The door of the hotel’s exclusive box was pushed open, and a fat wizard rushed in with a wand in hand and an angry look on his face, aiming directly at Ivan.

The round table in the room was already almost full of people, but everyone looked unhappy. Most of the people here came here on their own initiative, while some, like the fat man, had to come after being refused.

The reason why those who came on their own initiative had ugly faces was because they thought that if they did not agree, their families would suffer the same treatment, so they now had a very bad impression of Alvin.

“Don’t be anxious, Mr. Peake, look behind, your baby is having a great time.” Ivan smiled and pointed to the projection on the opposite wall.

Picknewt followed the direction pointed by Ivan and saw his son in one of the square pictures. The young nanny was happily playing with the child among the pile of toys.

Not only his children, he also found other children or women in other picture squares. They were either playing games, or reading books and drinking tea, but without exception! They were all being watched.

The muscles on Pique’s face twitched and he looked at Ivan fiercely.

He belongs to a wizard gang, and the shop that resells black magic props on the black market is his.

“Boy, you are very brave! Do you know…”

“I only know that I am operating normally, but you squeezed my market, and some even threatened to destroy my store. I politely invited you, but some of you didn’t give me face, so! In order not to leave anyone behind, I had to resort to some tricks to invite you.”

Ivan interrupted Pike’s threats and stuck to the facts. He was very reasonable.

“Don’t be in a hurry. There are still a few people who haven’t arrived. Let’s wait a little longer and talk after everyone is here!” After saying that, Ivan didn’t care how fierce Pique’s eyes were. He sat down calmly and tasted the pre-dinner appetizer.

Soon, the last few people in charge arrived. Alvin asked people to serve the food and began to entertain them.

Alvin acted as if nothing had happened. He introduced each dish and urged everyone to eat and drink well. After all, one has to be full to have the energy to talk business.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone was full and the waiter removed the plates and brought out dessert.

Now, we can get down to business.

“Everyone, have you finished eating? Now we can talk about business. In short, what I mean is that it is impossible for us to withdraw. We can make concessions! But if you want to swallow us up, that is impossible. I wonder if you have any ideas? Let’s talk about it!”

After saying this, Alvin picked up his coffee and took a sip, quietly waiting for everyone’s attitude.

“Humph, that’s easy for you to say. Do you know anything? Ever since your potion shop opened, our potion business has collectively dropped by 40%! And it’s only been one year!”

“That’s right. I admit that your potions are better than ours, and you have many exclusive products, but your prices are a bit too low!”

“And your magic crystal spell. Just the armor spell alone has caused our sales of defensive items to drop by 30%. You are destroying our jobs. Is there any problem with us targeting you?”

“Yes, it’s all for my own benefit.”

“I heard that you are still in contact with the Aurors to provide them with a supply channel for magic crystal potions. You are a guy who has been here for less than a year, but you have a big appetite!”

Listening to everyone condemning the emergence of Zenith Group and how much trouble it had caused to their business, Alvin smiled contemptuously.

“Heh~ My stuff is good, and I can sell it because of my ability! You can’t, and you blame me?”

Bang! Aiwen’s words made many bigwigs present slam their heads on the table, and some even started to curse!

This boy is too arrogant!

(?▼Benefit▼)

PS: I didn’t have time to finish writing this, the typing module failed to log in tonight! I wrote more than 800 words in vain!

Chapter 463 Negotiation of interests, a dangerous world!

“Boss, I’m just stating a fact. Why are you so angry? Isn’t it better for us to make money peacefully?”

Ivan blew on his coffee and took a sip elegantly.

The faces of the big bosses in the room were frighteningly ugly.

“Young man, you said peace is of course fine, but shouldn’t you let your people withdraw first?”

An older boss looked at Ivan with a smile. This big boss was in a very stable mood, and had been like this since he entered the door. He didn’t look like those grumpy old guys at all.

Ivan waved his hand and asked the thugs with murderous looks to retreat.

“I’m sorry to have scared you all, but this should calm everyone down, right?”

Even though they were unhappy, they had to nod their heads in approval now that they were on someone else’s turf.

The people they brought just now didn’t make any movement and allowed the people from the Zenith to come in and threaten them. It can be seen that the people they brought had no ability to resist at all.

After so many years of struggle, no one is stupid. It is not difficult to judge how strong the current players are. They underestimated these British guys.

“I can guarantee that I will not disrupt the commercial balance in New York. I can also cooperate with you and let the exclusive products in my store appear on your shelves. But we have to communicate about the profit sharing. I will not suffer any loss!”

Alvin looked at the calm old man with a smile. Judging from the attitude of this group of people, this man was probably the most important one among them.

“Well, young man! What do you want to do with your magic crystal business? It’s a delicious piece of cake!”

Zebulon Cohen put on an intoxicated look on his face, as if he was enjoying the cake!

“I can let you sell it on my behalf. I can promise that I won’t open magic crystal stores everywhere, but I must have my own main store.”

This was the biggest concession that Ivan could make. As long as the magic crystals could be sold, it didn’t matter who sold them! Anyway, he would make the money.

“Then can you guarantee that there will be enough supply? Would you consider letting us produce it for you…”

“Sure, just give me the location and key of your family’s treasure house!”

“you!”

“You also know that you can’t put your life in other people’s hands, right?”

Ivan and Zebulon stared at each other, and there was no possibility of retreat in their eyes.

“But America is so big, unlike Britain. Are you sure you don’t want someone to help you share the pressure? If there are stones in this big meal, it won’t be so easy to eat.”

Zebulun’s words were echoed by most people, and threats came one after another.

Alvin didn’t say anything. He waited quietly for them to finish speaking, observing everyone’s expression to see who was ready to play for real and who was just making threats for tactical gain.

“Are you done, everyone? There is one thing I need to remind you of. My magic crystal industry has been fully developed in Europe and has become a part of wizards’ daily lives. If the popularity of magic crystals in the United States lags behind because of you, then the price will not be this high in the future.

Over the past year, everyone has seen the value and role of magic crystals. I can say without exaggeration that this is progress for wizards! If this little profit affects the future… who will suffer?

First of all, let me make it clear! The world is so big, even if there are not many wizards, I don’t lack the territory of the United States, and we have the support of several of the twenty-eight sacred families in Zenith, so we don’t care about the gains and losses of some interests at all.”

Alvin has made his interests and attitude clear, so there is no need to say more. If you are still prepared to continue arguing about this matter, then there is no need to talk about this.

After a discussion, the group led by Zebulun decided to follow Ivan’s previous proposal and put Zenith products on their shelves, but the price had to be re-set by them to a level that was in line with market balance and consumption levels.

Another part refused. They were used to being the only dominant player and could not accept market diversification at the cost of giving up part of their profits!

That Pique is one of them!

Before leaving, everyone took their families back home. Although no one said anything on the surface, some people were sure to seek revenge.

“Cedric, inform everyone! Get your men ready, it’s time to fight! Also, follow this list and find out who is involved after they take action, and then… go and take them over!”

Ivan and Cedric stood on a tall building, watching the group of people leaving below. Ivan handed over a piece of paper while staring into Cedric’s eyes.

If Cedric didn’t understand what his annexation meant, he would have to consider changing his job. The job of expanding territory might not be suitable for this kind-hearted child.

At times like this, what is most needed is a ruthless and decisive character. Players who are indecisive, full of sympathy, and always hold back are not suitable for this kind of environment where you can be eaten to the bone without leaving any trace if you are not careful.

Cedric took the list, watched the convoy slowly leave, and nodded without saying a word.

“Ivan, have you always been like this?” Cedric’s clear eyes showed a hint of gloom, and he looked at Ivan with some complexity.

“What?” Ivan raised his eyebrows.

“Have you always been so cruel? Of course I’m not targeting you, although you are also… But I have seen it many times in the past year or so, it’s like… Everyone could become that person!”

Cedric was a little conflicted, but he still said it out loud. This matter had been suppressed in his heart for too long.

“So, do you think I’ll be the next Voldemort?”

Faced with Ivan’s question, Cedric did not answer immediately, but looked at Ivan’s blue eyes.

On the rooftop of the hotel, two handsome young men stared at each other silently…

“No! You absolutely won’t, I guarantee it.” Cedric said his answer very seriously and earnestly!

Even though they had only been together for a few years, he was confident that he wouldn’t be wrong!

“Although your methods are sometimes terrible, they are only done when necessary. You are not like that guy without a nose who deliberately does terrible things for his own ambitions.”

“What about you? Do you dare to do something terrible? Do you choose to do terrible things in this dangerous world, or do you choose to withdraw from this dangerous world and live a beautiful life?”

The same multiple-choice question was thrown to Cedric again.

Cedric thought for a long time in the evening breeze… a long time…

“You fell asleep?”

So long that Alvin thought he had fallen asleep.

“No! I was thinking about your question, and I think I have the answer! I admit that everything was beautiful when I was growing up, but now! I have seen the cruelty of the outside world. Although it is dangerous, it is also a new adventure!

And if the one without a nose is resurrected, the world will not be able to continue to be beautiful, so! I think that if I make myself a little more dangerous, maybe the people I care about will face less danger, don’t you think? “

The smile on Ivan’s lips gradually grew stronger!

“Well, welcome to the bad boy camp, good boy Cedric Diggory!”

Ivan stretched out his hand, and Cedric shook it without hesitation.

He can no longer be a kind and docile child. In this dangerous world, he needs to show his sharp claws!

Ivan felt that the first thing Cedric had to do was to lower his moral bottom line!

Because in this world, there are some people whose moral bottom line will infinitely refresh your bottom line!

Chapter 464 New Mask Candidate!

“It looks like Pique and the others are going to attack him. Should we step in to stop them? After all, that kid has a lot to offer!”

“No hurry. If he can’t even pass this level, then he has no right to stand on this free land and fish for gold.”

“What if…”

“If he dies accidentally, someone else will continue the business. The death of one person won’t decide anything. At most, it will cause a fight between the two forces.”

“That’s right, but isn’t it better that way? They fight to the death, and we’ll be the ones who benefit in the end. And judging by the strength that kid showed tonight, he’s definitely a tough nut to crack!”

“Let’s just wait and see what happens! Remember, don’t interfere! Wait until the situation stabilizes before doing a favor.” Zebulun instructed the few people seriously.

In this dark room, five people headed by Zebulun gathered together.