America: My Time

Chapter 1405 Morgan's Counterattack

Chapter 1395 Morgan's Counterattack
Although he wanted to refuse, seeing the looks in everyone's eyes, Morgan could only sigh. If it were only Rockefeller, he would have refused without hesitation. But facing the expectant eyes of everyone, Morgan couldn't do that. He knew that doing so would breed resentment among many people. As long as it involved their own interests, these guys would take it extremely seriously! Interests move people's hearts, and refusing at this time would only make Morgan an object of everyone's hostility!

“Rockefeller, this isn’t something you can represent alone. I need everyone’s consent. After all, your word doesn’t count. Even if I were willing to step in and persuade John, I would still need everyone’s approval!” Morgan responded cautiously, giving everyone sufficient weight rather than taking Rockefeller’s words literally. Rockefeller wasn’t representing everyone now; he could only represent himself, not the masses. If they truly believed him, and something went wrong, things would become very complicated!
At this point, Rockefeller realized that he had been too hasty and made a basic mistake that he shouldn't have made. If someone didn't agree with his statement, how would he face Morgan's questioning if problems arose? After all, this concerned everyone's interests, and everyone had different ideas; perhaps some people were unwilling to accept it.

"You're right, I was too hasty. I can't speak for everyone, I can only speak for myself. Luckily, you reminded me!" Although Rockefeller's answer was sincere, Morgan found it very grating. This guy clearly had bad intentions, saying such things at this time was obviously trying to make him look bad.

"I knew this bastard wasn't a good person. A good person wouldn't say something like that. Even now, he's still trying to set me up and disgust me. What a scoundrel!" Although Morgan harbored immense hatred for Rockefeller, retaliating at this moment would make him seem too serious, especially since Rockefeller's attitude was quite sincere. Under these circumstances, Morgan could only choose to ignore him and remain silent, lest he fall into Rockefeller's trap and be unjustly blamed.

Morgan's silence was seen by the others as a wait for their response, giving them time to think. These old guys dared not be negligent in such matters. They all knew the friendship between Morgan and John and understood that it was best for Morgan to make the decision. If they were to do it themselves, they were afraid that it would not end well!

Soon everyone expressed their opinions, each sincerely asking Morgan to speak with John. They said they would accept Morgan's request and would not make things difficult for him or do anything inappropriate.

"Alright, since everyone has put it that way, it would be a bit unreasonable for me to refuse again. However, I must make this clear from the outset: I can persuade John to start pushing for those companies to go public, but I cannot guarantee that John will accept it. After all, what happened before had a significant impact, and it would be a lie to say that John doesn't harbor any resentment. If there are any other issues, I hope everyone can agree to let me make my own decision and not say that I cannot accept it afterward."

"Okay, none of us have any problem with it!" After exchanging ideas, everyone accepted Morgan's request. At this point, none of them dared to refuse, because if they did, Morgan could use his power to escape and ruin their plans. Under these circumstances, only Morgan could persuade John.

"Okay, I can rest assured with everyone's words. There's one more thing: all the targeted actions must end. If anyone is still causing trouble in the shadows, no matter how eloquently I speak, it won't work. Sincerity is essential; we can't just say one thing and do another. That will only make things worse!"

Morgan knew these old guys' nature perfectly well. If he didn't "remind" them, they would definitely cause trouble in secret. None of them were good people. Because he had promised them he would talk to John, some of them would have inappropriate thoughts and want to sabotage him. If a conflict arose between him and John, would Morgan still be able to preside over the listing of these companies?
The answer is no. The drain on personal relationships is not unlimited, and John is no longer the boy he once was. Even if he tries to save face for himself, Morgan's interests will inevitably be affected. It's necessary to warn these guys in advance. Human nature is treacherous; at this time, being cautious is always the right thing to do, because self-interest can be a powerful motivator.

When Morgan said these words, those with ulterior motives all sighed inwardly. They all understood that Morgan had seen through their schemes, and if they wanted to cause trouble again, they should be prepared to be purged, or even kicked out of the game. Any attempt would provoke public outrage, and for their own benefit, these guys had no choice but to abandon the idea.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Morgan sneered inwardly. His guess was right. Many of these old guys were plotting against him. If he hadn't said those words and given that 'warning,' the consequences would have been unimaginable. So, you can't be a good guy, or you'll be targeted by your competitors!
Although he was furious, Morgan suppressed his anger. Now was not the time to settle scores with these guys. Once everything was settled, he would teach them a lesson. As long as John agreed, Morgan would oversee the IPOs of those companies, and these guys would pay the price for their actions. "Morgan, time is of the essence. When do you plan to contact John?" The old men present knew that the longer they delayed, the less profit they would make. Therefore, they hoped Morgan would act immediately, preferably in front of them so they could clearly hear John's answer. These men didn't completely trust Morgan; they were all worried that he would secretly profit alone!

"Do you think I don't want to contact John soon? I contacted him before, but I was rejected. You all know why. Without your underhanded tactics, I wouldn't be in this predicament. Now, do you think you can get John to agree over the phone? Do you think that's sincere? I need to go there in person and talk to John in person. Of course, if you have any concerns, you can arrange for someone to come with me to see John, so no one will think I'm secretly trying to take advantage of the situation!"

As soon as Morgan finished speaking, everyone frowned. Rockefeller asked doubtfully, "Morgan, is this really necessary? Given your relationship with John, do you really need to personally discuss such a trivial matter?"

"A trivial matter? You're really talking without understanding the implications. You know how much profit is involved. If you don't, ask everyone here. Is this a trivial matter? If it weren't for your previous underhanded tactics, would I need to do this? Now, if I don't personally intervene, I won't have any chance at all. John has been completely enraged by you. You all know what's going on in Japan. If you're not afraid of failure, I can contact John right now in front of everyone. If you refuse, then I have no other choice but to deal with John yourselves!"

Morgan showed Rockefeller no mercy whatsoever. This guy was too cunning, always trying to scheme against him, which infuriated Morgan. If it weren't for the need to save face for everyone, he would have already turned against him. These repeated underhanded tactics had pushed Morgan's patience to its limit.

"Rockefeller, you've gone too far! How can this be a small matter? This concerns the interests of all of us! Is this a small matter in your eyes? If you, Rockefeller, don't care about these interests, you can leave. We can share these interests. After all, in your eyes, this is just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning!" DuPont didn't give Rockefeller any face at this moment. If he could take this opportunity to kick Rockefeller out, he could gain more benefits.

As soon as DuPont finished speaking, many people's eyes lit up. They all understood DuPont's intention. Naturally, they also wanted to kick Rockefeller out of the game. Just as they were about to speak up to 'persuade' him, Rockefeller said, "Morgan, I just think that you and John have a deep friendship. This kind of thing is a small matter for you. I didn't mean anything by it."

"Friendship? You're talking to me about friendship at a time like this? Don't even mention that John is a conglomerate himself. Do you expect him to give me any benefits because of friendship? If John were so easy to talk to, I wouldn't have needed to make this trip in person!"

"But those guys in Japan got the biggest profits, so given your relationship, you shouldn't have to worry too much. Besides, John has always been a very loyal friend!"

"Heh, you say those guys in Japan are successful, I can confirm that, but there's no friendship involved, only profit. If you hadn't been so determined to maximize your profits, those guys in Japan wouldn't have gotten away with it. Talking about friendship with John now is a joke, it won't get you anywhere! I don't have that kind of ability, but if you can, I can hand it all over to you, and I believe everyone would be willing to accept it." Morgan sneered, turning his gaze to Rockefeller, awaiting Rockefeller's answer. He didn't want to be outmaneuvered by Rockefeller for nothing; this guy had to pay the price!

(End of this chapter)