"You know that I plan to acquire the land near Devonhill Castle, but my people are not professionals. Letting them negotiate is not only troublesome, but also time-consuming and labor-intensive.
And your Grosvenor Group is the largest real estate company and land owner in the UK, so I hope you will come forward to help me acquire these 30,000 acres of land. In return, I will exchange futures contracts worth 100 million pounds with you.
”.
Grosvenor agreed to this condition without much thought. The current price of 30,000 acres of land in a rural place like Oxford is about 9,000,000 pounds.
Although he didn’t make much, as long as there was profit during the stock market crash, even Mosquito Leg Real Estate Company would not let him go. “What about the rest?”
"The second thing is a bit difficult to handle," William looked at Grosvenor with a smile, "I heard that your company's stock price has risen a lot these days?"
When he heard William talking about the stock price, Grosvenor couldn't help but his eyelids jumped, and he hurriedly said, "Don't target my company, William, except for the three construction companies you targeted, there are no other scandals this time.
The share price of the English construction company did not rise."
"Okay, you didn't offend me, I won't be an idiot and cause trouble for you for no reason," William interrupted Grosvenor, "It's just that you are right to borrow my light."
Looking at the smiling William, Grosvenor rolled his eyes and said, "Tell me, what do you want to exchange for the remaining 440 million pounds of the contract?"
"Grosvenor Square".
"Fku, you bastard." Grosvenor jumped angrily after hearing William's words. "Not to mention that this square is our family's core industry in this area. The four buildings around the square have an annual property income of 3,000.
million pounds,
I can sell 20 years of property management rights alone for 400 million pounds, and I want to buy the property rights of Grosvenor Square for 440 million pounds. Are you crazy or am I crazy?"
"Haha, this is my condition. If you don't change, then I will wait. Maybe in a few days these contracts will be worth 600 million or 700 million pounds. But by that time, do I want Gro?
That’s all there is to say about Funer Square.”
William lowered his head and glanced at the indignant Grosvenor, picked up the tea on the coffee table and drank it slowly, "Don't forget, if you can win one of the three construction companies, the Grosvenor Group
If the stock price does not rise by 20%, I will replenish it for you. If I had no interest in the real estate industry, would I leave the opportunity to you?"
Grosvenor absolutely does not want William to get involved in the real estate industry. This guy has strong financial resources and vicious methods. If he really gets into this industry, life for Grosvenor Real Estate Group will definitely be very difficult in the future.
After walking around in the living room for half an hour, Grosvenor said, "I would be at a huge disadvantage if I sold the entire square to you. How about I trade you the two buildings on the north side of the square?"
"No, I said I wanted the entire square and only two buildings. What am I going to do?" William shook his head and thought about it, "In this way, you and King Philip are not going to exchange 20% of England's electricity with me.
13% of the shares of the bulletproof supplies company?
13% each of you and half is 7.5%. I will give you another 2.5% of the shares to make up 10%, plus the contract in exchange for your square. If you still don’t agree, forget it. I heard that the Bedes Group has some
There are few good lands, and when those three companies go bankrupt, I will choose them myself."
"No, it's as you say." This time Grosvenor agreed not long after. Not to mention that he didn't have that much cash, but the actual value of Grosvenor Square was not as high as imagined. At the current market price
It can be worth up to 700 million pounds. The losses suffered now can be fully earned in the stock market.
At the same time, it can also dispel William's idea of entering the real estate industry. Although Grosvenor knew that William was more likely to intimidate, he did not dare to take the risk. Who knows if William would really enter the real estate industry in a big way after seeing the profits.
The two settled the matter, and all that was left was the lawyer's business. Grosvenor had dinner at William's place and left.
After two days, the contract was finalized with the lawyers of both parties. An impatient Grosvenor brought someone to sign the contract.
After signing the contract, the two went directly to the property management office with their lawyers. After the handover was completed, Grosvenor Square would be called Devonhill Square from now on.
William smiled and shook hands with Grosvenor, who was also satisfied.
During dinner that night, when Lena and Abigail learned that William not only bought Grosvenor Square, but also changed its name to Devonshire Square, they were surprised and incoherent. This is a landmark square in London.
Although the square is not big, it is only 10 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace.
The next day, the powerful media immediately reported the news. While people were curious about Grand Duke Toshiro Nishiji's willingness to sell his ancestral property that had existed for nearly 200 years, they were even more shocked by William's backhand method of bringing down three listed companies.
Suddenly, more and more people came to visit the manor, both familiar and unfamiliar. William was greatly troubled by this, and even the progress of transforming the manor's defense system was slowed down.
Lina, on the other hand, was very happy that so many celebrities came to visit. She endured her impatience and received them for two days. William, who was considering whether to hide back in the castle for some leisure time, heard the Sunday Hui report, "SIR, you asked me to pay attention to Hong Wen Gang.
, Hong Wenbiao is on a boat to Thailand and is expected to arrive in Bangkok in fifteen hours."
"Very good." William, who had been impatient for a long time, decided to go to Bangkok without even thinking. "Tell my mother that I have to go out to do something and it may take a few days."
"sIR, I think you should take a look at this."
"What?"
The TV in the living room turned on automatically, and the news was reporting a bombing that happened in Oxford Street, London today. Before I could hear the specific details, the mobile phone in my pocket suddenly rang.
I picked up the phone and saw that it was Garris's phone. When the call was connected, I heard Garris' anxious voice, "Hey, have you seen the news?"
"Looking at it," William said, "What's going on?"
"Fifteen minutes ago, there was an explosion in a clothing store on Oxford Commercial Street. Six people died on the spot and nearly 20 others were injured. Catherine asked me to inform you that she wants to see you."
"Why should you contact me?" William asked doubtfully. "This kind of thing is not the business of the London police? Or contact the commander of the anti-terrorism department, Richard Bromley?"
"If you are asked to come, just come." The voice on the phone suddenly changed to Catherine's voice. It seemed that Garris and Catherine were together. "I know you are at Devonhill Manor. I will see you in my office in ten minutes."
You, this is an order and a request, William, I need your help, we will discuss the specific matters when we meet."
"Okay", if it was just an order, William would definitely not be as good as Catherine, but requesting and asking for help were another matter. After thinking about it, he decided to go and take a look first.