As Charles laid out his intentions and plans, the opinions of the other people present began to change, from fierce opposition just now, to implicit wait-and-see, and finally to enthusiastic support, and with Alphonse's statement, Charles also achieved his goal in this meeting.

He contributed to the Empire's next war plans and laid a solid foundation for his idea of establishing a federation, and only with the support of the financial community could he truly turn the Empire's railroad business into a monopoly between the government and the financial community.

"So, does anyone have any problems with my idea?" After speaking, Charles faced the guests with a charming smile, "The railway industry of the Empire is a solid guarantee for the Empire's economy and the most powerful support for the Imperial army, and I sincerely hope that you will participate in it with your enthusiasm. ”

"We're happy to be a part of it, as long as it makes it profitable for our investors." Alphonse de Rothschild echoed Charles this time, "I am also very convinced that only under the leadership of an energetic, strong, and far-sighted minister like you, the Empire's railroad business will develop on a solid footing and become the most powerful instrument of the Empire." ”

Charles still smiled and thanked the other party again and again, although he knew in his heart that it was just a worthless compliment, but a financial giant like Rothchild still felt a sense of accomplishment when he complimented himself in person.

"So, let's celebrate today's resolution, and tomorrow's glory." He happily proposed.

Under his leadership. The group left their seats and walked to the side of the champagne tower, and then a few people walked in. Boxes of the finest champagne were taken out of the crates and poured from the top without hesitation. The frothy liquor rolled down unstoppably, drowning the layers of glasses below, which shimmered like a torrent of money under the gilded chandelier.

When the bottom glass was almost full, Charles reached out and took the top glass, and then the others took the glasses one after another.

"Cheers to the Empire!" Under the leadership of the Charles. Everyone shouted out in unison, and poured the liquor into their mouths.

With such a celebration, the meeting was coming to an end, and Charles was about to ask Gaston to show him the minutes when Alphonse suddenly approached him with a wine glass.

"Your Excellency, I have to say that you have surprised us today. I didn't expect you to do so much in the shadows that even we had to follow. He looked at Charles with a smile, a little more cordial than he had just been respectful, "Seriously. I really admire you. ”

"I don't think you have any need to admire me, sir, that you have a remarkable family." Charles replied with a smile.

"Your family is just as remarkable, isn't it?" Alphonse asked rhetorically with a smile. "However, it may not be me when I leave my family, you are still you without the surname Treville, you have single-handedly reached the position you are today. You can even talk to the monarchs of various countries and ask them to do things at your pace...... I have to say that your future is limitless. At least much taller than me. ”

"You're so flattering...... Charles couldn't help but laugh, "I'm sure you'll be able to carry on the family business as well." Just like your fathers. ”

"Of course I hope so, but it's going to depend on everyone's help, especially from powerful people like you." Alphonse shrugged his shoulders in a dashing manner, "To be honest, I can't believe you would give me such a chance, I just came here with the idea of trying my luck......"

"Why do you think that?" Charles asked rhetorically.

"Hmm...... Everybody says that you have a close relationship with Baron de Beauwon, and that you have received great help from him. So we thought you were going to lean a lot towards them. Alphonse replied in a low voice, "You are truly a just and far-sighted minister, a pillar of the Empire!" ”

Since they are also giants of financiers, the Rothchild family and the Baron de Beauwin family naturally have a lot of competition, and they have also cultivated many political allies, and the Charles is also secretly regarded as an ally of the de Beauvang family. When Charles was the Minister of Imperial Transportation, the Rothchild family thought that the Charr would do their part to repay the family, but he did not expect that he would open the door of the Federation to everyone, which really made him overjoyed, and naturally he couldn't stop complimenting Charles.

"Baron de Beauvang is my friend, and he has been, and he will always be." Charles replied rather implicitly, "However, I am the Minister of the Empire, and I have to consider the interests of the Empire, not the interests of a single family, as long as it is beneficial to the cause of the Empire, I do not mind asking for help from anywhere." ”

"And we are willing to help anyone, and we also want to contribute all our strength to the development of the empire." Alphonse smiled even more heartily, "Your Excellency, since you have given us such an opportunity, if there is anything you need help with in the future, then just ask us, we are also your friends, and loyal friends." ”

Since they are in the financial world, the Rotchild family is naturally very sensitive to the situation. As the times progressed, the railroad business was bound to become an extremely important and profitable enterprise, and when Charles de Treville came to power and took charge of the railway, they were also quite worried, fearing that they would lose the opportunity to enter these undertakings at the right time, and that they would be left behind. So now, of course, they want to curry favor with the Charles, so that he doesn't just help the De-Beauvans.

From the present point of view, the attitude of the Imperial Minister is very open, and he does not reject them. They are not afraid that Charles will seek personal gain, as long as he is willing to take money, then they are not afraid that the fortress will not be destroyed, and they are afraid that they will be stuck too tightly by the De-Bowang family, and there will be nowhere to send the money.

"Cheers, then, for friends." Charles picked up his glass and held it out to him.

The two glasses collided slightly, and then made a crisp sound. The smiles on the faces of the two young men were reflected.

"Your Excellency, I'm afraid you're going to face a little trouble in a minute." After drinking. Alphonse said suddenly.

"Huh?" Charles didn't quite understand what he meant.

"When we toasted just now, Miss de Beauvang seemed reluctant. Champagne was drunk like venom...... It still seems that she is still indignant. Alphonse said, glancing at Lola not far away, then smiled again, "I'm afraid she'll come to you later." ”

Following the other party's line of sight, Charles also saw Lola, although she was now expressionless, she didn't talk to anyone at all, and she looked a little anxious, even angry.

"Maybe she'll look for me."

"Your Excellency. I don't think a young talent like you needs to care about anyone's threat at all. Perhaps because he saw an opportunity, Alphonse smiled even more heartily, wanting to take the opportunity to completely woo Charles, "We can support you no matter what." ”

"Thank you, sir." Charles smiled and nodded, "But I don't think things get that bad. ”

"Well, I hope you are doing well." Alphonse was not discouraged by Charles' refusal. Just smiled goodbye to him. "I'm not going to bother you yet."

As Alphonse had predicted, Lola did not leave after all the guests had left, but stayed in the club.

Disgruntled, she walked straight up to Charles, who was still sitting on the couch reviewing the records.

"Mr. Treville. Why would you do this? ”

"What do you mean?" Interrupted by his thoughts, Charles put the record aside.

"I think you know what I'm talking about." Lola looked at Charles with a look that you don't play foolish with me, "You broke your promise to us. Mr. ”

"If you mean the Federation's promise, then I don't think I'm breaking it. I said that Your Majesty was moved, and that such an institution would be set up. Charles replied unhurriedly. And I've got your family involved, and if you will, you're going to have an important role to play. In addition, I would like to emphasize to you that you must now address me as Your Excellency, Mademoiselle de Beauwon. ”

"But you've done something unexpected, and you've brought in other people who have nothing to do with it!" Lola retorted to Charles, "Especially since you brought our enemies in!" By doing so, you are clearly breaking your promise, and my father and I find it difficult for me and me to accept such an arrangement. ”

"Irrelevant people? Who are the irrelevant people? The people here today are very relevant people, otherwise I wouldn't have called them over. Charles immediately retorted, "I think everything I did made sense." ”

"Does it make sense to call Rothschild here?" Lola asked, "He doesn't have that good relationship with our family. ”

According to her original thoughts, the establishment of such a monopoly should be led by the De-Bowang family, and even if some people were brought in, it would only be used as a foil for window dressing, and the result that Charles did set up a federation, but several oligarchs were brought in, which greatly violated her original intentions - and she believed that with the ability of the other party, this could never be an inadvertent mistake, but only intentional, and that was why she was furious.

"I have to point out to you that it's better to pull them in than to keep them out." Charles replied coldly, "Inside, we can guard against them in every way, restrain them, and they have to behave according to our rules; But if we keep them out, they will be indignant, and they will do everything they can to destroy them, and then they will make it difficult for us. I'm sure your father would have understood that. ”

"You...... Is that what you're going to do? After hearing such a reply, Lola's momentum weakened slightly, "Then can you guarantee that when you coordinate in the future, we will be the main ones?" ”

"I can't guarantee this, no one can guarantee the future, and besides, I can't help you unconditionally, I am the minister of the empire, and I should act in the interests of the empire." Charles shook his head, "However, for the sake of our friendship, if the conditions are right, I will prioritize taking care of your family." ”

"Acting in the interests of the Empire!" Lola laughed angrily, "Sir, does that sound like what you said?" You're not the kind of person who acts in the public good! Let's be straight. Do you feel that you are in a privileged position now that you don't need our help anymore? I gotta say. If you think so, then you couldn't be more wrong. Even if you are a minister. You also have to need help from the side and below, otherwise you don't know how many ministers and ministers are easily elevated! You are definitely not good for you by pushing away our friendship......"

"Is this a threat?" Charles' eyes widened.

"It's a statement of facts!" Lola replied loudly, "I still hope that you will think carefully about your decision and see who is your supporter, who is just a bystander, and even has malicious intentions towards you." ”

"Since my decision has been made, it will not be changed easily, at least not because of you." Charles sneered. "If you are not happy with what I have done, then go back and tell your father everything you have seen and heard today, and I am sure he will be able to make a wise enough judgment."

This merciless answer was tantamount to saying to her face, "Your rank is not enough, you need to let your father make the decision", Lola naturally became even more angry when she heard this, her face flushed, and her expression became more and more aggressive.

"Okay, okay...... I'll get back to my father. I'm sure he'll give you an answer, sir. ”

Then she turned and wanted to leave.

"Stop!" Charles stopped her, "I just said that. You must now call me Your Excellency. Moreover, there is one more thing that we have not made clear. ”

"What's the matter, sir?" Lola looked back. He looked at him with a slight mockery, clearly not intending to follow his orders.

"Why did you tell my sister about those things that day?" Charles looked at her with a frown. "Why did you tell her?"

"Why can't I tell her?" Lola sneered and asked, "Can't you tell others about your glorious achievements?" ”

"It seems like you're taking yourself for a victim? I don't understand what right you have to complain to others? Don't forget that you were the one who begged me to help you. I'm just getting paid a little bit. Charles became even more angry, "What good will it do you to sow strife and discord among us?!" ”

"I'm not a victim, are you? No, you're a selfish bastard who climbs the ladder by erasing your conscience and doing all the bad things. Lola asked rhetorically, "Look at yourself, can a person like you pretend that nothing happened, and put a minister's score in front of me, in front of all of me?" I can't stand it. I think you should be honest with yourself, at least in front of your sister. Don't forget, she's ...... you."

"Shut up!" Charles was furious and slapped the table hard.

"What? Panicked? Think you can't get over it? Lola laughed, "Since you brothers and sisters dare to do it, then don't be afraid of what others say, right, I envy the pure and flawless love...... I don't know what about others, but I'd love to bless you. I think she's much cuter than your wife, and the person you should marry and have children more ......"

Bastard!

Charles was completely furious, and he didn't care about anything else, suddenly jumped up from his chair, and waved his hand hard.

Lola wanted to dodge, but she had the agility of the other party's movements, and as a result, she received a heavy slap in the face.

With a "snap", the whole room seemed to shake.

Lola was thrown to the ground, and tears flowed from the blow.

"...... you did it to me?" The pain made her hatred grow even more, and she sat down on the ground and cursed without any respect for her manners. "You scumbag! Shameless pervert, you and your sister ......"

Before she could speak, Charles pressed down, then pulled the handkerchief from her body and forced it into her mouth.

Lola couldn't speak, but she still struggled to get up, and she was scratching at Charles's body with her hands, even scratching her face.

Without saying a word, Charles slapped her again, then pulled the tie from her neck, and tied her hands with the tie while holding her body down.

Now, there was no anger on his face, only ominous indifference, and his expression was terrifyingly grim.

At this moment, Albert and Gaston and several others rushed in because they heard a noise, and then saw a horrific scene.

A mess underneath, tables and chairs scattered around, and liquor flowing everywhere. A gagged woman with her hands tied struggled violently and kicked over a chair next to her. And a blonde man in a formal suit straddled her, which was indeed a shocking scene.

"Pavilion...... Excellency......? Gaston asked in a trembling voice.

"What are you doing? Bring your tie to me! Charles gave him a loud order. I'm going to teach this woman another lesson! ”

"Your Excellency......" The young duke still didn't react.

But Albert next to him pushed him, "Give it to him." Gaston. ”

"But that's no ordinary woman, that's Miss de Beauwon!" Gaston hurriedly asked.

"So what?" Albert asked rhetorically. "Are you afraid?"

Gaston froze for a moment, then suddenly reached out to untie his tie, which took a lot of effort because his hand was shaking, and then handed it to Charles with a trembling hand.

Charles took the tie in one hand, then easily broke Lola's resistance and tied her legs as well.

Then, he lifted Lola with both hands and walked to the side. Lola could only let out a whining wail, as if she was crying for help.

However, there was no one to stop His Excellency.

"This ...... This is really ......" When Charles disappeared, Gaston regained his normal consciousness for a long time, and he never imagined that His Excellency the Minister, who usually seemed to be polite and calm, would have such a violent time. And he did it to Miss de Beauwon.

"Can't think of it, right?" Albert smiled and said, "You will follow him in the future, and there are many things that you can't think of, this guy looks calm." In fact, it is more radical than anyone else. ”

"But...... But is that really good? Gaston asked cautiously, "Won't there be any problems?" If it were an ordinary woman, this woman would be the daughter of the baron. ”

"Well, I don't know, since Charles has done it. Then he has to do it. Albert poured himself a glass of wine and drank it down, "But I really admire Charles." That kind of woman stabs people when she looks at it, and I hide as far as I can. He actually went to pick it too! ”

"Ha...... "The young duke could only stand in place." Do you think they were like this before? A new way to play or something. ”

"If you say that, it's really possible!" Albert's eyes widened. Then he patted him on the shoulder, "The young man really has an imagination. ”

Of course, Charles didn't know that he had become the object of ridicule from the two men, and he just carried Lola, who was constantly shaking and struggling, through the hallway to a small room.

It was originally used to entertain guests, so there is no shortage of places to have fun, and this room is very soundproofed in addition to having a large bed.

Charles carried Lola into the room, threw her onto the bed, and closed the door with his hand, and then he stood in the doorway, looking down at the woman opposite.

Of course, Lola was still struggling, but because she was tied hand and foot, she could only roll a few times, and she looked rather miserable, and she couldn't speak, so she could only look at Charles with hatred.

Charles leaned down and pulled his handkerchief out of her mouth.

"You brute, bastard!" Lola scolded almost immediately, but although she had exhausted all her life's learning, her vocabulary was still very poor, and she could only repeat it over and on, "Dirty maggots, shameless whore!" Scum! ”

The terrible memories of the past had returned to her mind, they were memories she would never forget, she didn't expect that he would dare to do it in front of others on such an occasion, he was simply a barbarian!

Charles let her curse and turn a deaf ear, just watching her bare skin from what had just happened. The dazzling white, he had tasted it before, and to be honest, it tasted really good......

He reached out and stroked the skin, then slowly slid through the gap in her skirt and squeezed it hard, causing Lola to snort in pain.

"In addition to not calling me Your Excellency, you have done three things wrong." He stared at the other party coldly, like a wolf about to gnaw on its prey, "First, you shouldn't say anything about my sister; Second, you shouldn't make fun of my wife and son; Third...... You shouldn't tempt me. ”

Yes, at first he did it out of anger, but he was soon tempted. This overly arrogant woman aroused his ferocity and desire to conquer, and he wanted to punish and ravage her, just as he had done before.

Then, with his other hand, he tore open the hem of his skirt, and a large patch of white skin appeared in front of him. Then, while looking at the picture, he took off his shirt and pants.

"Bastard!" Lola still cursed, but there was a rare panic in her eyes, and she already knew what she was going to face next.

Before she could finish scolding, the young man in front of her pressed down on her, and then made her let out a dull snort.

"Weren't you very complacent before? How did it end up in my hands now? Charles suddenly laughed, this smile was slightly hideous, and it reminded Lola, "Last time I remembered that I had already taught you a lesson, and you still dare to be so disrespectful to me?!" Okay, then I can teach you another lesson and make you understand that there are people who you are destined to look up to. ”

This terrible punishment came upon her again, but it seemed that it was not enough for this cruel man.

"You, a murderer of your own brother, a vicious woman who takes pleasure in cruelty, should appreciate this result, right? Some people are born to be above others, as they are now! Charles said, stirring around her, accompanied only by Lola's muffled snort, "Remember every moment, I'm going to make you unforgettable!" ”

Then, suddenly, he reached out his hands and grabbed Lola's neck.

Lola, who was already dizzy, suddenly felt a huge force on her neck, as if breathing had become more difficult, and every impact made her extremely uncomfortable, she wanted to vomit, but she couldn't, as if she was in hell.

"Pain, huh? Scared? Charles saw her so uncomfortable, but only laughed, "Remember all this!" ”

As her breath was deprived, Lola gradually fell into a state of consciousness, she could no longer hear anything clearly, and even the pain in her body slowly became less uncomfortable, her breathing became more and more difficult, her vision became more and more blurred, and even her body seemed to become lighter and lighter, as if she could float into the air at any time, this terrible experience, she will definitely never forget.

The vision became more and more blurred, the man in front of him seemed to be unable to see clearly, and his voice seemed to come from thousands of miles away, and he couldn't hear it clearly. His smile became more and more hideous and terrifying, distorted to make people feel frightened, how could a person who was originally so handsome and sven do such a cruel thing?

"Uh...... Woo...... Ah......h

Just as she felt like she was about to be swallowed up by the darkness, the terrible pressure on her neck was suddenly lifted, as if she had been pulled back from the gates of hell, and she suddenly froze, and then floated up to the clouds, to the zone of confusion of consciousness, and then stopped there.

At this time, the man also let out a muffled snort, and then fell on top of her. (To be continued.) )