According to sources familiar with the matter, Epstein discovered that Gates had an affair with the Russian bridge player, and he seemingly used this knowledge to threaten the Microsoft co-founder.
These stunning details add a new layer of complexity to their relationship and offer insight into Epstein’s manipulative tactics.
It has been revealed that Gates first met the woman, identified as Mila Antonova, around 2010 when she was in her 20s.
Epstein became acquainted with her in 2013 and even financed her attendance at a software coding school.
In 2017, Epstein emailed Gates, requesting reimbursement for the cost of Antonova’s course. This request came after Epstein had failed to convince Gates to participate in a philanthropic fund he was trying to establish with JPMorgan Chase.
The implication behind the email was that Epstein could expose the affair if Gates didn’t maintain a connection between them.
A spokeswoman for Gates clarified that his interactions with Epstein were solely for philanthropic purposes, and Epstein’s attempts to leverage their past relationship to threaten Gates were unsuccessful.
Bill Gates has acknowledged meeting Epstein a few times but claims that these encounters were solely focused on philanthropy, which he now considers a mistake.
Antonova, the Russian bridge player, expressed her disgust with Epstein’s actions, stating that she had no knowledge of his criminal activities or ulterior motives when they first met.
Epstein would meet with politicians, businessmen, academics, and celebrities, seeking favors and using connections to further his own agenda.
When relationships soured, he could turn against such individuals.Gates, with his significant net worth and philanthropic endeavors, was among the prominent names in Epstein’s social circle.
We now know more about Gates’ interest in bridge, a card game he learned from his parents and developed a passion for.
Antonova, who played bridge and sought funding for an online bridge tutorial business called BridgePlanet, was introduced to Epstein by Boris Nikolic, a confidant of Gates and a top science adviser at the time.
While Epstein didn’t invest in Antonova’s project, he did pay for her coding school upon her request.
In addition to the revelations about Epstein and Gates, we also know about Epstein’s attempts to establish a multibillion-dollar charitable fund with JPMorgan, which would involve contributions from wealthy individuals.
Epstein tried to use his connections, including Gates, to gain support for the fund. However, the fund never materialized, and JPMorgan has expressed regret for its association with Epstein.
The article concludes by noting that Epstein contacted Gates in 2017, years after the affair with Antonova had ended, seeking reimbursement for her coding school expenses.
The implication was that Epstein had knowledge of the affair and could expose it. Gates’s spokeswoman denies any financial dealings between Gates and Epstein, dismissing the claim.
These revelations paint a complex picture of the relationship between Epstein, Gates, and the Russian bridge player, highlighting Epstein’s manipulative tactics and the impact it had on Gates.
The story underscores the far-reaching consequences of their association and the continuing scrutiny surrounding their actions.
What more will we learn about Epstein and his connections to notable figures?
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