Darker (Alpha Billionaire Romance Erotica) (The Dark Billionaire #3) Read Free

should try to lead the conversation that night in order to know Kenichi’s intentions. There was no doubt that he wanted to talk business as soon as possible, and Bruce had promised not to interfere unless she was really in trouble. “I’d like to know why you do business in Thailand. I thought most of your activities were in Japan.”
    “Actually , I’m half Japanese, half Thai. When my parents divorced, my mom came back here to Bangkok. I have connections in both countries.”
    “Oh, really? Very interesting…” There was a moment of silence. Jennifer didn’t know what to say to keep the conversation goi ng, and she started to sweat a little. Bruce saw that she was struggling and asked, “So Kenichi-san, what do you want to do here in Bangkok?”
    Kenichi put his glass on the table and leaned back. “ Finance – Or should I say, trading and investment, to be more accurate.”
    Jennifer was impress ed when she heard his answer – she didn’t feel very comfortable; the topic was clearly intimidating, but she tried to be involved in the conversation anyway. “Why not do it in Japan? What’s better about Thailand?” She looked at Bruce, not sure whether she’d asked a good question or not.
    Bruce , who was leaning back in his seat, looked at her and nodded, giving her his silent approbation.
    Kenichi nodded as well. “Good question, Jennifer. Well, I’ve studied the Thai market, and I happen to know a few people who own trading and investment companies. The financial market here is not as regulated as it is over there in Japan, and it makes business much easier.”
    Jennifer thought that it made perfect sense, but didn’t know what to say next. She simply said the first thing that came to her mind. “It means more opportunities for you?”
    “Exactly. Here’s how it works.” Jennifer felt relieved – she didn’t have to come up with more questions for now. “The instruments traded are called futures contracts. They are contracts that say you promised to buy or sell something at a future date. We will focus on commodities such as gold and crude oil, but also currencies – also known as foreign exchange. You follow me?”
    Bruce nodded and looked perfectly calm, obviously mo re confident than Jennifer. Kenichi continued. “I know the right people: analysts, quants, Ph.Ds and traders from Japan ready to move here. They will trade and invest clients’ money, and we’ll get a nice commission per trade. The standard of the market is USD80 per transaction, and we’ll scalp – meaning we’ll make several transactions per day on the same account to make profits. We do have a lot of competition though, especially from savvy European businessmen who start to take over a lot of the market share. British people are good, but the worst are the Italians…”
    Jennifer’s head was spinning – she was completely lost and didn’t even understand half of what Kenichi was saying. Bruce leaned forward and seemed more interested. “The commission seems high in my opinion. Why would anyone pay that much?”
    Kenichi winked at Bruce. “This is where I need you, Bruce. You know people who have the profile I’m looking for , and I’m asking for your help to attract them to me. Plus, I think it might serve your own interests, right? It’s perfect for your personal plans.”
    What personal plans? Another secret?
    Bruce kept silent for a moment and nodded. “I see…”
    Kenichi suddenly stood up. “You don’t have to give me your answer tonight , Bruce. Think about it and call me whenever you’re ready. Sorry, but I have to fly to Pattaya tomorrow so I better go to bed early. It was a pleasure meeting you again, Jennifer.”
    Kenichi left, and Jennifer was more confused than ever. “So what does he want from you? I don’t get it?”
    “ Wealthy clients. People who can afford to lose huge amounts of money.”
    “ Who can afford to lose huge amounts of money on this planet? Look at the economy. That’s