On the fourth day after the court handed down the verdict, Hull Donald conceded defeat.

Link watched a news story with three private lawyers at the hotel. It was a press conference held by Hull Donald.

At the press conference, Donald announced with a depressed face that he accepted the court decision of Link Hans in the defamation case against him and would not appeal: "I would like to sincerely apologize to Mr. Link Hans. will actively and fully cooperate with the work of judicial executives. ”

Link turned his voice off and said, "McCully, if Hul Donald settles out of court with those companies, will he go bankrupt?"

"He may lose a lot of money personally, but at least he can keep some of his C&C shares. ”

Link nodded, muttered for a while, and said, "If those companies are willing to settle out of court." Then let them be. ”

Two days ago, four companies filed lawsuits in New York District Court against C&C and Donald for defamation and unfair business competition. Instead of filing a joint lawsuit, the four companies sued separately, leaving Hull Donald simply unable to cope with the situation. And the evidence submitted by the four companies also put him in an extremely disadvantageous position. Once he is convicted, not only will he go bankrupt, but he will be restricted from doing business, and even C&C will go bankrupt because of compensation.

And McCully and those companies did not hide the shadow of Link in it. That forced Hull Donald to accept the advice of his lawyers, not to appeal, and to seek a settlement with the companies.

"What if those companies sue them?"

"He'll probably have nothing!" McCully certainly wants to keep suing, but the companies are leaning toward out-of-court settlements. Because Weihul Donald gave quite satisfactory terms.

Link also knew that the companies might have been afraid of him, so they didn't make the decision to accept the settlement right away. But that fear may not last long.

He said, "That's okay, let those companies reconcile with him." "Anyway, this case is a complete stink for Hull Donald and his C&C, and it will cost him at least $200 million. That should be almost his entire net worth.

"I know you're planning to grow in New York, what are your plans?" asked McCully.

McCully hesitated. Because the current situation is a bit different from what he expected. This time the four companies sued Hull Donald, and things were going so well that he didn't have much to show for.

"I'm still thinking about it, Link!" he said after a moment's hesitation. "I do want to grow in New York and have plans to set up my own practice. But now it's a little different than I thought. ”

"Is it because of money, or is it because of fame?"

"Both!" In Link's case this time, he can get about $1.5 million, plus the cases of those four companies, he can probably get about $1 million. This money can probably open a law firm, but he wants to gain a firm foothold in a metropolis like New York as an outsider, and he can't do it without a sufficient foundation.

Link thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I can sponsor you some." Also, you should have some connections in New York?"

"Yes. If it weren't for that, McCully wouldn't have considered coming to New York.

"I can talk to Fren and Neil about it, and maybe they can give you some opportunities as well. ”

When McCully heard this, he was overjoyed and said, "If I can get their help, I am confident that I can establish myself in New York." ”

Link smiled and said, "But I can't help you in vain." You and I each invested $5 million, and I want to own 45% of the firm. What do you think?"

"Of course no problem!" After three years of service to Link, he can still get five million McCallis, and it won't affect his current life.

"So, tomorrow we'll sign the contract. ”

Law firms are completely different from other companies, and the lawyer's ability and reputation are very important. And in the future business, the role of lawyers is the greatest. Because that's the only way to attract more lawyers. So although he and McCully invested the same amount of self-fund, he got 45% of the shares, which is not a loss.

"Okay, I'll get the contract tomorrow. ”

Link nodded, smiled and said to the other two lawyers, "Matthew, and Bella." What are your plans? Do you have any plans to open your own office?"

Matthew first laughed and said, "I do think that. I plan to set up my own office when I return to Las Vegas. "This time in New York, he gained the most among the three. Not only did he get a share of the lawyer's fees and compensation, but his reputation also increased a lot.

"Need my investment?"

"If you're willing to invest, of course it's the best!"

Link smiled and said, "The conditions are the same as McCully's, is there a problem?"

Matthew didn't hesitate. He knew that Link's status in Las Vegas was only going to get higher and higher, and it would be best to have his investment: "Of course not. ”

"Bella, what about you, do you have any plans?"

Bella hesitated. Now both "colleagues" are planning to set up their own offices. She was also a little moved. It's just that Matthew has decided to be in Las Vegas, and if she also sets up her own office in Las Vegas, there is a good chance that there will be unnecessary competition.

She thought for a moment and said, "As a lawyer, of course I would like to set up my own firm. It's just that I haven't thought about where to develop yet. ”

Link thought about it for a moment and understood her consideration. He laughed and said, "Or you can set up an office in Huazhou." I can fund you as well. ”

"But my family is in Las Vegas. You know, my husband's business is in Las Vegas. Her husband is a neon designer and maker in Las Vegas, and it would have been a tough choice for him to leave Las Vegas.

Link thought for a moment and said, "If your husband is willing to go to Hollywood, I can introduce some people to him." "While Las Vegas is indeed famous for its neon signs, there are quite a few cities that need neon lights. Hollywood, for example, definitely needs it.

Bella was moved and said, "I need to ask his opinion." ”

"Of course, if you have any plans, you can tell me. Maybe I can fund you. ”

Bella knew that Link was rewarding the three of them for their loyalty in serving him all these years. Of course, there may be other reasons as well. However, in the past three years, they still believe in Link's personality.

She laughed and said, "Of course I will!"

The three lawyers had to clean up the whole of his case. So it didn't take long for me to take my leave.

After Link sent them away, he began to consider whether to hire a private lawyer in Washington.

He was basically enough for the previous three private lawyers. But now if they open their own offices in different cities. Some things may not be busy.

He funded the three of them to open a firm, not because he had nothing to do if he ate too much. He's just planning for the long haul. His future business will definitely be distributed in the United States. Three lawyers is certainly not enough. He invested in three law firms, he was one of the bosses, and all the lawyers in the firm were actually working for him in the future. If done well, his three personal lawyers will become three lawyers.

If he directly supports three lawyer groups, he does not have the resources to support people. But if it is a law firm, it is completely different, and it does not need to rely entirely on its resources to allow the lawyer to have room to rise. That's how it might be possible to recruit some good lawyers. Whether it's cultivating it yourself or poaching it directly, it's easier.

And it's easier for a lawyer to get into politics. Maybe he could choose to support a few lawyers in politics. Those are their own people, and you can rest assured that you can support them.

Moreover, it was not that he did not listen to Fuz's words at all. Aren't there few opportunities for the Chinese? As one of the owners of the firm, those firms will inevitably give more opportunities to Chinese lawyers than other white-dominated firms. Maybe in the future, those who support politics can choose from among Chinese lawyers.

He thought about it for a while, and finally decided not to hire a new lawyer for now. He could have waited for the establishment of the three law firms and then sought one or more of the lawyers they recruited to serve as his personal lawyer. This private lawyer only needs to help him with some personal matters and provide legal advice. And the big things can be handled by those law firms.

As soon as the matter is over in New York. He said hello to Flren and Neil, and flew to Washington on a private jet that had been waiting in New York for a day. He's been in New York for almost a week.

Back home, it was already night. When Hannah saw him return, Hannah clung to him, and he played with her for a while with two dogs and two cougars who were as good as dogs. It wasn't until she was taken by Ms. Hemmer that he had time to speak to Jessica alone.

Jessica poured him a cup of tea, then sat down next to him and leaned into his arms and said, "In New York, things are going well." "Although they talk on the phone every day, there are many things on the phone that are inconvenient and unclear.

Link nodded and said, "There are no twists and turns. It was during the trial that some accidents occurred. He told the psychiatrist what it was like when he testified.

Jessica listened and giggled and said, "Luckily, his diagnosis is still trustworthy." Of course, she knew that Link's alleged depression was fake. But even if Link had given false testimony, she felt that it was right. It's time for that guy who slandered him to suffer.

"Everything is okay at home!"

"Well, everything is fine. With William here, I don't have to worry about family affairs. Hannah is also very well-behaved, in addition to playing with a few small pets during the day, she goes to Alyssa's every day, and I heard that Alyssa will spare more than an hour every day to guide her. Now she has begun to express the shadows in pencil. It seems that Alyssa is very patient. ”

Alyssa was the female painter brought in by Albert Year. Now the painter lives alone at a resort near Lake Ozet. Link saw that she was good to Hannah, so he specially arranged for bodyguards to go there to ensure her basic personal safety. However, Link has no intention of interfering in her life, just worried about the presence of predators on the farm.

"What about you, you've been busy with work lately?"

"Pretty much the same as usual. Jessica squeezed him closer together, and said. "There are now more than 300 wineries in California using our products. Compared to last year, it has more than doubled. The foreign market is growing faster. According to the orders received so far, the winery's business alone is expected to reach a turnover of 15 million US dollars this year. ”

She giggled and said, "Although this turnover is still very low." But at least the increase is high compared to last year. She remembered something as she spoke, and sat up straight. "By the way, my dad may have found a high-yielding gene segment in wheat, but it will take some experiments to determine it. ”