After the meeting with the Spanish Ambassador, Napoleon II couldn't hide how delighted he was knowing that Spain had just given Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines to the French Empire.
Well it was an expensive acquisition but they got those territories. With it, he now has a foothold in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Though it would be in a year but it's guaranteed.
"Congratulations Your Imperial Majesty," Charles clapped his hand softly. "You acquired Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines. Those were the crown jewels of the Spanish Empire."
Napoleon II let out a breath that sounded halfway between relief and satisfaction.
"After fifteen years," he said, leaning back in his chair, "France is expanding again."
Charles smiled faintly.
"And this time," Napoleon continued, tapping a finger against the armrest, "we did it without firing a single shot. We just used our money and that's it."
"That's… cleaner than how expansion usually happens," Charles said.
