CHAPTER 494: CHAPTER 458: TERRIFYING STRUGGLE

Mountain Eagle was indeed stunned by the big news...

It was not because of Strev’s madness, but shocked by the ruthlessness of Anna’s mother and their group.

Although Anna was vague, Mountain Eagle didn’t believe that this was a coincidence.

He now realized that the internal power struggle in Russia was far more intense than he had imagined, and although Anna’s explanation was unclear, he had begun to grasp some threads...

The struggle for control of the Cyprus Trust Company was actually not led by Anna’s boss Victor, because for him, the trust company was actually a burden; he was coerced into it.

The core of the struggle was among the oligarch politicians surrounding Boss Pu, because gaining control over the trust could secure influence over some of Russia’s mid to high-level corrupt officials.

It can be said without reservation that none of the people around Boss Pu were clean.

Among those left from the Old Petrograd Province era were trailblazers and big oligarchs who were hedging their bets.

These people were active within Russia because Boss Pu himself was pro-West. Compared to the Soviet approach, Boss Pu trusted the Western system more.

But internal circumstances in Russia forced him to cultivate new oligarchs to dispose of the old ones and consolidate power.

The Crimea incident was a crossroads for Boss Pu...

From the moment he passively accepted Crimea’s joining Russia, the relationship formed with Europe due to cheap energy was cast in a shadow.

Now, Europe, especially Germany, has a strong demand for energy from Russia, so the relationship can continue.

Those left from the Old Petrograd Province era have close ties with the West. In another era, they might have been corrupt traitors, but at this stage, they are the key links between Russia and the West.

Now, someone from their midst stepped forward wanting to take what belonged to Anna, and this infuriated Anna’s mother, Erin.

This lady is also an important figure aligned with Boss Pu, and compared to those political oligarchs, her stance is more pure.

They were supposed to be companions. I don’t care if you mess with billionaire Victor Vekselberg, but if you hurt my daughter, I won’t tolerate it.

Infighting, moreover during a critical period of negotiations between Russia and Europe, requires some finesse.

General Si fighting on the front lines is actually a knife, now someone has borrowed this knife to do something significant.

Mountain Eagle could imagine that old KGB Erin must have revealed some key information to General Si through certain channels...

Then General Si, who is good at fighting but not so much at political struggle, shot down a plane carrying important Russian figures, as a demonstration while trying to escalate the situation to force a reaction from Europe and draw Boss Pu into the fray.

With the people on the plane gone, Anna gets her business back!

But General Si, this knife, will surely not as he wishes drag both sides down the mountain; on the contrary, his actions gave Boss Pu the opportunity to demand his return under the name of protection.

Because at this time, the European Union, led by Germany, and Boss Pu who is already having a hard time, don’t want to go to war.

This is the ruthless maneuver of an old spy like Erin...

She eliminated Anna’s rivals and at the same time provided an anxious Boss Pu with an excuse to recall General Si.

Benefiting from both ends while consolidating her own power!

Anna understands Mountain Eagle’s character, so she didn’t dare to be completely forthcoming...

However, for Mountain Eagle, the outcome is not different, it’s not that he is having difficulty understanding the news, but rather considering his own position.

Originally, with Blood Fox as the link, Mountain Eagle naturally sided with Erin and Anna, but now he doesn’t see it that way anymore.

Not because he’s worried about his own issues, but because standing with them makes him feel ashamed!

He could understand the unscrupulous nature of political struggle, but there has to be a limit!

Politicians without limits cannot be reliable partners!

Anna waited quietly on the other end of the phone...

Almost ten minutes later, Mountain Eagle languidly said: "My health isn’t very good; I won’t be going to Cyprus for the time being.

If your boss agrees, deposit the commission you promised me into the account I specify.

I don’t have time to deal with those so-called assets that might become overpriced. If your boss doesn’t agree, then please help me dispose of the assets he promised me and transfer the money to me."

Anna immediately grasped Mountain Eagle’s intentions, realizing that he wanted to distance himself from her side...

She said somewhat flusteredly: "Mountain Eagle, that wasn’t my mother’s idea; she originally just wanted Strev to interdict those people, and then sanction those behind them in the name of treason."

Mountain Eagle said in a heavy voice: "The internal affairs of Russia are none of my concern...

But, Anna, you have to understand one thing, when things that cross the line happen, they will never end peacefully.

Just like those people providing Black Fox with information and resources, helping him to kidnap you!

Things will escalate step by step until all of you lose control!

Someone like me needs to stay further away from this circle of trouble..."

Anna sighed and said, "My boss Victor thinks the same as you, which is why he’s offloading his assets in Cyprus at a bargain price.

Apart from the shares of the Cyprus National Bank, everything else is on the list for disposal.

He wants to carve the trust company out of his business empire, let the trust company become completely independent, and subject to multi-party supervision, all while bearing tens of millions of dollars in asset losses.

His liquidity is tight right now, so he wants to use these valuable assets to pay off the remaining commission you’re owed.

Mountain Eagle, I don’t want to make excuses for Erin and the others, I just want to tell you that this is a very good opportunity, and at the same time, a very good project.

You’re not short of money, liquidating at a low price is a loss to you!"

After speaking, Anna fell silent for a few seconds, then said, "Mountain Eagle, I need a little help, I can’t manage such a large company by myself!"

After a few seconds of hesitation, Mountain Eagle asked, "Anna, what’s your current position?"

Anna understood what Mountain Eagle meant, and she decisively said, "Russia!

This trust company was established to stabilize those corrupt officials. I am Russian...

The Kremlin has sent me a message that Boss Pu will meet with me in private there next week.

Mountain Eagle, I feel like I have succeeded, but I am now very afraid!"

Mountain Eagle knew what Anna was afraid of...

The actual owners of the assets of the Cyprus Trust are a large number of mid-to-senior-level officials within Russia; having control over this trust company could to a certain extent influence these people.

A meeting with Boss Pu is definitely a good thing, as it is a necessary condition for the birth of a Russian oligarch.

But the precondition is that you can withstand Boss Pu’s pressure and, during the struggle between the two factions, remain impartial and help Boss Pu stabilize the internal political ecology of Russia, keeping the struggle within certain limits.

If successful, a new oligarch who can control part of Russia’s overseas assets will be born.

If failed, Anna would end up with nowhere to bury her body!

The urgency with which Anna’s boss Victor is extricating himself and fleeing indicates just how dangerous this affair is!

Boss Pu holds absolute power in Russia’s political ecology; he cannot tolerate a factor that can change Russia’s political landscape falling into anyone else’s hands—he must control it himself!

The moment Anna walks out of the Kremlin, her mother, to some extent, becomes her opponent at least outwardly, chilling to think about for someone young like Anna!

The solution to this situation is not for Anna to read "The Art of War" and then try to mediate, only Boss Pu can do this.

For Anna, the best solution is to understand Boss Pu’s deeper needs...

Attracting external forces to support Anna, while using the trust company as a bridge, allows Boss Pu to have a private communication channel outside of official events.

Mountain Eagle estimated that Anna had not yet thought of this, which is why she seemed somewhat panic-stricken...

The concept of the Cyprus Trust was proposed by Mountain Eagle, and from Moscow onwards, this girl has been racing down the path of the oligarchs under Mountain Eagle’s intentional or unintentional push...

Now she has reached a crossroads; if she can’t endure it, she will crash.

And if she crashes, Mountain Eagle’s foothold in Russia disappears; the big boss Victor who fled early will not help him, and thus his gas station business in Thailand profiting would be indefinitely delayed.

Even through the phone, Mountain Eagle could sense Anna’s panic; after some hesitation, he said, "If you want to ensure your safety and control a vast wealth, you need to understand Boss Pu’s needs.

He wants to smoothly get through a period of turmoil, and he wants to maintain relations with Europe while preserving his dignity.

You need to find some external support, help him establish a communication channel with the outside world, and then completely withdraw from within Russia to focus outside.

Russian media says you are the most outstanding spy of the last twenty years. Now is the time to prove your ability.

Explain this idea to Boss Pu, and as long as he nods, I can find some support for you...

The Royce family from Germany is under my influence, and I’ll also arrange for Mori from the United States to fly to Cyprus to meet you.

The Royce family represents the German opposition; through them, effective pressure can be applied to Ms. Merkel.

Mori is now in tight with the Silicon Valley Consortium and has deep ties with the intelligence sector; through him, a covert communication channel can be established, allowing for rapid communication in the event of a major incident to avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments."

Anna pondered for a few minutes after listening, then excitedly shouted, "Mountain Eagle, thank you!

I knew you’re the only one who could help me!"

Mountain Eagle glanced at Mr. Poincaré and Daria by his side, and with a shake of his head and a chuckle said, "Don’t celebrate too soon, helping you doesn’t come without conditions."

Mountain Eagle’s offer to set terms was a good chance to bind them closer. At this time, Mountain Eagle meant as much to Anna as a lifesaver, and without hesitation, she said, "You say it, as long as I can do it, anything you want is fine!"

Mountain Eagle thought for a moment, then said, "The trust company will take all of the corrupt officials’ assets in Cyprus under management; as long as the market goes up, you will be able to obtain huge funds through pledging.

If I need to invest..."

"No problem!"

Mountain Eagle said with a smile, "Then I’ll remember your promise!"