Chapter 1841 - 1521: Crises Coming One After Another
The sudden information left Boss Qiao shocked and extremely angry!
His initial purpose for coming to America was just to prevent P.B. from getting dragged into Ukraine's quagmire.
To buy back Fatal Strike Group's shares to prevent unscrupulous people from pushing P.B. into Ukraine, while also utilizing external situations to establish an asset management company to fully acquire Odessa...
The former is currently in progress...
Monica can soon leverage the collapse of the Bolton family and the Indians' submission to reclaim the shares.
The acquisition process for the latter has already been completed.
No matter if Ukraine is still stuck in the capital defense battle or not, this acquisition agreement was signed with a legitimate government.
Now P.B.'s fleet has arrived at Odessa. If it weren't for temporarily diverting 'Jackal' to help, P.B.'s ground personnel and equipment would have already followed up, and the Golden Eagle wouldn't be there struggling bitterly alone!
Boss Qiao always understood that someone wanted to frame him, but he didn't know exactly who, so he could only take the financial sector as the imaginary enemy, and then treat the Federal Reserve Bank as a bomb to detonate.
The bomb's power was immense, and the first to react was the Livingstone Family behind the Ladder of Light...
However, Boss Qiao didn't want to deal with them initially because he was too busy, so he didn't want to make things too complicated. He thought of taking down anyone who emerged as a warning to those wanting to scheme against him and then temporarily letting go...
After all, 'having enemies' is something most people find hard to endure, but for Boss Qiao, it was something that allowed him to continuously engage with bad guys, expanding his influence.
Even now, Boss Qiao hasn't changed this mindset, but he feels he should amplify the intensity of his strikes against enemies, bad guys, and villains.
Always pursuing legal superiority might sometimes cause misunderstandings, making people think P.B.'s behavior patterns can be figured out.
According to the Mechanic Kane, the Kaufman family is the 'Accountant'; then, aren't there also 'Hitmen'? Aren't there 'Smugglers'? Aren't there 'Pimps'? Aren't there 'Medical Services'?
Frankly speaking, Joe Ga isn't particularly familiar with those families within the Edward Foundation. He only knows they are mammoth...
For example, the Rawey Family he crushed is a big boss in Europe and America's medical field. When he took over their medical legacy in Greece, he instantly rose to the top medical tycoon position in Greece.
For instance, the Kalpin Family, which he and Aaron joined forces to ruin, owned the largest black market platform in Europe.
In the past, Joe Ga always felt the Edward Foundation was not on the same track as him. Even if they occasionally caused trouble, he would only deal with them when it was convenient. Boss Qiao's hostility towards the Edward Foundation was mainly to coordinate with Aaron.
But now, the things Kane revealed make Joe Ga suddenly alert!
When people have security and are no longer troubled by hunger, health and longevity become rigid demands, especially for those holding power and money...
No matter how vicious the Edward Foundation's criminal industry is, their products and services naturally establish relationships with big personalities.
In the past, they didn't unite to go all out against P.B. because P.B. wasn't on their track, and there was also discord within them.
For instance, after the fall of the Rawey Family, those who profited the most were actually people from the Edward Foundation.
But now, things are different...
If multiple families participate in that evil industry chain, then when the Kaufman family gets attacked, the loss of secret ledgers means Boss Qiao hit the Edward Foundation's vital bottom line.
Because this evil industry chain is something that absolutely can't see the light, it's also an important bargaining chip they use in the dark, walking between the political and business worlds.
The pimp who hanged himself in prison and his wife came from Mossad, having a habit of surveillance and spying.
If those guys belonged to the Edward Foundation, then not only does it prove the Edward Foundation has infiltrated America's top tier, but they also hold leverage over many big shots.
If this thread gets pulled out, not only will the Edward Foundation's core interests suffer great damage, but even those big shots will have very bad luck!
The Mechanic Kane overestimated himself; with Boss Qiao's big head in the forefront, the Kaufman family wouldn't notice him at all.
At this point, saying it's a misunderstanding won't work, because he appeared at the scene of the incident. Only by handing over the ledgers might the war between both sides cease.
How could Joe Ga compromise with them?
Thus, a never-ending and no-holds-barred struggle began!
Boss Qiao might face a powerful enemy with various parties helping them!
Honestly speaking, P.B.'s scale probably hasn't reached the level to contend with such a coalition. To confront such an opponent, one needs to secure the time, place, and people to possibly defeat the strong with the weak!
'Timing' Boss Qiao already has...
The war in Ukraine has drawn external attention, and the Federal Reserve Bank's issue has ignited Wall Street's financial circles, a financial wave is slowly taking shape.
This period is exactly when those who rely on national power to run amok are at their weakest; they cannot fully respond to the Edward Foundation's call.
'People' Boss Qiao also has, but it is not reliable enough!
The rights and wrongs of this matter are very clear. By tearing through the facade and making the issue public, even though the bigwigs from the political and business circles create constraints and cannot seize the high ground and mainstream public opinion, they can still pull both parties onto the same level to counterbalance each other.
Now the only thing still needed is the 'advantageous location'...
Unfortunately, no matter how crazy the opponent is, it's unlikely they would go to Africa to wage war with P.B. However, even if they don't go to Africa, even going to a neutral zone, Joe Ga isn't afraid of them…
Just as Joe Ga was contemplating how to leverage the currently somewhat favorable situation to first reel in some big figures from the Edward Foundation to take them out, Thompson brought some very bad news…
Jemma Alexander has disappeared!
This staunch ally of Boss Joe at the United Nations was kidnapped in a hotel after taking a boat to Odessa to lend support to P.B. and announcing the establishment of a safe passage for civilians from war-torn areas seeking refuge or evacuation…
The Iron Wall mercenary group protecting her was completely wiped out, and the UN staff who were traveling with her to Odessa are now in chaos. Instinctively, they pointed the finger at Russia, as Russia is currently the villain in the politically correct eyes of Europe and America…
The villain naturally does anything reasonably!
Now the Marine Corps and all the Golden Eagles around Odessa are conducting searches, but during such chaotic times, establishing an effective blockade is nearly impossible…
Joe Ga doesn't believe for a second that Russia would kidnap Jemma Alexander. Putin currently has high moral demands on Russian soldiers, fearing causing humanitarian disasters that would lead to global opposition against Russia.
How could Russia touch this hornet's nest, Jemma Alexander, at this time?
Jemma is a representative of outstanding women globally, shining alongside Princess Amina and Princess Charlene in the world of women and charity.
In many people's eyes, these three outstanding women are truly saviors!
Whoever touches them will die!
And it would be the kind of death where no one claims the body because anyone associated with the criminal would experience bad luck.
Putin is currently too busy suppressing domestic and consolidating military forces to do such a thing!
After ruling out Russia, Joe Ga really couldn't think of anyone else with the guts, and what would they gain?
The sudden incident made Joe Ga temporarily halt his communications with 'Mountain Eagle' and the others. He quickly headed to the farm's information room and made a phone call to Jemma's father, William Alexander…
He wanted to hear William's opinion; if it's a kidnapping, they might have some clues.
When the call connected, the deep voice on the other end gave Joe Ga a bad feeling…
"Hu Lang, someone told me it was a militia group from the East that kidnapped Jemma, and then people from the AS camp rescued her halfway…"
Joe Ga, upon hearing that, frowned and said, "That's impossible? The militia in the East doesn't have that capability or need."
After a long silence, William Alexander said, "But Jemma is currently in Mariupol, I personally spoke with him a few minutes ago..."
Joe Ga realized something and said gravely, "Mariupol is now surrounded by Russian troops, how did these people intercept Jemma and get inside?
Are they even trying to lie properly anymore?
You should have them send Jemma out; if they use the Russian encirclement as an excuse, I can find a way to negotiate with the Russian side.
Jemma is a UN official, any action harming her is not allowed!"
William sighed with a bitter smile, saying, "Hu Lang, the commander of the AS camp refused to release her due to uncontrollable danger. Moreover, I don't have the capacity to demand Russian to open a safety corridor; they want to use Jemma's identity to relieve Mariupol."
He sighed helplessly and said with difficulty, "They are also rescuing some unspeakable people in there…
They want to force the UN to take a stand and put pressure on Russia to rescue those encircled elites of the AS camp and those unspeakable people.
Now that the Ukrainian troops are seeing progress around Kyiv, as long as the south doesn't suffer heavy losses, the direction of the battle will change.
Hu Lang, if this situation continues to develop, Jemma is doomed!
Alicia and I are trying to work things out; I need everyone's help…"
Joe Ga frowned and quickly understood the implication in William's words…
If this wasn't done by Russia, then to prevent outsiders from obtaining evidence, Jemma will definitely be silenced.
And ultimately, the blame would surely fall on Russia…
Mariupol is being besieged and bombed, making it too easy to shirk responsibility!
Just as Joe Ga was about to speak, Dorian came over holding a phone, saying, "Boss, it's Eric, he seems to have an urgent matter…"
Upon hearing this, Joe Ga comforted a worried William and temporarily hung up the phone, then connected to Eric's call…
"Eric, what happened again?"
As soon as Joe Ga finished speaking, Eric on the phone shouted rapidly, "Boss, don't go to Mariupol, it's a trap, uh..."
Hearing Eric's groan of pain, Joe Ga realized something and, with an emotionless tone, said, "No matter who you are, any harm done to Eric will be returned to you double…"
"Hu Lang, let's talk…"
