Chapter 254 Walking

Zhang Heng did not expect that when the Jackdaw came back, there would be one more person on board. He looked at Billy on the side.

The latter shrugged, "It wasn't my idea, she wanted it back."

Lia held her luggage and said politely, "Can you take me in? I can do a lot of things."

"That's fine, but why aren't you with your tribe members? You managed to escape from that manor just to live a free life, right?"

"I...I respect Laeri very much. He united us in the most difficult moments and led us out of a life of suffering. He is a greater chief than his father, but on some things, I and his views There are differences, and I don’t think the way out for me and my compatriots is on those uninhabited desert islands.”

"Huh?" Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows.

"We may be able to live a peaceful life on that island for a while, but those slave traders will come to us sooner or later, just like they did in my hometown, they will still kill the old and infirm first. People, separating brother and sister and mother and son, if we don’t find a real way out, these things are going to happen over and over again until all black people are slaves.”

Zhang Heng was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Elijah's age and experience would be able to say such a thing. Although she was still limited by the times, in a sense, she had seen further than Laeri. Zhang Heng asked, "Then where do you think the way out is?"

"I don't know," Leah shook her head, "I'm still looking, but what I'm good at is of little use on a desert island, so I want to stay here, stay in the civilized world, and play my role. ."

"This is not a civilized world, and my crew has basically been recruited. You are not a sailor, and you are a woman..." Zhang Heng thought for a while and asked Karina on the other side, "Are you still short of people there? "

The businesswoman nodded and said to the black girl, "I heard that you can read. It just so happens that my grocery store in Boston is about to open. You can go there and help me keep accounts. I will provide you with room and board, and your salary will be temporarily suspended." Pounds a month, and when business gets better later, I will give you a salary increase based on the situation."

Leah's face showed a hint of joy when she heard this.

After settling the black girl, the businesswoman continued the unfinished topic and briefly told Zhang Heng about the several individual meetings she had with Raymond and the agreement they had reached so far, and then said, "Can you talk to me?" Want to go out for a walk?”

Zhang Heng nodded, and Karina walked out of the house and came to the field.

Today's weather is good, the sun is shining brightly, and there is a gentle sea breeze, which is very suitable for walking. Karina didn't have any clear direction, so she just found a direction and walked down. The businesswoman didn't speak along the way. Zhang Heng Also remained silent.

This is not because there is nothing to say between the two, but they are both enjoying this rare peace. It has been three weeks since the riots at Terence Manor, and a lot of things have happened in these three weeks. , but so far, the situation has basically stabilized, and Malcolm's defeat has been determined.

The latter was quite happy and immediately began to put up various assets for sale on the island. On the other hand, without Malcolm's strong execution ability, the elderly Raymond could no longer maintain the operation of the Black Business Alliance. , although no formal statement has been issued, everyone knows that the dissolution of the Black Business Alliance is inevitable.

Soon the black market merchants on the island will undergo a major reshuffle and return to the previous fierce competition. Recently, Nassau's black market merchants have begun to get ready to make moves, contacting the pirate ships they have cooperated with before, looking for new ones. partners to spy on other people's offers.

This means a loss of income for some, but it also means opportunity for others.

Back then, Malcolm took advantage of the disintegration of the first-generation Black Business Alliance to rise rapidly, and now there are many eager people who want to replicate his previous success.

Malcolm was the undoubted loser in this incident, and although Raymond lost his nominal position as president of the Black Business Alliance, he was allowed to do justice to Normand and Fagan. The reputation has risen to a new level, and it is almost catching up with Normand back then.

With their good reputation and strong connections, many powerful pirate groups in Nassau have now expressed their willingness to continue to cooperate with Raymond after the dissolution of the Black Merchant Alliance. However, as long as the latter remains in office for one day, I cannot respond to these rumors.

But everyone believes that after the disintegration, Raymond will only have more pirate ships than before.

The next beneficiary is Karina. The latter has been on the island for the shortest time, but faced the huge pressure from Malcolm and the Black Business Alliance, she responded well and showed her extraordinary business talents. Her second-hand The Cargo Trading Office has also won her a lot of praise from small and medium-sized pirates. In addition, Malcolm deliberately sent a wave of powerful pirate ships to her before. If she can digest it successfully, after the Black Merchant Alliance disintegrates, He will suddenly become a big black market businessman second only to Raymond.

But that’s all for later.

Now she doesn't want to think so much, she just wants to enjoy this stage of victory first.

The two of them walked all the way to the beach. Karina finally made up her mind and said, "Sorry, I actually have something to hide from you."

"That private conversation between Malcolm and you?" Zhang Heng said.

A look of surprise appeared on Karina's face.

"Don't get me wrong, I didn't send anyone to monitor you, but after all, it's the day of the operation. I will definitely pay attention to Malcolm's actions. In fact, I can probably guess what he said to you." Zhang Heng said, "Eugene When I think about it carefully, there are too many coincidences, and his attitude is too cooperative. I have doubted Raymond, and the way you lost your mind afterwards also confirmed my suspicion in some aspects. "

"Since Eugene's matter is related to Raymond, then there is a high possibility that Raymond also played a certain role in your father's matter. We had preconceived ideas before, and we felt that when we saw the letter that Leah stole, It was Malcolm who attacked your father, but in fact, judging from the content of the letter now, it can be understood that Malcolm was investigating the matter. The reason why you didn't tell me was because you were worried that you would be gone if you told me. Choose, because from my point of view I will definitely recommend you to use this opportunity to deal with Malcolm who threatens you the most, so that you lose the possibility of joining forces with Malcolm to avenge your father."

"Why, since you already guessed it, why didn't you warn me then?"

"Because this is your choice." Zhang Heng said, "Although I have a stake in the second-hand goods trading office, in the final analysis, this is your business. It is also your father who was framed and imprisoned. This should be you, and it must be you. The choices made.”

"Then do you think that I am a very cold-blooded person who can let go of my father's revenge and then turn around and form an alliance with my enemy?" Karina asked again.

This time Zhang Heng did not answer the question, but just said, "One day you will defeat Raymond and become the most powerful black marketeer on the island, just like you defeated Malcolm today."

"But when that day comes, will I not even recognize myself?" the businesswoman smiled bitterly.

"Maybe you never really know yourself."