America: My Time

Chapter 1185 Everyone's Action

"I'm not reconciled! We've prepared for so long, and we've lost everything because of problems in the US. Don't those bastards realize how much this situation will affect our entire plan?" Soros roared angrily, his eyes filled with boundless rage. He had paid such a high price, and before he could even begin, it was all over. All his scheming and backdoor tactics had become a joke. How could he accept this?

"Alright, there's no point in saying all this now. Since we've already failed, we have to accept it and stop complaining. What's done is done, and it's too late to stop it now. Instead of complaining, we should think about what we should do next. You don't think John will just sit back and not retaliate after seeing through our scheme, do you? What we need to do now is not complain, but figure out how to stop John from retaliating against us!"

"Impossible! No matter how crazy that guy is, he can't possibly be at odds with the entire Wall Street and the Federal Reserve. I don't believe that guy wouldn't know that we have the Federal Reserve behind us!" Soros was very arrogant, thinking that with the entire Wall Street and the Federal Reserve behind him, John wouldn't dare to retaliate against them!
"Heh, if that's how you think, then I have nothing to say. If anything goes wrong, you'll bear all the consequences yourself. What you see as impossible is possible for John. Do you think you can represent Wall Street, or the Federal Reserve? You don't think that the power of Oil Pacific Capital can make John afraid?" Soros's arrogance was laughable to the others at Oil Pacific Capital! John was now at the top of American high society, a member of a top-tier American financial group. Most importantly, would those guys at the Federal Reserve and those crocodiles on Wall Street really fight John for Oil Pacific Capital, or rather, for Soros?

If they could, these guys at Oil Pacific Capital would choose to sacrifice Soros to protect their own interests. It's said that Oil Pacific Capital sticks together, but when their safety is threatened and their own interests are affected, they will be 'forced' to make some decisions that they have to make sacrifices!
Is Soros important? He is important in some ways, but not in others; he can be discarded. It all depends on the Federal Reserve's choice and the choices of those financial giants. Today's oil and gas capital is not as powerful as it will be in the future. They have only recently been pushed to the forefront. Sacrificing Soros is not a big deal for those guys!
"Soros, I advise you not to be too arrogant. If you insist on thinking you are indispensable, then I have nothing to say. If you understand your own situation, then quickly inform the US side and get those guys at the Federal Reserve and Wall Street to take action. At least get them to persuade John not to hold this matter against us. We can't afford John's retaliation, after all, we were in the wrong first!"

"That's right, we should compromise at this time and not confront John head-on, especially now. If something like that happens, we might all be stuck in Asia. Don't think John wouldn't dare to kill us. He's no saint. I'm sure you know about the turmoil in the US and how ruthless John is. We also believe that if he makes a move, someone will take the blame for him. The guys in Southeast Asia, the tycoons in the Middle East, even the guys in Japan and Taiwan are willing to do it!"

That's not wrong. If John were to send troops and retaliate, it wouldn't be impossible for him to take down Soros and his ilk. Moreover, he would have good reason to do so, since it was Soros who provoked John and tried to scheme against him. Under such circumstances, it would be perfectly normal for John to retaliate.

Faced with the threat of death, Soros quickly backed down and had no choice but to nod and say, "Alright, I'll inform the guys in the US right away and have them stop that bastard John from attacking us!"

Soros quickly picked up the phone and called the White House. After all, the White House was the one secretly orchestrating everything, and at this point, only the White House could contact John; the Oilfield Capital didn't have that kind of power, and even if they wanted to admit their mistake, they wouldn't have the opportunity. Time was of the essence. Soros and his men had no idea how much time they had left to prepare. Once John's men started moving, the consequences would be dire!
The call was quickly connected, and President Richard Lamb immediately frowned. He was also very annoyed by Soros's request for help, because this was not part of the original plan they had discussed. It was all Soros's own decision. If this guy hadn't insisted on being an enemy of John and trying to scheme against him, there would have been no danger at all!

Although Lanceton was furious, he had no choice but to step in. After all, if Soros and his gang were killed, the White House's plans would fall apart, and the consequences would be dire! Lanceton said, "Soros, don't worry. I'll go and persuade John this time. Be careful, and if all else fails, go to the embassy. Even if John is crazy, he won't attack you there."

What Zipperton said was very true. No matter how crazy John was, he would never do such a thing. If he did, he would cross the line and break the rules. Even if he was right before, he would be wrong after doing this and would inevitably pay a heavy price. This is not something a smart person should do.

After hanging up the phone, Soros didn't hesitate and immediately said, "Gentlemen, you've all heard the president's arrangements. We'll go to the embassy to take refuge now. We can't risk our lives and give that bastard John a chance to make a move until the president convinces him!"

"Alright, it's definitely not a good time for us to take risks. If something goes wrong, we could lose our lives. Let's go to the embassy for refuge now and wait for what the White House says!"

Soon, the guys from Oil Pacific Capital sprang into action, rushing to the embassy for refuge as quickly as possible, fearing that if they were even a moment late, they would be killed by the Jaguar Security Company under John's command. This was Asia, after all; if John really wanted to take them down, it wouldn't be difficult for him, so they had to be extremely careful.

Actually, these guys are overthinking it. John wouldn't kill them at this time. If he eliminated Soros and his ilk now, John's own interests would suffer. John needs Soros and his cronies to stir up this Asian economic crisis so he can seize all the profits he wants. Soros and his ilk aren't as important as money. After all, John has been preparing for this for a long time; why would he sacrifice his own interests for a few guys?
Unfortunately, John is unaware of Soros and his cronies' reaction. If he knew they would be so cowardly, John would undoubtedly laugh and mock them. Faced with profit, the lives of Soros and his associates are utterly insignificant. Not only would John not attack them, but even if he truly wanted revenge, he wouldn't simply kill them; instead, he would prioritize maximizing his own gain and extracting the benefits he desired from John!

Although John didn't intend to kill Soros and his gang, he still had people keeping an eye on their movements. After all, knowing your enemy and yourself is the key to victory. Soros and his gang were still very useful to him, so how could John bear to kill them? They could be of greater use while they were alive! Soon, the US also began to take action. The embassy received a call from the White House, instructing them to protect Soros and his gang at all costs. They couldn't let anything happen to them. If something like that happened, the consequences would be severe, even uncontrollable.

At this point, everyone immediately sought out Old Martin, hoping he could speak with John. However, Old Martin declined the invitation, knowing he couldn't interfere at this time and couldn't give those guys face, lest the conflict between John and his family escalate.

Old Martin knew John's character well. At this time, it was impossible for him to persuade John to give up. If he did, the consequences would be too severe; a single misstep could shatter family ties. During this period, the family had also received considerable benefits from John, so no one wanted to see the worst happen.

When Old Martin refused President Laughlin's request, it caused concern for Donkey and others alike. At this moment, no one wanted to stand against John, no one wanted to be his enemy—at least not now. No one wanted to bear the terrible blame and antagonize John! Everyone knew how powerful John was; if he targeted them, the consequences would be dire. They didn't think they could withstand his retaliation!

However, simply refusing wouldn't end the matter so easily, and Loafton wouldn't give up just like that. He just needed to change his strategy. Since the White House's intervention had no effect, he would let Donkey step in. After all, Old Martin was one of Donkey's big shots. Even though he had retired, his former status would not disappear!

“Old Martin, you absolutely have to stand up and help everyone in this matter. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be severe. Although we know this puts you in a difficult position, we have no other choice. After all, Jack Laing is the President, and this matter is not just about the White House; it also involves the security of the United States, as well as the Federal Reserve and Wall Street. You don’t want to see John resented by everyone, do you? Taking a step back will be better for everyone.”

"Benefits? I don't see any benefit for us, or for John. Those guys always do things like crossing the river and burning the bridge, and now they're even scheming against John. How am I supposed to talk to them? As for those people wanting to hold a grudge against John, let them be. Even if John doesn't hold it against them, those guys will still resent him. I don't want to try to persuade John for their sake. You know John isn't the same person he used to be!"

When Old Martin said these words, Donkey sighed. He naturally knew John's current situation and understood that John was no longer the same person he used to be. Now John stood at the top of American high society. Even if Donkey wanted to target him, he couldn't, and didn't dare, because John was a media mogul.

“Old Martin, I know this request is a bit excessive, but I have no choice. Since Zipperton has made the request, as a member of the Donkeys, I naturally have to step in. Besides, the White House isn't the only one behind this!”

“I understand all that you’ve said, and you’re not the only one who’s come to me. Many people have come, and I always say the same thing: I can’t do anything about it. I can’t sacrifice the family’s interests to do things for you, and I can’t let your mess ruin the relationship between John and the family. So I can’t do what you’re asking.”

At this point, Old Martin paused, took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and then said, "Let me give you a suggestion. Instead of coming to me, you should have the White House send someone to talk to John in person. If that doesn't work, you can also try contacting Morgan. John and Morgan have a good relationship, so if you can persuade Morgan to intervene, it won't be a problem. However, you should be prepared to pay a price, because this isn't a conflict that can be resolved with just a few words!"

Old Martin eventually compromised slightly and gave Donkey a suggestion: go to Morgan. If Morgan was willing to step in, the matter could be resolved. After all, Morgan was also a member of Wall Street, and if he didn't want to see his own interests damaged, he should naturally stand up and take some responsibility. However, whether it would be successful depended on Morgan's abilities.

When Martin said this, Donkey's man couldn't help but be delighted, a faint smile appearing in his eyes. If he had gone to see Morgan on his own, it wouldn't have been fruitful, but with Martin's words, things were completely different, and there would be a good result. After all, Martin's status was undeniable!

(End of this chapter)