Scarlett didn't spend much to buy the trade center, which took five years to complete at a cost of $500 billion. The center's price would certainly exceed this investment, leading Yuna to estimate its cost at at least a trillion dollars. Thea, an ordinary citizen unfamiliar with high society, was astounded by such sums. A trillion dollars was incomprehensible to her.

What would a trillion dollars in cash look like? It wasn't about non-liquid assets. The Callahans, for example, possessed assets exceeding a billion dollars, but this represented the value of their businesses—a sum of all family holdings. A family like the Callahans would consider $100 million in cash adequate. The Celestial Group, meanwhile, had a market value in the hundreds of billions, representing non-liquid assets. If the group faced capital shortages and operational difficulties, this value could plummet to tens or even a few billion dollars, or even become worthless, leaving them deeply in debt.

The business magnates discussed investing in the commercial center. Thea, attentively listening, saw this as a learning opportunity. James, however, sat alone in the lounge, unacknowledged as a son-in-law. He preferred his solitude.

After lunch at the Cansington Hotel, James felt bored while Thea bombarded Yuna with business questions. Then Henry called with information on Dawson and Nine Fingers.

"Thea, I'm going for a walk," James announced.

"Alright," Thea replied.

"Don't worry. I'll bring Thea back safely," Yuna reassured them, smiling. James felt relieved with Yuna's presence.

He left the hotel, rode his electric motorcycle to Common Clinic, Henry's usual haunt. The clinic was mostly closed, but James entered. Henry and Scarlett, mid-conversation, stood as he approached. Henry offered James a cigarette, then hesitated, remembering Thea's request for him to quit. He accepted it nonetheless.

"What did you find?" James asked, lighting the cigarette.

"Dawson's full name is Peter Dawson. He arrived in Cansington in the 1980s, rising from a small-time gangster to a powerful underworld figure. He maintains a low profile due to authorities' pressure, yet remains influential, owning a security company with over 10,000 guards—3,000 of whom helped him build his empire."

Henry inhaled deeply. "While he's been quiet recently, he still runs illegal businesses like casinos and loan-shark operations, gradually shifting operations abroad due to domestic pressure. He's involved in many unsavory activities, possesses tens of billions in assets, but is far more low-key than Xander."

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