Billionaire in Kingsman with a Marvel System

After dealing with the money, William felt a sense of satisfaction. His mission was half complete. Now, he just needed to handle the situation with Ted in Boston, and everything would be wrapped up.

However, after some thought, William decided it might be better to let Ted, this hound, run to New York and cause some trouble for the Tarasov brothers. That way, things wouldn't be too easy, and the Tarasovs would be less likely to renege on their promises.

If something is too easily obtained, people won't value it.

With this plan in mind, William considered his time in the USA quite profitable. Not only had he secured a top-tier enforcer to guard his castle, but he had also acquired a significant amount of money, which made him quietly pleased.

As for not being able to deposit the money openly in a bank, he didn't care. Cash was still money, and he had more opportunities to use cash than the average businessman. When dealing with certain discreet matters, cash was often more convenient and secure than a bank transfer.

William returned to his hotel via teleportation, showered, and enjoyed a deep sleep on the large bed. He didn't wake up until 4 PM, having slept for a full ten hours. After getting up and freshening up, he ordered a double portion of French cuisine, enjoyed his meal, and then sat on the balcony with a glass of wine, listening to Sunday's report.

Apparently, Mr. Ted was well aware of his nefarious deeds, so upon arriving in the unfamiliar city of Boston, he took extensive precautions regarding his safety and confidentiality. He didn't have any indoor cameras in his residence, leaving Sunday somewhat in the dark. Without cameras, Sunday was as good as blind.

"Has there been any word about the missing people and money from the storage warehouse?" William asked.

"Not yet, sir. It seems the workers were too afraid of the Russian mob. After waiting for over two hours, they all went home," Sunday replied.

"Heh, of course those workers didn't dare call the police. They'd have to be fools not to know what that warehouse was used for."

After a moment of thought, William said, "Call Vigo Tarasov in New York. Tell him it's time to act and that he shouldn't expect to just sit back and reap the rewards.

Once Ted realizes that both the money and the guards have disappeared, he'll report to Pushkin and request reinforcements.

Do you think Pushkin will suspect that Vigo and those guards conspired to steal his money?"

"Sir, based on my calculations, there's a 70% chance of that happening," Sunday replied after a brief pause.

"No, the answer is 100%. You still don't fully understand human nature. With such a large sum of money vanishing without a trace, Pushkin will suspect everyone. He might even suspect Ted Renzen, his loyal hound.

Once doubt sets in, Pushkin will secretly send people to the USA to investigate, and that's when things will get interesting. The underworld in New York will certainly be in chaos for a while.

As a quasi-ally on the same front, it's our duty to give Vigo Tarasov a heads-up so he can prepare.

Heh, once he starts preparing his forces, it won't be long before someone notices his unusual behavior, and a civil war within the Russian mob will be inevitable.

Under pressure, Vigo will definitely come to us for help, begging us to take out Pushkin as soon as possible. Only then will he be truly willing to give up everything."

Taking a sip of whiskey, William continued, "Send a message to that hound Ted. Tell him that the head of the warehouse guards, Andrei, has betrayed him, and that his boss's money is gone."

"Understood, sir. The message has been sent to Frank, the corrupt Boston cop."

As William had anticipated, Ted Renzen panicked after receiving Frank's message. He quickly hurried to the warehouse with three Boston police officers.

After confirming that the money and the people were indeed gone, Ted Renzen, the hound, felt a surge of fear.

Once he calmed down, Ted instructed Frank and the other officers to question the workers and the nearby residents.

The responses indicated that there had been no gunfire or truck noises near the warehouse the previous night, which only made Ted more uneasy. It seemed likely that Andrei and his men had indeed betrayed him.

The thought of his subordinates betraying him and running off with several billion dollars made Ted shudder at the prospect of Pushkin's reaction. After hesitating for a while, Ted reluctantly picked up his phone and called Pushkin.

"Have you found out what happened at the site?" Pushkin asked as soon as he answered.

After a moment of silence, Ted replied, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Pushkin, but things didn't go as we expected. It seems that Slavy and his four men were killed to keep them quiet because the money and Andrei's group have all disappeared."

"Say that again. What do you mean, the money and people are gone?" Pushkin asked in disbelief.

"The money that was supposed to be transferred every six months, along with Andrei and his men, have all disappeared overnight," Ted repeated, his face darkening. However, contrary to Ted's expectations, Pushkin—who had risen to the rank of an oligarch in Russia—did not fly into a rage. Instead, he spoke in a cold, steady voice, "Tell me everything you know."

Hearing this, Ted's heart suddenly pounded with a dangerous thought. Forcing himself to stay calm, he organized his thoughts and said:

"Based on the clues I've gathered, Andrei and his men disappeared last night, but the residents in the area didn't hear any gunshots or truck noises.

I also carefully checked the warehouse. There were no signs of a firefight, no bloodstains, no signs of a struggle. So, I deduce that Andrei and his men had planned this betrayal for some time. The site leader, Slavy, probably discovered something and was silenced by Andrei, who then hired assassins to kill him.

My arrival must have spooked them, so they fled overnight."

"How much cash was in the warehouse?" Pushkin asked through gritted teeth. With the situation unclear, he could only temporarily believe Ted's story.

"I don't know, sir. The warehouse was always managed by Andrei, and the transfer was handled by Vigo Tarasov. Only those two knew the exact amount. But according to past records, it shouldn't be less than $500 million."

After a brief pause, Ted added, "Mr. Pushkin, is it possible that Vigo Tarasov was also involved in this?"

"No, that's impossible. Vigo has been loyal for years and has never made a mistake. Besides, a portion of that money belonged to him," Pushkin said, but then he fell silent.

Although Pushkin had given Vigo a substantial amount of money, it was nothing compared to $500 million. Even Pushkin himself suddenly felt that what he had given seemed insignificant.

Compared to $500 million, a few million dollars was nothing. If Vigo had taken the money, there were countless things he could do with it.

Pushkin now regretted handing over all the bribery material from New York to Vigo. If Vigo turned against him, with that money and the leverage he had on New York officials, Vigo could easily set up his own operation.

But Russia and the USA were entirely different countries. Pushkin couldn't go to the USA himself, so he had no choice but to delegate power to his subordinates.

This made Pushkin begin to suspect that Vigo might actually be involved in this affair.

After thinking for a long time, he said, "I'll send someone to New York. Don't worry about the Boston situation for now. Clean up the loose ends, then go to New York with my people and investigate Vigo. If he's involved, eliminate him."

Suppressing the excitement bubbling up inside, Ted replied in a low voice, "Understood."

This was exactly what Ted wanted. Now, even if Vigo wasn't involved, Ted would secretly push him to rebel.

Ted was no longer content to just be a hound. He wanted to rise up, to be someone of power and influence, not just a henchman sent to deal with problems wherever they arose.

After hanging up the phone, Ted walked over to Frank and the other cops with a smile. "Nothing to worry about. Andrei got word that this place might have been compromised, so he secretly moved everything out under Mr. Pushkin's orders."

Frank and the other three cops all let out a sigh of relief, each thinking to themselves that at least the situation wasn't completely out of control.

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