Chapter 148 Gift
"What beautiful flowers, thank you, dear."
Today, February 14, Valentine’s Day, Barron personally went to the SEM Group headquarters in Canary Wharf to pick up his girlfriend Bonnie.
After receiving Barron's call, Bonnie easily saw Barron's recognizable Rolls-Royce Phantom spray-painted with the Devonshire family coat of arms downstairs at the headquarters.
This car is no longer the car that Barron rode in before. This Rolls-Royce Phantom is a car specially customized by Rolls-Royce for His Royal Highness the Duke.
Not only is the Devonshire family coat of arms painted by the original factory on the side of the car, but the entire interior of the car has the family's traditional gold color scheme.
After getting into the car, Bonnie received the bouquet of roses sent by Barron. She kissed her boyfriend and deeply smelled the fragrance of the bouquet, her face filled with sweetness.
"This is a gift for you, baby. Happy Valentine's Day."
The dinner for two people was a carefully prepared candlelight dinner in Barron's villa.
Before the meal, Barron gave Bonnie an exquisite jewelry box. When she opened it, she saw a necklace studded with diamonds.
"It's so beautiful, honey, I love it."
"I'll put it on for you."
Entering the room, Bonnie took off her woolen coat and wore sky blue business attire underneath. With a smile on her face at this moment, she stood up. Her slender legs were wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, and her figure was almost perfect.
Barron stood behind her. His height was just right for her. He gathered up her long hair and helped her put on the necklace.
Bonnie's heart was filled with sweetness. She leaned into her boyfriend's arms, turned her head, and their lips touched each other...
Today’s meal is French cuisine, paired with fine red wine brought from Chatsworth Manor and collected in the family cellar, starting a wonderful evening.
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"Bonnie, your necklace is very beautiful. I've never seen you wearing it before."
"This is what Barron just gave me..."
"Oh, a Valentine's Day gift?"
Seeing her cousin, Viscountess Bute had a rather teasing expression on her face. Bonnie sat down next to her, looked into her ear, and said:
"Your earrings are also very beautiful, sister."
Upon hearing this, the Viscountess glanced at Barron and Viscount Bute who were talking on the other side and said:
"I bought this when I was shopping two days ago..."
"Kris has a good taste, and I think she's very beautiful."
Viscount Bute's words came from the other side, and he gave the two sisters a smile.
But Barron, who was by his side at this time, was secretly grateful...
Well, luckily I didn't bother to buy the two sisters jewelry from the same brand on Valentine's Day, otherwise it would have been a bit obvious...
"The update plan for King's Cross seems to be a bit slow, Mr Butt."
Barron opened his mouth and turned the topic to Argent Real Estate Group's King's Cross renewal project.
"There is no way, the progress in winter is slower, and the price of raw materials has been rising from last year to now, which makes our construction cost greatly exceed the budget."
Viscount Bute didn't notice anything and said to Barron:
"But don't worry, our 'King's Mansion' and King Cavendish Building will be completed before June this year."
The King's Mansion is the original abandoned gas tank site and will be developed into high-end residential apartments, named "King's Mansion".
The Cavendish King's Building, located between King's Cross Station and the west bank of the Regent's River, will be the location of Cavendish Hotel Group's new four-star hotel in King's Cross.
In this way, the King Cavendish Building will be completed later than the Cavendish Building in Soho. That building has already topped out and is undergoing interior and exterior renovations and will be completed in less than two months. Settled in.
"So the entire project requires additional funding?"
Upon hearing Barron's question, Viscount Bute nodded and said:
"This seems to be the case at the moment. We have asked the city government for additional project funds for some public projects, but our own projects require us to solve them. We are currently negotiating these matters with banks and hope to be able to provide additional financing."
He said easily:
"But it's not a big problem. After all, due to the rising cost of building materials, the selling prices and rents of real estate are rising accordingly. Our future profit expectations are still very optimistic. If it doesn't work, we can continue to seek investment in the Argent Real Estate Group. .”
"Does this mean that you will continue to offer shares of Argent Real Estate Group in exchange for financing?"
"Our top priority is still to negotiate with Barclays Bank to increase loans, or to seek loans from other banks, and to continue to release shares. We will only do this as a last resort. After all, Argent Real Estate Group has a bright future. Brightness, anyone can see it.”
Ian Butt spread his hands and said:
"If you hadn't wanted to acquire O2 recently, I would have been more than happy to provide you with additional funds."
It seems that everyone is indeed aware that Barron's is going to acquire O2.
"No way, Mr. Boot, you know that acquiring O2 is already a very big challenge. I'm afraid I will have to run with debt for a long time."
"It's worth it, isn't it? Once the acquisition is successful, I'm afraid you will become one of the giants in the domestic communications industry. Controlling such a company will have a completely different influence."
It seems that Viscount Bute is also very optimistic about the acquisition of O2. He kindly said to Barron:
"Our family also knows some friends who hold shares in O2. If you need help, I will be happy to help you negotiate peace, Your Highness the Duke."
"Thank you so much."
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"My dear, if you still have something to do, I can just go to the company by myself."
When preparing to say goodbye to the Boots, Barron received a call. Daisy had something to tell him, so Bonnie said thoughtfully.
"It's okay, there's no rush. I'll go to the Lloyd Building later and I'll just send you there first."
"Your Highness the Duke, are you going to the Financial City?"
Hearing the Viscountess suddenly ask, Barron nodded:
"Yes, ma'am, my DS capital is over there."
"That's great. I'm just on my way. The beauty salon I often go to is not far from there. Can you take me there by the way?"
"Very happy to."
After the Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped downstairs at SEM Group, Bonnie got out of the car and left. At this time, the Viscountess, who was sitting in the passenger seat, got up and sat in the back seat.
"The back seat of this car is more comfortable, Your Highness the Duke."
It was about to enter late February, and the temperature in London was not too cold. The Viscountess was wearing a dress under the outer coat. At this time, she put her legs in black cotton socks and boots together in front of her body, He looked sideways at Barron and said.
But looking at the amorous look in her eyes, Barron couldn't understand what the Viscountess was thinking.
"How long does it take you to go to the beauty salon? Do you need to wait for me to stop by you when I come back?"
While he was talking like this, Barron's hand on the center armrest was not honest. He stretched it out directly and placed it on the Viscountess's leg.
"Actually, I'm also a little curious about your company. Do you mind if I drop by for a visit? Your Highness the Duke."
Seeing that the Viscountess changed her posture without leaving any trace, Barron's hands could more conveniently check the quality of her cotton socks...
Barron said seriously:
"It's a pleasure, ma'am."
