America: My Time

Chapter 1458 Face
Chapter 1448 Face

“John, I know your difficulties, but have you considered that bringing up Gulfstream Spaceflight will make others unhappy, especially those oil-rich capitalists? They are the last to want to see Gulfstream Spaceflight develop, since its existence affects the situation in the Middle East. If they persuade the White House and the Donald at this time, I'm afraid all your previous plans will be in jeopardy. Just as you said, the Donald has no integrity!”

Morgan's concerns were not unfounded. When a donkey is driven to desperation, it is capable of anything. John's actions have already instilled fear in those guys in California. If someone were to stir things up at this time, the worst-case scenario could indeed occur, affecting John's plans!
“I know, I’ve thought about that scenario too. If it really comes to that, don’t blame me for being ruthless. They’re not trustworthy, and I can overturn the table. You don’t think the power I have is just for show, do you? You don’t think I really won’t kill them? If the donkey dares to do that, I dare to kill them. If the White House dares to do that, I don’t mind sending everything back to the chaotic era. The president isn’t immune to death!”

Although John's voice was calm, Morgan's heart was ice-cold; he could hear the terrifying killing intent in John's voice. He knew John was enraged, but he hadn't expected John to be this furious, to the point where he even considered overturning the table—this was not a good thing!
“John, things haven’t come to that yet. There’s still room for discussion. There’s no need for you to act so hastily. I’m only talking about the worst-case scenario. If the Donald and the White House had any sense, they wouldn’t do this. What I’m most worried about is the situation in the Middle East, or the schemes of the oil-rich capitalists!”

"I'm not in a hurry, but I won't compromise or back down. If those donkeys dare to take another step forward, I'll activate my trump card, and they'll have to bear my wrath. As for the Middle East and the oil and gas capital, if they dare to do it, I dare to kill them. If they anger me, the weapons in the US can't be touched, but that doesn't mean the weapons in Europe can't be touched, nor can the things from the old Russians. If they dare to provoke me, they should be prepared to die!"

By this point, John had no intention of testing Morgan's limits. The party had made it clear that Donkey was getting impatient, and the guys from Oil Capital were also eager to make their move. Under these circumstances, if he wanted to protect his own interests, he had to be ruthless and show no mercy!
Others can overturn the table and play tricks, so can I. I am no longer the same person I was back then. Now I have the ability to overturn the table with these guys. As long as they dare to make a move against me, I will not show any mercy. This is just the beginning. No matter who Morgan represents to say these words to me, John will no longer tolerate it!
“John, give us some time. We’ll talk to Donkey. Three days isn’t enough. This isn’t just about Donkey; it involves interests from all sides. We need more time!” Faced with John’s assertiveness, Morgan had no choice but to compromise. After all, he didn’t want to see John act crazy or flip the table.

"Time? I need time too. If it weren't for your sake, I wouldn't even give them three days. I would have turned everything upside down and shown them that I'm not someone to be trifled with. I would have made them pay for their stupidity. Taking advantage of me and still trying to scheme against me? They're too arrogant and overconfident!"

Hearing John's words, Morgan smiled wryly and said, "John, I know those guys are too selfish and arrogant, but the situation is different now. Even if you share enough benefits with everyone, there will always be people who don't get them. Some people are contacting these guys to oppose you, which will change the situation and affect your own plans! Taking a step back will open up a whole new world. Just give us a little more time, and we will help you handle all of this!"

“Mr. Morgan, we’ve known each other for almost twenty years. You should know my character. If I hadn’t been driven to desperation, do you think I would have done this? Since they don’t want to give me a way out and want to cut off my interests, they should bear my wrath. They did something wrong and they should pay the price. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but those guys are simply not worth your help!”

“John, that’s true, but sometimes you need to be flexible. And if you really do that, it will bring you endless trouble and affect you. Don’t underestimate those guys. If you let them get together, your losses will be significant. You have a trump card, but they are not without the ability to fight back!”

“I know, I’m not afraid. If I were to take action, I would find a safe place for myself, whether it’s Oregon, Lanai Island, or China. I can go there without worrying about their counterattacks. I have enough options. Do they? If they want to fight me, I will fight them to the bitter end.”

"Things haven't come to this yet. With us old guys here, we won't let them be so arrogant. If we just give them a little more time, we can still suppress this matter. Besides, the donkeys aren't a monolithic entity. You can't push them all to the brink. Give us a little more time and give them a way out!"

Seeing the solemn expression on Morgan's face, John sighed softly, thought for a moment, and said, "Fine, for your sake, I'll give them some more time, seven days. I need a satisfactory result. Pharmaceuticals, Gulfstream Aerospace, and media and entertainment are definitely going to be relocated. The other companies can be temporarily suspended, but only if they can give me a satisfactory explanation. Otherwise, everything will continue!"

Upon hearing John's words, Morgan breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally convinced John. Seven days was enough time for him to convince the Donald and the White House. No one wanted to see internal strife in the United States. As long as John was willing to back down, nothing else mattered. Morgan's biggest worry was that John would not back down.

"Don't worry, everything is fine. If they still don't know when to back down under these circumstances, you don't need to do anything. We old guys will teach them a lesson they won't forget!"

“Alright, then I’ll await your good news. I’ll wait here in New York for seven days. I hope you won’t disappoint me!” Without waiting for Morgan’s reply, John stood up. With that, John knew there was no need to continue the discussion with Morgan; he wouldn’t compromise any further. This was his bottom line! Morgan didn’t try to stop John from leaving, but watched him go. After John’s figure disappeared, he sighed, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Although he had persuaded him, this persuasion came at a price. For Morgan himself, this wasn’t a good thing; it would affect Morgan’s own interests!

“Boss, haven’t we gone a bit too far? Knowing the conflict between John and the donkey, we still forced them together to discuss reconciliation at this time. Moreover, our actions have alienated everyone; everyone is blaming us!” After seeing John leave, Jimmy finally spoke up, feeling very uneasy. After all, this had all happened too recklessly, and if something went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"No, we have no choice. After all, we are not John. Internal problems are the biggest hidden danger. Those guys always deliver a fatal blow at the critical moment, putting us in a dilemma. As for what those guys think or how they see it, it has nothing to do with us. We just need to do our best, and we can watch everything else from the sidelines. There is no need to drag ourselves into this crisis."

Morgan has done everything he could. Now it all depends on the reactions of those old guys and Donkey. The fact that he successfully persuaded John is the best thing. As for the outcome, that's not his concern. His demands are clear. Now it's up to those old guys to choose.

"I'm afraid those guys won't listen to our advice and will insist on causing trouble. After all, many people want to take this opportunity to scheme against us!"

"Yes, many people want to scheme against us and replace us. If we don't make full preparations, things might get even more complicated in the future, since we're already in the thick of it!" If he could, Morgan wouldn't want to see this happen, but he has no control over the situation. If he doesn't handle this matter well, the consequences will be unimaginable. All of this needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Although John had already given Morgan face and was willing to give them more time, seven days was still not enough. However, Morgan didn't want to continue persuading him. He knew that continuing to persuade him would only provoke John's resentment and make things get out of control. It was better to stop while he was ahead. Whether there would be any hidden dangers in the future depended on how things developed. He had given them enough chances!
That's true, but as long as the problem remains unresolved, the hidden dangers will persist, and the current events surrounding John are making them uneasy. The more they understand the perilous nature of the situation, the more they realize how ridiculous and insane this whole affair is. The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for them, so a swift and decisive action is the best choice.

"Jimmy, go arrange some things. Make sure Wall Street doesn't cause trouble. Whoever wants to contribute, suppress them. I'm going to talk to those old guys. This isn't something Morgan can handle alone; we need everyone's cooperation. They can't just sit back and do nothing and order us around!" The Morgan tycoon was well aware that many people were watching his every move, and now was the time to proactively talk to those old guard. It was just a bit late now; he'd start planning tomorrow. Right now, he still had plenty of time!

Just as Morgan had expected, there were indeed quite a few old guys watching him in the shadows. They all knew that Morgan had kept John behind, and they all wanted to know how Morgan would talk to John about all this, how John would react, and whether things would get out of control!
“Zipton, we need to work together. The White House needs to put pressure on John. Three days is not enough time for us to prepare. We need to be prepared for the worst, even if it means saying no to John!”

"Are you all crazy? What kind of time is this to say such ridiculous things? Do you think this is just between us and John? We are now facing all the financial groups in the United States. And if we really do as you say, we will be wiped out as soon as we make a small move. You don't think John's threat is fake, that his warning is just bullshit. If you want to do it, then do it yourself, don't drag me into it!"

President Laughlin is also furious. Although John rejected their reconciliation, things aren't truly hopeless. We still have a chance, and as long as John is prepared, anything is possible. Unless absolutely necessary, Laughlin won't cause John any more trouble, won't drag himself into this crisis, and won't become John's enemy.

"You think we wanted to do this? We were forced into it. If we could, we wouldn't want to be enemies with that madman John. It was that guy who pushed us to this point. Even if we were wrong, he shouldn't have been so ruthless as to pull off this asset transfer without giving us a reasonable explanation."

"Heh, what kind of time is this to say such ridiculous things for the sake of saving face? If you hadn't insisted on scheming against John and disrupting his media and entertainment plans, none of this would have happened, and you wouldn't have been affected. Talent Act—if you weren't crazy, how could you have proposed such a bill, and passed it in such a short time? Do you really think you're so great? Do you really think John wouldn't dare to do anything to you? If you're pushed too far, you're all dead men. That madman John will kill you without mercy!"

As he said this, Zipperton's face was full of mockery, showing no respect for these old guys. He was worried that things would develop in the worst possible direction. When that moment came, the price they would pay would be even greater, and the situation they would face would be even more terrifying. Once John made his move, they would have no chance, because at that time, it wouldn't just be John alone who would kill them!
(End of this chapter)