America: My Time

Chapter 683 The British Panic
Chapter 673 The British Panic

"Riko, you met Naoko, how did it go?" After finishing his conversation with John, the old man Akio Morita returned to the hotel and inquired about Riko's situation. He was eager to know what information Riko had obtained from Naoko.

"There's no news from Naoko, but she's pregnant and has received Mr. John's parents' approval!"

Upon hearing this, Akio Morita's gaze sharpened. This was unexpected; he had hoped to glean some information from Naoko, but instead, he had heard this. He didn't doubt Riko's statement, as many people knew that Naoko had appeared at John's house and even spent the holiday with him.

Akio Morita was well aware of the rules of large families. John's parents' approval was very important, but what was John's attitude towards this child, and how did his family view him? These were all questions.

Unfortunately, Akio Morita doesn't have time to care about all this right now. He has more important things to do. Since Naoko doesn't have any useful information, everything depends on the changes in the British and Americans.

Actually, Naoko's affair wasn't just known to them; it wasn't a secret in the United States either. Many people knew about it, but no one dared to report it. No media outlet would dare to report such a thing, because the consequences would be unbearable. It involved personal safety, and anyone who dared to do so would have to bear John's wrath.

Even the family members remained silent, which shows how serious this matter was. It would be a lie to say that no one in the family knew about this. Those guys had been keeping an eye on John the whole time, so how could they not know? They just didn't dare to cross John's bottom line and knew when to stop. At least those old guys wouldn't make such a big mistake.

Just look at how ruthless John's methods are towards the British now, and you'll understand how terrified those families will be. Soon, news spread that John had sold Princess Yachts, and Sony had acquired it. This caused even greater unease among the British. But before they could even react, other news arrived: Bentley's acquisition of Ducati and Lamborghini was also revealed. At any other time, such acquisitions wouldn't have caused them alarm, but because it happened at this particular time, they couldn't help but worry whether this was the beginning of Bentley's withdrawal from Britain.

Many of Bentley's designs are now done in the US, so selling off its British assets isn't a big problem. These successive sales and acquisitions have thoroughly terrified the British. If Bentley didn't have a production plant or car brand in the US, they wouldn't be so concerned. But John has such a production plant and design firm, which makes them worry about the worst-case scenario.

"Speak up, everyone. So much time has passed, and you've repeatedly promised to resolve the issue quickly. Is this how you're going to resolve it? It's getting more and more dangerous and troublesome. You all said Bentley Group wouldn't take any drastic actions, but can you still guarantee that now? Leyland trucks have already been sold, and now they've acquired Ducati and Lamborghini. Do you still think there's no problem? Princess Yachts have also been sold. Give me an explanation now."

At this moment, Downing Street was filled with rage because things were getting worse and worse. It was clear that John no longer wanted to get entangled with them. If he didn't back down, they would withdraw from England completely, and then the whole of England would pay a heavy price. He would also have no way to explain himself to England.

"Your silence is useless. The royal family has already issued an inquiry. Tell me what you should do. We don't have much time left. If they shut down or sell their European production center, you all know how serious the consequences will be. And those aircraft companies, I don't need to say anything more. I need an explanation from you. Someone has to pay the price. What do you have to say?"

Faced with such questions, the British guys involved in the privatization process all sighed. They had gone to great lengths to kick John out of the game, but now they were facing this kind of pressure. They hadn't expected John to be so ruthless, completely breaking with them and showing no mercy whatsoever.

“Let’s ask Morgan to intervene. If Morgan is willing to speak up, this matter can still be resolved!” “Do you think Morgan will accept your request? You want John, that little fox, to give up without giving anything in return? Do you think he would have paid such a high price and would ask for nothing in return? You don’t know how much Bentley Group has lost, how much Gulfstream Aerospace has lost, how much Western Energy has lost. Do you think he will give up his revenge on you because of Morgan? If you continue like this, I will no longer pay attention to you. You will have to bear all the consequences yourselves.”

Silence. Those guys remained silent. No one was willing to take the blame, and no one was willing to give up the benefits they had already gained. They were all hoping that someone else would step forward and take responsibility, without paying any price themselves. But since everyone thought and acted this way, nothing came of it, and they could only fall into this ridiculous silence.

“Go back and think it over. I’m only giving you one day. If you don’t make a decision by this time tomorrow, then I will. Britain cannot afford to fall into crisis because of your greed. Britain cannot afford the consequences of a collapse of its credibility. If the other party withdraws all its investment, the consequences will be unimaginable. At the very least, there will be no more investment in the Middle East, and the United States will also have many concerns. Investors from other countries will no longer trust us. Even if you take control of these companies, no one will cooperate with you. The reputation of crossing the river and burning the bridge is too serious.”

"Prime Minister, this is terrible! Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it's abandoning Rolls-Royce and all other acquisitions!" Before the meeting even ended, a secretary rushed in and handed the latest information to the Downing Street magistrate. Gulfstream Aerospace had finally made its move, this time directly abandoning all deals with Britain. The most improbable thing had finally happened. Gulfstream Aerospace's announcement meant that things had reached a critical point, and John, that little fox, no longer wanted to talk to them. This news struck them like a bolt from the blue.

"How is this possible? Has he gone mad? He actually wants to give up Rolls-Royce and relinquish control of the two major aircraft companies. What are they trying to do?" At this moment, the British finally couldn't hold on any longer. The immense pressure became the last straw that broke the camel's back, causing them to lose their composure in an instant.

"You think it's impossible, but it's all happened. It's all in black and white. Gulfstream Space's notification has arrived. I believe the changes at Bentley Group won't be long either. This is the result you wanted. Are you satisfied now? You've succeeded. But now you'll have to face John's wrath alone. The authorities can no longer interfere. You'd better watch yourselves!"

These guys don't want to pay the price, but John has suffered such a huge loss, how could he let it go? Their investments outside of Britain will be attacked by John, and the companies they control will also be attacked financially. Even Britain itself will be targeted by John, this financial giant.

If these guys previously thought they wouldn't have to bear any pressure because of the British government's protection, they no longer dare to have such thoughts. They are all very clear about how powerful and formidable John's forces are, and they will soon face a siege. If John can use the power of the government to suppress his investments in Britain, then they must be prepared to face a counterattack and bear John's wrath.

"We agree to a settlement and show our sincerity. He wants to cooperate in the North Sea oil fields, right? We will no longer stand in his way!"

"Is this your sincerity? Do you think he's a fool? Do you think Western Energy lacks this kind of investment right now? They've already reached a cooperation agreement with Norway, and the terms are even better than you imagine. If these are the terms, then there's nothing more to say; you'll have to bear the consequences yourselves. Don't expect the government to take responsibility for everything. You know how important the automotive industry is, how important Gulfstream Aerospace's investment is, and even the Princess Yachts project. Now, all of these have been lost because of your greed. You won't take responsibility for the consequences, but do you expect the government to? If you do something wrong, you have to bear all the responsibility yourself. I can tell you clearly that once you leave Britain, all your investments will be suppressed by them. This is the consequence of your wrongdoing. You ruined their plans, so you have to bear their retaliation. Now you should also prepare your assets in the US and Asia; I believe they will soon be subject to suppression and retaliation."

As these words were spoken, the expressions of these men became extremely solemn. They all knew that this would become a reality. If they could not resolve this conflict quickly, what awaited them was a war, a commercial war. In Britain, they had the home advantage and official intervention, which could cause John heavy losses. However, the government would have to pay a heavy price for them, and its credibility would collapse. Outside of Europe, they would face a brutal commercial war, and no one would come to their aid because their enemy was too terrifying and too crazy. This battle in Britain had instilled fear in many people.

(End of this chapter)