Chapter 40: Canary Wharf (Ask for Recommendations)
Canary Wharf, an important financial and shopping district in London, is located in the Tauer Hamletz district of London's Douglas Island.
Rivalling the traditional one-square-mile financial centre of London, home to three of the UK's tallest buildings, Canary Wharf is now a new CBD to compete with the City of London.
Among the many skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, the headquarters and branches of many banks and the head offices of business magnates are located here, employing 80,000 people alone.
Severn's new office for Facebook is located in Canary Wharf.
Severn drove to Canary Wharf, where he got off the Lamborghini in a suit.
"Master Severn, I'm Al Abraham, and I'm glad to serve you. ”
A white man in his thirties, dressed in a suit and looking delicate and capable, stepped forward to Severn after getting out of the car.
Severn knew that this man was a lawyer under his father, Earl Spencer, and this time it was Count Spencer who asked him to help Severn negotiate the contract.
"Mr. Abraham, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I'm going to trouble you this time. Severn smiled and shook hands with Al Abraham.
"You're welcome, Master Severn, this is what I should do. Al Abraham replied.
He came to help Severn this time, not only because Severn was the heir to the earl, but also because he could get a commission from Severn, counting Count Spencer's, it was two commissions, and he was naturally very willing.
"Then let's go meet the agent first. ”
"Listen to Young Master Severn. ”
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In a café at Canary Wharf, Severn and Al Abraham were seated, and across from them was a white man in his thirties, looking at Severn with a humble smile on his face.
"Hello, Master Severn, I'm Barton Alger, the real estate manager of Zahavi's company. ”
Zahavi, the real estate company of the Josena Zahavi family, whose family also has a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, was the one Tjosenna contacted to help him find an office floor.
"Hello, Mr. Barton, this is Al Abraham, my lawyer. Severn pointed to Al Abraham next to him.
"Hello, Mr. Abraham. ”
"Hello. ”
When the introduction was finished, Severn went straight to the point: "I believe Josenna has already told you, right?"
"Well, Master Josenna said. I've already found the office building for you, do you want to go now, or?" asked Barton Alger.
"Go now, you won't have to waste time. Severn waved his hand.
"All right, then Master Severn and Mr. Abraham, please come with me. ”
With that, Barton Alger led Severn and Barton Alger towards the depths of Canary Wharf. The further you go, the more high-rise buildings there are, and the more modern they become.
Severn looked up at these tall buildings, and couldn't help but fantasize about himself standing on the highest floor overlooking the whole of London, thinking of this, Severn felt a tremor in his heart, that is a man's yearning for the pinnacle of power and wealth!
Severn took a deep breath, retracted his gaze, pressed his ambitions, and kept telling himself that he was not qualified now, Facebook was still in its infancy, and now those were still extravagant hopes for him!
"Master Severn?"
Al Abraham, who was next to him, noticed Severn's strange appearance and couldn't help but remind him.
He can understand Severn's mood, and believes that every man who comes to this kind of international CBD for the first time can't help but feel a lot of pride in his heart, and he has a desire to conquer ~ serve the world.
"It's alright, let's go. Severn threw away the distractions in his mind and said to Al Abraham.
Barton Alger led the two into an office building near the banks of the River Thames, and then took the elevator to the fifteenth floor.
It is a Grade A office building with a height of 190 meters, second only to the three major buildings of Canary Wharf: Canada Place No. 1 (also known as Canary Wharf Tower), Canada Place No. 8 (also known as HSBC Tower), and Citigroup Center.
The so-called Grade A office building is a type of office building, which is generally the best grade office building.
"Master Severn, this floor has a total area of 1,500 square meters, can accommodate 150 people, and faces the River Thames, and the scenery is very good, what do you think?" Barton Alger introduced to this floor.
Severn walked around, it was really good, although it seemed a bit overkill for the current Facebook, but Severn was about to start a new project on Facebook and prepare to recruit new employees, so it would not seem empty.
"Let's talk about the price. Severn mused for a moment, then said to Barton Alger.
"The rent here is £15 per day per square metre, and the total area of this office floor is 1,500 square metres, so the rent for a day is £22,500 per day, how long is Master Severn going to rent it?" said Barton Alger.
"Let's rent it for a year, and Al Abraham will talk to you about the price and details. Severn pointed to Al Abraham behind him.
Professional things are left to professional people, and Severn is only responsible for some general things.
Al Abraham, who was behind him, nodded, then stood up to discuss the details with Barton Alger, and finally, through some bargaining, the daily rent was reduced to 22,000 pounds per day, and Severn paid a year's rent directly, eight million pounds and thirty thousand pounds.
Severn then signed a series of terms with Barton Alger, and the right to use this floor of the office for the next year was in Severn's hands.
Severn stood in front of the window, overlooking the River Thames below, and exhaled lightly.
"Now, I'm really taking the first step towards success!" Severn thought to himself.
Whether it was writing a book or releasing an album before, he felt that he was a bit grandstanding, in order to gain fame and fortune, he took too many shortcuts, the pace was too fast, and it inevitably gave people a sense of frivolity, and now, he can finally do his own thing with peace of mind.
Severn stood in front of the window and pondered for about half an hour, before his thoughts returned to reality, and when he saw Al Abraham and Barton Alger still waiting behind him, he couldn't help but apologize:
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. ”
"It's okay, Master Severn, we're okay anyway, just watch the scenery here." Barton Alger replied with a smile and a nonchalant smile.
As for Al, he didn't care even more, this order was easy for him, not only earned tens of thousands of pounds in commission, but also looked at the scenery and relaxed, why not?
"Alright, let's go. Severn shook his head and smiled, even if they didn't care, but Severn felt embarrassed, after all, it was okay to stand here all the time.
Downstairs in the office building, Severn said goodbye to Barton Alger:
"I'm in trouble with Mr. Barton this time. ”
"You're welcome, I'm looking forward to cooperating with Young Master Severn next time. Barton said with his right hand.
"Definitely. ”
With that, Severn and Al Alger turned and left, and when they arrived at the parking lot in Desevern, Severn said goodbye to Al again, and then got into the car and drove towards Euston Road.