Chapter 338 Enemy?

"Your Royal Highness, we have received a notice from the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), requiring us to inquire about the source of funds of the Global Industrial Investment Fund and the purpose of this acquisition of the London Stock Exchange in three days."

GII Fund CEO Finn Hudson said on the phone:

"We have prepared relevant agreements and documents and will explain them to the CMA when the time comes."

"Okay, in fact, we have already explained to these institutions about the acquisition of the London Stock Exchange before. This time we are just going through the process again. There should be no big problem."

Judging from the news obtained from various aspects, in fact, regarding the GII Fund and the acquisition of the London Stock Exchange, there will not be too many gaps in regulatory intervention. The main aspect is the review of DS Capital, so Barron gave Finn... Hudson took reassurance.

Of course, he still has to deal with it seriously, but Barron will not let the other party take advantage of him casually.

"How's it going over there?"

Barron continued to dial Mikhail's phone and asked.

"He seems normal recently, but occasionally different cars will come to his house at night and leave after about two or three hours..."

"What's the result of the investigation?"

"The other party is very cautious. Not only is the return route extremely difficult to track, but they will also change cars in certain places. In order not to expose their whereabouts, it will take time..."

"I see."

After hanging up the phone, Barron picked up an invitation on the desk with a playful smile on his face.

…

"Your Highness, we are here."

After the Rolls-Royce stopped, the door opened and Barron stepped out of the car.

What he saw in front of him was a mansion with a simple door.

Barron adjusted his clothes and saw that the bodyguards in the motorcade had all got out of the car and were standing guard around him. With a faint smile on his face, he walked into the gate.

"Welcome, Your Highness the Duke."

After he walked into the door, he was met by Colin Hall. After the two shook hands, Barron entered the mansion under the guidance of the other party.

Entering the door, after passing through a long corridor, you will find a brightly lit hall. The lively atmosphere inside is completely different from the chill outside.

There were already many guests in the hall at this time, but with the appearance of Barron, countless eyes turned to the young and handsome Duke in a neat suit.

"Is that Duke Devonshire? It turns out that he is more handsome in person than in the photo..."

Among the female guests, a girl in costume couldn't help but sigh to her friend next to her.

"He is indeed very handsome, but unfortunately he already has a girlfriend."

"The host? It doesn't matter, I'm not married yet anyway, and I heard that he rarely brings out the 'Cinderella' on such occasions. Doesn't that mean something?"

As the girl spoke, her eyes towards Barron became even hotter.

…

The ball organized by Colin Hall was attended by not only the financial industry, but also many wealthy people who had many business dealings with his family.

Therefore, along the way, Barron met many people he was familiar with or had only met in person, and he responded politely to the warmth of these people.

"Mrs. Hall, you are so beautiful today. This makes all the men present extremely envious of Mr. Hall..."

Looking at Barron speaking with words of praise, Catherine Hall had mixed emotions in her heart.

The young man in front of her was very different from the somewhat rebellious boy she had met a few years ago.

Already tall and tall, wearing a well-fitting suit, he looked even more extraordinary; but at this time, Barron had a more mature and calm temperament, as well as the invisible aura cultivated by living in a high position for a long time, but he did not feel it. Aggressive... If Catherine could speak Chinese, she would probably understand that gentleness like jade would be a more appropriate way to describe the feeling Barron gave her.

"Nice to meet you, Your Highness."

Catherine had a charming smile on her face, but Barron could feel that there was a bit of alienation in it.

"You invited me here today because you have something to talk about. Mr. Hall, you can talk now."

When Colin Hall took Barron to the study room upstairs, he sat on the sofa, found a comfortable position, and said to him.

"Yes, Your Highness the Duke, it is about the loan from our Northrock Bank..."

Barron smiled slightly and said:

"Those loans are still a long way from expiration, and some of them have only just been concluded."

"But the problem is the recent situation..."

When Colin Hall finished speaking, Barron looked at him and said calmly:

"Nothing will happen, but Mr. Hall, if you have anything to say, just say it directly."

"First of all, I need to explain that this is not my personal opinion. Of course I cherish my friendship with you, but the board of directors is also putting pressure on me and needs to re-examine the loan issued by Northrock Bank to DS Capital. Are the mortgage qualifications sufficient..."

With a rather regretful expression, Colin Hall said:

"You know, this is not just a matter of Northrock Bank. We know that the Summit Media stocks you hold are mortgaged with Standard Chartered Bank, but the stock price of this company has been falling recently. Of course, you As the largest shareholder of Standard Chartered Bank, there is no need to worry about the bank's loans. However, if this continues, regulatory authorities will inevitably review this. This involves not only Standard Chartered Bank, but also Standard Chartered Bank. We at Rosenrock, or Barclays, will be involved."

"I reiterate again, Mr. Hall, the current situation is just a small situation. All my companies have no problems. If Northrock Bank continues in accordance with the agreement, then we will still be close partners, and If you also want to conduct so-called 'censorship'..."

Barron shrugged and said:

"That's okay. I can find a third party that we both recognize at any time to revalue the company I'm mortgaging. But I still don't think there's a need to be so anxious."

"I will try my best to persuade the board of directors. Your Highness the Duke, you must know that I am very willing to become your 'close partner'. This is a rare friendship."

Colin Hall picked up the wine bottle, poured wine into two glasses, and handed one of the glasses to Barron...

"For friendship."

Barron clinked the glasses with him and took a sip. The whiskey tasted good...

"My friends will be fine, Mr. Hall."

"What about your enemy? Your Highness the Duke."

Putting the wine glass on the table, Colin Hall looked at Barron and asked.

"enemy?"

Barron met his gaze and said calmly:

"They will regret it, if there is still a chance..."