With that, Charlie and Yolden soon returned to Aurous Hill by helicopter, heading straight to Heaven Springs by car after getting off to meet Julien.

Before Charlie arrived, Julien had compiled a list of all automotive suppliers where his family had investments or controlling shares—a list of over 600 companies worldwide.

Naturally, there were first-rate automotive corporations, as well as obscure manufacturers for parts like cable harnesses. The only thing they all had in common was that they