America: My Time

Chapter 1151 The Vigilance of the Crowd

Chapter 1141 The Vigilance of the Crowd
After hanging up the phone, John shook his head. This unexpected turn of events made him wary. He had been repeatedly reminding Cameron about this, but things still went wrong. Was it Cameron's own fault, or was someone behind it all, trying to sabotage him in this way?
John couldn't help but think this way, because it was all too coincidental. First, the Rockefellers took Westinghouse Electric from him; then the White House asked the old man to inquire about his energy plans and ideas; and then this problem arose. Entertainment was their top priority, so John's first thought wasn't whether someone was eyeing Universal Pictures or Paramount!

For those greedy guys, there is no fear. They are capable of anything. Don't be fooled by the warnings he gave through Morgan. John doesn't know how effective they were. The rules are there, but personal relationships are not so easily settled. The fact that the old man got involved shows that if someone is planning ahead, it's not difficult. Moreover, those guys on Wall Street have been eyeing Hollywood's interests for a long time.

The saying goes, "Human greed knows no bounds." For those greedy individuals, the slightest resistance won't deter them. Moreover, this is an election year; using others to do their dirty work is not out of the question. Anything can happen during an election year, and those who have no moral bottom line are capable of anything. It's not impossible that someone is eyeing John's media and entertainment ventures. After all, he's been targeted in other sectors before, so it's possible they'll set their sights on media and entertainment again. However, this will cross John's line. He's made so many arrangements to gain control of the narrative, and now someone wants to cut off that arm of his—how could John not be wary?

There are no secrets in Hollywood. When Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures collaborated on this project, and when Phoenix Cinemas fully cooperated with it, those guys in Hollywood must have known that this project was for next summer. It wouldn't be difficult for someone to try and sabotage it.

"Find out what's wrong with Cameron!" John quickly notified Jaguar Security to mobilize its resources to investigate what was happening in Hollywood. If it were just Cameron's personal problem, it wouldn't be a big deal and could still be managed. But if someone was targeting him, that was intolerable and someone had to pay the price.

A kind person is often bullied, and a good horse is often ridden! At this moment, John didn't want to be targeted by more scoundrels, nor did he want to give those guys any illusions. He couldn't let them think he was easy to talk to. Westinghouse Electric gave up so easily, and now someone else was eyeing his media and entertainment business. If someone really was pulling the strings behind the scenes, it would be a major battle, and no one's face would matter. Not only that, but the White House and those old guys like Rockefeller also needed to give him an explanation!
If someone is plotting against me behind the scenes, then it's a problem with the White House and Rockefeller. My voluntary withdrawal, avoiding involvement in this power struggle, has already shown them considerable respect, and the White House has also made promises. As for that old Rockefeller, that brings us to Westinghouse Electric. Rockefeller played a crucial role in this acquisition, so he needs to step forward and take responsibility when things go wrong.

Rules are for the weak, but under equal circumstances, everyone should still abide by the rules because you are the beneficiary of the rules. Rockefeller wouldn't dare break the rules in front of John, as that would make him pay an even more severe price.

At this time, John's primary concern was not the restructuring and consolidation of the companies he controlled, but rather the enormous profits brought about by the Asian economic crisis. He had finally been waiting for such a crazy feast of wealth, and anyone who dared to disrupt his plans was his enemy. And if they were enemies, he would naturally show no mercy.

When Jaguar Security Company made its move, the old guard of those American conglomerates were shocked, as were the oil and gas giants. Every time Jaguar Security Company was mobilized, it meant a terrible storm was coming. Even though several years had passed, no one had forgotten how crazy John's methods were.

Soon, the Hollywood guys started to panic. It would be a lie to say they weren't secretly sabotaging Cameron's big project. But when Jaguar Security Company took action, they were all worried about becoming John's target. At the same time, Oil Capital was also panicking. They were worried that John would catch them doing something underhanded, and that their hard-won assets in the media and entertainment industry would be severely damaged once again.

No one doubts how devastating John's actions have been to Hollywood. Even though his media conglomerate has undergone some changes, its overall strength has not weakened but rather increased. Under such circumstances, who would want to confront him head-on or be targeted by Paramount and Legendary Entertainment? The tyrant of Hollywood is not just a figurehead; he has truly made the Hollywood giants feel threatened, forcing them to retreat.

"It's confirmed. Although those guys did some underhanded tricks, it didn't have much impact on Cameron's project. The real reason lies with Cameron himself. He's too much of a perfectionist. Even a small mistake makes him want to reshoot. That guy is a madman!" "Yes, no madness, no magic. Only such crazy dedication can lead to amazing achievements. But we can't let him continue like this. Everything is for the sake of the schedule. These small things absolutely cannot be a reason to affect our plans. We can ignore these small things and tell him that this is my decision! If he insists, then he will bear all the consequences. The agreement is not just for show. He can't be immersed in his own world indefinitely. The company's interests come first!" After learning about Cameron's problem, John once again reminded Robert Iger that the plan could not be affected because of Cameron.

John didn't intend to pay any attention to those troublemakers in Hollywood, nor did he plan to target them. After all, this was the norm in Hollywood, and he couldn't bring himself to kill them over such trivial matters. Rules weren't just for show; if he broke them, those old guys would have plenty of excuses to target him.

The biggest obstacle to his development is those damned old guys. One wrong move and they'll scheme against him. But right now, John can't do anything about them. It's an election year, and if he makes a big fuss, he'll be even more affected, since those old guys are all too greedy. If you give them an excuse and an opportunity, Westinghouse Electric alone won't satisfy them, and he'll have to pay an even higher price.

"It's over. That little fox John hasn't made any moves. What was Jaguar Security trying to do before? Was it a threat or a warning?" Without any further action from John, the old guys were puzzled. They all questioned John's motives. These old guys didn't believe John's public statements about just securing Cameron's big project. In their view, it was all a cover-up; John had a much more sophisticated plan hidden within this operation!

"I don't know. On the surface, it all seems to be over. Even Hollywood seems to be fine. It's as if it was just an investigation into what happened in Hollywood. Everything is strange!"

"If all this is just a warning to us, it's making a mountain out of a molehill. Is Westinghouse Electric really that important, worth John going to such lengths for? If he truly cared about Westinghouse, why would he sell it so readily? I also think there are more secrets behind Jaguar Security's actions than they appear. We should try to figure out John's plan; we can't always be doing this behind closed doors. Hollywood isn't far from Silicon Valley. Perhaps this guy is ostensibly targeting Hollywood, but in reality, he's laying the groundwork for Silicon Valley. Don't forget that with the White House's support, Silicon Valley's development is accelerating, and its companies are experiencing a crazy wealth boom!"

"It's a pity we can't ask Old Martin to intervene again and find out what this guy is really thinking. Otherwise, we wouldn't be in such a passive position, unable to do anything!" Although these greedy guys have started to take over Westinghouse Electric, their eyes are still fixed on John's businesses. The move by Jaguar Security Company has given them even more ideas, and they have set their sights on Silicon Valley again.

"Because of John's cunning, the companies in Silicon Valley have all changed. It's impossible to see who's behind them. They're all offshore funds, and the same goes for those in Oregon. Now this guy is really withdrawing himself from the limelight. His assets are no longer as conspicuous as before, and his name has almost disappeared from the list of those companies."

“Perhaps we should talk to Morgan. That guy might know something. After all, their cooperation has been ongoing. Given their relationship, he should be able to find out if John takes any action!” Soon, these old guys thought of Morgan again.

(End of this chapter)