271 The Millionaire in the Slum (2/2)
Johnny lied on the recliner on the balcony of the mansion as he enjoyed the subtropical climate and the beauty who was giving him a massage. A few fishing boats drifted in the sea not far away. Although one sentence from him could get rid of those poor suckers from his private territory, he decided not to.
He enjoyed this kind of feeling. The feeling of being on top, the feeling of looking at the poor people below him.
A few months ago, he was only a poor guy in the Los Santos ghetto. He and a few Irish guys wandered in dark bars and sold weed they bought from the Mexicans. Because of turf disputes, they would shoot the thugs from the Crips gang, and then die one day in a dark alley… If without this surprising opportunity, his life was supposed to end like that.
But life is always filled with surprises.
He still remembers the day his life changed.
That day, he was arrested for armed robbery. Just as he was prepared to rot in jail, a man named Robert bailed him out and ”genuinely” invited him to be in a Hollywood movie.
In the underworld of Los Santos, Robert was quite renowned, or else he wouldn’t have made the FBA list. Although he had exited the industry and became a director, Johnny still heard about his ”reputation”.
Johnny remembered he was confused at the time as he didn’t even know he had the talent to act. But since there was a fool willing to pay for his terrible life, he accepted Robert’s arrangement.
Now that he thought about, he was glad he made the decision.
The life of a millionaire, the life here was like heaven. However, he was still confused about the purpose behind everything Robert has done as he didn’t see a single camera for the movie.
Instinct told him that the old fox Robert didn’t just plan a movie.
The iPad on the table suddenly flashed and interrupted his thoughts.
”Boss, someone is looking for you.” A full-bearded face wearing a pair of shades appeared on the screen.
Aubrey, previously part of the Australian special forces, now the head of security for Johnny.
Since he has a lot more assets now, Johnny had to consider his own safety. The natives always looked at him with eyes of hatred. If it were not for the fully equipped bodyguards, it would be hard for him to sleep at night.
”Who is it?”
”Wang Tianfeng, Han.”
Wang Tianfeng. Eyes narrowed, Johnny thought for a moment before he remembered the name.
Seemed to the representative sent by Linhua Group that Robert had contacted.
To be honest, Johnny no longer listened to Robert’s commands anymore. He was the president of Johnny International, the sole shareholder with two hundred million USD in hand. There was no need to listen to Robert.
He was the king of Pannu Islands, a noble at least. President Edward had recently passed a policy to permit him to maintain a private force of fewer than fifteen people to protect his safety. Any trespassers could be shot without repercussion.
It was a ridiculous order, but in front of money, any ridiculousness would become within the boundary of law.
Ten billion USD construction project, Johnny International didn’t have the money at all. But Robert told him not to worry about it, he said that two gold mines in South Africa could be used as collateral, there was no need to worry about the money.
Since he didn’t need to worry about the money, Johnny didn’t ask any more questions.
He didn’t spend money following Robert’s orders anymore, although Robert rarely ordered him as he gave him free reign to do anything. Since someone was willing to improve the basic infrastructure of Pannu, why would he reject?
If this place becomes prosperous, his assets would become more valuable. By that time, he could be independent financially and utterly break free from Robert’s manipulation.
”Let him in.” As Johnny said this, he signaled the bikini beauty to go back into the room.
”Yes.” Aubrey nodded and opened the metal gates to the mansion.
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