"Brother Mavi, we accidentally overheard your butler's phone conversation just now. We wanted to ask—what is your relationship with Lamborghini?" Amur asked Mavi, right in front of the Dubai prince, testing the waters.
Being questioned so directly, Mavi found that even if he wanted to keep a low profile in front of the Dubai prince, it was no longer an option.
So, he could only respond in a somewhat reserved and reluctant manner, "Uh... relationship? Well, I guess you could say it's mine..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Dubai prince, standing right in front of him, suddenly stepped forward with excitement, grasping Mavi's hand. "So, you're the chairman of Lamborghini? What a coincidence! I ordered two cars from your company—have they been developed yet? I paid the highest price in the world for them."
The Dubai prince was no fool when it came to showing off. His timing was impeccable—flawless, even. Claiming the title of the world's highest bidder? That was an honor only the wealthiest of the wealthy could afford.
Mavi never expected to run into his biggest "creditor" at Dubai Airport. A plan immediately formed in his mind. Switching into persuasion mode, he said to the Dubai prince, "Your Highness, our two Lamborghini research labs have already been built. We expect the two cars you ordered to be developed within eight months."
"But rest assured, Your Highness, the two sports cars you ordered will be delivered first. By the way, are you interested in ordering two more of Lamborghini's next-generation model after the Reventón—the Lamborghini Aventador? I have a concept in mind that I guarantee you'll love." Mavi revealed his cunning businessman side.
The best way to deal with a creditor wasn't to dodge them but to persuade them to lend even more. After all, in today's world, the debtor is king... A sad reality, but true.
"The successor to the Lamborghini Reventón? What concept? Tell me more." The Dubai prince asked with curiosity.
Given that Mavi was the chairman of Lamborghini and had already impressed him with the A380 aircraft modifications, the Dubai prince was genuinely interested in what he had to say.
"Ahem! Here's the idea, Your Highness—I was thinking, what if you replaced Dubai's police cars with Lamborghini sports cars? Imagine the impact—it wouldn't just elevate the prestige of Dubai's government image overnight, but it would also shock the entire world..."
With memories from his past life, Mavi knew this suggestion would strike right at the prince's heart.
And sure enough, the moment the Dubai prince heard the idea, his eyes lit up! It was as if a door to a whole new world of extravagant displays had been opened.
Even the young Dubai princess, standing nearby, was so surprised by the idea that she kept blinking, alternating glances between her brother and Mavi.
"Mavi, this idea is absolutely brilliant! You mentioned the Lamborghini Aventador just now—do you have any pictures? Let me see!" At this point, the Dubai prince was so captivated that he had completely forgotten about "collecting his debt." His mind was now solely focused on the words "Lamborghini police cars."
"Of course, Your Highness." Just as Mavi finished speaking, a Russian bodyguard standing nearby stepped forward with a finalized image of the Lamborghini Aventador.
The Dubai prince looked at the photo of the Aventador, noticing its slightly different design from the Reventón but still incredibly stylish. If converted into Dubai police cars, it would undoubtedly become a defining feature of the city.
"Great! I'll take 30 of these Lamborghini Aventadors!" The Dubai prince didn't even bother asking about the price. After all, a non-limited edition Lamborghini sports car costs roughly a million dollars per unit. Thirty of them? Just $30 million—not even a dent in his wealth. What truly sold him was Mavi's brilliant concept.
(For context, the Dubai prince's weekly allowance is $6 million. Spending money is second nature to him—he buys purely for the joy of it.)
"Your Highness, you're incredibly generous! In return, I'd like to gift your country ten additional Aventadors as a token of my appreciation." Mavi wasn't one to be stingy. Since the prince was so forthcoming, there was no reason for him to be cheap.
The key point was that by gifting these ten sports cars, Mavi would cement his friendship with the Dubai prince. If he ever encountered any difficulties in Dubai, he would now have strong backing.
"Ten extra Aventadors?" The Dubai prince was momentarily stunned. Even with his vast wealth, he had never encountered a car dealer as generous and straightforward as Mavi.
"Are you serious?" he asked for confirmation.
He never asked for discounts when buying cars, and ten additional Lamborghini Aventadors, while not a fortune, was still a remarkable gift. More importantly, it was an extremely thoughtful one. Compared to someone simply gifting him $10 million in cash, this gesture was far more appealing.
"Of course, Your Highness. Everything I just promised will be delivered as stated." Mavi, a master at business negotiations, reassured him. Many people dream of giving gifts to the Dubai prince, but not everyone gets the chance. Besides, the prince was so wealthy that even money meant little to him—he might not even care for it.
The Dubai prince gave Mavi a firm handshake and sincerely expressed his gratitude. "Thank you so much, Mavi! From now on, you are a friend of Dubai!"
"Oh, by the way, Mavi, I heard from Amur that you're here to acquire the Alifa Oil Well Company? If you don't mind, how about I accompany you to check it out? I happen to have some free time today." The Dubai prince warmly offered.
The hospitality of Dubai's elite was truly unmatched.
"Really, Your Highness? That would be amazing!" Mavi hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Having the Dubai royal family's support would ensure a smooth acquisition process. He wouldn't have to worry about European oil companies interfering or causing trouble.
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One hour later…
In front of the Alifa Oil Well Company, a fleet of top-tier luxury cars arrived one after another—Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Maybachs—creating a dazzling spectacle.
The owners of these luxury cars were none other than executives from old European oil giants—Royal Dutch Shell, British Petroleum (BP), and French Total.
They had come to participate in the upcoming on-site bidding war for the Alifa Oil Well, competing against Mavi for the purchase of Dubai's oil assets, extraction expertise, and refining technology.
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(End of Chapter)