America: My Time

Chapter 1477 A New Test
Chapter 1467 A New Test

The reason John never dared to stay in the US for too long was because he didn't want to be schemed against by those guys. John never underestimated the cunning of those old men, nor did he dare to underestimate the treachery of American capital. Given the chance, those guys would make their move against him, and the best way, of course, was to target the women around him. Because he understood this, before he gained power, John was always on guard, ensuring he didn't have too many American women around him, to prevent them from having such an opportunity. After all, under the scheming of those old men, any opportunity would inevitably lead to trouble!
With those old guys' abilities, achieving this wouldn't be difficult. And unless he sheds his playboy reputation, he'll be in trouble if he has more American women around him. After all, those old guys have too much influence in the US, and John wouldn't dare risk his safety.

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to doing this, and now the disadvantages have emerged. He has plenty of manpower overseas, but he doesn't have such manpower available in the United States. John has some suspicions about whether the American women who left him have any issues, but he hasn't investigated further because there are many things that can't be done. If everything remains unexposed, everyone can still be friends, but if it is exposed, it won't be good for anyone.

Looking at John's operations in Asia and Australia, although manpower is somewhat tight, it's much better than in the United States. At least there isn't as much pressure in the media and entertainment sector. And if he didn't have any concerns, he would have already made another change.

In Asia, problems in the media and entertainment industry can be directly and forcefully reversed without worrying about any issues. However, this doesn't work in the United States; it can even have far-reaching consequences. The Hollywood confrontation may seem to be over, but in reality, everything has moved into the shadows. The confrontation has never ended; everyone is just maintaining a tacit understanding.

Directly eliminating these disobedient individuals and eradicating all threats? That would be too domineering and bloody, and the potential consequences would be significant. Therefore, John could only put some pressure on these guys and let them eliminate the threat themselves. Before John could even select new personnel, another problem arose: his uncle arrived in New York!
“John, you were the one who let me choose this person, but now you’re making such a fuss over such a small matter. Is it really necessary? You’ve put me in a difficult position and made me the target of a lot of criticism, especially since they’ve helped me a lot!”

Seeing his uncle's excited expression, John knew that there must have been some trouble in Europe, but there was nothing he could do. Europe was completely different from the United States, not to mention how crazy the gap was between France and the United States.

John took a deep breath and said, “Uncle, this is a small matter in Europe, because it’s really not worth mentioning there. I understand that. After all, France doesn’t care about such trivial matters at all. Having lovers is perfectly normal there, and the modeling industry is even more crazy. I know that very well. But you should understand that their situation is different now. This is the United States, and you know that I’m consolidating all my assets. In Europe, this kind of problem is nothing, but in the United States, it becomes a big deal. If someone targets me, I will be in considerable trouble. That’s the difference between the two places.”

"I understand, but you also need to understand my situation. After all, I'm in France, so you have to think about me too!"

“I’ve already thought of you. Otherwise, why would I let them off so easily? After all, they didn’t follow my orders and created such a huge problem for me. I’m already being very lenient by not eliminating them outright. I’m not too concerned about the situation in Europe, but not in the United States. The fact that they dared to disobey my orders is the biggest problem.”

Although John's words were true, this sudden change still had a significant impact, especially in Europe, where many found it unacceptable. After all, it affected the interests of many, and everyone knew how dark this circle was. Of course, Europe wasn't yet as chaotic as it would later become, but the darkness within the circle was clear to everyone. Without connections, how could someone achieve fame without paying a price? Every overnight success is driven by someone behind the scenes, involving the exchange of interests!

“Uncle, I will handle things over there. Don’t pay attention to them now. Let them make a fuss. After all, they are just ants and have no right to talk to me. They either accept it or they can go play by themselves. Without the US market and the Middle East market, what do they have? And if they dare to make a big fuss, they will be purged from Asia as well. Do they really think I’m easy to talk to?”

When John said this, Justin sighed. He knew John was right. Europe couldn't support so many luxury brands. Without these markets, relying solely on Europe would be a joke. After all, John was a true media and entertainment tycoon. If he wanted to crack down on European luxury brands, it would be a disaster!
Without the support of media and entertainment, what are those models? Just look at the influence of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show now. Europe has fallen behind in the modeling industry. Don't be fooled by their numerous luxury brands; they lack the corresponding promotional power. They have some ability in Europe, but globally, they are far behind!

Putting aside everything else, just look at the development of the luxury brands that John acquired, and then look at the situation of other luxury brands. This comparison makes it clear how big the gap is. If John is really angered, it will be a storm for the modeling industry, especially for the European modeling industry, it will be a disaster!
“John, don’t push them too hard. After all, they have quite a few connections. If things get out of hand, it won’t be good for anyone. They may not be good at succeeding, but they certainly have the ability to ruin things.”

“I know, so I don’t intend to investigate further. As long as they eliminate all potential threats, there won’t be any more problems. I’m willing to let them leave with their people. This is already the best outcome. If they’re still not satisfied, they can’t blame me for being ruthless; they can only blame themselves for not knowing when to back down. I don’t have time to waste on them. I have more things to deal with here, and I also need to find suitable people to take over after these guys leave. These bastards have disrupted my plans and caused problems with my arrangements in this area!”

John felt uneasy at the thought of not having anyone he could trust to take over this troublesome circle. After all, not just anyone could be accepted into this circle; one wrong move could bring him trouble. Without a single trustworthy person, John dared not push it forward. Outsiders were untrustworthy, but his uncle was unwilling to help him, so everything still fell on the shoulders of the beautiful women around him.

"Alright, I will tell them what you said, but you should also be prepared that some people are unhappy with your expansion in Europe. They are worried that you will ruin their livelihoods and interests!"

"I know, so what? Do they have the right to oppose me? They can do whatever they want in Europe, and I won't care. But don't even think about messing with me, don't cause me trouble, or I'll show them what cruelty is. Anyone who dares to hold me back should be prepared to die, and anyone who dares to play dirty tricks should be prepared to be destroyed by me." Justin sighed at John's warning. Although he didn't know much about John's other schemes, he wasn't completely ignorant. If they were to incur John's wrath, those guys wouldn't be able to handle it. Just look at the changes in Europe now, and you'll understand how terrifying John's influence is!
There are many voices in France expressing dissatisfaction with John's acquisitions of luxury brands and wineries, but they are powerless to stop it. Their voices are suppressed as soon as they emerge. Neither the conglomerates nor the government wants to hear these guys speak out. The reason is simple: interests. The conglomerates want to profit from John, and the government doesn't want to see these brands in trouble, since these brands bring them a lot of profit every year!

If anyone dares to escalate the situation, in Europe, John wouldn't even need to lift a finger; someone else would suppress them. But things are different in the United States. John dares not be careless in the slightest. After all, if this issue were to erupt, it would put him in a reputation crisis. The darkness within this circle cannot be exposed, as too many people are involved! Two fists can't fight four hands, and John doesn't want to get himself into trouble because of these things and become the target of everyone's criticism.

There are probably no people in the industry who know how many models there are in New York. After all, there are too many newcomers, especially models from South America. Many of these models do not have legitimate channels and are even controlled by others. Even Russia has begun to infiltrate the New York modeling industry, all for the sake of profit.

The madness of Wall Street is only what others see on the surface; the actual situation is far more terrifying. It's just that all of this hasn't come to light. Behind every Wall Street party and all those beautiful women lies a terrifying chain of interests. Even if John is a big shot in the industry and a financial tycoon, he wouldn't touch this chain of interests, because it's too dangerous. John doesn't want to be shot in the back, so as long as it doesn't involve him or his company, John can ignore it.

John had warned them before, but so much time had passed that some people had forgotten his warnings, or perhaps some had become greedy again under the lure of profit. When John discovered this problem, he naturally wouldn't stand idly by. He wanted to teach them a profound lesson and show them what reverence truly meant.

The internal restructuring of the company is just the beginning, and also a warning to those people. If they still don't know when to back down, they will have to bear John's wrath. At that time, no one can accuse John of damaging their interests; it will be their own fault for not knowing when to back down. Of course, this is also a test. John knows that there must be some shady hand behind this. He is not unaware of who is manipulating everything, but this cannot be blown out of proportion unless they don't know when to back down.

The lure of profit can drive people mad. In the modeling industry, especially in New York, there are too many people involved in this industry chain. It can even be said that this industry chain is completely connected with Wall Street. No matter how confident John is, he doesn't dare to destroy this industry chain because his bank and investment company people are also involved.

John wondered if his uncle's sudden appearance at the scene was orchestrated by someone behind the scenes. There were likely many, but John wouldn't investigate. He believed that what was in everyone's mind was enough; there was no need to expose everything. John was no longer the boy he once was; his years of experience had taught him how to navigate such darkness.

“Uncle, let’s leave it at that. You should think about how to face Grandma. Are you really going to get together with Eugenia Volodina? This is no small matter, you should think it through.”

After learning about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, John also realized how much his uncle had done behind the scenes. Without his uncle's support, she wouldn't have been able to obtain so many resources, even exceeding the company's highest rules.

"John, I have this idea. Do you think there's a problem with it?"

"No, I have no problem with this. If you really have such thoughts, then tell your grandparents as soon as possible, at least let them meet. You can't keep it a secret forever, and I don't want to take the blame for you!"

"Okay, I'll think about it! I'll definitely tell them when the time is right and let them meet."

Seeing his uncle's reaction, John sighed. But this was a personal matter, and even family members shouldn't interfere too much. So John could only give up, since saying too much wouldn't be a good thing!
"Fine, you can think about it yourself. I don't have much energy to deal with these things, and even if something goes wrong, I have a legitimate reason to get away with it. After all, I'm very busy right now, and it's perfectly normal for me to forget some things. So don't expect me to take the blame for you and try to push everything onto me!"

Hearing John's words, Justin sighed. He was well aware of John's current situation, and the reason was indeed good. After all, John was now facing those financial giants, needed to consolidate numerous assets, and even had to pay attention to the US election. After all, the donkey and the elephant had already begun to move, and John had to be prepared.

(End of this chapter)