The Wolf of Los Angeles-Chapter 406: Soul Cooking

[Chapter 406: Soul Cooking]

Footsteps suddenly echoed from behind as a man in a goat mask, draped in a black robe, followed the butler and sat down on the couch.

"How are the preparations coming along?" Hillary was dissatisfied with the Satanic ritual this time, as the main ingredient for the soul cooking was delayed much longer than expected, causing her party to be postponed repeatedly.

She emphasized, "If you don't meet my expectations, I will have you all kicked out of New York."

The man in the goat mask spoke with a hoarse voice, "This time, the Master came personally to oversee the preparation of the soul cooking."

Many politicians were deeply influenced by religion, and Hillary was no exception, especially since the Satanic rituals were quite useful for her business.

Hillary's voice held excitement as she said, "Has the Master arrived? With him hosting this gathering, I feel relieved."

"Yes, he's here to bless the soul cooking." The man in the goat mask stood and bowed, saying, "Please make sure you and your distinguished guests arrive on time tonight."

Hillary replied in satisfaction, "We will be there on time."

The man in the goat mask left.

...

Chelsea frowned and asked, "Mom, why are we bringing people all the way from California?"

Hillary, having only one daughter, still held certain hopes for Chelsea and took great care in her guidance.

"New York is our stronghold now, and some things shouldn't happen here; it's better to keep them distant. The Satanic ritual isn't our belief but a platform, a means to connect, communicate, and reach mutual agreements."

She paused slightly and continued, "We are both using each other to achieve our goals; the Satanists are investing in more than just us. To get them completely on board, we need to increase their investment and present a series of conditions that will create more sunk costs for them."

Chelsea asked, "Why do you have to enjoy soul cooking to join us?"

Hillary smiled gently, saying, "It's a ritual and a way to gain mutual trust."

During this exchange, Clinton remained silent, a stark contrast to the man who had laughed so boldly at his wife's expense last decade.

He had once laughed without restraint, but now he was incredibly subdued, almost as if he was merely an accessory to Hillary.

...

That evening, the trio set off on time, entering New York City and making their way to Manhattan Island, reaching an exclusive club.

This club only catered to members, and only top-tier members could enter that night.

The three of them made their way to the innermost hall of the club.

The club was heavily guarded, with individuals in black robes stationed at intervals.

In the center of the hall lay a black receptacle resembling a coffin, behind which stood Anton LaVey, complete with a goat mask and goat-like beard, immobile as if he were a statue.

Behind him were seven naked women engaging in a bizarre performance art piece.

They leaned against a black wall, forming the shape of a skull out of their bodies.

Hillary approached and shook Anton LaVey's hand, saying, "It's our honor to have you here, Master."

Anton's goat-beard quivered as he replied, "This is the most important sacrament of the year."

More and more individuals entered the hall, many greeting Hillary and bowing to Anton.

Among them were numerous celebrities from New York and across the country.

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Anton pointed towards one of the girls facing forward in the skull art, saying, "This girl is Stefani Germanotta, currently studying at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She's gifted in song writing and singing, and I plan to bring her into the pop music scene to serve as our spokesperson."

Hillary understood far too well the benefits of celebrity; her favorite, Leonardo DiCaprio, not only helped with promotion but also drew attention for controversy and had his uses for entertainment at night.

With that thought, she quietly gave a thumbs up to Leonardo's skills.

As for the other side of things, it was all show without much substance.

Hillary maintained her composure, saying, "I will make sure she enters the industry."

...

By this time, most guests had arrived, and Anton's demeanor shifted as he loudly proclaimed the doctrines of the Satanists, then declared the banquet open.

Everyone came up in turn to taste the soul cooking, with some newcomers trying it for the first time.

The soul cooking lay in the coffin-like dish, with a deep red broth containing a girl-like "cake."

The attendees held spoons and trays, scooping up the soup or main dish and consuming it on the spot.

Some shared a piece while dining nearby.

...

Chelsea stood beside her mother, feeling slightly nauseous and not eating.

Hillary said casually, "This is only a minuscule part of climbing to the peak of power. Each step forward you take involves a cycle of consuming others; only by taking enough can you stand at the top."

Chelsea didn't want to follow her mother's plan but was too afraid to voice her disagreement; she could only glance at her father.

Clinton seemed to neither hear nor see anything.

Hillary continued, "Compared to the road ahead of you, this is just chocolate sauce."

Chelsea picked up a spoon and tray, step by step moving forward.

Someone nearby suddenly grabbed her and said, "Don't listen to your mother."

Chelsea brightened, "Uncle."

Tony Rodham pulled out a napkin to wipe his mouth, which still bore traces of dark red, and bowed to Anton, saying, "Master, this time the sugar is a bit excessive; it's too sweet and can lead to diabetes if eaten in excess."

The Master, Anton looked somewhat unhinged by this.

This was his personally crafted soul cooking, yet someone dared to complain about it.

Tony walked before his sister and said, "I want to introduce you to a couple of friends."

Hillary had already seen them: "Larry Fink and Robert Kapito from BlackRock; how did you bring them along?"

Tony said, "They've passed the assessment."

Anton interjected, "They are very devout Satanists."

Hillary didn't need to ask further; she could guess that these two had donated a substantial amount of cash and given Tony a generous intermediary fee.

Fink then tasted the soul cooking, opened his mouth wide, and quickly approached them, greeting, "Master, ma'am."

Hillary exchanged light handshakes with them.

Tony nodded, "Let's find a place to chat."

After all, these were people brought in by her brother, so Hillary was somewhat accommodating.

...

Once the ceremony concluded and the free exchange segment began, she led the group into a nearby lounge.

Hillary was aware of the chain of scandals that had recently plagued BlackRock and said, "You're looking for me because of the Russian spy incident?"

Fink chuckled, "We're here for Miss Chelsea."

Chelsea didn't inherit her parents' political instincts; upon hearing this, she glanced at the two men up and down, confirming she didn't recognize them.

Fink continued earnestly, "BlackRock is currently facing difficulties in operations, and I and Robert heard that Miss Chelsea possesses significant talent and ability in management; we're here to invite her to join the BlackRock board as a senior operational manager."

This was the first time Chelsea had learned she had a talent for business.

Hillary remained still, as if she hadn't heard their words.

Fink knew well that a million-dollar salary wouldn't sway this couple; he took out the carefully prepared bait: "The charitable foundation you two founded has always been a benchmark for American philanthropy, rescuing countless people in need across New Zealand, Nepal, and several countries in Africa."

Kapito chimed in appropriately, saying, "Larry and I deeply admire this and wish to contribute our strength towards this charitable cause."

Fink raised the banner of charity and directly stated, "To help even more people, Robert and I will each donate two percent of our BlackRock shares to your charitable foundation for this noble cause."

Kapito added, "Please kindly accept our donation."

Fink was well aware that this action equated to inviting a wolf into BlackRock's house.

Yet without it, BlackRock would simply be devoured by tigers.

Clinton looked emotionless and unmoved.

In the current situation, the family was entirely dominated by Hillary's attitude.

As Hillary had famously quipped, had she married the gas station owner back home, it would have been the gas station owner who became president, not Clinton.

Hillary pondered for a moment before saying, "The donation amount is too large; I need time to consider. I will notify you of the specifics in a few days."

"Of course," Fink smiled as he and Kapito left.

...

In the lounge, Tony remarked, "That's a huge sum of money. You should not just be thinking about yourselves; you should also consider Chelsea."

Hillary glared at Tony: "It's also a significant trouble; just in New York, investment firms like Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers are all looking to take a bite out of BlackRock."

Clinton asked, "What about Blackstone Group?"

Hillary shook her head slightly: "When BlackRock separated from Blackstone, there were significant disagreements; three of the five founding partners have been ousted by Fink and Kapito as part of their scheme, two of whom returned to Blackstone in executive roles."

Tony sighed, "Such a large sum of money comes right to the door."

Hillary's considerations were far more extensive than Tony's, such as potentially reaping the benefits of BlackRock without having to pay much price.

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In California, Montecito.

Elena snapped a photo of a Cadillac returning to a mansion and looked at her partner Lareya, asking, "Can we confirm this?"

Lareya replied, "You've seen the photos taken by Stritch; the woman is Holly Sampson, a porn star specializing in late-night films."

"Not just one," Elena looked at the mansion: "We've identified four regular partners, throwing parties and the like; the numbers beyond that are unclear."

Lareya glanced at the time: "You should return to Venice and report to Campos; this is big news that could shock all of America."

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