America: My Time

Chapter 1365 Human Heart
Chapter 1355 Human Hearts

Unfortunately, it was too late now. Although John's voice hadn't changed, Christie Turlington knew that he had truly blocked everything.

Although the wedding incident caused her to lose points, the impact wasn't too severe, since nothing major happened. However, it was a huge mistake for her to come to see John today and make such an 'outrageous' request. She completely ruined her last chance and destroyed everything!
"Let's part amicably. Since we have different beliefs, let's end it here!" Human greed knows no bounds. Faced with someone who can't even control their own desires and wants, someone who doesn't understand themselves, John sees no need to keep them around, leaving unnecessary hidden dangers and adding to his own life.
Upon hearing John's words, Christie Turlington could only sigh inwardly, accepting the outcome. She finally came to her senses, realizing how foolish her previous actions had been. Why had she acted this way, so irrationally? It was greed. Ever since learning of John's support for Lee Boo-jin and Momoko Kikuchi, and the shares he had given her, inappropriate thoughts had arisen within her, leading to the current situation.

"And you, do you also want to leave?" John asked Claudia Schiffer when he saw that she remained silent, observing everything calmly. John didn't want to go too far, and Claudia Schiffer was different from Christie Turlington; she was a victim! If it weren't for his arrangements, perhaps none of this would have happened.

Of course, while Christie Turlington's methods were a bit underhanded, Claudia Schiffer herself also had major problems. She was too trusting, otherwise, how could she have been so easily outmaneuvered? If she had been even slightly more vigilant, she wouldn't have been tricked. So, she herself was also at fault in this matter!
“I do have that thought. After seeing that wedding, I suddenly felt an urge to get married myself!” Claudia Schiffer also spoke up, realizing that there was no point in hiding it, as John had seen right through her little scheme.

"I understand. What you want, I can't give you. Like I said, let's part ways amicably. Do you have any other requests?"

At this moment, Claudia Schiffer gently shook her head and said, "I have no demands!"

Upon hearing this, John was taken aback. Claudia Schiffer's behavior was completely different from Christie Turlington's. One was incredibly greedy, while the other was indifferent and did not seek any benefit! However, her choice was different from that of normal Europeans and Americans. Normal Europeans and Americans value benefits very much and express them very directly.

John took a deep breath and said, "For so many years, you've been playing the role of a pretty face. Although being a pretty face in Hollywood isn't easy, you know yourself that there's no future in continuing like this. I'll make some arrangements for you. Winning Best Actress is unlikely, after all, those old guys have their pride; they can't be too greedy or go too far. But Best Supporting Actress is still possible. I'll have someone pull some strings for you, so you can have a chance to change your image. Consider it a small favor for our time together!"

There's no problem with John saying such things. Although John doesn't usually pay much attention to Hollywood affairs, once he speaks up, those old guys from the Academy have no choice but to compromise. After all, John is the tycoon of Hollywood!
This was truly an unexpected delight. Claudia Schiffer hadn't anticipated receiving such a benefit. While she had longed for an award in the past, she had never had the chance. This promise, however, surprised her, followed by a surge of joy. Compared to Christie Turlington, her choice was right, her understanding of John was correct. Openly demanding benefits would never yield good results; facing things calmly was the most sensible decision.

"Won't this cause trouble? After all, my acting skills aren't that great!" Although she was overjoyed, Claudia Schiffer still asked John. Even though the suggestion was very tempting, Claudia Schiffer felt she couldn't rush into a decision; she couldn't let their friendship go to waste!

If I were to agree immediately, all the previous goodwill would be wasted. But if I asked first, everything would be different. Having more goodwill would be very beneficial for my future development. I can't be too opportunistic at this point, like Christie Turlington, and squander all the goodwill we've built up!
"It's alright, it's nothing serious. Just go back and follow the instructions. Your agency will let you know!"

Upon hearing John's words, Claudia Schiffer felt relieved and realized it was time to leave. Her identity had changed, and she could no longer be as free as before.

Seeing Claudia Schiffer's conversation with John, and witnessing Claudia Schiffer's gains, Christie Torrington was filled with regret. Unfortunately, what was done was done, and regret was useless; nothing could be undone. If he hadn't been so greedy and hadn't made that foolish move, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.

When Claudia Schiffer was ready to leave, Christie Turlington had no other choice but to follow. All their affection vanished the moment she made that unreasonable request.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, John gently shook his head. That's life, that's human nature. When inappropriate thoughts arise, it's time to part ways. Although Claudia Schiffer had given herself a plausible reason, her thoughts had been brewing for a long time. Her desire to leave wasn't entirely due to the machinations at the wedding; rather, this unexpected event had solidified her resolve.

Although John knew perfectly well what was going on, he knew it was best not to say anything. He understood, but kept quiet. John wasn't too bothered by such things anymore; over a decade had hardened his heart. A swift and decisive resolution was best, a clean break was the best course of action. If things escalated to the point like Christie's at Turlington, it wouldn't be good for him; it would mean a lot of trouble.

John's situation was quickly resolved, but the situation at General Motors escalated rapidly. No one expected things to develop in such a chaotic direction. With Morgan and Rockefeller working together, they were forced to compromise. Faced with pressure from the United States, even if the Israelis didn't want to admit it or accept it, they had no choice. The other side had 'concrete' evidence, leaving them with absolutely no chance to resist. "Damn it, we didn't do anything, it has little to do with us, yet these bastards are trying to pin the losses on us and make us responsible. They're going too far!"

"What's the use of saying all this now? I told you from the beginning not to do those dangerous things, not to let the Mossad people get too arrogant, but you just wouldn't listen. Now that this accident has happened, even if we didn't do it, they won't believe us. We have to accept it whether we want to or not, unless you want to completely break with those guys in the US. Do you think we can afford such a loss? Do you think we can face such an outcome?"

The answer is impossible for them to answer themselves. The situation in the Middle East remains very dangerous. They dare not fall out with American financial groups; once they lose American support, disaster, even annihilation, awaits them. Since the cooperation between Middle Eastern tycoons and John has deepened, the situation in the Middle East has never been stable, and they have always been in danger. If it weren't for the pressure these Middle Eastern tycoons need to be wary of from the United States, they probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

The economy in Serbia is not doing so well right now because of the ongoing conflict. This conflict continues to bleed them and weaken their power, and the impact on their economy is obvious. However, those guys in the Middle East don't have to bear such pressure. They live a comfortable life by relying on underground money.

"But I'm not reconciled! Our people only gave it a tiny push, and it only slightly affected that guy. The initial destruction might have been related to us, but the subsequent explosion had absolutely nothing to do with us!"

"Alright, let's stop dwelling on whether it's our problem or not. There's no point in talking about it now. We have to accept it whether we like it or not. Let's think about how to plug this hole. With our current finances, it will cost us a lot and may even increase the pressure on our economy."

"You want to ask our comrades overseas for instructions? Do you know the consequences of doing so? This is no joke. If we do this, it will have a bad impact on us. It will make everyone see our weakness. I'm worried that those guys in the Middle East will take action, and then our situation will be even more dangerous!"

"No, even if those guys in the Middle East had the intention, they wouldn't have the guts. Even if they did, those guys in the US wouldn't agree. They wouldn't watch us fall, and they wouldn't let those guys target us at this time. It's precisely because our situation is so difficult right now that it's our chance to ask for help!"

"Alright, if you insist, I have no objection, and I hope you're right. However, this time we not only failed to outmaneuver John and prevent him from clashing with Morgan, Rockefeller, and other financial groups, but we ourselves have gotten ourselves involved. This isn't a good thing. Those guys are certainly intelligent enough to see through our scheme. The reason they're targeting us so fiercely and holding us responsible is out of revenge. Right now, it's Morgan and Rockefeller, and that bastard John hasn't made a move yet. We have to be on guard, lest we be caught off guard!"

Although none of them believed John would choose this time to attack them, given his current focus on the Asian financial crisis—a distraction that could lead to significant losses for him if things went wrong in Asia—they dared not take the risk. They knew that John needed to be wary of them at all costs, and any mishap would have unimaginable consequences. They couldn't afford to gamble!

John couldn't see through the problems at General Motors, could he? He saw them perfectly clearly, and he quickly learned about the explosion, realizing that this 'accident' was deliberately orchestrated. However, John didn't care about such a situation. Whoever was behind it, as long as he didn't suffer any losses, that was enough for him; everything else was irrelevant.

Even if Morgan intervened, what could he possibly do to expose it? Besides, he was more than happy to have those guys from Seville take the blame, since he was their enemy. Seeing his 'enemies' suffer such a blow naturally made him very happy. However, Morgan's madness this time also showed that his patience had almost worn thin. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken such a drastic action, launching a crazy explosion that silenced all dissenting voices. At this point, no one dared to criticize Morgan or General Motors anymore.

Look at the current situation at General Motors, with that bombed factory. Who dares to criticize Morgan or GM now? Even workers dared to vandalize the factory; how could they not be prepared and make arrangements? No matter who criticizes them for this, the public will not side with GM. After all, their 'losses' this time were too great; an explosion brought the entire factory to a standstill.

Of course, some people suspected the cause of the explosion, and others even suspected Morgan was behind it. But you can't speak without evidence; it can be deadly. Anyone with a modicum of sense understands that you can't just say anything at this point, or you could bring about your own demise. Those conglomerates are capable of anything for profit; anyone who tries to sabotage their plans will naturally face their wrath!

How many people in the United States dare to face the wrath of old men like Morgan and Rockefeller? None. While people may have their doubts, it's best not to comment on such matters lightly; the consequences could be too severe—people could die!
(End of this chapter)