America: My Time

Chapter 1364 Big Bang

Chapter 1354 The Big Explosion
Although he still had some reservations, Jimmy didn't say anything more. He could see the murderous intent in his boss's eyes. At this point, no amount of persuasion would work; his boss was determined to take action, and to frame someone. After silently retreating, Jimmy began making arrangements for his men. He knew he had to be careful in this matter; otherwise, the consequences of messing things up would be unbearable.

While Jimmy was on his side, John also learned of the situation at General Motors and sneered inwardly. But then, another unexpected event occurred. Less than a day later, a horrific explosion rocked General Motors; someone had detonated the factory's production line, bringing the entire plant to a standstill!
When Xiao Sheng heard the news, his first thought was of a conspiracy. Even the most insane person wouldn't make such a series of moves. It was obvious that someone was taking advantage of the situation to cause trouble. However, this had nothing to do with him. He didn't need to deal with anything himself; Morgan and Rockefeller would handle it!
This sudden explosion shocked the United States. It's rare for a factory to be bombed, especially one deliberately targeted. This happened in a long time. And most importantly, it was General Motors, a major American automaker. Who had the audacity to do such a thing? This infuriated the American public and fueled their dissatisfaction with the United Auto Workers.

Yes, given this dramatic turn of events, most people immediately think of the auto workers. They were dissatisfied with the General Motors deal, which led to his actions, and his actions have eroded public sympathy for them. Someone so mad as to blow up their own factory and shut it down completely demonstrates the extent of public resistance.

"Mr. Morgan, are you sure this document is authentic? Do they really have the audacity to do something like this?" Upon seeing the document provided by Morgan, Zipperton was also shocked by its contents!
"Yes, I'm certain of his authenticity, and the Mossad people did indeed come into contact with the target, which is why this horrific explosion at General Motors occurred. I need an explanation; they must take responsibility for all of this!"

Upon hearing this, Zipperton couldn't help but smile bitterly. Morgan's words were meant to get the White House to negotiate with the other party. If this matter escalated, the impact would be too great. Zipperton understood that things couldn't be dragged on for too long, or something serious would definitely happen. Moreover, once this explosion occurred, no one knew what other astonishing changes might occur!
If things escalate further, the consequences will be far more serious. He also worries that Detroit might be behind this, which would make things complicated. Donkey would have to pay the price, and someone would have to take responsibility. Therefore, he doesn't dare to investigate this matter further. If the investigation uncovers something serious, will he still be able to handle it? It's better to just accept Morgan's statement and handle the matter according to their attitude.

It's important to understand that only Morgan was present today. If everyone else had arrived, the consequences would have been severe, and more people would have paid the price. This was an outcome that Leddon didn't want to see, and it wouldn't have been good for him either!
"I'll have someone contact them right away and demand an explanation from them, an explanation that you can accept!"

Upon hearing this, Morgan's face lit up with a faint smile. He nodded and said, "That's right. I'm not an unreasonable person. They only need to compensate General Motors for its losses. Besides, I don't want to make things too heated with them, and I don't have that much time. I need everything to get back to normal quickly. You should know that our deal with John is about to begin. This big incident is ruining our plans! If things get out of hand, it won't just be me coming to you; everyone will have to come together."

Is this a threat? No, it's not a threat, it's a fact. Only Morgan is here now. If Lattice can't give him a satisfactory result, Morgan won't agree. And this gain won't be his alone; it will be given to John. After all, this explosion caused a huge drop in GM's stock price, a result Morgan hadn't anticipated! But now that it's happened, there's no way to salvage the situation!
"I'm afraid they won't accept it, and things will drag on for a long time!" Zipperton understood the dangers of such a situation. Not only would the other party not accept it, but they might even refuse outright. After all, taking on such a karmic burden would be stressful for anyone, and could even make the situation more chaotic and cruel!

"They won't delay unless things get worse. At that point, they'll definitely choose to act decisively and resolve everything before things are fully triggered! If it affects the General Motors deal, it won't just be my problem. Someone will have to pay a heavy price, and are you sure they can afford the consequences?" Morgan said, expressing his thoughts, which were clearly different from Lloyd's.

The threat—it's obvious that Morgan is threatening the other side, even the White House. Everyone's remaining calm now, but they won't go crazy until a satisfactory outcome is reached. When it comes to profit, those old guys will be incredibly reckless.

"Alright, I'll have someone talk to them quickly, but I need time!" At this point, Lassoton had no choice but to compromise. If Morgan really caused a scene, things would be dangerous, and even he, the president, would be affected!

When Morgan approached the White House, Rockefeller and his cronies also gathered together, becoming wary of this sudden turn of events. They were worried that the deal with John might fall through, since General Motors was currently suffering significant losses and its value had plummeted. If they wanted to proceed with the deal with John now, they would have to start all over again and put up even more assets, which naturally infuriated them.

"What do we do? We need to talk to John now. If he's unwilling to continue the deal, we'll be in big trouble, and all our previous preparations will have been wasted." Rockefeller asked, seeing that no one was speaking up. He didn't want things to get out of control!

"It's no use saying anything now. This isn't a problem that can be solved in a few words; it's a matter of interests. We need to prepare again. I think John is right. We can't let those guys get away with this anymore. They dare to challenge us now and do things like this. If we let them get away with it, our safety might be at risk!"

"Even if Morgan intervenes now, it won't make a difference. John won't accept such asset devaluation. If we postpone the transaction, our losses will be significant, given how quickly Dreamworld and Nvidia's market capitalization has risen!"

“Why don’t we talk to John? Things can’t go on like this. If we can’t resolve this quickly, the problem will escalate, and the deal might even be suspended. I believe that’s the last thing anyone wants to see. Besides, I’m worried John might refuse the deal, since he never really wanted to accept it in the first place!” “This matter still needs Morgan’s intervention. Only Morgan can solve the problem. Fortunately, John is still in the US. If he had returned to Asia, the consequences would be severe. Have those guys at Oil Pacific Capital contact them and tell them our decision. If they don’t resolve it, don’t blame us for retaliating. They will pay a heavy price!” As he said this, a terrifying killing intent emanated from Rockefeller.

This was the plan Morgan and Rockefeller had agreed upon: one of them would go to the White House to talk to President Richard Luther King Jr., while the other would talk to the financial group members at this time to gain their understanding and support.

What's the situation with John now? Such a big thing happened, and John is completely unaware? Obviously, that's impossible. In fact, everyone wants to know John's current situation. They're worried that John might back out, causing serious problems! However, they're overthinking it; John is also in a bit of 'trouble' now!
After several days of reflection, Christie Turlington and Claudia Schiffer approached John. Claudia Schiffer didn't explain anything, since what had happened was already done. Although John didn't say anything, she knew in her heart that she had lost face in front of him.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Just say what's on your mind. There's no need to be so secretive!" Seeing that neither of them spoke, John had to break the silence. He didn't have time to waste his precious time with them; he needed to keep an eye on General Motors and the situation in Asia!
"What will we get if we keep following you? Can I keep control of Victoria's Secret? I can't be at ease with just a personal fund!" Christie Turlington finally stated her demands. At this point, she felt there was no need to do anything else; it was best to be straightforward. After all, for them, it was all about profit, and there was no need to hesitate.

"You think that's possible? Even if I handed Victoria's Secret over to you, could you manage it well? Victoria's Secret is in a much more difficult situation now than when you took over. You haven't helped Victoria's Secret develop better; on the contrary, you've plunged it into an even bigger predicament, and there's even instability among the staff. How can I entrust such a large enterprise to you!"

Since the discussion was about interests, John no longer held back and directly pointed out Christy Turlington's current situation: it was impossible for someone without ability to take over such an important asset as Victoria's Secret from his hands. If Victoria's Secret were handed over to her, there would probably be no development, only destruction!

John saw no need for further politeness with a woman who only wanted to discuss interests with him. Christie Turlington's behavior made it clear she was considering leaving, and her scheming had forced Claudia Schiffer to consider doing so. If it weren't for what happened at the wedding, Claudia Schiffer wouldn't have made this decision. A small mistake had rendered all of Claudia Schiffer's long preparations futile, and in many people's eyes, she was already labeled as incompetent.

Although Claudia Schiffer didn't show any resentment, John knew their friendship was completely over. A person who schemes against their 'friend' is not trustworthy. Similarly, John no longer dared to trust Christy Turlington. Whether intentional or not, this incident completely shattered her public image, not to mention her making such a 'crazy' request to John!

Was Christie Turlington thinking of her children? No, she was thinking of herself. After all, John had made arrangements for the children, but not so many for them. Christie Turlington didn't trust John like Zhang Yuyan and the others, nor did she have as many ambitions; they were more aware of when to advance and retreat. Christie Turlington wanted to emulate Lee Boo-jin, but unfortunately, she didn't have the same abilities to control the company.

A person should know their own worth, but Christy Turlington was clearly blinded by self-interest and failed to see herself clearly. All she could see was profit, and she only wanted to get her so-called 'security' from John. However, she was overthinking things and overestimating herself. To John, she meant nothing.

As soon as John finished speaking, Christy Turlington instantly sobered up. At that moment, she understood why Claudia Schiffer had so readily come with her to see John; she was there to see her make a fool of herself.

"But this isn't fair to us! You haven't treated all of us fairly!" Christie Turlington wanted to argue further, trying to find a reasonable excuse for herself!

"Heh, fairness! Do you think there is any fairness in this world? And do you think I have to treat all of you fairly? People have different preferences. The fairness you want is impossible and will never exist. And you need to understand yourself. Don't think that just because you've only managed Victoria's Secret for a few days, you should be in charge. Even if you had the ability, you can't ask me for it."

Although John's tone remained calm, it struck Christie Turlington like a thunderbolt. She instantly realized she had made a grave mistake. She was blinded by her own interests, unable to see through everything behind the scenes. Only after John's words did she understand.

(End of this chapter)