Calvin still wasn''t totally sold on Alexander''s idea. Starting fresh with a new identity meant ditching everything he had now.


    ''I''ve got so many people counting on me. How can you expect me to just leave them behind? If I lose everything, I''ll still be at the mercy of others,'' Calvin thought. Alexander chimed in, "I found this deserted ind once."


    "And?" Calvin asked, raising an eyebrow.


    Alexander went on, "I think it''s perfect. It''s outside any country''s control andpletely empty. You could move your people there."N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    Calvin eyed him skeptically. "You mean, just leave them to survive on their own?"


    "Of course not. Wouldn''t you develop it?" Alexander countered. "Your people are all ouws. No country will take them in. The best way is to find a ce to settle them. Once you develop that ind, it bes a small country. Their families can live there too, and it will be easier to control them."


    Calvin squinted, rubbing his chin. Suddenly, the idea didn''t seem so bad.


    He thought, ''Settling them there, along with their families, would make it easier for me to control them. This bond would be stronger than any mary interests. A deserted ind is called deserted because no one lives there. But once it bes popted and forms a society, it''s no longer deserted; it''s my empire! I could change my identity outside and do whatever I wanted, with a group of people under me as my weapon. This way, I wouldn''t need to rely on anyone!'' So, he nodded appreciatively. "Your method is feasible. When do we start?"


    Alexander said, "This is a big project. While developing the ind, we should also have a backup n. Develop several inds and spread the people out. If anything unexpected happens, we can ensure we won''t lose everything." "That makes sense. How much do you estimate it will cost?" Calvin asked.


    Alexander replied, "One or two hundred billion dors."


    Calvin''s eyelid twitched. He suspected Alexander was after his money. If his ounts weren''t so secretive, he would have suspected Alexander had checked his assets.


    "Isn''t that a bit much?" Calvin asked.


    If he invested all his money into those inds, what if anything happened? By then, what should he do?


    Alexander chuckled. "Are you not nning to make money in the future? This is called future investment, also a backup n for you. Think it over. If you find it unfeasible, you can coborate with Walter." Calvin definitely wouldn''t coborate with Walter. If he did, he feared he''d lost everything.


    Inparison, Alexander''s proposal seemed more reliable.


    Calvin pondered for a long time. Finally, he pped his thigh. "Alright, let''s do it. But this must be done secretly. I can''t be involved. Who will handle it?"


    Alexander turned to him, giving him a sincere look.


    Calvin understood his look. "You?"


    Alexander said, "If you trust me, I happen to have nothing else to do right now."


    Calvin thought, ''Alexander is definitely more reliable than Walter, especially since we have Quinn as a mutual connection.''


    Unless he didn''t want to be with Quinn anymore, Alexander wouldn''t dare to mess with Calvin.


    Based on the information Calvin had, Alexander was unlikely to do such a thing. Entrusting the task to Alexander would definitely be better than anyone else he could find.


    Calvin sighed, "Alright, I''ll trust you this time."


    Alexander grinned, "You have no reason to doubt me. Even if I mess up, it won''t ruin your life, just cost you some money."


    Calvin thought, ''Just some money? Two hundred billion dors is no small amount!''


    If Alexander screwed up, all his hard work over the years would go down the drain.


    So, Calvin said, "I''ll give you one hundred billion dors first. Start with that, and I''ll give you the restter."


    Alexander shook his head. "It''s best to give it all at once. After that, you shouldn''t interfere. Just pretend you don''t know. Such arge transaction is troublesome and easily attracts attention. To avoid any future idents, the best way is to transfer the money before the project starts."


    Calvin snapped, "Can''t youe up with one hundred billion dors?"


    Alexander replied calmly, "No, I can''t. I can''t evene up with a thousand dors right now. Quinn bought my ne ticket."


    Calvin looked at him, puzzled. "How did you end up like this?"


    Alexander sighed, staring out the window. "Because I made a mistake."


    Calvin snorted. "When we get there, I''ll give you the ount. You figure out a way to transfer the money discreetly, without attracting anyone''s attention."


    Alexander smiled warmly, "Okay, Calvin."


    But Calvin felt a shiver run down his spine at Alexander''s tone.


    After returning, Calvin handed Alexander two USB drives.


    Alexander checked them.


    The im of two hundred billion dors was an exaggeration. The total amount in all the ounts was just over one hundred eighty billion dors, still ten billion short. It was just the two of them in the room, but Calvin was still wearing sunsses.


    After checking the ounts, Alexander looked at Calvin.


    Calvin felt a bit uneasy under Alexander''s gaze, unsure why. It was as if Alexander''s eyes were silently using him of being a pauper.


    Calvin said, "That''s all there is. There''s no more."


    Alexander logged out of the ounts and closed theputer. "Alright, I''ll figure out the rest."


    Calvin felt something was off. "What basis do you have for saying it will definitely cost this much? Two hundred billion dors, not a penny less?"


    Alexander said indifferently, "This is just my initial estimate. It might cost even moreter."


    Calvin demanded, "This is all the money. Not a penny more. I''ve given it all to you. You figure it out. I want to see results in a year."


    Alexander didn''t say much, showing a slightly troubled expression. "I''ll do my best."


    Calvin stood up. "You just got here. Take a good rest. I have other things to do."


    With that, he left the room.


    After Calvin left, Alexander rubbed the two USB drives in his hand. He took out his phone and called Sean.


    Sean answered excitedly. "Mr. Kennedy! What can I do for you?"


    Alexander asked, "How many of our people are left?"


    "Most of them are still here. What''s up?" Sean asked.


    Alexander replied, "Find something for them to do."


    "What kind of thing?" Sean asked.


    Alexander said, "Clearingnd."


    Sean was a bit troubled. "Mr. Kennedy, are you asking us to farm?"


    Alexander said, "I''ll tell you moreter."