America: My Time

Chapter 1360 The Temptation of Profit

Chapter 1350 The Temptation of Profit

"Don't rush. Now that the decision has been made, what's the hurry? You don't need any pressure. They are them, and you are you. You still haven't let go! Do you know those guys? Although a decision needs to be made, those who dare to provoke us under these circumstances also need to be punished. Go find Jennifer Connelly first, write these guys down, and teach them a lesson after the wedding!" John wouldn't show mercy to his enemies, and this is America, not Japan. Most importantly, these guys are all Americans, so he doesn't need to care about what others think! Even if those Japanese guys have some ideas, it's useless; they can't affect this side!

Regardless of whether those guys in Japan were involved or whether this was the work of oily capital, John didn't want to know. He just needed to teach them a lesson!

"I understand, I'll go find Jennifer Connelly right now!" Hitomi Kuroki said, getting up and leaving. Her haste wasn't due to her own stress, but rather because she saw John's exhausted expression and wanted to give him some rest. If she had known John's current condition, she probably wouldn't have come looking for him.

John didn't know what Kuroki Hitomi was thinking, or that he hadn't seen through her intentions? No, John did see through her, but it was better not to say it out loud. It was enough to understand what was going on in his heart!

Watching Kuroki Hitomi's departing figure, John shook his head, ignoring the matter. In his eyes, it was all trivial; he was more concerned about the old men of the American conglomerate and the deal itself. Judging from their reactions, John didn't believe the deal would go smoothly; unexpected events were inevitable!
Human nature is treacherous. For the sake of profit, these old guys are capable of anything. And now that they have been reminded, some people will inevitably have inappropriate thoughts. Who told them to have a good scapegoat? Their dark schemes can finally be put to use, and they don't have to worry about bearing the consequences themselves!
John had no intention of underestimating these old guys, especially under these circumstances. Even if he explained everything clearly, he couldn't stop their madness. Suddenly, a thought crossed John's mind: should he stay in the US a little longer? Didn't those guys want him to focus his energy on the US instead of Asia? If he stayed, what would they do next?

However, John abandoned the idea; it was too risky. A wise man avoids dangerous situations. Although there was no real danger in the US, he couldn't be too careless. It was best to stay away at this time; it wasn't impossible that a madman might suddenly attack him.

Human nature is treacherous. When workers feel that their interests or even their livelihoods are being affected, they may take desperate measures. If someone instigates them, things can get even more outrageous.

While Kuroki Hitomi went to find Jennifer Connelly, Christie Turlington and Claudia Schiffer sat together discussing the wedding, a hint of envy in their eyes. Faced with such a grand wedding, they too could not resist the temptation and had some thoughts in their hearts!
"Do you think we have a chance to wear a wedding dress and have a wedding like this?" Christie Turlington suddenly said this unexpected question, which shocked Claudia Schiffer.

"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying? You know our situation, don't you? And you know John said he wouldn't get married. What's wrong with you? Did you get a shock?" Claudia Schiffer looked at Christie Turlington with surprise, her face full of astonishment!
“I’m not crazy, of course I know all this, but do you think this guarantees anything for us? I don’t believe you have no thoughts about this, after all, you and I haven’t made a real decision yet. You don’t think you can hide this from John, he just didn’t say it, he’s saving us some face. Otherwise, just look at how Jennifer Connelly treats us, and look at how everyone else treats us!”

Upon hearing Christie Turlington's words, Claudia Schiffer sighed deeply. She knew this all too well, but she was still somewhat hesitant about making this decision, as it concerned her future life!
“I understand! But, you didn’t propose taking over Victoria’s Secret just to test John’s reaction, did you?” Claudia Schiffer quickly realized what was going on. She knew Christie Turlington was rational, but she hadn’t thought deeply about the reasons behind it. Now, after hearing these words, she couldn’t help but have some thoughts of her own!
"Yes, that's what I thought too, but unfortunately I didn't get the result I wanted. Do you think John would be willing to hand over Victoria's Secret to me, to my children? I've always wanted to ask him, but I don't know how to bring it up. It's just a personal fund; I can't feel at ease, I can't accept it!"

That's human nature. Even though John had already provided a huge personal fund arrangement, Christie Turlington was still not satisfied. Perhaps this is the instinct of Europeans and Americans. They are all about interests. Even when getting married, they have to make their personal interests clear. It is normal for Christie Turlington to have such thoughts now!
"Impossible. Putting aside whether you have the ability to manage this asset, even if you do, do you think your child has the same ability? You can see through John's thoughts. How much asset he gets depends on his own ability. His children have already started to get involved, and he is arranging training for them!" Claudia Schiffer was calmer and more insightful than Christie Turlington!
"Yes, I know my idea is a bit crazy, but I'm not willing to give up!"

"What can you do if you're unwilling? It's all out of your control. No matter what you think, it's useless. You're not in control; John is. If you have such thoughts, you'd better talk to John instead of worrying like this!"

Christie Turlington nodded and said, "You're right, I really should have a serious talk with him. If my sacrifices won't bring me everything I want, the wealth and fame I desire, then why should I make such sacrifices? We don't lack anything; it's enough for the rest of our lives!"

While there's some truth to that, not lacking money doesn't mean one can live such a comfortable life. Otherwise, Christie Turlington wouldn't have actively entered the fray to take control of Victoria's Secret. Frankly, it's all about profit, something everyone can see clearly, even John. However, John doesn't object to this situation. If Christie Turlington has the ability, he'd be happy to see it. But things aren't that simple. In just a few months, Christie Turlington hasn't taken control of Victoria's Secret; in fact, she's caused some chaos within the company. This is why she's so anxious. She's gained a clear understanding of her own abilities and doesn't believe she can stabilize Victoria's Secret, hence the current situation!
Claudia Schiffer was aware of Christy Turlington's current situation. Although she was no longer in the modeling industry, she still had many friends in the circle and knew about Victoria's Secret's current predicament. Christy Turlington had not demonstrated strong capabilities, or rather, she had not made up her mind and only wanted to take a steady path. However, the more she did so, the more chaotic the situation at Victoria's Secret became.

Human hearts are the most unpredictable thing. Even close friends can turn against each other when faced with interests. Christy Turlington's attempt to use friendship to maintain Victoria's Secret's turnaround was wishful thinking. When those Victoria's Secret Angels were no longer signed, their friendship vanished, and even a hint of hostility arose in their hearts.

Seeing Christy Turlington's constantly shifting expression, Claudia Schiffer couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Christy Turlington was utterly confused, and so was she. Witnessing this lavish wedding had touched her heart, and she had even entertained a fleeting thought of leaving. This wasn't because of Christy Turlington's words, but because her own heart had truly been moved!

What woman doesn't yearn for such a wedding, for a happy ending? But she can't have it with John. From the beginning, John never lied to them; he had said so before. Initially, tempted by fame and fortune, they chose to follow him. But as time went by, their thoughts changed, and now they were not the same as before, and they had some confidence!
Just as Christie Turlington said, she didn't need to worry about making a living in her later years. Her savings were enough to allow her to live a comfortable life in the future. So she was truly moved and had a slight thought of leaving. However, she didn't show it yet. She wanted to wait and see Christie Turlington's decision and see if she could get everything she wanted. After all, it was a huge fortune!

Faced with such lucrative opportunities, anyone would be tempted. Victoria's Secret might not be a huge asset in John's eyes, but it's a completely different story for them. Although Claudia Schiffer felt such a possibility was unlikely, she still clung to a sliver of hope, just like Christie Turlington—that's the allure of profit.

However, now was not the time. They all knew that John had no time to listen to their stories. If they went to see him now, they would only leave disappointed and without getting what they wanted. They had all seen how busy John was and knew all about what was going on behind the scenes of this wedding.

However, while Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer were talking behind closed doors, they forgot their responsibilities. They both had arrangements to make and needed help with the reception, but the temptation of the profits made them lose their composure and forget their duties. This mistake increased the pressure on Jennifer Connelly!

Although Jennifer Connelly wanted to send someone to find the two, she ultimately gave up. Under these circumstances, she couldn't show too much emotion. Good intentions don't always bring good results, and her kindness might not be appreciated by the other party, so she could only bear it all herself.

When Hitomi Kuroki came to see Jennifer Connelly, she was taken aback. Connelly was already extremely busy and had no time to spare, forcing her to abandon John's instructions. If she were to step forward now and tell Connelly about John's demands, it would likely put more pressure on her and might even cause chaos.

With these concerns in mind, Kuroki Hitomi decisively abandoned her purpose for the trip and turned to leave. However, Kuroki Hitomi did not go to see John. It would not be a wise choice to disturb John at this time. She should figure out how to handle the situation in Japan herself. Just because she didn't know him didn't mean that no one else did.

Even if you don't know him, it doesn't matter. This is a wedding, and there are plenty of people to record it. John only wants the result, not the process. Besides, it would be incompetent of you to have to go to John for such a small matter.

Although Hitomi Kuroki wasn't involved in the wedding arrangements, many people recognized her, and no one would refuse her request. After all, her reasoning was simple: no one would offend her over such a small matter. However, while Hitomi was handling her own affairs, Jennifer Connelly's situation was becoming increasingly busy, and such a hectic workload naturally led to some minor mistakes.

No matter how hard one person tries, it's impossible to handle so many things, let alone in such a large-scale event. John's arrangement was to assign different roles to each of them, but now all the pressure is on Jennifer Connelly alone. Naturally, some minor problems will arise, causing some people to not receive proper care and leading to some rudeness. Fortunately, these only apply to some less important people or those in the entertainment industry, preventing the situation from escalating into a major problem!
(End of this chapter)