The American Kill Line: I Can Predict the Future

Chapter 98 A Gift from a Top Financial Family

Last year, Julian Robertson's Tiger Fund had the highest return in the global quantum hedge fund sector.

Even so, it still cannot compare to Ron's hedge fund.

Considering that his initial size was not large, and that he had so many powerful shareholders behind him.

Therefore, many people choose the default setting.

But this time is different.

The revenue of over 90 billion US dollars is staggering, even when calculated on an annual basis.

Besides, it's only for a month.

This has made some previously hesitant industry giants uneasy.

Among them are the founders of Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor, and Raytheon, the world's second-largest defense electronics company.

Norman Augustin was not only Lockheed's first CEO, but he still serves as chairman of the executive committee.

He also held several positions at the Pentagon, including Under Secretary of the Army.

His career spanned several core sectors of the defense industry.

Although Raytheon is ranked second, its real strength lies in its intelligence system.

A core supplier of radar, missile defense systems, and electronic warfare equipment for the U.S. military.

It is also deeply intertwined with the CIA and NSA (National Security Agency).

These two individuals are also core members of the Republican military-industrial complex.

After Charles finished introducing the two men's backgrounds, he didn't care whether Ron could process it or not, and shoved two documents into Ron's hands.

Ron opened it and fell silent.

One is a free, exclusive authorization from the Yingtan Shale Oilfield for the Thor full-scene security system.

These include oilfield boundary intrusion detection radar, oil and gas pipeline leak sensors, UAV patrol photoelectric payloads, and a 24-hour intelligent monitoring center.

The other document is the application for the "Texas Critical Energy Infrastructure" designation for the Yingtan Oilfield.

The authorized temporary protection team can directly connect with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the County Sheriff's Office, and obtain limited law enforcement powers within the oil field area, which can legally detain oil thieves and impound oil-stealing vehicles.

Since the start of oil production in the Yingtan shale area, protection issues have been a persistent problem.

Oil theft, sabotage, and theft of oil pipelines are common occurrences.

Old Hunter even hired a group of people to watch over him day and night, which often led to conflicts with others.

If it weren't for Ron's large donation, the McMullen County police would have quit long ago.

Even so, it left the family exhausted.

Now, these two documents have been resolved directly.

With Raytheon's panoramic security system, they can also legitimately form an enforcement team.

This is fucking ridiculous, how is Ron supposed to refuse?

The other party came through Charles and gave a gift as a token of their greeting.

Goodwill has been shown.

Ron had no reason to refuse. He closed the file, nodded to Charles, and said, "Charles, please thank them for me."

Charles smiled and patted Ron's arm: "Ron, don't feel wronged. You'll see how much this will help you in the future."

There were some things he couldn't say directly, but he could roughly sense Ron's ambition.

Or rather, some people don't need guidance; subconsciously, they've already begun to find the most suitable path for themselves.

Charles appreciated this.

He didn't stay long, and even skipped dinner before heading to the airport.

On the way, he called two old friends to tell them the result.

"Charles, if it weren't for you, I really wouldn't believe such a monster exists. But then again, couldn't we start assembling it next month—no, this month?"

The two of them said the same thing.

Despite their powerful weapons, very few actually flow into the family.

Or rather, not much of it can actually be made public.

Over the years, they have considered investing, and Wall Street institutions have been very welcoming of them joining.

However, the backgrounds of those people are too complex, and the rewards are not proportional to the effort.

Ron is different; his identity is clean.

Most importantly, their earning power is terrifying.

Even for people of their status, it's hard not to be tempted.

When questioned by the two men, Charles only replied with one sentence: "You all have to give some people some time. I believe Ron chose this moment to explode for the same reason."

He felt the timing was perfect.

Three months is enough time to select suitable shareholders.

Once aboard the private jet, Charles couldn't help but think about the shareholders of Ron's third fund.

First, there are the early shareholders.

There should be some share, more or less.

But not everyone has it.

Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, a Texas consortium, and possibly John Thain of CIT or a powerful director from Bank of America.

It depends on what the other party is prepared to give in the future.

If you missed it before, joining now won't be so easy.

Vanderbilt and his old money should no longer have a share.

However, the old money will have many identities, such as the Rockefeller family and the Mellon family trust.

Thinking of these two long-established families, a wicked smile involuntarily crept onto Charles's lips.

He was curious about what kind of "gift" these established families would offer.

After all, he hadn't even eaten before putting on this show.

Too light, and that would be unbecoming of their status.

In fact, these two old money families acted very quickly.

The next morning, the new generation of core members of the Rockefeller family came to visit.

He indicated that he would recommend Ron for lifetime membership at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Core seats in the top-level closed-door meeting.

These two circles are the core clubs of the top political and business elites in the United States, and only the oldest and most powerful can get in.

It is also a symbol of identity and status.

If Ron wanted to move into 740 Boulevard now, it would be perfectly feasible with board approval.

Not only that, Rockefeller stated that he would personally lead a team, in conjunction with former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and former SEC officials.

Chairman Arthur Levitt issued a "Global Macro Strategy Compliance Endorsement Report" for Hunter Capital Hedge Fund.

The report was submitted directly to the SEC and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, effectively closing all avenues for investigation into the "abnormal excess returns."

Moreover, Rockefeller also produced a 10-year exclusive crude oil purchase agreement signed by core family-related companies.

By offering a premium of $6 per barrel over WTI spot prices, the company will fully purchase all of Ron's crude oil production from the Eagle Ford oil field, bypassing all intermediaries.

The Mellon family, on the other hand, designed the Hunter Family Perpetual Irrevocable Trust specifically for Ron.

By injecting 100% of all family office assets held by Ron (oil fields, fracturing plants, sand pits, venture capital, media stocks, real estate, cash, etc.) into the trust, the risk isolation between assets and individuals is completely achieved.

Completely avoid all risks associated with inheritance tax, divorce settlement, litigation, and creditor seizure.

At the same time, establish a solid foundation for intergenerational family succession.

Furthermore, if Ron is willing, they will formulate a framework for the "Hunter Family Constitution" based on the standards of a century-old conglomerate, clearly defining the decision-making mechanism for family assets, the rights of members, and the rules of inheritance.

In addition, there is a $10 billion unsecured credit facility with an annualized interest rate of 2.5%, which can be redeemed at any time if needed.

To put it bluntly, Ron's sore spot is quite obvious.

But for these long-established top families, it's a matter that can be resolved easily.

Ron was completely numb.

They've given too much; what else is there to say?

I voted! I voted!!