A screen rose from the shelf behind him, and he switched on a projector. He explained how a small investment would grow four-fold using his strategy. He told the how and what in general terms, not mentioning specific intended projects.
Florian listened, watching the manipulation with an appreciation of how Richemartel's approach ensnared them. They would all be linked and their host would remain invisible. “You can do this with only one million dollars from each of us? And we will be part of the decision-making on the projects?” asked Travers.
“Yes, to both questions. Does anyone not see? Let me give you an example. This vessel. It cost $173 million dollars to build. I bought it at auction for forty-seven million. I could sell tomorrow for one hundred twenty-five, with a phone call. By M
