MTL - Once Upon a Time In Hollywood-Chapter 334 'Pre-nuptial property'
Chapter 334 'Premarital Property'
"Three hundred years ago, this place was a suburb of London, and it was the estate of the Earl of Nottingham, an English aristocrat."
"After that, it was bought by King William III for 20,000 pounds, and the manor gradually became a residence."
"The reason why William III took a fancy to this place was because it was located outside London and the air was fresh, and he had been suffering from asthma and bronchitis, so it was not suitable to stay in other humid places, so from 1690 From the beginning, the newly built Kensington Palace replaced Whitehall as the official and private residence of the King."
“Not only that, but the later King George I and George II also liked it very much. They spent money and manpower to beautify and decorate it, and every ceiling was painted with exquisite pictures.”
"In October 1760, the seventy-six-year-old George II died of a heart attack, and Kensington Palace also ended the history of the royal family, but after that, Queen Victoria also moved in. .”
"The queen is here, witnessing the birth of the empire on which the sun never sets."
"After her death, it became the home of other minor members of the royal family."
"Right now, Prince William lives here. It's just that... he has studies, and he rarely comes back recently."
Early the next morning, Roland and Kate came to Kensington Palace Garden Street, and found the intermediary (official) agent (party) here by brushing their faces. Since Kate had been here several times, when they explained that today When they came to see the house, the nearly seventy-year-old property (management) business (owner) in a tuxedo took them to the vacant house for sale.
Maybe it’s because I’m getting old and lacks companionship, and I like to chat with others, but it’s also possible that telling outsiders about the prosperity of the dynasty can make me feel more proud, so when the old man is guiding, he also introduces the history.
And when they came to what Kate said last night, the mansion next to the Italian Garden near Lancaster Gate, the four-story building stood in front of them, which made people's eyes bright. The atmosphere of the Regency era is vividly displayed, and in the center of the pond, the sculpture of Queen Victoria holding a scepter carefully depicts the history of the empire on which the sun never sets. The emphasis is on the extremely exaggerated green, which is the most precious thing. —
Because after surrounding it, you will find that more than 80% of the greenery in the urban area of London seems to be here.
Lush forests, grassy land, well-trimmed landscapes, potted plants with different images...
If you pass by here drunk one day, you might mistakenly think that you got a hint from your friend.
It's just... quite bald.
Not only that, in addition to the traditional English-style castle villas, this is also the residence of embassies from various countries, such as France, Finland, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, the embassies of these countries in the UK are all on this street .
Standing on the top of the building and looking around, the flag that is visible to the naked eye makes people feel deeply moved.
At the same time, Roland also trembled, "I never imagined that one day, I would be protected by the French National Gendarmerie Special Service, the German KSK Special Forces, the Polish Mobile Response Operations Force, and the British Special Air Service Regiment at the same time?"
"I'm afraid this is the safest place in the whole of Britain?"
"No, No, No..." After hearing his words, the elderly butler quickly shook his head and denied with a smile: "This is only the second safest place in the UK, and the first safest place is Buckingham Palace. "
"Ah! That's right, that's where the queen lives!" Roland nodded after reacting.
However, the housekeeper continued to deny: "No, no, no, it's because there is also the Russian embassy in the UK on this street, and their Alpha troops are the most unstable factor in the entire block."
Such words made Roland stunned on the spot, and when he saw the old butler blinking at him with a smile on his face, he suddenly realized that he laughed, "Oh! I didn't expect you to make such a joke. ?”
"Mr. Allen, although I am sixty-nine, staying in this place, age will only expand my experience."
The old butler spread out his arms and made a stretching motion with his hands in white gloves. Not only that, he also said: "If you don't believe it, you can ask your wife, I think she should tell me Several introductions, very impressive.”
"Yes, Uncle Riley is a very humorous person." Kate, who had been holding Roland's arm from the beginning, replied with a smile: "The last time I came to see the house, he told me not to buy a house near France. The embassy villa, because..."
"Because when encountering sudden problems, they may surrender before us, right?" Roland said quickly.
"Bingo!" The old man clapped his hands.
Such a situation made Roland and Kate laugh out loud.
Actually, getting married was something Roland had long thought about.
Since accepting Berkshire Hathaway's investment, I have already thought about things.
For outsiders, he may be twenty years old, but twenty-one years old.
Returning to the family at this age is simply a waste of life.
But for himself, the mental age of more than 40 years combined in the two lives has already made him look down on all this.
He didn't believe in love before, and he still doesn't believe in love now, but this doesn't conflict with wanting to get married!
After spending so much time and earning so much money, it would be a loss if we don’t pass it on!
Although he does envy Howard Hughes, the prototype of Iron Man.
Envious of each other being able to inherit their parents' estate at the age of 18; buying 125 theaters at the age of 19; filming "Hell's Angels" at the age of 24; doing it themselves at the age of 28 Designing airplanes; at the age of 30, he broke the world record with the H1 designed by himself; At the age of ten, he funded the construction of a medical school to explore the origin of life.
I am more envious of each other's ability to be with Billie Dorff, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Olivia Hoverland, Ingrid Bergman, Ava Gardner, Lana Turner, Heidi -Rama and a bunch of other Hollywood actresses had sex, but—
Roland couldn't accept the fact that Howard Hughes lived a life of style, but ended up with no heirs.
It is even more unacceptable. After Howard Hughes passed away, all property was inherited by his own Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Although the Howard Hughes Medical Institute has been benefiting mankind, it is controlled by others after all. More than 20 billion funds are handed over to others in this way. It is indeed a good thing for mankind, but for individuals, Why?
As a rich second generation said, "Why should the hard work of several generations lose to you who have studied hard for ten years in a poor window?".
Han Chuang has studied hard for ten years, isn't it just to seek a better life!
There are many points, that is, I hope that my juniors will not work as hard as me.
And other people’s grandparents have been messing around for decades, and for several lifetimes, isn’t that what they are looking for?
What really caused the imbalance, wasn’t it because—‘Why don’t I have a good father? '
So Roland will never see that he played for half his life, and finally ended up a lonely end.
Not to mention, after tasting the power brought by capital, he didn't want to let go.
Playing the world like Howard Hughes?
Stop reading the joke.
Looking at Fengyun with a smile, wouldn’t it be more enjoyable?
In the previous life, he was beaten by Di Mouse and couldn't turn over. In this life, he will decide their life and death with one word.
Not to mention, he and Kate are still a community of interests...
The greater the benefit, the stronger the marriage will be, because when two people combine, it is equivalent to the merger of a listed company, and when two people separate, it is equivalent to the split of a listed company.
The former, everyone is happy, the latter...
Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, who would accept it?
Since no one is willing to accept it, wouldn't the marriage be more stable?
"Uncle Riley told me before that this land belongs to the royal family, and the lease will be renewed every 120 years."
"In addition, even if we buy the house, we cannot renovate it without authorization."
"The facade of the house cannot be modified, the outer fence is not allowed to be replaced, and the surrounding courtyards must be regularly rested and kept consistent."
"Of course, these things can be handed over to Uncle Riley and the others. We only need to pay the property fee."
"Oh, by the way, he also said that if the interior is decorated, the noise nuisance needs to be considered."
"Because the guys living nearby can only be members of the royal family, industry oligarchs and ambassadors of various countries, so..."
"We cannot decorate during the statutory rest day, the daily rest period."
"Not only that, but if we want to dig deeper and dig out a basement or underground entertainment space, we have to seek the consent of other residents. If we act without their consent, those ambassadors can use the "Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, requiring us to sell the property and move out of here…”
While looking at the house, Kate was still half-hanging on Roland, and she was talking to her man about the precautions after buying a house with her fingers. The pile of restrictions made Roland's scalp tingle, and he couldn't help complaining in his heart—
‘Is this special code buying a house or inviting ancestors! '
‘This doesn’t work, that doesn’t work, so what can I do! '
But while Roland was complaining, Roland, who was holding Kate's waist, was still smiling and listening carefully, and when the happy silly woman stopped thinking about what else she hadn't explained, Roland saw stitches again and uncovered the truth. this topic.
"Okay, I know everything you said." (Stop it, I can't remember at all.)
"Actually, you and I don't have to worry about these things. You just need to tell me whether you like it or not." Show your satisfaction?)
"If you like it, then we will buy it." (I think you like it very much now!)
"If you still want to see it, then let's go." (I don't want to hear the introduction of the second company anymore!)
"There is no need to worry about anything else, I can handle all the problems!" (Please let me pay for it! Looking at the house is so tiring!)
Such thoughtful words made Kate smile, but even so, she still turned her head, like a little girl, and made a hook in front of Roland with her index fingers.
"But the asking price for this household is 39 million pounds, plus the tax of 11.875, and it will cost 45 million in the end."
Careful narration made Kate look cute, and Roland raised his hand and flicked her on the forehead.
"Don't forget, I also want to buy the highest peak in Los Angeles to build a house."
"Not to mention, you are still my wife, who will I spend the money on if I earn it for you?"
Such words made Kate raise her pink fist and hammer on Roland's chest, and when she remembered that the property owner who accompanied the house inspection was on the side, she even turned around and buried her head in Roland's arms.
This action made Riley, who was watching at the scene, smile knowingly.
And when he and Roland looked at each other, this old-hearted guy even made a face.
In fact, when Roland told Kate last night that he wanted to arrange the wedding on October 5 this year, which is her birthday, this guy went crazy. After confirming with him repeatedly incoherently, he wanted to give Kate Surprised, Roland, who was teasing her well, was directly dealt with by Kate on the recliner.
Before, Roland didn't know what a tigress was.
But after last night...
He finally understood what it means to be like a wolf and a tiger.
Especially when Roland told her that from now until the end of the wedding, all the arrangements are made by her, no matter whether it is going to shoot the wedding dress, traveling before marriage, or even staying at home without going anywhere...
That’s really not enough for two kidneys!
"So... we just bought it?"
Roland looked down at Kate, but what he saw was the back of her head.
What responded to him was a dull 'hmm'.
"Okay then, we can sign the contract now."
Roland looked towards the butler Riley, and what he saw was a movement like lightning.
Invite the two of them downstairs and ask the assistant waiting outside to deliver the proposed purchase contract.
The whole process didn't even take more than three minutes.
This mansion, which stands at the top of the UK housing price pyramid, is never sold on the open market. If you don't have enough connections, you don't even know which mansions are listed for sale. In this way, it is very important for them to sign on the spot. It is extremely normal, because those who can see the house, there is no one who cannot pay.
And when the contract is sent to Roland, as long as you sign your name in the buyer's column, and then pay the money on time and pay taxes, these caring royal butlers will handle all the handover procedures for them—
Roland, who was holding a pen, beat Kate, who was still hugging him.
"What are you doing?" A muffled voice came from Roland's arms.
"You come to sign." Roland shook his legs, signaling Kai to play dead again.
"What?" With such words, Kate raised her head suddenly.
Unbelievable eyes fell on Roland, like a steel fork, trying to poke Roland through.
"Don't look at me like that..."
This situation made Roland dumbfounded, "This is for you, a pre-wedding gift..."
"I've been with you for five years, and I haven't given you any serious gifts. I wanted to surprise you at the wedding, but considering that there may be a lot of guests at that time, so to save them from making a fuss, let's put this something was done..."
"Well, this is actually related to my unexpected surprise..."
"I've always felt that I'm a boring person. The sacred moment of weddings for girls may not be able to play any new tricks, so I can only use the excuse of giving things in advance to move you..."
"I hope you can treat me better in the future?" Roland tilted his head slightly and shrugged.
"It would be even better if... a boy and a girl could be born?"
The rotten reason made Kate giggle. Sitting on Roland's lap, she supported the man's shoulders with both hands, and hit Roland's chest with her head. In Roland's ear, he left his own joy, "If you create a surprise based on the previous proposal, it will really be difficult for you..."
"But, don't you think that kind of thing is a surprise once in a lifetime?"
"So...you might have gotten a question wrong..."
"From that day on, I don't need surprises anymore..."
"I only want you."
Before she finished speaking, Kate turned around and signed her name on the contract.
When Roland saw that this guy wrote 'Kate Allen', the sudden surprise made him shake his head helplessly.
But when he was about to raise his big hand and slap Kate **** the **** to make her serious, the butler named Riley picked up the contract directly, nodded with a smile, "Okay, Mr. Allen, Alan Mrs. Lun, the contract is signed."
Such absurd behavior made Roland bewildered, "No...she didn't sign her own name..."
"Isn't that her own name?" the butler asked back.
"What?" Roland froze on the spot, he thought the butler had misunderstood.
"No! Her name is still Kate Winslet, and we are not married yet!"
"But it's not important." The butler replied confidently, "Don't worry, we may not be able to intervene in other transactions, but here, the Queen has the final say, even if the two of you are not officially married, it still belongs to you We will hand over the common property and corresponding documents to you after you get married, and no one will raise any objections in it..."
'Hold the grass! '
After reacting, Roland quickly looked at Kate, and what caught his eyes was a face full of arrogance.
"Roland, don't think I don't know that you are giving me pre-wedding property."
"But I don't need this kind of prenuptial property."
"Because you are all mine."
"Before! Now! In the future!"
Note: ① It is indeed very troublesome to renovate the houses there. First, the royal family must approve it, and then the residents must agree. In 2016, Jon Hunter, the founder of the London billionaire Foxton, was about to dig an underground palace for himself. After obtaining the royal family's consent, he was blocked by the French ambassador and moved out of the twenty-second Vienna Convention. Then Jon Hunter's plan was blocked, and when he changed his thinking and construction method and got the royal family's approval, he was sent to the British Foreign Office by the Indian ambassador because of the problem of demolition of the wall, and finally changed the plan. This matter has been reported to CNR News. The place is indeed safe, but the neighbors are very troublesome.
(end of this chapter)
