Blackstone Code-Chapter 250:

The two later discussed the auction situation of the assets that Lynch was interested in. In principle, the governor expressed support for the local officials' handling of the assets related to the case.

He agreed with most of the proposed handling measures, only intervening in a small part. As a capable leader, the governor knew how to avoid appearing as a dictator and showed sufficient respect to others.

So far, the assets Lynch was eyeing hadn't attracted much attention. Those assets weren't considered valuable in the current social climate. It was mostly well-maintained production machinery, which, without active use, was little more than scrap metal. Not to mention that it also required labor and materials to keep it from rusting or breaking down. But employing people to use this equipment would only lead to faster bankruptcy.

Most people were focused on real estate, raw materials, and finished products—assets that could be quickly sold or put to use. Therefore, Lynch had no competitors for what he wanted. This laid the foundation for Lynch's plan to proceed. The remaining issue was choosing which bank to auction through and finalizing the specific process.

The city hall could decide who handled the auction, but they couldn't interfere once it was handed over to someone else. For that reason, the mayor advised Lynch to get things done quickly if he didn't want to spend too much money on these issues.

After their conversation, Lynch returned home and called Arthur over.

Lynch had thoroughly investigated Arthur's situation and knew every detail of his life. He had hired more than one private detective agency to look into Arthur to ensure that no issues would arise.

Arthur arrived quickly, as he had great respect for Lynch, who had given him a "new life."

In fact, Arthur wasn't the only one who felt this way. Others, like Richard and Wood, were also grateful to Lynch for giving them lives they had never imagined before—a new experience, a new beginning.

"Mr. Lynch..." Arthur lowered his head with a mix of respect and admiration.

Just as Lynch knew much about Arthur, Arthur had been learning about Lynch too. The more he learned, the more he saw Lynch as extraordinary. At 21, while most young men were still immersed in romantic pursuits or chasing the latest trends, Lynch had already built the foundation of a commercial empire.

Arthur felt honored to work for Lynch, from whom he could learn a great deal.

Lynch silently regarded this immigrant for a moment, either thinking or perhaps letting his mind wander unconsciously. After a few seconds, he said. "Register a private charitable foundation with any name you choose. It needs to be done quickly and should not use either my name or yours, but it must be legal and under my absolute control. Do you understand what I mean?"

Arthur nodded. The foundation couldn't be linked to either of their names so that it would appear unrelated to them on the surface.

It had to be legal, meaning it would need to go through the complete process and withstand scrutiny. It also needed a physical office and staff because it had to exist and operate normally. Arthur knew how to handle this, as he had been studying diligently.

As for how to control it, that was simple—through multiple layers of cross-shareholding and shell companies, complete control could be achieved. So, this wouldn't be an issue.

Lynch was satisfied with Arthur's response. That was Arthur's strength—he didn't ask why or what he would gain; he carried out Lynch's orders faithfully, like a loyal servant. This set him apart from people like Richard.

The established foundation would serve two purposes. First, it would enable Lynch to project a positive image, as engaging in philanthropic activities was one of the most effective ways to quickly gain public recognition. No one could guarantee that they would be happy for their entire life, but when people encountered difficulties, they often hoped that someone would help them in the same way that those involved in charity did. Therefore, they tended to give more recognition to those philanthropists.

Second, Lynch would be able to discreetly move his money from one pocket to another, as private charitable foundations, by their nature, were not subject to public oversight; they could choose to disclose their operations to the public, such as various sources of income and expenditures, but they could also refuse to announce these details.

The city hall would auction off Listoan's assets and use the proceeds to compensate the workers who had been injured by chemicals while working for the Listoan Group and had lived in pain and suffering for years.

This wasn't a simple matter of dividing the money and handing it over. There was a whole process.

First, the money would be entrusted to an organization for management, following a set standard and process to help improve the lives of those on a specific list. Usually, these funds would be given to a charitable organization specializing in such matters. They had the resources and channels within the industry, and people trusted them not to misuse the funds.

As for who would be entrusted with the task, that would be up to the city hall to decide; they could assign it to whoever they chose.

Lynch had called earlier to inquire, and learned that Mark had no direct or indirect connection to any charity foundations, which gave Lynch room to maneuver. This way, he could prevent any unforeseen issues.

For example, if the auction didn't go as planned and someone outbid him, forcing him to spend several times more than he initially planned, his cash reserves would be depleted. However, if the city hall handed the money back to him through the foundation, his cash reserves would be replenished, and all he'd need to do was make monthly payments to help these people.

See? Such a simple solution that instantly resolved some of Lynch's problems and improved the situation.

After giving detailed instructions, Lynch casually asked about Arthur's family.

In order to avoid being deported from the Baylor Federation, Arthur had no choice but to marry a very "strong" and unattractive woman, which granted him the chance to remain in the Federation.

Because of this, family conflicts were now a major issue for him, or rather, for most people with similar experiences. Men who relied on their wives' family connections for work or residency were often looked down upon by their wives or their wives' families.

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In this male-dominated society, this was a painful situation for any man, especially since Arthur's wife was a highly jealous woman.

Studies revealed that individuals who were considered less attractive were often more concerned about their partner's fidelity, whereas those who were considered more attractive tended to be more confident in their partner's loyalty.

"Mr. Lynch, I promise I won't let my personal matters affect my work. You can be assured of that." Upon hearing Lynch ask about his family situation, Arthur quickly realized that Lynch might have heard something. At the same time, he felt a mix of emotions—perhaps something like helpless amusement, or other complex feelings churning inside. He sighed inwardly, forcing himself to stay upbeat. "I will take care of these issues."

Lynch nodded. "If there's anything I can help with, let me know."

Since Arthur was already here, he took the opportunity to report on the dozen or so companies Lynch currently owned.

Yes, a dozen companies. These companies were entirely controlled by Lynch through indirect shareholdings. Since they were private companies, they were not required to publicly disclose specific details. The Social Services Bureau was also restricted from sharing relevant information without proper authorization, thereby maintaining Lynch's behind-the-scenes security and secrecy.

Aside from a few companies that had already started operations, most were just names at this point—they didn't even have offices yet. But if needed, they could spring into action at any moment.

After offering some words of encouragement, Lynch let Arthur go. If Arthur stayed too late, his wife might end up having another outburst..

Meanwhile, Vera was facing her own problems.

After Gap turned himself in, Neo knew he was doomed. Restricted from leaving, he recalled some of his people.

Vera naturally returned home, but her situation wasn't good.

She had already handed over the ledgers and documents to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as requested, but things didn't end there. At least, Vera had thought that handing over the items would resolve the issue, but she was wrong.

Two rough female officers, like maidservants in a noble's house in a movie, along with several male officers and two agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, were searching her house.

After they showed her a court-approved search warrant, there was nothing Vera could do but watch as they turned her home upside down at that point.

To make matters worse, the attitude of these people was far from pleasant, especially that of the two female officers.

The Baylor Federation hadn't yet recruited many female soldiers, so the Sabin City Police Department was still using the old female officers.

Honestly, policing wasn't a profession that required a high level of education, and they were exposed to the darker side of society, which led to some officers becoming... difficult to understand.

One of the female officers searching Vera's room was only about 5'3", but she weighed close to 160 pounds, looking more like a man than a woman.

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