Chapter 190:
"This is Mr. Lynch..."
Manson entered the room with a man carrying a briefcase. The grand setting of the Bupayne Grand Hotel suite lent an air of respect to everyone who entered.
Perhaps it was because Lynch could still produce cash, or maybe it was due to the hotel itself, the man who arrived was dressed in a very high-end suit, although it seemed it had not been meticulously cared for in some time.
High-quality clothes required careful maintenance, sometimes even requiring specialized hand treatment. These clothes were not more resilient than infants; they needed proper storage conditions, including appropriate temperature and humidity.
The man sat down cautiously, wearing a somewhat ingratiating smile, afraid of displeasing Lynch. He then placed his briefcase on the coffee table between them and opened it.
Inside were neatly arranged war bonds. When the briefcase opened, it even emitted a "fragrance" similar to that of banknotes—a scent from the special dyes used.
Manson, standing to the side, introduced, "A total of 1.2 million in bonds, at 3.7% of face value..."
These bonds ranged from the largest denominations of one hundred bucks to the smallest of five bucks. The larger denominations were primarily for businesses, while the smaller ones were for the general public.
But regardless of whether they were for businesses or individuals, they ultimately lost their original value.