One Hundred and Seventy-Eight, Determination and Price

After leaving the Marquis de Treville's mansion, Edmond Dantès' original worry about gain and loss was put aside, and now he feels that he is doing a good deed.

The Marquis is right - His Majesty and the Nordrien family are now on opposite sides. If the situation is allowed to develop, the Nordrien family will definitely suffer catastrophe. Instead of doing this, it is better to let them suffer major setbacks and wipe them out first. If His Majesty hands over an olive branch at that time, they will be more aware of current affairs.

Of course, they thought to themselves, if Miss Agnes knew his gangster logic now, she would cut him to pieces.

So it must be kept secret from Miss Agnes.

As for what would happen in the future, he didn't dare to think about it.

The next evening he called on the Beauwans again.

Normally, he and Bowang rarely interacted with each other, and both sides controlled the frequency of communication so as not to arouse suspicion. This time, he came to visit the next day, which really surprised Bowang.

But even so, Bowang still entertained the distinguished guest respectfully, and took him back to the study.

"I'm here to talk to you about yesterday's plan. I have something to add." Edmund didn't want to waste time, so he got straight to the point.

"Please tell me." Bowang cheered up immediately.

"Yesterday you mentioned the matter of the Nordrien family—"

When he heard this, Bowan thought that after a night of weighing, the earl was going to let Duke Nordrien's family go, but he didn't expect that what he heard was completely opposite.

"I hope that you can ensure that the Duke will never get back this deposit."

"What?" Surprised, Bowang lost his composure in a rare way.

But he saw the serious expression on the count's face, and he realized that the count was definitely not joking.

Years of professionalism allowed him to gradually regain his composure——for more than 20 years in the industry,

He had seen countless more bizarre things than this, compared to that, the Earl's sudden change of face was nothing.

"You want the duke to suffer a huge financial loss?" For the sake of caution, he simply stated clearly, "Count, I must remind you that this is a huge sum of money, more than a million—"

"That's right, I just hope that you will lose all this huge sum of money." Edmund Dantès said in a word, "And, not only that, I also hope that you will do your best to track down the property of the Duke's family." situation, see what investment they have in other places - if there is any, I will take the opportunity to attack together, and destroy as many as I can! All in all, I hope to hit them hard."

It is impossible for Bowang to hear it wrong now. Although Edmund's tone was calm, he felt a biting murderous aura.

Why do you want to target Duke Nordrien so much? He was very puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask.

If he figured out the grievances and grievances, he might never be able to get away.

He fell into contemplation for a moment, thinking about how he should deal with this unexpected development.

There is no doubt that there is no turning back, and it is impossible for him to back down or stop now. Otherwise, not only will the previous investment be in vain, but he may also be killed by the Bonaparte family because of the two ends of the first mouse. As a "treachery" to be eliminated, there is no place to die.

However, if you offend the Duke's family in this way, it will be very troublesome. After all, the Duke is an ancient and famous family. There is no good fruit to eat.

So he must have a certificate that proves that he is only following orders.

After weighing the pros and cons, he spoke again. "Count, since this is your will, I will find a way to do it—however, I have to remind you that it is impossible for me to fully understand the Duke's financial situation, and it is impossible for me to wipe out all his investments , I can only do my best."

"Of course I can understand this." Edmund replied, "As long as it can make their family suffer a heavy blow."

"...In addition, I hope you can leave me a handwritten certificate to prove that this is your will, and I am just a pure executor." Bowang looked at the count, and then said solemnly, "What about Tangla?" It is one thing to deal with the duke, since you have given me extra tasks, I think I can ask for additional conditions, what do you think?"

What a cunning banker... Edmund sneered in his heart.

But he also understood the other party's motives, which were all for self-protection.

Leaving handwriting is also a very dangerous move for him, but right now he can't control that much.

"Yes, Mr. Bowang, don't worry, I take all responsibility for this."

Because he was afraid that the Earl would repent, Bowan immediately took the pen and paper from the desk, and Edmund took it directly, and wrote down his will clearly in one go.

After getting this handwritten letter, Bowang also heaved a sigh of relief, and his responsibilities will be much smaller in the future.

There is an injustice and a debtor. Even if the Nordrien family members know the truth and want to seek revenge in the future, they can't blame themselves.

"Count, let's do everything according to our plan." With a sense of relief, he showed a comfortable smile, "Since today's daytime, I have been secretly running on Tanglar Bank, but in order not to cause that The vigilance of the guy, I deliberately controlled the scale. In addition, when I was chatting with people in the exchange, I deliberately implied that Tanglar Bank’s current financial situation is worrying. Fermentation, then it is time for us to show our swords!"

"I believe that you will be invincible." Edmund Dantès extended his hand to Bowang, and then shook hands tightly to show his confidence in the other party.

"By the way, there is one more thing—" He suddenly remembered something.

"What's the matter?" Bowang asked quickly.

"I've been short of money recently, and I hope I can advance a little from you—" Edmund said with some embarrassment.

"No problem, I'll prepare it for you today, and I'll have someone deliver the promissory note to your house tomorrow." Before he could finish speaking, Bowang directly and generously agreed.

For him, it was a good thing for this troublesome person to only ask for money from himself, and it would only cause him headaches if he asked for other things.

Letting the earl leave the handwriting just now will definitely make the earl feel uncomfortable, and now is a good time to restore his image.

In addition, he didn't dare to take all the earl's funds from the bank's public account. He used the property he had accumulated over the years. It can be said that he spared no expense, but he believed that the investment was definitely worth the money.

Seeing that Bowang was so relieved, Edmund also breathed a sigh of relief.

"I will always remember your kindness." He bowed and said goodbye to Bowan.

Taking advantage of the night, he secretly left Bowang's mansion, and then quietly returned to his home.

The next morning, he left the house again and went to a residential area in the Fifth District.

This residential area is where the newly rich citizens gather, so there are magnificently decorated mansions everywhere, and the atmosphere of nouveau riche is everywhere.

It was already spring time, and the gardens of these rich people were also blooming with colorful flowers, and even the streets seemed to be filled with mixed fragrances and tiny pollen.

The pollen made Edmund feel slightly uncomfortable. While covering his nose with a handkerchief, he observed the surrounding situation in the carriage.

Not long after, the carriage gradually stopped, but Edmund Dantès did not get out of the carriage, but continued to sit inside, watching the distance.

Gradually, his eyes settled on one of the mansions.

This mansion is the same as the one next to it, built tall and magnificent, even the porch has Roman-style columns, with the incomparable momentum of the emerging bourgeoisie, and on the iron fence of the gate, there is a nameplate with gorgeous In Gothic script, the insignificant surname "Danglars" is engraved.

It seems that this is Tanglar's home.

Edmund Dantès had already found out the address secretly before, and today was the first time he came over to observe it officially.

Why do we need to observe on the spot?

In fact, he himself can't tell what state of mind he is in.

However, on this day when revenge on the enemy is about to be launched, he just wants to run over and see with his own eyes what the enemy looks like now.

Last time, he had met Tanglar as the Count of Monte Cristo, so he didn't dare to meet Tanglar again, so he could only run here and look at his home from a distance—now Tanglar will definitely work in the office of his bank, so he doesn't have to worry about exposing himself.

From the outside, this is indeed a very beautiful house. Although it is a bit extravagant and high-profile, it is impressive enough to reflect the comfortable life the owner now has...

And how did this comfortable life come about?

Others don't know, but Edmond Dantès knows it very clearly now.

More than ten years ago, it was Tanglar who instigated Fernand to report his participation in rebellion, and then received a bounty from the government. That bounty must have been his first pot of gold when he started his business.

From this point of view, he is his "benefactor", but will he be grateful?

Of course not, he would only secretly laugh at that poor fellow named Edmund Dantès, laughing at his stupid powerlessness, laughing at him not knowing how he died...

Edmond Dantès is no longer that ignorant sailor. He has traveled the world and has gained too much knowledge.

Because of his extensive knowledge, he is more and more disappointed in human beings.

What do bad guys think when they recall their mistakes?

Guilty? Blame yourself?

No, not at all, they will only be complacent about their own "success" and laugh at the victims and wretches.

Even if they "confess" in tears after being caught, it doesn't mean they admit from their souls that they did something wrong, they just regret that they were caught when they missed a moment.

Therefore, never expect any conscience to find out. If you want to seek justice, you can only rely on your own hands and use thunder to achieve it!

Thinking of this, Edmund Dantès's monstrous hatred involuntarily pervaded, he tightly grasped the cane in his hand, and even his knuckles were crackling.

Yes, he paid a heavy price back then, but he has gotten up now.

He is now the Count of Monte Cristo, the favorite of the Bonaparte family, and His Majesty's agent in Paris... He is much more noble than Tanglar.

How Tanglar and others stepped himself into the mud back then, he will step back and return it as it is.

Tanglar will be the first to bear the rage.

Therefore, this mansion will definitely become his spoils of war.

How is he going to deal with it? Should it be dismantled into ruins, so that all the beauty in Tanglar's memory will disappear from the world; or should he live in it grandly as the master, and let Tanglar see everything taken away from him painfully?

No matter which one is very attractive, it also affects Edmond Dantès' reverie.

He wished he could show Tanglar everything, in order to satisfy his infinite desire for revenge.

At this moment, the gate slowly opened, and then a luxuriously decorated double carriage slowly drove out from the gate.

The carriage slowly accelerated, then galloped towards the street, and soon rushed past Edmund's direction.

But no one paid attention to him sitting in the carriage.

And Edmond Dantès also looked at the opposite carriage when the two carriages converged.

There were two people inside, to be exact, two women, one big and one small.

The older one was about thirty years old, she was very beautiful, and she was dressed in the most fashionable way, with a hat on her head and gestures, she looked like a spendthrift lady; and beside her sat a probably The little girl, who was seven or eight years old, also wore luxurious clothes and was very beautifully dressed.

However, the child's expression was indifferent, not much of the innocence that children of this age possess.

With just such a glimpse, the picture was fleeting, and soon, the carriage moved away from Edmond Dantès, and no one noticed their sight secretly peeping into the distance.

It seemed that they were Tanglar's wife and daughter - when investigating Tanglar's situation, he naturally found out about Tanglar's current family.

As an upstart banker, Tanglar, like Bowan, married a lady from a declining noble family in order to improve his family status, and gave birth to an only daughter.

It seemed right, he saw them for the first time today.

There is a grievance and a debtor. Although he hated Tanglar to the bone, he did not lose his mind, and he did not hold hatred for Tanglar's family.

The glimpse just now left a deep impression on him.

He didn't expect Tanglar to be so ugly, but his daughter was very beautiful - it really came from the mother's inheritance, okay?

He couldn't help thinking of another question. If he completely ruined Tanglar and became the new owner of the mansion, what would the mother and daughter do?

If nothing else, their lives will fall from heaven to hell, right?

Edmond Dantès, your revenge is so bloody, it will surely affect the innocent, and you must face such a price. Edmond Dantès said to himself in his heart.

But even so, do it.

Because if you don't do it, you will lose the interest and courage to live.

In this way, after witnessing his future spoils with his own eyes, Edmond Dantès silently returned to his home with a heavy and light heart.