Chapter 132: The New Lion King of the Astor Family

After A.O Smith's trip was over, Li Zitao handed over the matter to the think tank, as for the management of the factory.

According to his instructions, the think tank sent a team of 10 people to settle in. Under the hint of Li Zitao, these people will select qualified candidates from the existing middle management for training.

As for the shareholders' meeting, those small roles still can't make waves. It was Jonathan's big move in the past few days, which drew all eyes away from Li Zitao.

After receiving Li Zitao's 150 million support, Jonathan rushed back to New York overnight.

In the past two days in Manhattan, the situation is changing, and the struggle for power of the Astor family has also become fierce.

First, Vincent spoke out, pointing out that the family foundation violated its principles by publicly supporting an illegitimate child who had never been recognized, and provoked internal strife in the Astor family.

Immediately afterwards, Vincent filed a lawsuit in the intermediate court, requesting the dismissal of the foundation's management positions and a full takeover of the family assets.

Vincent then accused his stepmother of wanting to embezzle the Astor family property and having an affair with a Broadway actor.

All kinds of gossip and gossip news are as lively as the teahouse by the bridge.

However, Jonathan remained silent and did not appear in front of any reporters. He seemed to accept all the accusations made by his nominal brother.

It's just that in secret, the Astor family's industry has undergone a series of equity changes.

Regarding the equity interests in the Waldorf Astoria and the St. Regis Hotel, except for those directly in the hands of Vincent, all the rest fell into the hands of Jonathan.

Jonathan's agent frequently contacted Vincent's people, expressing his willingness to buy other real estate in New York at a high price.

In order for Vincent to make up his mind, Jonathan started planning half a year ago.

Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, this is a legendary woman.

The most famous million-dollar baby at the end of the 19th century, the muse in the eyes of artists, and the much-watched Princess of America.

Her wedding was a sensation throughout the United States. On the wedding day, Manhattan was empty, and all of them flocked to St. Thomas Church to watch the ceremony.

Everyone wanted to see the union of the American princess and the Duke of Country Y with their own eyes.

A 15-meter-long trailing wedding dress, a crown inlaid with 1091 diamonds, a dowry of up to 2.5 million dollars, luxurious wealth and a husband who is a duke.

It can be said that at that moment, Consueluo was the darling of God in people's eyes.

If you read "Downton Abbey" and then read her story, you will find that she is the prototype of the Countess.

It's just that the reality is not like filming a TV series. Her marriage ended in divorce, and she also married her second husband.

A French pilot, the two are currently living in country F. Consuelo continues to focus on women and children's charity.

However, with the tense situation in Europe, Consueluo intends to move to the United States.

And one of Jonathan's subordinates named "Ethan" turned into Consuelo's agent in front of Vincent.

"Ms. Consuelo wants to sell the railway stocks she holds in order to maintain her charity for women and children." Ethan said neither humble nor overbearing.

Vincent was tempted. The railway stocks held by the Vanderbilt family were the most valuable transportation lines in the city's arteries.

The other party showed stock-related documents one after another, and Vincent also had a phone conversation with Ms. Consuelo in person.

After confirming that all of this was true, Vincent couldn't sit still, thinking about the possibility of this matter every day, and began to send people to investigate the operation of the New York Central Railway Company.

Vincent was too eager to succeed. As the successor of Astor IV, he had been denied by his family and the public all his life.

Compared to his father, grandfather, he is like a clown in fancy clothes.

Now, someone sent an 'opportunity' to him. As long as Vincent can spend 68 million US dollars, he can own 32% of the shares of the Central Railway Company.

success,

Success was just around the corner, but Vincent still hesitated, because the business volume of railway transportation was in a continuous decline.

At this time, threats from within the family emerged, and they clamored to take away the wealth belonging to the family and leave Vincent with nothing.

"Tell them, I agree to the deal." Vincent, furious and furious, made the last major decision in his life.

57 stores, 23 offices, and 15 apartments will bring Vincent a huge cash of 70 million US dollars.

Now his men are signing documents with the other party next door, and he just needs to have a final review and ensure that the funds flow into his account.

Just when Vincent was full of pride and ready to do a big job after acquiring the shares.

Bang!

The door of the study was pushed open, and Jonathan entered with the management of the family foundation, as well as his legal team.

"Vincent, you have been expelled." Jonathan's cold voice sounded in the room.

"What are you talking about? You bloody bastard." Vincent slapped the table angrily and stood up, with raging anger burning in his chest.

"I said you were evicted. Except for the three apartments in New York, all the assets of the Astor family are in my hands." Jonathan waved his hand indifferently.

The legal team behind opened the suitcase, and stacks of documents were placed on the table.

"According to the management method of the family trust fund, I will now be the helm of the family. After obtaining 80% of the voting rights of the management,

It has the right to amend the relevant regulations of the family trust fund, and we have just completed the first amendment. "

"95% of the proceeds from the sale of family assets belong to the trust fund." Hearing Jonathan's calm declaration, Vincent sank into a chair in a daze.

"No, it's impossible." Vincent murmured incoherently.

"Vincent, you are a disgrace to the Astor family, you will be nailed to the shame frame of the Astor family history, and I will personally engrave your name on it."

Jonathan clenched his fists and said in a gloomy tone that he had also waited too long for this day.

"No, stop, stop quickly." As long as the deal is not reached, then everything has a chance to be redeemed, Vincent rushed out of the gate with all his teeth and claws.

"It's too late. After the relevant regulations of the trust fund were amended, all transactions have ended." Jonathan's words were like a immobilizing spell, stopping his steps.

"It's you, you planned all of this, you bastard, I'm going to kill you..." No matter how stupid Vincent was, he knew at this moment that all of this was a conspiracy.

Maybe even Consuelo, and his agent, Ethan, were all fake.

"Mr. Vincent." Ethan, who was supposed to wait for the meeting the next day, appeared in the crowd.

"Damn you bastard, how dare you appear in front of me..." Vincent rushed forward, raising his fist as if to punch Ethan.

With brisk footsteps, the thin Ethan deftly dodged his attack and said with a smile, "No, no, I just choose to stand by the victor's side."

"An idiot like you, if he was in an ordinary family, I'm afraid he would have been thrown away long ago." Ethan poked Vincent's fragile heart mercilessly.

"Stop it! My dear brother." Jonathan looked at him with indifferent eyes, like looking at a disgusting maggot.

"Don't embarrass the Astor family any more, and live here safely with your property. The glory of the Astor family will be taken back by me personally."

"I don't want to see you appear in public again. If you are obedient, your daily expenses will be covered by the trust fund, otherwise..."

Otherwise, as long as his source of income is cut off, Vincent's wealth will continue to shrink, and Jonathan can eat away at everything he has just by moving his fingers.

The maintenance of the manor, the servants, the luxurious life, the reception required for communication, and the arrangement of carriages and horses when traveling all require a lot of money.

If he wants to maintain his current life, the only choice for him is to be obedient.

In the estate of the Astor family, he lived quietly, otherwise, Jonathan, who was in power, would not mind driving him out.

"3.5 million dollars will be remitted to your account, use this money to maintain your decent life!" Jonathan dropped the last sentence, turned around and left without looking back.

The crowd behind him left quietly, and after a while, Vincent was the only one in the study again. His lonely figure looked a bit bleak, and his era was over.

"Everyone, starting today, I will lead the Astor family, and the future belongs to you and me." In the luxurious family central restaurant, Jonathan is like a lion king who has just ascended the throne, showing his majesty and authority.

"Cheers." Everyone cheered and raised their glasses, and the scene became lively in an instant.

Only Jonathan, the owner, sat quietly on the chair and watched with cold eyes, "I only know that it is time to clean up the parasites that are greedily devouring the big tree."

"Jonathan, I heard you succeeded." Just as he was planning how to throw these family parasites out, a feminine voice came from behind.

"Ma'am." Jonathan stood up and bowed his head to pay tribute. The person who came was the widow of Astor IV and the stepmother who brought him back.

"Call me Madeleine, respected master, congratulations on your victory." Madeleine took the wine from the waiter and held it up with a profound smile.

"Thank you, Madeleine." Jonathan knew the purpose of her visit and wanted to get the promised reward.

Two high-end apartments located in the center of Manhattan, and cash checks worth 2 million.

"I have already prepared the gift, Ethan, take Madam to get her gift." Jonathan said with a smile.

"Thank you, you are such a generous gentleman, much better than your good-for-nothing brother." Madeleine blinked pointedly, and left with her sexy waist twisted.

"Oh, hell, this is different from what we agreed..." Madeleine's sharp voice came from the corridor.

"What a sexy slut!" With a sneer, Jonathan turned his gaze to the field. Everything today is just the beginning.