Bernard and the French President were basically old friends.

While he dropped in the world's richest ranks, he was still the richest man in France and the rest of Europe. That was why his influence was pretty much at its peak within the EU.

In the post, he won't really be interested in meeting the president.

However, today is a great day—with all pomp and circumstance, it thrilled him very much.

Hence, he shook the French president's hand while saying humbly, "You flatter me, Mr. President.