America: My Time

Chapter 1461 Dilemma
Chapter 1451 A Dilemma
A ruthless person can't stand firm. John's counterattack once again showed the upper echelons of American society his madness and ruthlessness, and made them feel the power of the media once more. Although John didn't have the media group shift all the blame onto the military, the military was still under considerable pressure. After all, this is a 'free' country, and their actions were seen as hindering 'freedom' and interfering with the normal operation of businesses. If John continued to escalate the situation and accused the military of suppressing Gulfstream Aerospace, they would face far more trouble than they had now!

To many, this was just a small test, but John didn't see it that way. If he compromised now and let those guys off easily, it would become his future disaster. In a capitalist society, being soft-hearted is no good; it will only make you a target for others.

“John, you’ve really blown things out of proportion this time. We can sit down and talk things over; there’s no need to escalate this much. The military is very unhappy with you now, and this will definitely affect Gulfstream’s development. They probably won’t give you much cooperation anymore, and to make matters worse, you’ve chosen this time to relocate. If possible, I’ll personally arrange a meeting with them so you can have a proper talk!” Morgan was worried about John’s situation and the future of Gulfstream. After all, John had really offended the military, and this smear campaign had made them all seethe with resentment!
"Is it a big deal? I don't think so. It's not that I want to cause trouble, but they've gone too far. They should have thought about the consequences when they were plotting against me. It's not that I want to talk to them, but that they need to give me an explanation. If they don't give me a satisfactory explanation, then don't blame me for retaliating. Making a big fuss won't be good for anyone. At worst, I'll dismantle Gulfstream Aerospace, but those guys in the military will also need someone to pay a heavy price!"

Although Morgan meant well and didn't want the situation to escalate, John refused to compromise. He demanded a satisfactory explanation from the military and refused to compromise on the matter. He was determined to teach the military a lesson and show them that he was not someone to be trifled with.

“John, are you sure you want to do this? You should know that even if your demands are met, the consequences will be very serious. Your relationship with the military will reach a cold point, and many of Gulfstream Aerospace's collaborations will be affected.”

"I know, so what? They really dare to leave Gulfstream Space behind. They really can abandon those top-tier weapons. If they can do that, then Gulfstream Space has other options. The Middle East is a good partner. As for cooperation, you might not know, but Gulfstream Space doesn't have much cooperation with the military anymore. The existing partnerships can be counted on two hands. Under these circumstances, what do you think I have to worry about? I don't care if this is driven by the Donalds, oil capital, or those guys in Israel, I won't compromise. I demand an explanation, otherwise this matter won't end here!"

"Have you forgotten your cooperation with the military in the Middle East and overseas? They may not be able to do anything to Gulfstream Aerospace, but Jaguar Security is a different story. You should think this through!" Morgan was also shocked by John's words. He did not expect that John would be so determined to break up Gulfstream Aerospace and insist on an explanation.

"I'm not worried about Jaguar Security Company at all. I never intended to have much cooperation with them in the first place, and it's not like I'm begging them for cooperation. If we really give up, it's no big deal. This time, they have to give me a satisfactory explanation. That's my demand. Otherwise, they can fend for themselves!"

John's unwavering stance left Morgan helpless. John could hold out, but the military couldn't. Although John wasn't actively manipulating the media, it didn't mean everything was safe. No one had intervened yet, but driven by profit, those guys wouldn't let such a golden opportunity pass them by. And even the surface situation was enough to make the military pay a heavy price, since it had already reached the public eye, and even the White House wouldn't get away unscathed—this was a serious interference with the company's 'free operation'!
"Okay, I'll tell them your demands. I hope they can accept them and not cause any more trouble!"

“They have to accept it, or they’ll face the consequences. What they’ve done will be exposed to the public, and when it comes to that, I believe it’s not something one or two people can bear. It seems they’ve been targeting Gulfstream Aerospace all along, so they have to give me an explanation.” With that, John hung up the phone. At this moment, John didn’t want to have too much of a conversation with Morgan, because phone communication wasn’t safe.

"Boss, has John gone mad? Isn't he afraid of retaliation from the military? Isn't he afraid of being assassinated?" Seeing his boss's furrowed brows, Jimmy felt a lot of pressure and asked.

"It's not that John has gone mad, it's that the military guys have gone mad. They've become arrogant, repeatedly targeting Gulfstream Aerospace, which has gone too far. As for assassination, they wouldn't dare do that; they can't afford the consequences. You don't think John's security company is just for show, you don't think his planning over the past decade has been completely useless, do you? If something happens to him, the entire United States will descend into chaos, none of those military guys will survive, President Clinton, those guys in the oil and gas industry, and even China, Israel, and Serbia will suffer annihilation. Don't forget, John has a powerful weapon at his disposal. If he overturns the table, many people will be in trouble!"

Strength is the guarantee of everything. As long as John still has his powerful weapon and as long as Jaguar Security Company remains strong, even the military will not dare to act rashly or break the rules. This is why John dares to do this.

"But the current situation is too crazy. If John really turns against the military, he will not only be facing the military, but also the White House and the Donkeys, since these guys have also been affected!"

"So what? Do they dare to break ties with John? If they don't, then they have to bow down to John. Now that something like this has happened, President Laugh Tale is probably in even more trouble. We also need to be prepared so that problems don't affect us. We can't be as crazy as John!"

Morgan wasn't joking. They certainly couldn't match John's recklessness; after all, they valued personal relationships. But John was different. His rise was too rapid, and the wealth he amassed was staggering, leading to this predicament. It was all driven by profit, and even the military was incredibly greedy in the face of it. "If John doesn't agree to a settlement, how are we supposed to respond to the military and the White House? If things escalate, we'll be caught in the middle, blamed by both sides. I just don't understand, is it really necessary for John to be this crazy?"

At this moment, Morgan shook his head and sighed, "Whether it's necessary or not, he knows in his heart. Remember, in this matter, we just need to do our own job. We don't need to consider other things. We are just messengers. What John thinks and does is his own business and has nothing to do with us. We just need to remind him!"

That's true, but could Morgan really have done all that? Obviously not. If he could, these changes wouldn't have happened, and they wouldn't have had to bear such serious consequences!

When John decided to retaliate, he knew someone would plead his case. He initially thought it would be Old Martin, given their familial relationship, but to his surprise, it was Morgan. This made John wonder what role Morgan was playing in this matter. Their cooperation over the past few years hadn't been as amicable as it once was. People change, and Morgan was no exception when faced with profit. This was why John hung up the phone; he had a very bad impression of Morgan now.

“I hope you won’t let me down. If things really come to the worst, don’t blame me!” John shook his head and sighed. Everything happened so suddenly and so fast. He wouldn’t believe there was no plan behind it. And the fact that Morgan hosted the Wall Street party made John think of the worst possible scenario.

Did Morgan not know that his actions would arouse John's suspicion? He knew perfectly well, but he had no choice. There were too many interests involved, and there were also personal relationships at stake. Everything forced him to face it. However, John's reaction was still a bit beyond his expectations. It was a bit too crazy and left no room for maneuver!

Can John be blamed for this? No, John can't be blamed. It was all those guys' own fault. Morgan was also furious because he had been dragged into this mess. He had nothing to do with this, but when things went wrong at this time, he was forced to get involved.

John originally had other plans for his trip to New York, as he had a lot of things to deal with there, especially in finance and media entertainment. However, this incident forced John to temporarily halt his plans. At this time, John dared not be careless, for a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall!
Will a cornered dog resort to desperate measures? It's hard to say. After all, there are always some crazy people, and if someone wants to stir up trouble, it's not impossible that they might try to kill him. Under such circumstances, John naturally has to be cautious and not show himself easily before there's a result, lest he give the enemy a chance to plot against him!
"What? John has abandoned many of his plans in New York, canceled all his trips, and Jaguar Security has also mobilized?" Upon hearing this news, Morgan's expression turned serious. The worst-case scenario had occurred. John was clearly preparing for the worst, which was exactly what no one wanted to see!

“Yes, John has cancelled all his travel plans, and his security is being increased. I’m worried that if this continues, it will have a worse impact, affecting Wall Street and Morgan itself. After all, John came to New York at our invitation, and if something goes wrong, we will be affected too!” Jimmy said with a worried expression. If he had known this would happen, he would have stopped his boss from hosting this Wall Street party, putting them in such an awkward situation. Even the slightest mistake could have made the situation uncontrollable!
"John reacted so quickly and prepared for the worst. What about the military? They can't have done nothing, can they? We've already told them our demands. Have they made a decision yet?"

"No, the military hasn't reacted at all, and even the White House hasn't reacted. They don't want to take the blame, they don't want to take responsibility, and they all want to push everything onto the other side!"

"Damn it, these guys are utterly despicable! What kind of time is this to have such selfish motives? Don't they realize that if something goes wrong, the consequences will be uncontrollable? John is a madman; he won't hold back. Do those guys really think they can force John to compromise on the asset restructuring? They can die if they want, but don't drag us down with them!" At this point, Morgan was also getting a little anxious. If John started to doubt Morgan's stance, the problem would be huge, and Morgan's interests would be significantly affected!

Anger is useless; everything has already happened, and these guys all have their own selfish motives. This puts Morgan in a dilemma, and this situation is also detrimental to Morgan. If the problem isn't resolved quickly, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Jimmy, do you think Rockefeller and his cronies are behind this? They want to use this opportunity to damage our relationship with John. If things really go in the worst direction, do you think John will still trust us?" Although Morgan didn't want to see this happen, he couldn't help but suspect it. It all happened so suddenly that he had no time to prepare, and even the entire Morgan Group had no time to prepare. Moreover, Rockefeller was also involved in the Wall Street party incident.

(End of this chapter)