Chapter 1499

“James...”

Upon seeing James, Delilah greeted him sweetly and asked, “What would you like to drink? Coffee or tea?” “A glass of water, please.”

James took a seat.

Maxine simply cut to the chase and said, “Just a moment ago, Yasmine Lee, family head of the Lees, came looking for me. She told me that the Lee family intends to sell all of their businesses to the Cadens. Also, they plan to leave the Capital and find a secluded spot to live off the remainder of their lives.”

James asked puzzledly, “What? They’re going into seclusion at such a time?”

Maxine said, “I think they’re afraid of getting involved in the power struggle. They’re a big family with hundreds of members, after all. If they chose the wrong side, the consequences would be disastrous. They might even be annihilated. That's why they plan to leave the Capital.”

James asked, “What kind of businesses do the Lees have?”

Maxine said, “Though | don’t know the specifics, | heard that the Lees have a commercial bank and many other businesses. Their total assets should amount to five trillion dollars in value, and their annual profits are approximately three hundred billion dollars.”

“Are they selling them in a bundle?”

“Yes, that’s what Yasmine told me.” Maxine straightened her back and looked James in the eye. “James, | know you're currently trying to establish a Chamber of Commerce. It would greatly benefit you to control the Lees’ businesses. When that happens, many companies and conglomerates will willingly submit to you.”

James sighed and said, “But, where would | get the money to buy their businesses?”

Maxine thought hard about it and said, “Sometimes, money isn’t the only currency. Anything is negotiable. You can simply exchange them for something equal in value. As the Lees are an ancient martial family, money is insignificant to them. For them, martial arts and secret manuals are what's important.”

Asmile crept up on James’ face, and he said, “Sure. I'd like to meet the family head of the Lees in person. Help me make the necessary arrangements.”

“Got it.”

Maxine nodded. Then, she pulled her phone out and called Yasmine. She relayed everything to her. Soon, they set up a time and place.

“James, you'll meet her at 8 p.m. in the Lees’ residence.”

James looked at the time. It was already 6 p.m.

He immediately pulled his phone out and called Quincy.

“Are you free, Quincy?”

“I'm currently at a business auction.”

“Return immediately and head to the Lees’ residence with me. We have big business coming our way.” “Sure.”

Quincy immediately agreed.