many people want to buy products from his brand,
which of course puts pressure on the market for other brands, so that other brands’ products become unsellable.
Sales of many brands have now dropped by more than 80% compared to before.
At this point, if they could collaborate with Bernard Arnault’s brand,
it can be considered as a solution to their excess production capacity and generate more profits.
As a result, almost all major brands that received joint invitations accepted the joint collaboration proposal at the first opportunity.
Soon after, the brand’s designers obtained authorization and began using classic elements of the Bernard Erno brand to design joint products.
Bernard Arno was very happy.
He asked someone to calculate that if this popularity lasted for a month,
he may be able to cover his three-year nominal losses in the American market.
If the spillover from the American market is taken into account,
it is very possible that he will reap even greater profits from this problem,
which means not only will he not lose a penny,
but he can also earn additional income of up to billions in a year!
He was so excited that he thought to himself, “This is the true meaning of fame and fortune!”
“And this kind of fame is something I never dared to hope for in most of my life!”
This also made him very grateful to Charlie.
Soon after, he fulfilled his promise to Charlie.
Not only did he donate 2 billion US dollars to the Cataclysmic Front army,
but also spent hundreds of millions of dollars to buy the 99-year leasehold rights of the island from Sri Lanka and transfer them to the Cataclysmic Front army.
The island is located near international shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean.
Sri Lanka is a must-see route from East Asia to the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Half of the Cataclysmicdian Front’s income now comes from sea control.
Now that we have the Maldives, if we add this island of Sri Lanka,
escort work will be more time-saving and efficient.
Bernard Elno specifically called Charlie to tell him about the island, and added: “Sorry, Mr. Wade, I acted first and only asked for your permission later,
so I want to apologize to you…”
Even though the island was only worth two or three hundred million US dollars, Charlie saw Bernard Elno’s attitude on this matter.
In fact, he already knew what Bernard Arno was doing.
Even though this old man was very rich, he was also very stingy.
An item worth 199 is indeed 199.
He couldn’t just not give her a dollar back after giving her two hundred dollars just because he was rich.
This will upset him for a long time and is completely unacceptable.
An old nobleman like Grandet would normally not pay more than the agreed price,
but this time he actually took the initiative to provide an additional island above the agreed price.
It was clear that the old man had made some progress.
Using a Chinese proverb, the iron tree finally blossoms.
So, Charlie approved his approach and said with a smile: “Mr. Elno is very wise.
I express my gratitude on behalf of the Front Cataclysmic Hall.”
Bernard Elno immediately said, “It’s okay, Mr. Wade. This is just my small token of gratitude.”
After that, he quickly said to Charlie: “By the way, Mr. Wade, Mr. Hamid, who was almost killed, should have a good relationship with you, right?”
Charlie smiled and said, “My relationship with Hamid is fine. What’s wrong?”
Bernard Erno immediately said, “Mr. Wade, I personally feel that Mr. Hamid’s situation in Syria is quite dangerous.
Since he is your friend, I would like to offer him $200 million as a token of my gratitude.
I hope you will continue to help him strengthen his position in Syria.”
Charlie said in surprise: “Why does Mr. Elno suddenly want to sponsor Hamid?”
Bernard Erno said with a smile, “Oh, Mr. Wade, honestly, this is just a small token of my gratitude.
I hope Mr. Hamid can further improve his abilities and try not to worry you, Mr. Wade.”
“Very good.” Charlie praised: “I really didn’t expect you to be so kind.
Hamid is now trying to form alliances in Syria, and he will inevitably have to spend money to win the hearts of some warlords.
This money can help him. I thank him on his behalf.”
Bernard Elno said happily, “You are too polite, Mr. Wade.
I am very happy to do my best to help you overcome your worries!
After all, you’ve been a great help to me!”
Charlie smiled and said, “No need to be polite.
I will greet Hamid later and tell him this news.”
“Yes, Mr. Wade!” Bernard Erno quickly added, “If two hundred million dollars isn’t enough,
Just let me know, I’ll add more later!”
Charlie teased him: “Mr. Elno, I want to remind you that Syria is unlikely to be a luxury goods market.
You have invested so much in Hamid,
and you may never have a chance to get it back.”
Bernard Erno quickly said, “Mr. Wade, you misunderstand.
I’m not doing this for the money.
I just want to share a little of my burden with you…”