America: My Time

Chapter 1476 Hidden Dangers Emerge
Chapter 1466 Hidden Dangers Emerge

"We can't drag this out any longer, or we'll expose even more things. Besides, John is too cunning. If we keep making trouble, we're afraid we'll pay a heavy price. It seems like we've acquired this media and newspaper asset, but it's also put us on the opposite side of many people. We can't expect Rockefeller and his ilk to help us!"

"It's definitely time to stop, especially in Hollywood. We can't let them cause any more trouble. They're already divided, and any further trouble will only lead to greater losses. I'm also worried that if things continue like this, John will abandon Robert Iger and his people. If it comes to that, we'll have to face a full-scale attack from John. Although Robert Iger hasn't helped us much, their presence over the years has given us more room to maneuver; otherwise, things wouldn't be like this now!"

“I also think we can’t let this go on any longer. We’ve already acquired this portion of the assets through the donkey’s help, so we shouldn’t create any more trouble. If we cause any more problems, it won’t be good for anyone. What John wants to do is none of our business. At this time, it’s best not to confront him directly. What Soros thinks is his own business. We can’t drag everyone into danger just because he’s unwilling to accept it. It’s time to let go!”

"Damn it, I'm not reconciled! We could have had so much more to offer, but we have to give up because of their pressure!"

"You're not reconciled? What good is your reconciliation? We have the ability to fight against those old guys. And you don't think that madman John would be so kind as to sell this asset to us. It's all a conspiracy. He wants to create danger for us. If we don't know when to advance and retreat, we will become the target of everyone's criticism. At that time, we will face the suppression of the entire American financial group!"

"But we also made contributions. Without us, the Asian financial crisis wouldn't have been so severe, and those guys wouldn't have reaped so much profit. They're just kicking us after we've served our purpose!"

"Heh, so what if that's the case? Can we resist? Don't forget that we're just henchmen of the Federal Reserve. If we don't know when to back down, we'll definitely be sacrificed by them, and they have plenty of reasons for that. If you insist on causing trouble and making things spiral out of control, then do it yourself. Don't drag everyone else down with you."

"That's enough. I don't care what kind of relationship you have with those people, but you can't put everyone in danger because of your own reasons. If you have any ideas, leave our group. We won't stop you from leaving!"

Instinct made these profiting, overly capitalist guys choose to back down. After all, they dared not take any more risks. They were worried that any further acts of greed would provoke retaliation from the old guys. After all, they were the beneficiaries this time, and excessive greed would only put them in danger. Retreating was the best option!

Although many were unwilling to accept this outcome, they had no choice but to accept it. After all, the current situation was very dangerous. They did not have the same confidence as John, and John had obtained everything by ingratiating himself with the tenants. What could they offer in return? Therefore, the oil capital had to back down quickly. After all, retreating voluntarily would preserve their face, strength, and gains. If they were forced to retreat, they would have to pay a considerable price.

Don't be fooled by how well these guys are behaving; nobody knows if there are traitors among them, so no one dares to go too far. And that guy who's been making a fuss certainly doesn't dare to actually leave the group. If he did, leaving the team, he'd be dead in no time. Without the group's protection, death is all that awaits him—after all, this is America!

"What a pity, these guys reacted too quickly, leaving me no chance to scheme against them. Oh well, since they're so eager to profit, I can't do anything more!" After learning that the guys from Youtai Capital had retreated, John couldn't help but sigh. Just as those guys had worried, this was part of John's plan—to use profit to make them the target of everyone's hatred. Unfortunately, these guys didn't fall for it!
Although John really wanted to kill these guys, he couldn't go too far at this point. He could set a trap, but he couldn't force his way in, as that would only make some people uneasy and cause the situation to spiral out of control. So, John had no choice but to let them go.
With this sale, John has very little left in his newspaper and magazine holdings. His influence in the newspaper industry has reached its lowest point, and the assets he controls are now negligible. In the eyes of many, John has essentially cut off one of his own arms in the media and entertainment sector, a result that many would like to see.

"Continue to sell off those unimportant properties in New York. Be swift and decisive. Sell them as long as the price is right, no matter who the buyer is!" John quickly issued a new order. Making such a decision at this time would have a significant impact, but he still did it.

After settling things with his New York real estate, John turned his attention to Victoria's Secret. After all, Victoria's Secret's assets had been growing rapidly over the years, and John wanted to see how Victoria's Secret would react to this change.
"This is the ratings. It seems our changes were right; at least the ratings are up again, and the influence is recovering. People get visual fatigue. We need a long-term plan, not like Victoria's Secret Angels, where we abandon them the moment their popularity drops, no questions asked! Also, our models must not get involved in those scandals in New York. If anyone does, we'll discard them without hesitation, no mercy. Time waits for no one. I need you to get everything done in the shortest time possible, even at some cost. Reputation is paramount!" John's words made the group of people in front of him look serious. They weren't unaware of the problems within the company, but such issues existed in all modeling agencies, and even in talent agencies, and were practically unspoken rules. If they followed their boss's demands completely, the pressure would be immense. After all, it involved not only profits but also other issues, and a misstep could bring them considerable trouble!
The acquired assets are too numerous, and there are far too many problems in the heavily affected areas of modeling and sports entertainment. Even if they wanted to control them, it would be difficult, since they themselves are the beneficiaries.

Seeing the worried looks on their faces, John's expression also turned gloomy. It was obvious that these guys had problems, and the company had big problems too. They hadn't followed through on his requests!

"I'm not reminding you, I'm ordering you. I don't care what methods you use, handle everything properly. If you have problems, then deal with them and disappear. I don't want Jaguar Security involved; the consequences are unbearable for you!" John was furious at these guys who dared to disobey his orders. Luckily, he acted quickly to complete the asset consolidation and discovered their problems. Otherwise, over time, they would have become a hidden danger and caused him great harm.

John was well aware of the various scandals that would later plague the United States, and the impact of these scandals was terrifying. If someone were to expose all of this to the public at a crucial moment, his carefully cultivated public image would collapse. John didn't want to make such a basic mistake and cause himself so much trouble.

"Boss, don't worry, we'll handle everything as quickly as possible!" Although unwilling, they dared not disobey John's orders. They all understood that their boss had murderous intent, and if they didn't know what was good for them, they would lose their lives. After all, they had far too many problems!
It's no use being unwilling. Faced with absolute power, they can only suppress any thoughts they may have and give up all social interactions, otherwise they will face certain death. They all know how terrible the issues involved are.

"That's for the best. As long as you handle everything properly, all the previous problems can be wiped away. I won't pursue it any further. You can leave the company with peace of mind and don't have to worry about being bothered again in the future. You can even take those problematic people with you and start a new modeling agency or talent agency!"

John didn't want to push things too far, nor did he want to cut off these guys' interests. After all, John himself knew that there was too much darkness in the media and entertainment industry, which was something he couldn't change. In fact, he was also a beneficiary, so he had no right to criticize these guys. If these guys hadn't disobeyed his orders and left him with hidden dangers, John wouldn't be so angry and wouldn't have fired them!

In terms of ability, these guys are quite capable. However, John is wary of them. After all, if they dare to disobey his orders and ignore his rules once, there will be a second and a third time. If something really goes wrong, he will definitely be implicated. Therefore, cutting the Gordian knot is the best option.

In fact, the problems with these companies were far more serious than John had imagined. Human nature is easily tested, especially since these guys were originally beneficiaries. How could they suddenly abandon development? So, if John investigated thoroughly, he would find the situation far more serious than he had anticipated. Just as John said, time was of the essence; he didn't have time to waste on these guys. Eliminating all these hidden dangers at some cost would be the best option, reducing his troubles considerably!

"It's a pity. If Christie Turlington hadn't taken that step, involving her in the integration would have been the best option. Now we have to make other arrangements, but there are very few people we can trust in this regard!" After those guys left, John couldn't help but sigh. John dared not easily assign personnel in this matter; one wrong move could leave him with huge hidden dangers that could blow him to pieces!

Such arrangements cannot be managed by anyone other than someone he can trust, but few of the beautiful women around him are capable of handling this role, and John himself cannot devote his energy to it. If it weren't for its significant role in his future plans, John would have considered abandoning this portion of the assets.

"If all else fails, let's put it down and see what they think!" John sighed softly. This was a serious matter that couldn't be taken lightly; he couldn't afford to make the same mistake again. At this moment, his every move was being watched, and even the slightest slip-up could bring disaster!
John didn't trust those old guys, much less the donkey and the elephant. He knew they would definitely try to sabotage him if they got the chance, given the huge temptation of the internet company. How could they not be tempted?
John has encountered far too many problems in the media and entertainment sector. If those old guys hadn't been so focused on vying for profits, and if he hadn't offered enough incentives, someone would have already used this as an excuse to attack him. Even though he'd only acquired these companies a short time ago, these guys would still try to pin all the problems on him!
The Hollywood scandal had barely subsided; those guys used every trick in the book. John couldn't afford to be careless with the models; if things escalated, he'd definitely be affected. John never underestimated the ruthlessness of those old fogies. Luckily, everyone was currently preoccupied with other matters, giving him ample time to deal with these troubles!
John never considered letting Jennifer Connelly manage these companies. Given her status, any problems she might cause would be quite troublesome. It was always better to have other beautiful women around him handle things. While the profits in these areas might seem small, the impact is significant, and it plays a crucial role in his plans for other areas like clothing. Therefore, John didn't dare to make any arbitrary arrangements. However, arranging everything properly in a short time wasn't easy either; experience was a very important factor!
Letting an unfamiliar, inexperienced person take charge makes it easy for them to be deceived, and the problems that arise might be even more serious. John dares not gamble on human nature in this regard; if something goes wrong, the trouble will be too great!

(End of this chapter)