Chapter 839: Chapter 839

It was Yoo-hyun who had invited Natalie Miller to this place.

Yoo-hyun sat up straight and told her the story he had prepared without any omission.

“I think Russia was behind the reason why Karl Eiken could manipulate the Republican Party as he wanted.”

“Yes. To be precise, it was because of Russia’s interference in this election.”

“The deep relationship between Russia and Karl Eiken started from the gas pipeline project that connected Russia’s Far East and China four years ago. Back then…”

The Ukraine-Crimea crisis, Russia’s financial difficulties, and the money transfer through PayPal.

Natalie Miller was shocked by the story that was too big to believe.

But Yoo-hyun believed that she would understand the whole process beyond her wide perspective and expertise.

That was the woman named Natalie Miller he had experienced so far.

‘So that’s why I’m telling you this secret.’

With this, she became the third person to know Yoo-hyun’s thoughts after Nadoha and Hyun Jin-geon Gun.

How much time had passed?

Natalie Miller, who had heard the absurd plan of Hyun Jin-geon Gun and Nadoha, nodded her head after thinking for a while.

“So that’s how Trump became the Republican nominee. I finally get it.”

“Karl Eiken is also Trump’s supporter.”

“I see. So did you come up with a way?”

“No. I have drawn the big picture, but I don’t know where to start.”

Yoo-hyun admitted honestly.

Yoo-hyun had a lot of experience, but he had never fought against a huge dark force that had the power of politics and other countries on its back.

On the other hand, Natalie Miller had a lot of experience in litigation between giant corporations and countries, and she knew a lot about Karl Eiken in detail.

As if to meet Yoo-hyun’s expectations, she gave him an answer.

“There are two ways. First, you have to reveal Karl Eiken’s crimes clearly.”

“Do you mean we have to find the evidence of him sending a large amount of money to Russia?”

“Yes. It would be more reasonable to access the PayPal data center than to break through the Russian network. But the risk is too high. Frankly, this kind of work is not your field either.”

The PayPal data center operates independently and has very strict security.

It was not for nothing that Nadoha, who had some hacking skills, said that direct access was necessary.

Hyun Jin-geon Gun, who had been listening quietly, asked.

“Natalie, how about buying PayPal?”

“That would be nice. Then it would be much easier to access the data center. But Karl Eiken won’t give up PayPal.”

“I think so too. He’s not short of money, and he has no reason to sell a company that he uses for a special purpose.”

Yoo-hyun joined in, and then Nadoha chimed in.

“Then how about asking CIA for help? They’re pretty cooperative, aren’t they?”

“CIA is helping Steve because it fits their purpose and they can handle it themselves. But if Russia gets involved, the situation will change completely.”

Russia is the main enemy of the United States defined by the US Department of Defense.

If the sparks spread to a powerful enemy, it would go beyond the discretion of the CIA deputy director.

Yoo-hyun asked Natalie Miller to confirm.

“So if sensitive foreign affairs are involved, CIA can’t make their own value judgment, right?”

“Yes. They will need to mobilize the White House for decision-making. It will take a lot of time to find conclusive evidence.”

“It will also interfere with the lawsuit.”

“Right. It would be faster if we had solid evidence, but we don’t.”

This was consistent with why Yoo-hyun had not mentioned this issue to CIA yet.

Regardless of whether he trusted Albert Whale or not, this problem was too entangled with political situations.

He had to be very careful when approaching.

Yoo-hyun looked at Natalie Miller after a moment of thought.

“Then what is the second way?”

“It’s to neutralize Karl Eiken’s power itself. To do that, the most sure way is to destroy Eiken Goldenway.”

It was an investment company owned by Karl Eiken, which was his lifeline and the core that connected many corporations and politicians.

Natalie Miller had in mind a frontal confrontation with the most influential company on Wall Street.

Yoo-hyun’s eyes narrowed for a moment.

“There’s a big gap in the scale of funds from the start.”

“That’s assuming you gather all your connections around the world. If we combine everyone’s power, we might be able to fight Eiken Goldenway head-on.”

“To do that, you have to give up as much as you can. Maybe everything you’ve achieved so far.”

Paul Graham, Son Jeong-eui, Marvin, Christina Merson, etc.

The big shots representing each country in the world would not take the risk of confronting Karl Eiken just because they had a friendship with him.

He had to give them more than the risk.

Not only River, but also Mirinae Securities, Double Y, A1, etc.

It meant that he had to put up as collateral all the companies he owned directly and the shares he secured indirectly.

-Sometimes you have to fight with your power. Use your connections and power actively.

This was what Yoo-hyun had anticipated since he recalled Paul Graham’s words.

“I don’t mind giving up everything I have. But is that possible?”

“I can’t say for sure that there’s a chance to influence Russia as well. It will probably just shake them coldly. But in the process, we might be able to create another opportunity.”

“Do you mean buying PayPal?”

“Yes. Even if we buy it, we won’t get 100 percent of the evidence of Karl Eiken and Russia’s collusion.”

It was a low-probability task even if he took on the risk of risk.

But he didn’t see any other way.

“The shaking method is important.”

“That won’t be easy either. Not without the help of an expert who knows the way of Wall Street well.”

“I guess so. Thank you for your advice.”

He didn’t find the answer, but he seemed to know what to focus on.

Yoo-hyun thanked her, and Natalie Miller gave him some advice.

“Steve, the cruelty of those who stand at the top of Wall Street is beyond imagination. You, who have lived in Korea, would never have experienced it.”

There seemed to be some deep stories in her eyes that he didn’t know.

Inside a high-rise building on Wall Street in New York.

In a spacious space, Karl Eiken asked the Eiken Goldenway vice president he was facing.

“CIA is investigating the connection between the Republican Party and the federal prosecutor?”

“Yes. It won’t be easy to make a fuss with the lawsuit for a while. The Korean government’s pressure is no longer working.”

“Hmm… You’re doing pretty well without Paul.”

“Sherman and Sterling are tough. They’re quick to respond, and they seem to have noticed that we’re behind it. They’re investigating us from all sides.”

“Of course they should. I’m throwing them bait on purpose. Wouldn’t it be disappointing if they didn’t bite?”

Karl Eiken picked up the report on the table with a snicker.

The reason why he sued River was not just to crush his opponent.

He needed to imprint his election slogan clearly in the upcoming election race.

River, a foreign company that was branded as illegal, would be a perfect scapegoat.

The vice president nodded.

“Thanks to you, the situation is favorable for us. When do we start?”

“Let’s see how the Democrats react first. Before that, contact Russia. We need to feed some juicy bait to the high-ranking Republicans.”

He was close to killing two birds with one stone: getting rid of the annoying bastards and winning the presidential election.

One corner of Carl Iken’s mouth curled up.

Natalie Miller chatted for a while longer before leaving with Hyun Jin-gun.

Nado decided to stay at Yoo-hyun’s hotel for a while.

He said he would find another way to hack into PayPal’s data center.

Yoo-hyun knew he was the type who wouldn’t give up until he satisfied his pride, so he gave him a room.

“Don’t push yourself too hard, even if you can’t find another way. I can handle it.”

Yoo-hyun said, and Nado put his hand on his shoulder and asked.

“Hyung, do you think I’m staying here just for that?”

“Don’t you feel more secure and happy with me here? Don’t you feel more energized?”

“Stop acting cute. You’ve changed a lot since you started dating.”

Yoo-hyun said incredulously, and Nado elbowed him in the ribs.

“I’m trying to help you because you look so stressed. You know that, right?”

“Yeah, yeah. Thank you. Are you done?”

Yoo-hyun answered sarcastically, when his phone rang.

Nado looked at the phone and got up with a serious expression.

“Oh, it’s Soo Yeon. Excuse me for a moment.”

Nado got up from his chair and headed to the small room, muttering.

“Yeah, baby. I’m fine. I decided to stay in America for a while. Yeah. I’ll see you when your American tour is over. Yeah, yeah.”

Yoo-hyun stared blankly at his brother who had changed so much, and shook his head.

“Well, good for him…”

Contrary to his words, he sent a heart message to Jeong Da-hye and looked outside the terrace.

The sea was gently swaying in the cool breeze of the California night.

The sea glittering in the lights felt like the calm before the storm.

‘Soon, a huge wave will hit.’

The storm was about to be unleashed by Donald Trump, who would soon start the presidential race.

Wouldn’t he see such news countless times soon?

It might seem unlikely that a presidential candidate would make such radical statements against a single company, but Donald Trump was a person who was completely out of touch with common sense.

He was notorious for using any means and methods to achieve his political goals.

It would be the end if he got involved.

He couldn’t afford to be complacent when he had only a month and a half left for the lawsuit, but he couldn’t think of a clever way out.

Yoo-hyun’s worries deepened.

One day, after trying various ways, he stopped by a building at the end of California Highway 101.

This place, which was converted from a car racing track, was a pre-test site for autonomous driving, where various road environments were set up like a driver’s license test site.

Here, the pre-performance evaluation of autonomous vehicles was conducted, and they had to obtain a level 3 (conditional autonomous driving) or higher rating to be able to drive in real situations.

Why did Hyunil Motors come here to test autonomous driving?

Because it was impossible to even attempt driving in Korea due to regulations.

There were many mountains to cross.

Yoo-hyun sat in the second-floor auditorium and looked down at the busy scene.

Hyunil Motors and autonomous driving-related cooperative company employees were running around frantically to set up the vehicle.

Why were they so eager when there was still plenty of time?

The vehicle was crowded with people, some of whom were not even necessary.

Kang Bong Seok, the chairman who sat next to Yoo-hyun, smiled contentedly.

“They are all passionate.”

“Yes. They are working very hard.”

“It reminds me of my young days. I also struggled like that with my colleagues at the factory.”

Kang Bong Seok’s face showed a nostalgic expression as he recalled his old memories.