| 1 |
Hello, fellow shipping magnate. I have been planning to contact you for some time. We should join our powers. Your fleet and wealth are impressive just like mine, together we could make them even greater. |
| 2 |
Currently, I am residing in New York but I am planning to return back to Europe. I am already building a new villa in Monaco. There are also some business plans I want to put in motion. |
| 3 |
Monaco is my favorite place in Europe, right after Greece, of course. I want to help develop it into an even grander paradise for the chosen. Join me for a glass of wine and I will tell you more. |
| 4 |
I am going to purchase the shares of the SBM company that controls many private enterprises in Monaco, such as casinos and hotels. Care for some dinner with that wine? I am getting hungry. |
| 5 |
Anyway, I have founded several front companies in Panama to buy up the shares of SBM. I need a business partner for them to make some transactions with. Just to transport some sort of material. |
| 6 |
The plan worked well. I now hold the majority of the SBM shares. I am moving to Monaco tomorrow. Could you help me move some of my furniture? I am particular about a few pieces. |
| 7 |
I have been concentrating on this Monaco business and I have neglected my shipping line a bit. We are understaffed and need a lot of new sailors. Fast. Do you know where we might find them? |
| 8 |
There are several new vessels under construction that should join my fleet after completion. We need more material to finish them. Can you deliver it to the shipyard in Piraeus? |
| 9 |
I have started the renovation of the Monte Carlo Casino. If you wish to have a share in the business, now is the time. This will be a good investment. All the wealthy people like to spend money there. |
| 10 |
The Monte Carlo Casino is a famous establishment where the high society meets. It’s luxurious but quite dated. That’s why I am going to spruce it up. Firstly, I have chosen new Greek marble floors. |
| 11 |
I am also looking for a new executive chef for the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. I have decided to test the applicants on their fish dish. Care to join me for the tasting? |
| 12 |
I have been discussing a business deal with the King of Saudi Arabia. There might be a chance to get into oil transport for you too. Interested? We have to show we have the tankers for it first. |
| 13 |
Unfortunately, the United States got into our way with that oil deal. They were afraid someone would breach their monopoly on Saudi oil. Don’t worry, there are still many opportunities for us. |
| 14 |
I have a small problem. I need US citizens to take ownership of my vessels registered in the US. It seems only US citizens can legally own ships registered there. Do you know such people? |
| 15 |
There was actually an investigation by the FBI because of the issue I mentioned earlier. They charged me with fraud. I will plead guilty and pay a few million dollars. It’s a spare change for me anyway. |
| 16 |
I needed something to improve my mood after that oil fiasco so I purchased a castle in South France. It’s just being furnished with designer furniture but I have ordered a few pieces custom-made too. |
| 17 |
I am visiting my new castle tomorrow. Care to join me? The landlord told me the west wing could use renovating. I want to check it for myself. I would like the original walls to remain. |
| 18 |
The castle will be a perfect place to relax for a few days. And the garden is beautiful. Maybe I will have my gardeners plant a few fruit trees. It will be nice to pick an apple from a tree. |
| 19 |
The castle is located close to the sea. As a Greek and a shipping magnate, I love to have the sea nearby. And fresh seafood must be always on my menu. |
| 20 |
Enough relaxing, it’s time we get back to business. I have invested in whaling ships in Peru. It’s a controversial industry but there is money in it. I just need a crew for the vessels. |
| 21 |
The whaling business is going well. I have many customers, especially from Asia. So I have purchased more vessels to increase the output. They still need to be equipped with harpoons. |
| 22 |
I have been slandered in the media due to my whaling operations. I think it’s time I sold the company to the Japanese. They have promised me a share in their cement factory in turn. |
| 23 |
Build up a company and then sell it for more than your initial investment. One has to know when it’s time to move on. But I always keep my shipping fleet. That’s how you get rich. |
| 24 |
We have a bit of an issue in Monaco. Prince Rainier wishes me to invest in building new hotels to attract more tourists. But I like that it’s available only for the rich. I agreed to build two hotels. |
| 25 |
In the end, it seems we won’t come to an agreement with Prince Rainier after all. You know I don’t mind moving on if the conditions have worsened. So I am moving away from Monte Carlo. |
| 26 |
I have a new business in Greece, so for now I will be staying on my island there. Scorpios is a beautiful small island where I can escape all the paparazzi and make pottery if I wish so. |
| 27 |
Since I will be staying on an island I could use a nice ship at my disposal. I am having refitted an old Canadian frigate into a luxury yacht. She will be named after my daughter, Christina O. |
| 28 |
The Greek government faces financial difficulties and is going to privatize some of its national companies like airways. And that is what I am interested in. I am meeting the officials for lunch today. |
| 29 |
From now on I am the owner of Olympic Airways. It has a nice ring to it, right? Actually, I will be using the Olympic rings as my logo I just have to add a sixth ring to it. |
| 30 |
I am making some changes to the airlines. New planes, new staff, new prices. You always help me with hiring so what do you think? Would sailors be a fine crew for planes too? |
| 31 |
Are you interested in a share in Olympic Airlines? We are doing very well after the changes. A lot of passengers, new routes, increasing revenues. It would be a profitable investment. |
| 32 |
Owning airlines is a fine business but my main focus is still the shipping line. I am considering purchasing tankers for liquid gas. There are not many shipping lines transporting LPG yet. |
| 33 |
The LPG tankers are pretty expensive. I think we can refit old crude oil tankers for this purpose. It will help us cut costs. Can you get some cheap materials for the refitting? |
| 34 |
I am upgrading my villa on Scorpios. It has become a bit outdated. I have ordered new hardwood floors but the supplier is late. He can forget about any more orders from me. |
| 35 |
At least you are reliable. The wooden flooring is already being placed in the villa. I had ordered some statues for the garden but since I fired my supplier I will have to leave this to you as well. |
| 36 |
Olympic Airlines is prospering. The service should improve too, especially for the first-class section. We have ordered golden utensils and will hire the best chefs to cook the meals. |
| 37 |
We have our own Greek farmers growing produce specially for Olympic Airlines. I would not mind eating those meals every day. When you pay for the first class, you will eat like a king. |
| 38 |
I have purchased another apartment building in New York. It has a beautiful view of Central Park. If you are interested, there are still some apartments free. I would give you a special price. |
| 39 |
The Greek Government is adopting new laws that are not convenient for my management of Olympic Airlines. It may be time for me to sell this business too. A pity that. |
| 40 |
I will miss the airlines. It was one chapter of my life that I truly enjoyed. Anyway, it’s time we part our ways. Should you want to do business again, just call my assistant. |
| Final |
Doing business with me is always profitable. Farewell, captain. |
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