America: My Time

Chapter 1277 Morgan's Request

Chapter 1267 Morgan's Request
Before Jimmy even arrived in Beijing, Morgan had to contact John, calling directly onto John's private satellite phone. Things had escalated to this point, and Morgan had to handle the situation carefully. Rockefeller had already compromised, so he couldn't do nothing. Moreover, it was best to do this in Rockefeller's presence. After reaching an agreement with Rockefeller, Morgan gestured to him and then picked up the phone to call John.

“John, I’m sorry to bother you so early. There’s been a slight situation in the US that Jimmy doesn’t know about yet, so I had to inform you and have a talk with you!” Morgan cut to the chase and stated his purpose directly. After all, he couldn’t bring up other things in front of Rockefeller.

"I heard about it. It can't be those guys from the oil capital and the Italians again, can it? They're the only ones who hate me, and only they would do such a shady thing. I used to give you face when you stepped in, but it hasn't been long, and these guys are provoking me again. Do they really think I'm easy to bully? I gave you a lot of face last time in Taiwan. I can't agree to this time, or anyone will dare to cause me trouble."

As soon as John finished speaking, Rockefeller's expression changed drastically. Things were indeed as he had feared. John was unwilling to give up and wanted to take the opportunity to teach the oil capital and those guys in Seville a lesson. If he were to make a move, the situation in Southeast Asia would likely change rapidly.

“John, don’t worry. This time they will pay the price. Rockefeller has found the White House, and Labour will give you a satisfactory explanation. Besides, things aren’t as you think. Although there are Israeli and Pacific capital behind this, it’s not what you think. At least Soros and his group haven’t intervened. It’s other guys who are plotting against you. Even the Donalds have people involved, and even the Europeans have made their move. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be any activity in Europe. And the Koreans have also made their move, which you wouldn’t expect. Both the Koreans and the Israelis want to frame someone else. Israel wants to frame a Middle Eastern tycoon, and Korea wants to frame Japan. So this matter involves too many things, and we need time to handle it!”

"Heh, how ridiculous. That bastard Zipperton shouts his slogans all the time, but now that his own people are being bullied, he doesn't even dare to stand up for justice. It seems we can't count on him. I'll have to do it myself." John wasn't swayed by Morgan's words and remained committed to his own approach!
“John, listen to the conditions Rockefeller and his team are offering. IMG Entertainment, if you give them time to handle this, the company is yours. They will also take care of all the potential problems and won't make things difficult for you. They'll even give you a 50% discount. These conditions are 'sincere' enough, aren't they?”

John was shocked by Morgan's words. He hadn't expected the old guys like Rockefeller to react so quickly and offer such terms, which were exactly what he wanted to do to develop media and entertainment.

“Mr. Morgan, given our relationship, I should indeed agree to your request. But I’d like to know why we’re giving them time. Didn’t the White House’s Richard Leddon take immediate and targeted action to teach those guys a lesson? That’s not befitting his status. How come he softens when it comes to those Israelis? He’s even willing to abandon his own people!” John’s words were full of contempt, showing his deep dissatisfaction with Richard Leddon.
“John, since you know about the White House’s reaction, I won’t hide it from you. This guy didn’t react immediately and even tried to cover it up for us. Donkey has people involved, so he can’t be trusted at all. At least Rockefeller and I don’t trust him. That’s why we need some time. Don’t worry, the final result will definitely satisfy you. We don’t want to see you disrupt everyone’s plans.”

Although the Morgan tycoon didn't specify any plans, John knew in his heart that he was referring to the Asian financial crisis. If he intervened and disrupted their plans, it would have a significant impact on the Federal Reserve and Wall Street, and might even cause their entire plan to fall apart. He couldn't afford to bear such consequences!
“Since you put it that way, I can’t refuse, and I can agree. However, if Soros and his group target Hong Kong, I will have to fight back. After all, I have a lot of assets in Hong Kong, and I need to make that clear beforehand to avoid anyone bringing it up later. As for other situations, I won’t make any targeted counterattacks. There are some things that are hard to discuss over the phone. I’ll talk to Jimmy in detail when he arrives. I also have some thoughts on this. I don’t want to be enemies with those old guys like Rockefeller, nor do I want to keep getting entangled with them. I don’t have the energy to keep wasting time with them like this.”

John's straightforward answer surprised Morgan, as it was unexpected. Morgan didn't believe John was unaware of the situation; he couldn't possibly have called him alone. Yet John had spoken so frankly. Did John have other plans? And what were they?
When Morgan thought of this, he was also tempted and wanted to ask, but he swallowed his words. Now was not the time to ask. After all, Rockefeller was right there. Asking might not be good for him. Moreover, John might have ulterior motives for saying this. It was better to be cautious!
"Alright, we can discuss this in more detail when we have time. It's indeed inconvenient to talk about such important matters over the phone, after all, this isn't a confidential line. If we're not careful, outsiders could find out, and if something goes wrong, it won't be good for anyone. I'll wait for your news! As for the matter in Hong Kong, it's all about ability. This is normal business practice, and no one can criticize you. Otherwise, wouldn't things be in chaos? I believe everyone understands!"

"That's for the best. I can't let others infringe on my interests and provoke my bottom line again and again. To be honest, I can't tolerate it anymore. This is the last chance. If this happens again, let's decide everything with strength. I hope they can withstand my wrath!"

Hearing John's menacing words, Morgan sighed and said apologetically, "John, I have no choice. Rockefeller came knocking, and I had to deal with it. Besides, the White House is involved. Even if that bastard Richard Lambton is a scoundrel, he's still the President. Morgan has to give him face; I can't just do nothing. Don't worry, I won't take on anything like this again. They have to pay the price for their actions. I'm not their babysitter; I can't do everything for them. Favors eventually run out, and I don't want to waste my goodwill on them!"

"I don't want to see this happen either. If it really comes to that, it won't be good for anyone, and it's something neither of us wants to see. If it were just once or twice, I could tolerate it, but it hasn't been that long, and they've come up with new tricks. Their previous promises were all bullshit. That bastard, Lassoton, made a guarantee, and now he's not saying a word. Does he really think I'm easy to bully? He thinks Old Martin is a fool, and I'm giving him face. This time, he needs to give me an explanation, a satisfactory explanation, or this isn't over. As for those bastards at Oil Capital, I can let it go for your sake, as long as their 'sincerity' is fulfilled. Everything else can be put aside. But Lassoton and that bastard have to give me an explanation this time. There's no room for negotiation!"

Faced with John's reply, Morgan, not wanting to get involved, said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I'll stand by you in this matter. Zipperton and Donkey have been too cocky lately. They've forgotten what respect is. They really think we financial tycoons are just decorations that they can manipulate at will."

At this point, Morgan wouldn't let John be in a difficult position. Moreover, he was also very dissatisfied with Lassoton and Donkey, who had schemed against him time and time again, which made him very angry. Even if he could swallow his anger for the sake of the bigger picture, it didn't mean he was powerless. These bastards deserved to be taught a lesson!
"That's good. I hope these guys won't disappoint me. I hope they won't give me a chance to retaliate, or they'll know what pain is." John said this even though he knew there were outsiders present, which showed that he had reached his limit with the donkey and that all of this was already part of his plan.

"No matter how the White House reacts, as long as you are not satisfied, Morgan will definitely stand by your side. This is my promise to you, and it is also Morgan's promise to you." Morgan now represents not only himself, but also the Morgan Group. John has given him a lot of face, so Morgan has to reciprocate. It is normal for relationships to be reciprocal. If only John makes the effort, even the best friendship will cool down. Morgan is very clear about this.

“Okay, I believe you, and I believe Morgan. Morgan has never let me down. I’m very happy to have a friend like Morgan, and a friend like you. I’m glad you understand my difficulties. I wouldn’t have made this decision if I hadn’t been forced to. I can’t take it anymore. You know how much my company in the US has been targeted since that bastard Lloyd Dunn came to power, so this time I won’t tolerate it!”

(End of this chapter)