America: My Time

Chapter 1344 Fury

Chapter 1334 Wrath

Now, it wasn't just Rockefeller and his ilk who were enraged, but also Morgan. At this moment, under these circumstances, what would they want from Honesty Bank if someone attacked it? Everyone was smart enough to understand, and in that instant, their faces turned incredibly grim.

"It's the ledger! They want to seize the ledger of Chengxin Bank! Are they crazy?" DuPont's voice rang out quickly, filled with boundless killing intent. This was a violation of their bottom line. Everyone present had their share of shady dealings, yet someone dared to disregard the rules and act recklessly.

“That makes sense. If this wasn’t an accident, those guys are eyeing Chengxin Bank’s books. They want to learn about John’s financial situation and use that as a starting point to target him. They’re provoking everyone in our conglomerate, and we can’t accept that. They can be so reckless with John, so they can be with us too. We need to contact Morgan now. We need to know the situation at Chengxin Bank as soon as possible and inform him of our thoughts!”

"Gentlemen, we cannot act hastily now. This is no small matter. If all of this is truly aimed at John, we also need to be cautious. Let's first check if anyone has already set their sights on us! My men have already taken action and begun the cleanup!" Rockefeller's words startled everyone at first, then they nodded.

At this point, their original agreement had been broken. They all took out their satellite phones and began to notify their people to investigate everything, fearing that they might also be among those being targeted.

Just as everyone was waiting for their subordinates' report, the phone rang. When Rockefeller picked it up, a voice came through: "Rockefeller, are you aware of the matter with the Honourable Bank?"

"I just received the news recently, and I don't know the details over there yet. What exactly happened?"

"The headquarters of Chengxin Bank was attacked. If it weren't for the swift response of Jaguar Security Company, they would have succeeded. The gunfight has ended, and I don't know the details. Have you thought about who will take responsibility for such a big incident at this time and under these circumstances?"

Upon hearing Morgan's words, Rockefeller frowned. This matter had to be resolved, but the headquarters of the Bank of Credit was no ordinary institution. Who would dare to do such a thing? Was it Zipperton, Donkey, or those guys from Israel, or even the Europeans? Things were getting strange.

"Morgan, isn't it a bit too early to talk about responsibility?"

"Too early. If you were John, what would you think and do? They're breaking the rules!"

“Morgan, why don’t we ask the White House? We can’t let this get out of hand, or the consequences will be unimaginable. It’s not that we want to protect them, but we must find out whether this has anything to do with Zipperton or Donkey, to avoid unforeseen consequences!”

“Rockefeller, I know what you’re thinking, but I’m firmly on John’s side in this matter. No matter who it is, this matter cannot end easily. If anyone can provoke everyone’s bottom line, do you all want to go back to the Dark Ages? Whoever extends a hand must take responsibility.”

"Don't worry, that's for sure. Now we need to find out the truth of everything. Let's call the White House to confirm, and then we'll all go to the White House to see the President together!" As he said this, Rockefeller couldn't help but sigh inwardly, hoping that things wouldn't turn out the worst.

“That’s for the best. If this matter involves oil capital again, you’ll have to make a choice. At that time, John won’t give you any face! If things get out of hand, it won’t be good for anyone!” Morgan breathed a sigh of relief. He was still a little worried that Rockefeller would refuse.

"Sure, I don't want anything to go wrong at this crucial juncture either, otherwise it will affect the deal with John and our losses will be huge. There's probably more to this than meets the eye. Oil and Pacific Capital isn't stupid; they wouldn't choose to make a move at this time. Donkey might be a possibility, but they're not that crazy. The biggest suspects are the Israelis and the Europeans. They're the last people who want to see this deal happen, so it's understandable that they'd make a move!"

Upon hearing Rockefeller's words, Morgan sighed, "I know, I understand, but everything depends on John's outcome. If it's external forces, we can accept it. But if others are involved, our stance must be firm. Whoever it is, they'll only face death. This bottom line absolutely cannot be crossed, or the consequences will be something no one wants to see. Also, warn those who are jumping around recklessly not to bring disaster upon themselves. Taking action against Integrity Bank and John at this time is an irreconcilable feud."

“Okay, I have no problem with anything you said, and none of us have any problems. We’re going to set off for the White House now. You should hurry up too, and try to see our President as soon as possible. This matter absolutely cannot be blown out of proportion!” Rockefeller made the decision immediately, and soon they were all ready.

No one will be able to sleep tonight. This incident has put them all on edge, and they all want to know who the 'enemy' is, who is so bold as to do such a thing, without fear of incurring John's wrath.

"Rockefeller, when will Morgan meet with us?" DuPont asked nervously. After all, this matter was too crazy. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a big deal, but choosing this time made all the difference.

"We'll meet at the White House. He should have already set off. We need to hurry too. Make sure it's not one of our people, and that it has nothing to do with us. It's best not to drag Soros and his cronies into this either, or this whole plan will be affected, and we'll all suffer significant losses!"

"Could it be the British? The battle between HSBC and Standard Chartered has reached a fever pitch, and it's not impossible for them to intervene. If they cooperate with the Europeans, they might actually have a chance! Also, there must be an inside man within Chengxin Bank, otherwise, such an opportunity wouldn't exist." Suddenly, someone in the crowd raised this suggestion. Upon closer examination, it did seem possible, but unfortunately, it was all just their own speculation, without any substantial evidence. Everything would have to wait until the White House to be confirmed!

At this moment, Zipperton in the White House also looked distressed. Who could have imagined that such a crazy thing would happen at this time? He was worried that someone would target him, after all, his current situation was not ideal. However, he had no choice but to face it and had to get things sorted out as quickly as possible.

"Things have come to this point, and there's no use in saying anything. We should wait and see what happens over there. Morgan and Rockefeller have already come to the White House, and Donkey has been informed as well. The outcome is up to fate. We haven't done anything, so we have a clear conscience and there's no need to be nervous."

"That's true, but I'm afraid someone has their eye on my position and wants to cause some trouble to oust me. You know that's not impossible, so how can I not worry? Those guys at Donkey's place are unreliable now. We need to be prepared, just in case!"

"There's no need to be so nervous. We have no way out. Even if someone wants to target us at this time, they need an opportunity. Rockefeller, Morgan, and other financial groups won't let that happen. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so nervous. It's unlikely that they're targeting you and me. It's more likely that they're targeting Morgan and Rockefeller and their financial groups. Someone doesn't want to see this deal happen!"

“I understand, but the infighting between conglomerates will drag us down with them, and our relationship with John isn’t ideal. And now this has happened at this time. I’m worried we won’t even have a chance to apologize!”

"No, you're wrong. John comes from a prominent family; he wouldn't embarrass you like that!"

Time passed quickly; in less than two hours, Morgan, Rockefeller, DuPont, and a group of others appeared at the White House and met with President Richard Lamb. All of them wore grave expressions; they knew the seriousness of the situation and understood that mishandling it could lead to major problems.

"Gentlemen, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with the White House or the Donkeys. We haven't taken any targeted actions!" From the outset, President Laugh Tale made his stance clear, worried that people would immediately vent their anger on him. Despite being the president, this matter was far from simple. The Donkeys also had several high-ranking officials present, as well as elites from the White House.

"We want to know if there's any news from the White House, who did it. We haven't been able to contact John yet. They said they're still cleaning up, but the losses are huge. They've discovered someone colluding with outsiders to cause this situation. There's more than one mole. They not only hacked into Integrity Bank's personnel, but also into its mainframes. All the personnel have been wiped out, but the mastermind hasn't been found yet."

The moment Morgan got off the plane, he confirmed the situation with Chengxin Bank and also had a brief conversation with John. The timing of their attack was clearly calculated and ruthless. It was only thanks to Jaguar Security's swift response that the attack succeeded.

"Didn't anyone survive? What about the situation with the mole? It's impossible that they knew nothing, right?"

"They need time to identify the mole, so we can't get any useful information from them in a short time. What we need to do now is to suppress this matter and prevent John from taking action, otherwise the impact will be huge."

"Mr. Morgan, what do you say?" Zipperton turned his gaze to Morgan, as everyone knew about the relationship between Morgan and John, and the wedding that was scheduled for a few months later.

"I've already persuaded John to let us know as soon as they have any news, and the case can be handed over to the White House. But this matter must have a result that satisfies him. He asked me to inquire whether the security situation in the United States has become that serious, and whether everyone's personal safety can still be guaranteed."

"Don't worry, there will be a result within three days!" At this point, Zipperton had no choice but to make a statement, because making this matter too big would not do him any good, and might even bring him down.

"Mr. Morgan, there's one more thing. How much damage has Chengxin Bank suffered internally? Did these guys take the information they wanted? And how much impact has it had on Chengxin Bank?"

"I don't know. If you want to know all this, you'll have to wait until things are settled over there. But I hope you don't have that kind of idea. We don't want to see anyone causing trouble at this time!" Morgan immediately understood what the White House staff member was thinking.

“That’s right. We really can’t let things escalate at this time. And with such a big incident, we absolutely cannot let the public know about it, let alone bring it to the public’s attention. That would not be good for anyone!” President Lloyd Dunn quickly spoke up, afraid that the guy would anger Morgan. After all, the other party came with the intention of resolving the matter, not to escalate it.

"This is our shared thought. At this time, no matter what anyone thinks, no one should cause trouble or affect the upcoming transactions. Otherwise, don't blame us for breaking the rules. Whoever breaks the rules first will pay the price. No one is an exception. We represent the opinion of the entire US conglomerate!"

When they saw this, no one in the White House dared to step forward. They all knew how terrifying these guys were; they could crush them with ease. That's why the situation was brought under control. The media was suppressed, and no one dared to report it, after all, it represented the will of the American conglomerate.

Faced with such overwhelming power, even a financial tycoon like John had to compromise, and the White House was no exception. Moreover, if Richard Burton himself compromised, how could the others not? They weren't stubborn enough to confront these American financial giants head-on, nor did they have the confidence to argue with these already envious individuals. The matter was quickly settled, with no one objecting. A hush fell over the White House conference room. The consensus was there, but the key was how to solve the problem; failing to do so would have serious consequences!
(End of this chapter)