America: My Time

Chapter 1369 Greed
Chapter 1359 Greed

A series of transaction requests made John realize that these guys weren't just after his money; they wanted to keep him tied down in the US, preventing him from staying informed about the situation in Asia or dealing with financial fluctuations there. In a financial crisis like this, any carelessness could lead to devastating losses. These guys talked a good game, but in reality, they were still siding with Oil Pacific Capital, since many of them were members of the Federal Reserve.

"I don't have that much time and energy to waste on this. If we're going to make a deal, let's get straight to it. No tricks, that will only make the deal fall through. You've all seen my sincerity, now it's your turn to show it. Also, I'm not only going to make deals with you guys, there are plenty of people in Europe and Asia who are eager for this deal!"

At this moment, John also pulled out his trump card. These bastards wanted to gain benefits from him and were trying to scheme against him. This was not a good thing. He could not accept such an outcome. If they wanted to cooperate more deeply, they had to show their sincerity and let him see their sincerity and actions!

“John, we can take these assets; there’s no need to drag the Europeans and Asians into it!” Rockefeller’s expression turned serious. This was the last thing he wanted to see, as it meant there would be considerable trouble at the end of the deal. If John had brought it up at the last minute, it wouldn’t have affected them too much, since they had already secured a sufficient share. But bringing it up now would be a big problem!

"Unfortunately, some people are not worthy of my trust. You all know what happened before, and I said it in advance, but what was the result? Now I need to be prepared. The deal will definitely continue, and there will be no problem with those internet companies going public, but I have my own ideas and my own plans!"

John didn't give Rockefeller any face. After all, this concerned his own interests, and he naturally wanted to maintain control. Bringing more people in wasn't a bad thing; at least it would ensure his own interests were protected. Don't be fooled by their sweet talk; getting them to give a reasonable price wouldn't be easy, and he didn't trust them.

At this point, many people turned their attention to Morgan, hoping he could persuade John to abandon the idea. However, Morgan ignored them. He was well aware of their intentions, and he knew that if he agreed to their demands, the consequences would be serious. If there was a disagreement on the price, the problem would be huge.

Of course, Morgan didn't want to offend John. It seemed like Morgan was going to handle the company's IPO, but there were some tricks to it. John hadn't said how many companies were going to go public. If he chose the wrong side at this time, he would suffer losses, which was something he didn't want to see. Morgan wouldn't do something that benefited others!
"John, you need to consider the bigger picture. We can't let Europeans and Asians control this kind of company; it would affect national security!" Good heavens, Rockefeller immediately threw a huge accusation at John!

"Are you joking? I don't think so. And your strong reaction makes me doubt your intentions. So what if Europe or Asia joins? Even Hollywood giants can be acquired, let alone these assets in my hands. I don't think so! I'm just informing you all. I don't want your approval. These are my assets. They don't need your guidance."

At this moment, Rockefeller was not given any face. The other party had already put such a big label on him, so why should he care about his feelings? Did he really think he was easy to bully or easy to talk to?
Seeing John's expression turn cold, everyone's dissatisfaction with Rockefeller's behavior intensified. It's clear Rockefeller has aged; he's forgotten this is no longer the era he once was. His attempt to pressure John with such words is nothing but wishful thinking, only provoking John's resentment and potentially ruining everyone's plans!
“John, we won’t object to your decision, at least Morgan won’t. You have your own choice, and we have no reason to stop you. Besides, it’s good this way, at least the price will be more reasonable!” At this moment, Morgan had no choice but to step in. If these greedy guys continued, things might turn out badly, and John might change his mind!

"That's good. If you all want to interfere with my decision and try to tell me what to do, then there's nothing more to talk about. I'll need to reconsider our cooperation. I'm not stupid; I won't be swayed by such ridiculous words."

John was naturally very unhappy about being labeled with such a serious accusation. Rockefeller was treating him like a child, like a fool. How could he say such nonsense? Did he really think John knew nothing?
John's outburst silenced everyone. Even Rockefeller, the old man, realized he had misspoke. He still treated John as he used to be, failing to recognize John's true status and position. Trying to lecture him was simply wishful thinking! John was not someone he could lecture, and in terms of status, there was no difference between them—both were financial tycoons, and John was even more powerful, as he single-handedly controlled the power of an entire conglomerate, something Rockefeller could not achieve!

The exchange quickly came to an end, and the group failed to obtain everything they wanted. Morgan's lack of cooperation caused them considerable headaches, and John's overly aggressive reaction also made them uneasy. Although they wanted to communicate with Morgan, they ultimately gave up. It was clear that Morgan was not on their side; they were too greedy, and Morgan didn't want their interests to be affected by them—after all, there was a significant difference between them!
"Boss, isn't today's event a bit too crazy? Rockefeller and the others clearly made arrangements beforehand; they're excluding us!" On the way back, Jimmy couldn't help but say to his boss. After all, everything that happened today shocked him. The deal between Dreamworld and Nvidia had only just begun, and these guys had already become so greedy, eyeing other companies, and acting so greedily—it really shouldn't be like this!

"They're being crazy, and excluding us isn't wrong either. After all, we're not on their side. They know it's difficult to win us over; they can't offer us anything tempting anymore. It's not wrong for them to be eyeing John, but their mistake is being too greedy. They treat John like a junior from the past. In terms of wealth and influence, John is no less than them, and may even be superior. The reason they have this misconception is because John has been too low-key, never making any high-profile moves, and never truly turning against them, which has made them so arrogant. Now, these guys have finally angered John. Their previous cooperation is likely to be in trouble, and even Nvidia and Dream World may face unexpected problems!"

"No way, John would do something so crazy?" Jimmy was shocked. He couldn't believe John would do something like this. He knew how influential Dreamworld and Nvidia were. "Nothing is impossible. This deal will be fine, but the next one will be different. Don't forget one thing: Dreamworld and Nvidia have too much potential and their growth is too fast. The market value of these two companies will change dramatically in the next deal, allowing John to take a portion and sell it to someone else!"

"Hiss! Was this something John had already anticipated, or was it just an accident?" Jimmy's mood was extremely heavy. He hadn't expected that such a problem was hidden behind the agreement that had already been reached. Rockefeller and the others had probably made a mistake this time!
"Only John himself knows the truth. Perhaps before it was just to protect his own interests, but now everything is different. Rockefeller's greed has angered John. Don't be fooled by his seemingly mild reaction. You should know John's character. He will not be threatened by anyone. Rockefeller said things he shouldn't have said. For him to think he can lecture John is just too arrogant and think too highly of himself."

When Morgan got to this point, he couldn't help but sneer. In the United States, who dared to lecture John? Only his relatives. No one else had the right to do so, and they had to be his immediate family members, since John's current status was no small matter.

"Boss, were Rockefeller and his group acting intentionally or unintentionally?" Jimmy was very curious to know, after all, this was the big boss's idea, which would be a good reference for him in the future.

"It was a deliberate test, of course. Did you really think Rockefeller would make such a basic mistake? Don't be fooled by his performance; it was just a ruse. Unfortunately, his performance was completely ineffective. John didn't believe it at all. He underestimated John's current changes and the impact of interfering in the struggle between John and the oil capital! John saw through their little schemes perfectly. They wanted to keep John tied down in the United States, preventing him from focusing on the situation in Asia. They were overthinking it. John's true strength is beyond their comprehension!"

“Should we talk to John and state our position? After all, this matter could easily implicate us, and we were the ones who proposed this exchange!” At this moment, Jimmy’s eyes revealed a hint of unease, since he was the one who orchestrated this contact with John!

"No need, I already did it before, John will understand! The ones who are having a headache are not us, but those Rockefeller guys. Our deal with John will not be affected in any way; only they will be affected. This time, Rockefeller will probably regret it immensely. This is the consequence of scheming too much. Being too calculating is not a good thing; more often than not, it will backfire and make you pay a heavy price!"

In the eyes of Morgan tycoon Rockefeller, Rockefeller was a cunning schemer who always wanted to gain more profit without paying the due price. How could such behavior not incur hostility and harbor hidden dangers?

"Now that John has seen through these people's schemes, is he going to leave the United States? Will this affect the deal and stability of General Motors? If something goes wrong, it will be very detrimental to us as well, since we made a promise!" At this moment, Jimmy thought of Morgan's own situation and the deal with General Motors.

"No, everything will proceed smoothly. No one will choose to cause trouble at this time. As for John, you don't need to worry about him at all. He won't do anything to make things difficult for us. Even if he leaves the United States, he will only be able to get back on track and stabilize at General Motors. This will take at least half a month, so we have plenty of time to wait. There is no need to rush. It's not us who are in a hurry right now, but those old guys!"

Morgan was right. They weren't in a hurry; it was Rockefeller and his ilk who were, since their interests were going to be affected. Anyone who wasn't a fool could understand John's words and the changes in the situation.

"I'm afraid someone might make a move again at this time. After all, it's not without precedent. Those guys in Japan are constantly testing John's reaction, pushing him to the brink of disaster. Both of Hollywood's biggest moguls made moves during the wedding, but they weren't too obvious and only targeted a limited number of people." Jimmy also had some understanding of the wedding situation!
"Those guys in Japan are all talk and no action. If they had directly confronted John, I could still respect them. Unfortunately, they didn't. They just kept testing John's reaction, and even used despicable methods, like using women. Under these circumstances, what could John do? He could only handle it discreetly and couldn't go too far, after all, John's image couldn't be affected. They took advantage of this to make those moves, but their actions backfired. The two Hollywood giants didn't follow their orders. As for the Oil Capital, they can use Japan as a shield, but they won't openly stand against John and start a war, because that would give John a reason to act! With Japan around, it's a different story. Now we don't need to take any action. Just wait quietly and watch Rockefeller and his group perform, watch those Oil Capital guys perform. Things will eventually come to a conclusion. Actions have consequences, and no one is exempt!"

(End of this chapter)