Reborn As a Pirate

With the basic information of the two "talents", Lorraine frowned and walked out of Nelson's office full of doubts.

He has been thinking about what Nelson said before leaving, difficulties and opportunities coexist, there is no free lunch in the world...

What exactly is Nelson trying to express?

Hinting that Lorraine is preparing a suitable dry stock for Sir Peter Parker?

Why is such a thing implied?

Compared to Sir Parker's fame and class, the current Drake Chamber of Commerce is nothing more than a small chamber of commerce. Dedicated?

It's almost impossible.

It is the end of the eighteenth century, and the political rights of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the whole world are monopolized by traditional aristocrats. They are the pride of the times, and in this golden age, they are fully dominating the values ​​and choices of people in all countries and the world.

Fame is riches.

They have endless ways to cash in on their fame, and taking a stake in a chamber of commerce that is not under their control is not the best way, or even a good way.

Just like the relationship between Lorraine and Sir Parker.

If Sir Parker's goal is to become a stakeholder in the upcoming Drake Chamber of Commerce Caribbean branch, Lorraine will be overjoyed, and if it is less than 50%, he can let it go.

The chamber of commerce is still Lorraine's chamber of commerce, and with the blessing of Sir Parker's reputation, they will be unimpeded throughout the Caribbean Sea, gaining fairness, respect, profits, and more profits.

What did Lorraine need to pay for this?

cost. These are necessary expenditures whether Sir Parker has a stake or not.

profit. Promising future profits as a fee for the use of noble fame is equivalent to letting consumers bear the expenses that should have been borne by the chamber of commerce. Lorraine does not need to pay an extra penny.

What does Sir Parker need to pay for this?

fame. Invisible and intangible fame is like a castle built of sand. It is difficult to build, but it only takes a few breaths to collapse.

The key to everything lies in the decision-making power of the chamber of commerce.

Under this cooperation mode, Lorraine will never entrust the decision-making power of the chamber of commerce.

Sir Parker's inability to control the Chamber of Commerce means that if Lorraine is determined to overdraw Sir Parker's reputation to weave scams and seek violence, Sir Parker will be powerless.

This is a distortion characteristic of a power-based social ecology.

Those who seem to be sitting on their hands take huge risks, and those who seem to be in a disadvantaged position do not need to pay any price. It is for this reason that spokespersons exist.

The spokesperson is the only means of self-protection of the nobles.

They hold high positions in the chamber of commerce, and are vigilantly watching the signs of the decision makers. Once there are signs that are unfavorable to the nobles, whether they fight for reason or withdraw, at least they can respond in a timely manner that is beneficial to the nobles.

But nobility is risky after all.

The spokesperson is a living person with desires, positions, and independent personality and judgment. No one can guarantee that the spokesperson he chooses will always be loyal to his own interests, just like the old incident between Carmen and Viscount Alfonso.

That's why Lorraine couldn't figure it out.

He is not related to Sir Parker, and has never even met him. Why would Sir Parker think of taking a stake in the Drake Chamber of Commerce?

If not, why did he bring his own nephew under the command of Lorraine?

Could it be that it's just a simple matter of... honoring the virtuous but not avoiding relatives?

Lorraine scratched her hair depressingly, and decided not to think about it.

Anyway, he has made an appointment with Nelson to interview two "talents" in the morning and afternoon tomorrow at the [Irish Style] hotel where they stayed in Lorraine.

The ridiculous thing is that Lorraine didn't know where he would live before. The name of the hotel was found out by Nelson's adjutant during the conversation between the two.

Tell Lorraine in turn.

This made Lorraine deeply feel the ubiquitous and powerful position of the Royal Navy in Kingston, which also means that if Lorraine wants to buy property in Jamaica, Kingston is definitely not a suitable town.

"Morant Bay, Manchenil, should we choose one of these two towns near Motland Point? Or simply go to the remote town of Lucy, which is adjacent to the northern island reef belt?"

...

Going around and back to Port Royal, Lorraine walked along the Port District Avenue and found the so-called [Irish Style] hotel in a short while.

The hotel has four floors with gray walls and a red roof. The walls are decorated with small arches. There are scattered balconies on the walls. The balconies are full of potted plants, full of greenery. An odd shape not commonly used outside of Spain.

This is obviously a unique small building with a very Spanish style. Lorraine really can't understand why the operator has to get involved in Ireland, which is out of reach.

Just because this is a British colony?

But after another thought, naming is the freedom of the owner. Even if it is called Chinese style, what does it have to do with Lorraine...

He laughed dumbfoundedly, pushed open the door, rang the bell at the counter, and invited the beautiful hotel waiter out of the room.

"Would you like to move in, sir? I'm Offie McCarthy, and I'm willing to help you."

The girl's voice was as clear as a bell, with a strong southern Irish accent. Lorraine's mood, which had been tortured by doubts all the way, finally improved a bit, and a smile could not help but hang on his face.

"Miss McCarthy, my crew should have booked rooms at your hotel."

"Really? May I ask the name of the person who booked the room?"

"Probably... Carmen Xavier, that is a lady as beautiful as you."

Miss Offee let out a loud exclamation and covered her mouth: "Are you the captain that Miss Xavier said? Mr. Drake?"

"It seems you are very impressed with her."

"That's right! Miss Xavier is the most beautiful lady I've ever seen in my life, and Miss Yesra next to her is the second most beautiful. I've been wondering what kind of brash man with no grace is willing to let them brag The windy sea breeze. I didn't expect..."

"Didn't expect anything?"

Miss Offee blushed and held back for a long time: "It's wrong to judge people by their appearance."

Lorraine blinked: "What did you say?"

"A gentleman who looks good in a tuxedo does not necessarily know how to be sympathetic, sir, thank you for teaching me this truth."

After speaking Mai Tai's words at the fastest speed, Miss Offee took a big step back and bowed sincerely to Lorraine.

Lorraine stood in front of the counter in embarrassment, and the good mood he had just arrived disappeared in an instant, and it was not easy to have a seizure.

He pouted depressedly: "Miss McCarthy, you haven't told me where our room is?"

"On the second floor, the third floor, and the fourth floor, except for the four rooms on the first floor, the rest of Ms. Xavier is reserved. When she leaves, let me tell you that your room is in 401, which is the largest suite in the hotel. There are separate study rooms and reception rooms, and the bedroom windows face the sea."

"She's so thoughtful."

"I suggested it!"

"Okay...thank you for being so considerate for me." Lorraine expressed his thanks with difficulty, sighed, and turned his head upstairs.

Unexpectedly, a pair of big feet can only go up the stairs, and he suddenly heard Miss Offie muttering behind the counter.

"The bedroom in 401 faces the sea, the pelicans in the early morning will disturb you to death, disturb you to death! Hmph!"

Humph?

The hell with these free-spirited Irishmen!