland, her tone now was very gentle.
Rolls took a few steps forward and sat down on the sofa respectfully. After Mrs. Dela's maid poured herself a cup of tea, she answered:
"I can probably guess a little bit, but it will be difficult to solve Lord Philip's dilemma."
"Philip told me about you, saying that you have a very good opinion about the public examination selection official, and that your plan for Hillston Police Station is also very good. If you can solve Philip's problem, I can let Ovi
Lan will inject 50,000 pounds into your firm and only need 20% of the shares."
Rawls frowned slightly. Mrs. Dela's eloquence was not very good. She first praised him and then tempted him with benefits, but the price was too low. You must know that Adrian Firm is expanding its scale and implementing a partnership plan.
Later, the annual salary alone had to be paid to more than 50,000 pounds, and it was impossible to only have a valuation of 250,000 pounds.
"Madam, although I haven't spent much time with Lord Philip, I know a little bit about his character..."
…
In the carriage, Rawls leaned against the carriage wall and closed his eyes to rest. This negotiation was fooled by him. Although he was worried that Mrs. Dela had some protective charms on her body, he did not use extraordinary powers, but his eloquence alone was enough.
Mrs. Dela was stunned. After successfully delaying lunch time, he directly led the team to leave.
At first, he had not figured out whether the capital injection proposed by Mrs. Dela was a deliberate attempt to lower the price by taking advantage of her own status and power, or whether it was simply because she did not know the value of Adrian's firm. Later in the conversation, Rawls knew that Mrs.
Madame La belongs to the latter group. Although she can command Viscount Overland with just her eyes, that's all.
Regardless of her identity, she is just a doting mother who lacks wisdom.
But because of her identity, Rawls obviously cannot directly suggest that the price you offered is not high enough, and can only use procrastination to ensure that there will be no relationship crisis between the two parties due to this incident.
The horses' hooves clattered, and they soon arrived at No. 45 Gatton Street, also in the West District. As soon as Rolls got out of the carriage, he saw his valet Morris waiting aside. He helped Rolls get out of the carriage.
He got into the carriage and whispered:
"Sir, Lord Philip is here."
Rawls paused, and instead of handing him the small bag in his hand, he handed him his hat:
"Did you say anything?"
Morris took the hat, lowered his head and replied:
"No, Mr. Butler said that after you went out, Sir, Lord Philip just said that he would wait for you to come back."
Rawls looked at his villa, shook his head and walked in. Philip was not like Mrs. Dela. If he couldn't express his attitude today, he would definitely not leave. More than ten years of military career had made him and those aristocratic children
Completely different.
In the living room, Philip, who was wearing a police uniform, had a military look in his posture, but more than a month of desk work had made him tend to develop into his father, the tall and fat Duke. The Marquis black tea in front of him was cooled and changed.
After a while, Mr. August, Rawls' butler, stood beside him.
"Lord Philip, I kept you waiting for a long time." Rawls walked into the living room quickly carrying a small bag with an apology on his face.
Lord Philip looked at Rawls, stood up and said:
"I didn't notify you in advance. I should apologize." He is a soldier and the son of a duke, so he naturally has a lot of relevant education. "Also, just call me Philip."
"Okay, Philip." Rawls did not refuse. He nodded to the butler August and sat down. August took away the Marquis black tea that was about to go cold again and signaled the servants around him to leave, '
After all the servants left, Rawls was about to speak when he was interrupted by Lord Philip:
"I know you just came back from the department store, and I also read today's newspaper, but I don't need your help to solve the current matter."
Rawls paused. Even though he had made some guesses, Philip's direct way of speaking still surprised him, who had been speaking in clichés recently. He breathed a sigh of relief and motioned for Lord Philip to continue.
"But I have another thing that I need you to do. I will tell the public that you helped me solve the current problem. I will also help you with the capital injection of Adrian's firm. 80,000 pounds, 10%
Five shares, and I can introduce some big clients to you, and the Hillstown police will contact your firm first."
Rawls crossed his fingers and leaned back on the sofa. This condition was much better than Mrs. Dela's. Let's not mention the capital injection. The introduction of clients is to help the firm expand the barrister's business, so first contact Adri.
An Office expanded the business of solicitors.
You must know that not everyone who is arrested in the police station can contact a solicitor. It depends on which firm the police station cooperates with before hiring the corresponding lawyer.
In particular, the address of Adrian's firm is in the Hillston area, which falls within the New Party's sphere of influence. After the Nozick incident, it has been squeezed out by many firms. As long as Philip, as the Hillston police chief, is willing to help
, the firm’s dilemma was naturally solved.
But what Philip was talking about could make him pay a price, and to cover it up like this is definitely not a small matter.
"I want to know the solution to your current problem."
Phillip just frowned slightly and answered:
"The Minister of Police is not in good health, so the police department will be temporarily transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs and will be directly managed by the Minister of Home Affairs."
Not feeling well?
Rawls looked at Philip with some disbelief. He knew what was behind this matter. The police minister of this term was very special. He was a cabinet minister and had his own seat in the cabinet. Once he really recovers from illness, he will definitely
Someone is needed to take his place, and now the Police Secretary's deputy is Humphrey, who has just become Chief Police Secretary.
Humphrey has just been promoted and is a non-party person. It is impossible to temporarily replace the Police Minister. He can only find another cabinet minister to temporarily replace him. As the Home Secretary with the highest status under the Prime Minister, he is obviously a suitable candidate, but
After the Police Department merged with the Home Office, Humphrey became a member of the Home Office. (Note)
The Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are the three major departments of the Kingdom. Once Humphrey is transferred to the Ministry of Interior, his recent promotion means that he is junior, and being an independent person means that he is not gregarious. He will obviously not be able to spare his hands in a short time.
If Philip delays the election until next year, Humphrey will definitely leave his original position.
Philip saw the look in Rawls's eyes and knew that he was doubting something, but he knew that doubt was normal.
"This has nothing to do with me. The Minister of Police is a veteran of the Conservative Party. He became a cabinet minister because of his seniority, but he has always opposed the implementation of examination and admission officials. But this is a proposal that both the New Party and the Conservative Party agree with. He is not physically fit to begin with.
Well, this time there are signs of a recurrence of heart disease, so the Prime Minister is ready to ask him to submit his resignation."
Rawls nodded. If this proposal is blocked, not only the New Party and the Conservative Party, but also the royal family will be dissatisfied. The recurrence of heart disease of the Police Minister may even have the shadow of the Witch Cult.
"Mrs. Cordella?"
Phillip coughed lightly. He also knew his mother's little moves. He waved his hand:
"She doesn't know about this. I only received the news this morning."
Rawls did not continue to mention it, but found another loophole:
"But in this case, Philip, if you say that I helped you solve this matter, it will be difficult for anyone to believe it."
"Your firm cooperates with Lincoln College, so there shouldn't be any problem with charging a higher price, right?" Philip consulted relevant personnel, but did not include his own resources.
The premium is too high! But as a party that obtains benefits, Rawls naturally cannot bring up this matter. He took out a document from the small bag on the side and handed it to Philip. Although he had no way to solve the problem of Humphrey who was causing trouble.
, but there are ways to solve the trouble he created.
Philip took the document and looked at the title "Recruitment of police auxiliary personnel and civilian personnel." He frowned, opened it and looked at it carefully, his brows gradually widened.
The main trouble caused by Humphrey is that each district supported some police officers to go to Hillston District. This is unreasonable in itself, but it makes sense. But it is difficult for residents of other districts to accept it, especially the middle class.
There were even signs of demonstrations in the class-populated Jowood District and North District.
It is difficult to train a qualified police officer, but auxiliary police officers and civilian police officers do not need much training time, and can even recruit many female police officers. The Church of the Night must be willing to see this.
"It's a very good idea. I will discuss it with the Police Commission."
Philip put the documents away, and then his whole person became majestic. Seeing that Rawls was a little afraid, he nodded with satisfaction:
"Interaction with the outside world is prohibited here!"
Note: Jim Harker's Minister of Administration in "Yes, Minister" is actually a combined position of Minister of the Interior and Minister of Internal Affairs, so Humphrey should just go to the Ministry of the Interior.