The Wolf of Los Angeles.

From communication software to all-terrain individual soldier transport vehicles, from investments in factories in Mumbai to individual soldier handcarts, West Coast Technologies has already delivered goods to India with outstanding payments totaling $12.25 billion.

Several more shipments will arrive in India later.

Hawke controlled the pace of trade by using the timing of supply shipments and as bait, with communications and survey satellites as bait.

Facing his third brother, he dared not say that he would receive all the remaining payments for these goods, but at least he would receive most of them.

Abhishek did not mention the leasing of the Survey 9 satellite until he left.

In less than five days, West Coast Technologies received its first final payment, amounting to $2.78 million.

The remaining amount will be paid in installments in March and April.

However, in return, India has requested that the delivery of various products be accelerated.

…………

Port of Mumbai, India.

A 10,000-ton cargo ship is docked at its berth, and a gantry crane is unloading cargo.

In the nearby cargo waiting area, Gilberto, accompanied by Commissioner Singh from New Delhi, opened a container containing several camouflaged three-wheeled vehicles.

Commissioner Singh entered the container, carefully inspected the brand-new three-wheeled vehicles, and routinely asked, "Is there anything wrong with the cargo?"

Gilberto, showing great respect to the commissioner in public, said with a smile, "They are all manufactured to the highest standards and are completely identical in performance to the individual soldier transport vehicles used by the US military in Iraq."

Commissioner Singh nodded in satisfaction, exited the container, and went to check the individual electric handcart.

These vehicles, shipped from North America, look quite impressive, given that they bear signs indicating Pentagon procurement and active-duty US military personnel.

After inspecting the vehicles, Commissioner Singh left the port with satisfaction.

Gilberto didn't leave; instead, he went to a nearby office building.

In the reception room on the top floor of the office building, Weissell, also from the United States, was standing by the window, gazing at the port berths.

This person is the chairman's assistant of the Dong Group, and also the latest assistant appointed by Chairman Dong.

The World One building has become the key to the Dong Group's leap forward, and Chairman Dong specially sent him here to take charge of the situation in Mumbai.

When Gilberto came in from outside, Weissell said with a smile, "Congratulations, West Coast Tech has made another big deal."

Gilberto, looking exhausted, said, "Dealing with Indians is not easy; they are extremely greedy."

Weisser has been here for a few months and has a deep impression of it: "From top to bottom, everyone is demanding bribes and favors, and they are very unscrupulous, even more so than in America."

Gilberto said, half-jokingly, "Too much revenue has been poured into these West Coast Tech trades."

Weisel said, "You should be able to make at least 50% profit, right?"

Gilberto couldn't possibly tell him the truth, so he vaguely replied, "More or less."

These manufactured goods, first shipped to Los Angeles and then transported from Los Angeles to Mumbai via a detour, generate shockingly high profits.

Gilberto didn't deal with the other side of the Pacific and didn't know the actual cost, but according to his estimate, the cost wouldn't exceed $1000.

Weisser came over tonight for two reasons. First, Mr. Dong specifically instructed him to carefully examine the transactions between Hawke Osmond's companies and the Indians.

On the other hand, it's also about getting some information.

He personally witnessed the former: a single-person all-terrain transport vehicle that filled an entire container ship.

West Coast tech companies are still doing business with Indians almost frantically.

Regarding the latter, Weissell tentatively asked, "I heard that you have had some disputes with the Indians, and the Indians have been delaying payment for the final goods."

Some time ago, Gilberto returned to Los Angeles and had a detailed discussion with Hawke. He knew very well how to answer: "The trade volume between West Coast technology and India is huge, totaling tens of billions of dollars. It will definitely take time to raise funds. The Indian side informed us in advance that some of the final payments would be deferred."

Weissell had doubts and immediately thought of the Dong Group's World One Tower project.

Getting the payment back is crucial, he asked, "Are the Indians still delaying?"

“No, the final payment has already begun,” Gilberto said simply. “Last month, the Indian representative made a special trip to Los Angeles to discuss the final payment with Hawke and sincerely apologized for the matter. Hundreds of millions of dollars were paid that month, and at the beginning of this month, another hundreds of millions of dollars of the final payment were made.”

Weisser felt a little relieved; a large country like India still values ​​its reputation.

Gilberto glanced at the time and said, "I'm heading back to the Four Seasons Hotel. Shall we go together?"

Weisser's team was also staying at the Four Seasons Hotel. He followed Gilberto out of the office building and got into his car.

As soon as he got into the car, he asked the assistant in the passenger seat, "Has part of the final payment been made for the trade between the Indians and the West Coast tech companies?"

The assistant immediately replied, "I'll check right now."

As the car drove away from the port, the assistant kept making phone calls, especially to Indian officials and the US embassy and consulates.

Once inside the Four Seasons Hotel parking lot, he put down his phone and reported to Weissell: "We have definite information from all sides. Recently, India has made two separate payments to West Coast Technologies for the outstanding balances of previous trade transactions, with the total amount possibly exceeding $5 million. All the outstanding balances will be paid within the next two months."

The assistant added, "Also, the Indians are raising a huge sum of money related to West Coast technology."

Weisel nodded: "Very good, very good. Businesses here are still very principled."

Before the assistant could finish speaking, he continued, "Information from the Customs and Federal Trade Commission's special offices indicates that West Coast technology companies have indeed recently received hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from India."

Weisser was completely relieved. After the car came to a stop, he opened the door, got out quickly, and went straight back to the rented hotel villa. After entering the study, he used the rented satellite communication device to make a video call with President Dong.

He explained the situation in detail and suggested, "Based on my on-site investigation in Mumbai, we can start our second round of funding for One World Tower."

There's a reason why Mr. Dong in New York is so cautious; the second tranche of funding is as high as $6 million.

The total assets of the entire Dong Group are less than US$30 billion.

If this $6 million bank loan goes wrong, the Tung Group will face enormous trouble, if not complete ruin.

Mr. Dong is not only observing India, but also carefully observing Hawke Group, the largest business group in the United States that does business with Indians, especially West Coast technology.

If problems arise on the Indian side, Hawke and his companies will be the quickest to react.

Mr. Dong had his staff thoroughly investigate the situation described by Weisser, especially the Federal Trade Commission. After receiving a concrete response, he told Weisser, "Start the second round of funding. Keep an eye on India."

Weisel replied, "President, I will keep a close eye on the Indians."

Mr. Dong hung up the video call with satisfaction and his gaze fell on a copy of "Entertainment Weekly" on his desk.

The magazine cover featured a beautiful blonde woman, Hollywood actress Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who shares the same name as the former First Lady. The woman, heavily pregnant, was promoting her film, *Sugar Baby*, for its Oscar nominations.

Mr. Dong clearly remembers that this film was funded and spearheaded by Hawke's foundation, and director Eric was also promoted by Hawke.

Perhaps he could go to Los Angeles, walk the Oscars red carpet, and generate buzz so that the American public doesn't forget him.

…………

Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Hawke was invited by Eric and Tom Cruise to attend the Oscars ceremony.

Instead of walking the red carpet, he and Erica entered the theater through a side door with Robert Iger.

Robert Iger went to see the Disney crew, and Erica, from a distance, spotted Musk and Jacqueline walking hand in hand through the main entrance.

She reminded Hawke, "Your old friends have arrived."

Hawke went over to greet them, hugging Musk and Jacqueline separately, saying, "You two are the focus tonight."

Musk laughed heartily, looking smug: "I'm the number one celebrity in the tech world, I'm the center of attention wherever I go!"

Erica then asked Jacqueline, "When is your due date?"

Jacqueline had known Hawke for nine years and was quite familiar with some of the things between Hawke and Erica.

She was a little afraid of this ruthless female detective and said in a low voice, "There are still more than three months."

Musk chimed in, "I'm going to be a father again."

Jacqueline really wanted to ask Hawke to be the child's godfather.

However, she was quite self-aware; the two were on vastly different levels, so it was best not to discuss such matters.

Given Hawke's personality, as long as I don't do anything to harm Hawke's interests, he will definitely lend a hand if I encounter any difficulties.

Eric and the square-faced Catherine arrived at that moment.

Since Jacqueline started dating Musk, Catherine has completely abandoned her prejudices against Jacqueline, took her hand and said, "Having a baby is a very complicated thing. If you have any problems, you can call me for advice."

Hawke looked at Eric: "I almost forgot, you and Catherine are now parents."

Eric smiled with an artistic flair and said, "The child is usually taken care of by the nanny, so the two of us don't spend much time with her."

Erica visited her on Hawke's behalf and said, "She's very lovely."

Tom Cruise arrived at that moment, and the group gathered together to chat about movies.

Especially Eric's new work.

"The script is complete, and the initial funding is in place." Tom Cruise, who remains the film's primary producer, briefly introduced the latest developments: "My film company, Hawke's Foundation, Paramount Pictures, and some overseas funding will all invest in this film."

Hawke asked, "Have the actors been finalized?"

"I'll play the male lead." Leonardo DiCaprio arrived at some unknown time and automatically joined the circle.

Musk knew who the male lead was and asked, "Are you planning to play both roles?"

As one of Hillary Clinton's most famous lovers and playthings, a character named after Leonardo DiCaprio will appear in that film.

Leonardo shrugged: "Trust me and director Eric, we can handle this little problem. The acting difficulty of this film might just give me another shot at the Oscar for Best Actor."

Hawke said, "Then we can only wish you good luck."

Leonardo DiCaprio was full of confidence: "This will be a great breakthrough."

"What about the female lead? Do you have a suitable candidate?" Musk was good at flattering female celebrities, so he pulled Jacqueline over and said, "How about this one?"

Eric stated directly, "The age difference is too great. In the timeframe we're focusing on, the youngest Hillary is close to 50."

Jacqueline was very good at handling people and didn't want to put director Eric in a difficult position, so she quickly said, "I still have to have a baby, and I need to recover after giving birth, so the timing isn't right."

Tom Cruise interjected, "Actually, Eric and I invited Meryl Streep, but she hasn't given us a response yet."

Leonardo speculated: "Is it because of our positions?"

“Not entirely.” Musk, being a celebrity himself, had far more connections with Hollywood than Hawke does now: “Leo, you used to be just like Meryl, a representative of the blue camp in Hollywood.”

Leonardo understood immediately. In fact, his situation was similar to Meryl's. The so-called issue of stance was nothing more than which side it was more in their own interest to stand on.

Just like companies and enterprises, there are far too many people constantly switching between the two.

Leonardo spotted a fat squid and alerted Hawke, "Harvey Weinstein is coming."

Harvey, dressed in a suit, strode over. Before he even got close, he put on a big smile, extended his right hand to shake hands with Hawke, and then greeted everyone present, showing none of his usual arrogance or domineering nature.

They practically had their fawning written all over their faces.

Harvey told Hawke, "I was originally planning to make a biopic about Hillary, but after hearing that director Eric was preparing it, I decided to abandon my original plan. If you need materials, you can send someone to the Weinstein Company's office in Los Angeles to take the materials directly."

Hawke was very polite in public: "If needed, I will send someone over."

Harvey glanced at Leonardo, said nothing more, and left on his own.

He knew very well that Hawke could send him to prison at any time, and he simply couldn't do anything about it.

He didn't even dare to think about how to deal with Hawke.

He had heard about all the terrible things that had happened in Los Angeles and California over the years.

Life is only once, how precious it is.

Harvey left with a smile on his face.

When he got back, his brother Bob said, "Are we really going to give up on that biopic?"

Harvey glanced at him and said, "Think about all the bigwigs who have fallen from the Democratic Party over the years. We can't afford to mess with someone like Hawke."

He emphasized, "Don't forget, we have no backers now. Sila is dead, Zipperton is in hiding, and let's not even talk about Joseph."

Bob didn't want to give up, but ultimately Harvey had the final say in the company. He looked towards Hawke, feeling somewhat frustrated.

How can The Weinstein Company develop like this? (End of Chapter)