Charlie had just returned from meeting Hamid only a day ago, so he had a very clear view of Hamid’s situation. Hamid was dangerously low on resources and money.
Hamid’s two thousand strong military force had no means to make any money, but continually spent funds to maintain its helicopters and armored vehicles. It also spent a significant amount on maintaining and feeding its people and animals. Given how remote they were, most of their money came from foreign influences.
While Charlie had a generous amount of money available he could spend to help Hamid win his war, he was mindful of the global climate. This was a civil war. Generally speaking, private individuals from foreign countries did not invest in these endeavors, nor did their governments. If he funded Hamid, there would be a paper trail leading back to him. If someone were to complain about that paper trail, it would create an unnecessary burden on himself. However, with Zayne so conveniently available he formulated a plan to help Hamid. And in doing so, gain an additional favor.
He would send Zayne to Syria, where Hamid could watch over him all hours of the day, while at the same time Zayne would donate millions to help Hamid’s cause as well as feed his people. Hamid would of course remember the investment.
As for whether the Banks Family got into trouble because of their financial assistance to Hamid later on? That wasn’t Charlie’s problem.
Charlie turned to Zayne, “You have two hours to prepare $50 million dollars. I’ll arrange a plane to Syria for you. Before you arrive there the $50 million will have been transferred to my friend’s account. Otherwise, I’ll have you tied to a tank 24 hours a day.”
Both of the Banks daughters held worried and distressed expressions, however Charlie cared little for their dissatisfaction in how he spoke to their father.
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