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They want you to buy Mitzuko

so the shares of Phenix plummet.

They own lots. Why do that?

To buy the rest at bargain prices.

And take control of Phenix.

So I buy Mitzuko...

and look like an idiot.

They take over Phenix

and fire me. That's it?

Or you don't buy Mitzuko...

You're useless,

so they fire you anyway.

My fate is sealed.

No third choice?

Yes. Resign.

And denounce the scam.

It'll create a major scandal

and you'll be...

A traitor for all banks in the world.

and your hero for a week.

For much longer.

You'll be a hero for many people.

and for a long time.

My dad was a vet, Mom a teacher.

My sister became a vet, I got a PhD.

The pride of the family...

Yes. Now they read everything

about bankers...

and things are different.

I wanted to teach economics.

and get the Nobel Prize.

Of course.

Instead I make the rich richer.

and the poor poorer.

Like any banker.

I love coming here.

I used to come with my parents.

Tell me.

What if I took a sabbatical

to write a book...

About the cancer

that's gnawing at the banks...

Would you help me?

When you've decided, we'll talk.

I have to go now.

Good night.

Maud!

Wait for me here.

I'll show you your zoo.

- What do you want to know?

- Her.

Her house, her dad, her dog.

Brilliant worker, very honest.

A choice piece.

No one's had her at the bank.

Next.

Slut, not a slut, or bait?

She's not a 1,000 Euro hooker.

For 1 million?

- But who can pay that?

- You said bait.

- she can be used to entrap.

- Next.

They still see each other.

Sieg says you'll fire him.

De Suze says he'll fire you first.

He'll get your job.

Next.

Tho is...

Sorry. Mr. Craillon is a fine banker.

His passion:

protecting other people's money.

And Mitzuko?

Behind the stockholders

is the Bull Funds group, in Miami.

Do I keep sifting that trashcan?

More than ever.

And don't neglect the others.

No. study a plan

for buying out Mitzuko.

That's what I'm asking you.

But Marc, it's serious.

You'll wreck Phenix.

Do as usual. Obey.

Is Mitzuko serious for you?

Look.

Phenix buys Mitzuko

which is worthless.

So Phenix's stock collapses.

The money paid for Mitzuko goes into

the coffers of the guys in Miami,

who now buy Phenix.

They buy Phenix with Phenix's money.

They have the bank and the money.

It was to do that

that they made me king.

- Is that legal?

- No.

Denounce them.

We don't do that.

- Why?

- We just don't.

It's like the Mafia.

Can you step aside?

Do you need all that money?

What else is there?

I want to discuss you and De Suze.

and a promising plan.

I only have business relations

with De Suze.

- What do you want, Marc?

- Just a little 9.50 Euro special.

Come.

They want me to buy Mitzuko

to get Phenix at a bargain.

And you and I are out.

If I tip you off.

you can beat them to it.

Not very ethical.

Market ethics are like military ethics :

the first to shoot kills the other.

But if he misses.

he's a dead duck.

Affirmative.

It stinks of insider trading.

That leads to jail.

It can make you a CEO.

And De Suze will control Phenix.

- Is that stuff good?

- Revolting.

I'm boning up for jail!

Go ahead.

I say I've bought Mitzuko.

Phenix's stock starts to drop.

Miami sells its shares.

the stock drops lower. Panic sets in.

The small stockholders follow suit.

the market is flooded.

Miami will wait longer

to buy a big block.

I'll tell De Suze I bought Mitzuko

before I tell Miami.

If he's organized.

he can beat them to it.

- De Suze will ask what you want.

- Nothing.

Too expensive.

25 million Euros. In Switzerland.

Raphael, I'm harassed by reporters.

The CEO won't see me.

What's going on?

There are bad vibes on his floor

and it's spreading.

- There you are!

- Who's dealing with Mitzuko?

If the rumors are true, we're sunk.

- The CEO's at the helm.

- "At the helm"? Crap!

I trust the CEO. He must have a plan.

I'll announce the Mitzuko takeover

tomorrow at 4 p.m.

- How much will it drop?

- To minus 60%.

Dittmar won't buy in

until -55%, -50%. Act before that.

PRESS RELEASE:

Sir?

Marc, the media won't let go of me.

The rumor's out about

our impending takeover of Mitzuko.

It'll soon be official.

Shun the media. Let it seesaw.

Here. send it like that.

No interviews. It's all in there.

- But the quotes...

- It's all there.

Antoine... It's your play.

Will that old fart De Suze buy in time?

Won't the Americans beat him to it?

What if they're all out

to put me in the slammer?

Bahamas!

Bahamas! B, A, H, A, M, A, S.

My dad's 4th account has been emptied.

Nobody could grab that money.

Only you and Craillon

had access to it.

- Tho Craillon for Tourneuil.

- Mr. Craillon is away.

No news from him for 7 days.

- Rameur Company.

- Jean Rameur for Marc Tourneuil.

He went on a trip.

When?

7 days ago.

Well?

Claude. this is no time.

I'm swamped. Later.

You won't get rid of me like that.

Hello?

Mr. Dittmar.

We'll have a bite.

Now you're no longer CEO,

who's in charge?

The economic situation.

Who's "the economic situation"?

A fat whore...

Who runs everything, everywhere.

Marc?

What's in store for you today?

Jail, CEO, or sabbatical?

The fat whore'll decide.

If you go to prison,

I'll be there when you get out.

But if you're CEO.

I'll be gone from our home.

It's all there.

Be right there.

I hear you resigned as CEO.

I had to make that choice.

I came to say I admire your courage.

I'm at your disposal

to help you with your book.

My book?

Robin Hood for the Rich.

That could be the title.

What'd I say in that book?

I mean what'd we say?

You'd tell about...

banks in the claws

of predatory stockholders.

The dictatorship of the markets,

speculation,

the rating agencies

that run the economy for politicos,

that threaten society.

A book on democratic states

that can no longer...

govern or get rid of banks

who stifle them.

You're the only one...

You're so young.

you speak with such fire...

Sorry?

We're playing, Maud.

It's a game.

An unfair game that's a bit cruel.

But it's planetary.

No one can quit. and say,

"I won't play anymore."

What of those who lose their jobs.

their lives,

to enrich the stockholders?

They in it too?

Like in all games,

there are winners and losers.

The winners can lose everything.

But the losers can win, too.

That's the beauty of the game.

You think I'm young.

I think you've aged fast.

Can you leave us, please?

We'll sue you for insider trading.

That'll put you in jail.

We're all in it together.

The judge'll say you benefitted from it.

That your group controls the bank.

That you'll be its CEO.

He's the CEO.

Marc Tourneuil

will have his 25 million.

Will you tell the judge that?

That's not what Marc Tourneuil wants.

- Meaning?

- What does Marc Tourneuil want?

Phenix was the target

of disloyal attacks.

But we withstood them

and overcame our enemies,

thanks to the actions and vision

of one of our teammates.

Gentlemen, our new CEO.

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