"Mr. Miller, I believe you already understand the purpose of inviting you here tonight."
William sat down again, and the smile on his face regained its warmth and professionalism.
He paused, clearly stating his intentions:
"First, I'd like to thank you for your support and trust in Chase Bank. Second, I'm very eager to meet young talents like yourself who are so promising at such a young age. It's an honor to sit at the same table with you."
William's tone became solemn and full of expectation:
"Finally, we at Chase sincerely invite you, Mr. Miller, to become our top-tier private banking VIP client!"
Ethan's face remained calm. He just nodded lightly, signaling him to continue.
William perked up and immediately introduced the details:
"With the asset size you have in our bank, Mr. Miller—deposits of up to hundreds of millions of dollars—there's no doubt you fully meet the highest standards of our 'ultra-high-end private wealth management service'! At this level, the services we provide are comprehensive and personalized. You can present any needs or ideas you have, whether involving wealth management, asset allocation, global investment, tax planning, personal matters, family affairs, etc. We have a dedicated team ready to work with you to create solutions that best align with your goals and risk tolerance. At the same time, we'll assign you a dedicated personal account manager to ensure you receive timely, professional responses and services 24 hours a day."
William's voice was clear and compelling, painting a blueprint for premium service.
Jessica, who had been tasting exquisite pastries on the side, when she heard the words "hundreds of millions of dollars," felt like she'd been struck by lightning. She suddenly choked, the pastry stuck in her throat. She coughed violently, her face instantly turning red!
How... how much?
Hundreds of millions of dollars deposited at Chase?
Then how terrifying was his family!
Jessica's brain went blank, as if all her thinking ability had been drained in an instant.
She raised her head mechanically, her eyes scanning back and forth over Ethan like a scanner, as if seeing this person for the first time.
That young, handsome, laid-back face was now cast in a dazzling, mysterious golden light in her eyes.
She knew Ethan was rich, but she didn't expect him to be THIS rich. It was outrageous.
She'd once again underestimated Ethan's wealth.
She was curious—what exactly did his family do?
Run the Federal Reserve?
This number was completely beyond Jessica's comprehension.
In her understanding, having several properties, driving luxury cars, having a few million or even tens of millions lying in an account... that was already the limit of her understanding of "rich."
Hundreds of millions?
The massive numerical impact completely upended Jessica's worldview.
In her life experience of over twenty years, having a home, a car, a stable decent job, and a few hundred thousand in savings was already an enviable life.
Hundreds of millions... This was completely beyond the boundaries of her imagination!
She couldn't even comprehend what it meant to have that much money. She just felt dizzy.
At the same time.
Mia, who was standing to the side, clearly heard the number "hundreds of millions." Even though she had excellent professional training, her heart seemed to be squeezed hard by an invisible hand!
Her pupils contracted slightly, imperceptibly, and her breathing stopped for half a beat.
Fortunately, long-term training allowed her to quickly control her facial expressions, pressing all the shock and disbelief beneath her calm appearance.
Only she knew that the palm holding the teapot instantly broke out in fine beads of sweat.
The way she looked at Ethan had completely changed.
The handsome young man before her, who looked only eighteen or nineteen and still had an air of student innocence, held enough wealth and influence in his hands to move the nerves of any top-tier bank!
No wonder... No wonder President Chen didn't hesitate to humble himself and use the highest standards to receive him, his attitude almost deferential!
All her doubts had been answered at this moment.
An irrepressible curiosity grew wildly in Mia's heart like a vine.
Seeing that Ethan remained silent and just listened thoughtfully, William immediately offered a deeper incentive:
"Not only that, but by joining our private VIP system, you'll also gain a unique advantage—resource integration. We'll organize and connect our core, high-quality top-tier client resources to provide you with an exclusive, private networking platform. Here, you can connect with leaders from all industries, expand your network, and share opportunities."
After hearing this, Ethan said lightly:
"Client resource integration... sounds good. So, compared with the other major banks, what specific advantages does Chase have in this regard?"
Then he drank all the tea in his cup.
Mia immediately rose gracefully.
This was her moment to speak.
She picked up Ethan's question perfectly, her voice crisp and pleasant, with professional confidence:
"Mr. Miller, our biggest advantage at Chase is our client base. Among all banks in the United States, our number of high-net-worth clients has consistently ranked first. In terms of clients enjoying the level of premium private wealth management services, according to our latest internal data, the number is close to 10,000."
She paused slightly, her eyes sweeping over Ethan, her tone intensifying:
"As far as I know, this number currently far exceeds our major competitors."
Ethan's eyes lingered on Mia's face for a moment, and a light flashed in the depths of his gaze.
Resources, connections! This was exactly what he needed most right now!
In this world, just having massive wealth was like a rootless plant floating on water. Only by weaving a strong network of contacts could one truly be invincible.
However.
He didn't immediately respond to William's proposal. Instead, he changed direction and threw out seemingly unrelated but crucial information:
"Mr William, you must know I was just admitted to NYU this year. For the next four years, I'll basically be staying in New York to study."
The implication was very clear—his activity center was in New York.
No matter how good your premium resources and networking platforms were, if he couldn't access them in New York, it would all be meaningless.
William hurriedly said:
"Mr. Miller, please rest assured! This is exactly why I specifically brought Mia here tonight!"
"To completely address your concerns, we'll arrange for Mia to be stationed at our New York branch as 'Mr. Miller's private financial secretary'!"
William looked at Mia. Mia immediately understood, maintained a professional and friendly smile on her face, and nodded slightly to Ethan.
William continued:
"Over the next four years, if you have any financial needs or personal requirements during your time in New York—whether investment consultation, large transactions, special arrangements, or even daily matters that need resource coordination—you can contact Mia anytime!"
Mia also quickly stood up and handed over her business card:
"Mr. Miller, this is my contact information. If it's convenient for you, let's connect on Messages so you can reach me more easily if you have any questions. I'll be at your service 24/7."
At this moment, Ethan couldn't help but secretly admire: William was truly a master at this! The guy had even arranged for "personal service" with a private secretary—the preparation was truly flawless and full of sincerity.
This service specification was indeed top-tier.
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