American Scandal King

Chapter 328 Investing in Victoria's Secret
Ian walked around the banquet hall, meeting guests from all over, and also chatting with Les Wexner and Epstein.

I have to say that the two old pimps are both good at talking.

But what is more crucial is the change in status.

After the merger with JPMorgan Chase, Ian became a dual super boss in media and finance. Although Les Wexner is also a well-known wealthy man in the United States, he is still far inferior to Ian.

The difference in status created a difference in mentality, which made them not put on airs towards Ian, and allowed them to show their diplomatic side, making them get along well with each other.

For this purpose, Les Wexner took Ian to the practice field behind the hotel.

It is where the models practice daily. Even though it is just a few steps on the stage, the requirements are never low.

When Ian arrived here, countless beauties flashed before his eyes.

Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, O, Carmen Case, Fernanda Fogel, Ana Beatriz Barnes, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Karolina Kurkova (KK), Angela Lindvall...

Almost all the world's top supermodels gather here.

When they saw Ian coming, their eyes lit up.

Someone even blew a kiss to Ian.

The posture is hot and the movements are bold.

Especially those unique and perfect figures, which show off a dazzling and beautiful scene in each gorgeous dress.

You have to look up even without perspective!
Les Wexner smiled and said, "They are all good girls. Most importantly, they all adore you."

Ian understood what he meant. These top girls were not prostitutes and were not something he could arrange, but they all liked Ian very much, and he could help to intercede for them.

Of course, if Ian wanted something of a lower quality, Les could arrange it immediately.

Ian chuckled and nodded: "They are indeed good girls. I believe Victoria's Secret will take off because of them."

Les Wexner's eyes lit up. "You're optimistic about Victoria's Secret? Are you interested in investing?"

Ok?
Ian was slightly stunned. Is he actively trying to get me to invest?

But it's not surprising.

Although Victoria's Secret is developing well now, it has not yet reached its glorious moment, and the operators also need investors.

Especially an investor of such high quality as Ian.

First: He does not interfere with the business. Second: He can provide you with endless publicity resources.

He can even follow the example of past stories and help any girl here create a bigger story or even a legend!

So this time it was Les Wexner who took the initiative to seek his investment.

Ian smiled. "That's no problem, Les. I'm actually interested."

Les Wexner was delighted: "We can go over there and talk."

So they turned and walked towards the small meeting room nearby, chatting casually about investment plans.

Victoria's Secret was doing well in 03, with thousands of stores worldwide and annual sales of $28 billion. Neither it nor its parent company, L Brands Group, was listed on the stock market.

Les Wexner wanted Ian to invest in L Brands Group, but Ian only planned to invest in Victoria's Secret itself.

Therefore, the two sides also had a heated discussion on the value of Victoria's Secret.

Just then, a slender beauty came over.

Gisele Bundchen.

Although Ian didn't ask for special treatment, the girls obviously had feelings for him, and Jessel Bundchen was the first to come forward.

This Brazilian beauty has been famous for many years and has always been interested in developing in the film and television industry, so she is determined to win Ian Carr.

She looked at Ian with eyes full of anticipation, not hiding her strong interest in him. She sat down naturally beside him in a floor-length red dress that accentuated her noble and gorgeous demeanor.

She was used to seeing big shots, so she had no difficulty adapting at all. Even with her boss, Rice, she was on an equal footing.

She said in a playful voice: "Let me guess what you are talking about? Is Mr. Karl planning to invest in L Brands?"

Ian laughed and said, "It's not L Brands, it's Victoria's Secret itself. Ms. Bundchen."

Jessel Bundchen raised his glass gracefully: "That's very direct of you."

Uh... you misunderstood.

Well, it’s not entirely a misunderstanding.

Les Wexner laughed and said, "Mr. Carl's valuation of Victoria's Secret is 20 billion, which is a bit low to be honest."

Ian replied calmly, "The business owners who accept my investment are usually not interested in my money, but in the intangible resources I can provide them. And I can promise that I will not hold Victoria's Secret for a long time. Mr. Rice, you can buy it back in five years."

Jessell Bundchen was surprised: "You are not optimistic about the long-term development of Victoria's Secret?"

I am indeed not optimistic. After all, you will only be glorious for a few years, and after ten years you will basically be on the decline. But Ian does not intend to wait that long.

Victoria's Secret's growth potential is limited, so there's no need to wait until it reaches its peak.

Ian shook his head. "Of course not. It's just that a qualified investor usually doesn't hold a company's shares for a long time. They will help a company achieve rapid development and then exit the company when it's successful."

Jessel Bundchen was even more surprised: "I thought you were a media person."

Ian smiled: "Successful businessmen always wear multiple hats."

So Jesel Bundchen raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "Youth will always fade away, and five years is enough."

Ah, why do you all regard my investment as a channel for hunting for beauty?
But I like this misunderstanding.

Ian nodded gently. "Carl Media will fully promote the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Within five years, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will become the best lingerie brand in the world. I will help you own more than 30% of the underwear market share in the United States. Then, Les, you can redeem it. This will be good for everyone."

Les Wexner thought carefully for a while, then said, "And Carl International!"

Ian was amused.

Karl International, the global media arm founded by Ian, is still in the investment phase. However, if Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is to become a truly top global lingerie brand, it will need Karl International even more.

This is also a good thing for Carl International. After all, even if it is a sister company, you can't not pay a penny for advertising.

He nodded. "That's no problem."

As he spoke he raised his glass.

This time the equity investment agreement was completed quite quickly. It was just a simple meeting and the general details were finalized in an hour.

Ian Carr invested 20 million and holds a % stake.

Of course, he does not have the priority investment right this time and does not plan to hold it for a long time. There is no need for that.

After the dinner, Epstein gave him an address, telling him that it was an island he had bought privately, and invited him to visit if he had time.

Ian laughed and declined, only accepting his invitation to meet Mitch McConnell.

But he still offered Epstein a favor: he would give some business to Epstein's technology company.

Pimping was Epstein's way of doing business, but he had his own businesses, involved in finance, real estate, asset management and technology.

Ian doesn't need Epstein's lolita, but he does need the huge network of contacts that Epstein has built up through those poor lolita... They are all big shots with fatal black materials!
So there was nothing wrong with letting Epstein make some money.

That night Ian went back to the hotel and Jessell Bundchen went with him.

Everything happened so naturally and smoothly.

(End of this chapter)