Capítulo 1486: Chapter 1486: An alliance that will shape the Spanish landscape
'Mr Alec, I heard that you will be the general manager of the Spanish Guangming Fund in the future?'
After a few more idle conversations, the Marquis of Madrid, Adrienne Lilot, suddenly asked Crest Alec, but deliberately glanced at the others.
The other three men's expressions twitched slightly, and their gazes focused on Clester Alec. They hadn't heard the news yet.
Clester Alec smiled and nodded: 'Mr. Lillot is so well informed. I went to the company yesterday, and you already knew about it. As the rumors say, nothing in Madrid escapes your grasp.'
Adrián Lloret shook his head modestly, 'The rumours are exaggerated. I have friends who are clients of the Bright Foundation, and they happened to come to my place for afternoon tea yesterday afternoon and mentioned to me the news of the personnel reshuffle at the Bright Foundation in Madrid.'
This news was indeed very important, at least in the eyes of DeWitt Antonio Corsini and the other two.
They all attached greater importance to today's meeting.
As Senior Vice President of the Illumina Foundation and George Berkeley's right-hand man, it was already enough of a cause for concern that Alejandro Clester was remotely directing affairs in Spain.
Not to mention the fact that he also held the position of General Manager of the Illumina Foundation's Spanish branch, which showed that the Illumina Foundation was preparing to make a big move in Spain.
The economic market in Spain would definitely be thrown into turmoil by the arrival of such a large crocodile.
'Mr Alec, you've asked the four of us here today because you have some big money business to discuss with us, haven't you?'
After a moment of silence, Ogden Borgia took a drag on his cigar and asked bluntly.
'Of course, if it was a small business, I wouldn't dare to ask you.'
'And if this business is done well, I think it will greatly enhance the strength of your families!'
Clyde Alec said with a smile, his words resounding.
Everyone's curiosity was piqued.
'I wonder which business is big enough for the five of us to join forces?' Fitz James Stewart asked solemnly, lowering his crossed legs and sitting up straight.
'The Francesco family!'
Facing the burning gazes of the others, Crest Alec said the answer lightly, but it made everyone flinch.
Why did the Bright Foundation set its sights on the Francesco family?
Was there a catch?
If it's true, does that mean there's a chance?
...
For a moment, all four of them had various thoughts racing through their minds.
Crest Alec didn't seem to be in a hurry, just waiting quietly.
After a long while,
Adrien Lillot, who was best at gathering information, was the first to ask, 'Mr. Alec, your answer was very sudden, and the implications are also very great. We hope to know more.'
'Yes, we need a good reason!' Ogden Borgia also shouted in agreement.
It is no wonder that they do not know.
After all, it has been less than ten days since Salen Francesco was invited by the Rothschild family to participate in a secret meeting, and the time for actual implementation of the operation is even shorter.
Moreover, before achieving certain results, Salen Francesco deliberately kept a low profile and concealed the news, so it is difficult for those who are not directly or indirectly involved to notice.
What is more, the Francesco family's actions are still taking place in the UK.
It is understandable that the four people present do not know the situation.
Clément Alec cleared up the mystery for them: 'The reason is actually very simple. The Salen-Franciscos have chosen to become the enemy of our Bright Foundation.'
'The Salen-Franciscos family dared to intervene in our Bright Foundation's takeover of the Schroder Group and ally themselves with the Rothschild family. Do you think that's a reason enough?'
'Huh...'
This answer shocked the four of them.
'The Salen-Franciscos family has allied themselves with the Rothschild family? I feel like this is some kind of joke!'
Adrien Lilarot said incredulously.
Everyone in the Spanish upper class knew that the Francisco family did not get along well with the Jewish community.
The iron-fisted figurehead of the Francisco family had caused the Jewish community to lose a great deal over the past few decades.
The Rothschild family, as the top power in the Jewish community, would shake hands and make peace with the Francisco family and even form an alliance – that was a big joke.
Compared to this piece of information, the Francisco family's involvement in the Bright Fund's takeover battle against the Schroder Group is trivial.
'I'm not joking!'
'You should understand that if the Francisco family is not suppressed and allowed to survive this time, the consequences for Spain will be huge if they join forces with the Rothschild family later!'
Clemente Alejandrino said with a solemn face.
'Pat...hoo...pat...hoo...'
Ogden Borgia took a few sharp puffs on his cigar, exhaling smoke rings quickly as his mind raced with analysis.
The more he thought, the more serious his expression became.
It was said that a hidden danger is more dangerous than an obvious one, and what's more, the Francisco family had only fallen a few years ago.
Although many forces had coveted the Francisco family's business empire in recent years, the Francisco family had not suffered too many losses.
With the Francisco family now surrounded by wolves, Saren Francisco will definitely look for allies for support. If he brings the Rothschild family into Spain, the impact will be huge.
Considering the enormous influence of the Francisco family in all aspects of Spain, once they serve as the guide, the Rothschild family can easily expand their sphere of influence in Spain.
By then, the Francisco family will be living comfortably and freeing up their hands to fight back, and the anti-Francisco family pioneers here will definitely be the first targets.
Even if they can't lose, they will be slowed down in their development, which is a regression compared to other forces.
Not to mention.
What if they can't withstand the malicious suppression of the Francisco and Rothschild families?
Devitt Antonio Corsini and the other three all thought about this, looked at the others, exchanged glances, and quickly reached a consensus.
If this news is true, then we must strike first and weaken the Francisco family as much as possible!
Seeing that the others were silent, Crister Alec did not wait idly, but spoke up: 'Gentlemen, the Rothschild family is our enemy in the Bright Foundation, and so is the Francisco family.'
'As the general manager of the Spanish branch of the Bright Foundation, my main responsibility is to fight the Francisco family, and later to counter the Rothschild family's influence in Spain.'
'Our enemies are the same.'
'The Francisco family can form an alliance, and so can you.'
Everyone remained silent. Although each of them was itching to form an alliance, reason told them to remain calm for now.
After a long while,
Ogden Borgia, Duke of Valencia, received the eye signals from the other three and spoke up, 'Mr Alec, this matter is too important. Even I, as the patriarch of the family, cannot make a decision on my own. I hope you can give us some time to consider.'
'That's what we mean too. We need to consolidate the opinions of the whole family.'
'That's right,'
the other three immediately said in agreement.
'Of course, I'll be waiting for your call in the next few days,' Crest Alec said with a smile.
...
After a few more brief, casual conversations, Crest Alec proposed to take his leave, and everyone dispersed.
But in reality:
After Crest Alec left, the four of them gathered again at the home of Ogden Borgia.
They had just sat down.
Adrien de Lillot hurriedly said, 'Gentlemen, what do you think of the news that Criquet Alec just told us? It should be true.'
Fitz James Stewart slowly said, 'If the news is true, it would be a good choice for us to ally with the Bright Foundation. They have the strength to fight against the Rothschild family.'
'I'm just worried that the Bright Foundation wants to use us, reap the benefits behind our backs, and even eat us up in the end.'
Deveraux Antonio Corsini shook his head and retorted, 'I don't think the Illuminati would go that far. I've studied the Illuminati in detail before, and they have never actively betrayed their allies in their development. No force that cooperates with them will lose out.'
'I agree with Deveraux,' said Ogden Borgia.
'That being said, Bright Foundation hasn't been around for long, but if it does become dominant in the industry, sooner or later we will be affected,' said Fitz James Stewart.
'That's the future. Even without Bright Foundation, the Rothschilds and the Franceschis will have the same impact on us,' retorted DeWitt Antonio Corsini.
'In my opinion, it is better to ally with the Bright Foundation, even if the domestic power structure is turbulent in the future, we will still be able to take the initiative.'
'It is better to take the initiative than to accept passively!'
'It's just that once we ally with the Bright Foundation, then our relationship with the Rothschild family will deteriorate sharply in the future.' Fitz James Stewart was a little helpless.
'Once the Francisco family allies with the Rothschilds, we will have very few options left, unless we back down again to the Francisco family and hide behind someone else in the future.'
'But is everyone willing to do this?' Adrien Lelort's words hit the nail on the head.
Everyone fell silent.
Are they willing?
Continue to put up with the losses suffered by the family over the past few decades?
No way!
'Yes, I'm not willing.'
'And we should also be optimistic. The Rothschilds were able to put aside their prejudices and form an alliance with the Francisco family, so it can be seen that they are desperate enough to do so.'
'Given the current situation in Europe, the Rothschilds are in a bad situation. This time, we should seize the opportunity to join forces with the Bright Foundation to attack the Francisco family. We may gain a lot. The most fundamental thing is to increase our own strength.'
'Okay, in that case, let's go back and convince the members of our respective families to form an alliance with the Bright Foundation.'
...
Two days later.
In a hidden place, Clester Alec reappeared and met with DeWitt Antonio Corsini and the other three people. The five parties signed a memorandum of alliance.
At this moment, the Alliance to Influence the Spanish Pattern was officially established!
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