America: My Time

Chapter 1487 The Prince's Sincerity

Chapter 1477 The Prince's Sincerity
Over the years, John's strategy for dealing with Middle Eastern tycoons has been a comprehensive infiltration, both in the military and civilian sectors. It's not something the tycoons can simply cut off cooperation with. If they dared to do so, they would first put themselves in crisis, especially in terms of weapons and security. They cannot afford such a price.

Although the Middle Eastern tycoons were also full of resentment, believing that they had not done anything wrong and were just implicated, only they themselves knew the truth, and only they knew whether there was any provocation behind it.

The Middle Eastern tycoon reacted quickly, a result that shocked many well-meaning people. They hadn't expected the tycoon to be so spineless, daring not to confront John and instead compromising with him. This situation made many realize that the cooperation between the Middle Eastern tycoon and John was not as simple as they had thought.

"Damn bastards, they're such cowards! Gulfstream Aerospace's small change has made them so timid. We overestimated their determination. These guys aren't worth our time!"

"No, you're only seeing the surface. You think those Middle Eastern tycoons are really that stupid, that they had no choice but to compromise? You've forgotten that for years they've sourced their weapons from there, their military networks are inseparable from Gulfstream Aerospace's GPS, and they're currently collaborating on the third phase of development. Do you think they'd give up now? Don't let momentary anger cloud your judgment, or you'll pay a heavy price. I know you've always wanted to dismantle John's cooperation with the Middle Eastern tycoons, but you should understand that this isn't something that can be done overnight. Their decade-long partnership can't be broken up by just a few things. We've already achieved considerable success; there's no need to take any more risks, do you understand?"

"But I'm not willing to miss such a great opportunity, I'm not willing to let it go to waste!"

"Ridiculous! You've really been blinded by greed. What kind of golden opportunity is this? You don't think that those guys' betrayal is a golden opportunity for us. Others may not know, but don't you? This is all the result of our meticulous planning, and we've paid a heavy price for it. We're already severely weakened, and our economy can't hold on any longer. So at this time, we absolutely must not make any other small moves, otherwise, if someone finds a handle against us, everything we've done before will be for nothing!"

"That's right. At this time, we absolutely cannot act rashly. We cannot ruin everything we've done because of a momentary impulse. We cannot underestimate anyone. With John's layout in the Middle East, he couldn't possibly be unaware of our actions. So at this time, we cannot be the first to act, and we cannot let John vent his anger on us. Having those guys draw the fire is enough. What we need to do now is to slowly recuperate and revive the economy."

"According to our intelligence, the Middle Eastern royal family has made a decision. They will definitely compromise with John and take responsibility for those guys' betrayal. They will bear all the losses John suffered. The Middle Eastern prince has already set off for the United States to meet with John, and their negotiations will begin soon. If we make any rash moves at this time, they will immediately notice and attract their firepower. The consequences would be too serious for us. If they join forces against us, the consequences will be unimaginable. We cannot afford this danger!"

"Damn it, why can't these guys have any backbone? They don't need to be so tied to John's war machine. They can choose other arms suppliers. There's no need to cooperate with this madman, John!"

"Heh, do you think they're fools? How powerful is Gulfstream Aerospace? How powerful is the Bentley Group? Do you think they'd give up? Besides, you know how afraid those soldiers in the Middle East are of death. Gulfstream Aerospace's tailor-made tactics are the most suitable for them. So if the Middle Eastern royal families dare to sever ties, their military will suffer, and a mutiny isn't out of the question. Not to mention how powerful John's infiltration of the Middle East has been after so many years of cooperation. We're infiltrating, and that madman John is infiltrating too. Jaguar Security isn't just for show; their presence in the Middle East is backed by powerful forces."

"That's settled then. We will not take any action during this dramatic turn of events to avoid getting burned. No matter how the negotiations between the Middle Eastern tycoon and John end, we will not interfere. Observing the situation is the best option." In fact, these guys from Sere were also helpless. They would not have given up if there had been even the slightest possibility or opportunity. They had suffered heavy losses and could no longer persist, so they had no choice but to compromise.

John's plan was undeniably insidious, striking directly at the Achilles' heel. They didn't have enough funds to continue fighting, and they couldn't afford to suffer casualties, given their vast population. In this respect, their enemies had an absolute advantage. If it weren't for the traitors within their ranks, the so-called 'peace' would never have occurred!

"Unfortunately, we have no way to contact John and reach a reconciliation. If this guy hadn't been our enemy, we wouldn't be in so much trouble. It's because of his existence that we've fallen into this predicament. And that's only because he hasn't completely intervened; otherwise, our losses would be even more staggering!"

Mentioning John, these guys from Sereha hate him with a passion, but they also have to admire his abilities. It's just a pity that they were too arrogant and greedy before, and ended up completely on the opposite side of John. So now, even if they regret it and want to reconcile, there is no chance. John simply won't believe their promises.

In John's mind, Serbia was a country without integrity. He hadn't even invested there, just like India; he'd abandoned them and didn't want anything to do with them. Everything they're facing now is their own doing; they can't blame anyone else. Constantly scheming against others inevitably comes at a price! John understood their reactions, which is why he hadn't left the US, waiting for them in Oregon. Many were initially shocked by the changes in Oregon and wanted to take action, but the sudden upheaval in the Middle East made them wonder how John would handle the situation.

“Mr. John, we meet again. This time I come with sincerity, hoping you can understand our difficulties. It's not that we betrayed you; we are victims too!” The Middle Eastern prince made his stance clear the moment he saw John again, and it was also the stance of their royal family!

“Prince, although I really want to believe you and your royal family, you know this is no small matter. I can't ignore my own interests. I'm really helpless right now. Gulfstream Aerospace needs time. System upgrades are no small matter. Moreover, this time we need to upgrade more weapons, especially drones. We need to prevent them from being hijacked by the ‘enemy.’ You should know the weaknesses of drones!”

John was not moved by the prince's words. Instead, he calmly stated the current crisis facing Gulfstream Aerospace. Although the development of drones had been going on for a long time and they were very powerful, they were not without their flaws. If the system were thoroughly studied by the enemy, it could easily be hijacked. John did not believe that the Middle Eastern royal families had not secretly handed their drones over to those guys!
Before the Middle Eastern prince could speak, John continued, "Your Highness, I remember having Jaguar Security remind you that your drones are being stored away to prevent them from being seized by the enemy. I wonder if you are prepared? For your safety, your access to the GPS system has been revoked. After all, if something goes wrong, Gulfstream Aerospace's reputation will be affected."

"We have already sealed off those drones as advised by Jaguar security personnel, and modified the IFF system, awaiting your upgrade service. We don't know when Gulfstream Aerospace can send personnel to help us complete all this and resolve the current crisis; we are also worried about unforeseen circumstances!" The Middle Eastern tycoon is extremely concerned about his own safety. Upon receiving the warnings from both Jaguar security personnel and Gulfstream Aerospace, they immediately took action, sealing off the dangerous drones and cutting off some communications!
"It'll be soon. Gulfstream Aerospace is already working hard to upgrade the new system, and Bell Labs is cooperating fully. I believe we'll have results in a few days. You can rest assured that the original agreement is still valid. Gulfstream Aerospace will only revoke your access to the Global Positioning System to prevent enemies from infiltrating our satellite navigation system. Weapon upgrades will not be affected. It's just that we need some time this time, since we've suffered considerable losses!"

"Mr. John, rest assured, we will not shirk our responsibilities. The steel mill's orders will not decrease; we will take over everything. We also need to add a new desalination plant, new water pipelines, and oil pipelines. We will also bear the losses incurred by Gulfstream Aerospace. We will increase our investment in the third phase of research and development, as well as funding for the development of unmanned aerial vehicle carriers. I wonder if this sincerity will satisfy you!"

Upon hearing this, John smiled calmly, shook his head, and said, "Prince, you've misunderstood something. It's not about whether I'm satisfied or not, but whether Gulfstream Aerospace can accept it. You should understand how large the Phase Three plan is, and you should also understand how much trouble this betrayal has brought us. I've felt your sincerity, but this time everything takes time. Upgrading the drone system takes time, upgrading the GPS and satellite navigation systems takes time, and even upgrading our network takes time. Do you think this will result in a huge loss?"

"We understand the pressure and difficulties Gulfstream Aerospace is facing, and we didn't expect things to turn out this way. Rest assured, we will not shirk our responsibilities. We need new network communications now, and we need your help. We don't know when we can resume operations at the earliest?"

“Prince, are you sure you want to rebuild a new network of communications? You should know how high that will cost. Although those people betrayed you, it was only against Gulfstream Aerospace and Bentley Corporation. They won't target you or betray you because of your relationship with them!”

The Middle Eastern prince smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. John, even if there is only a slight possibility, we dare not take the risk. Even if we can endure it, do you think the military will accept it? No one is willing to risk their life. For us, human life is more important than money. No matter how great the price, this is something we must do."

"If that's the case, I have two options. One is to rebuild and construct a new communication network according to your plan. After everything is rebuilt, the access to the Global Positioning System will be returned to you, provided there are no problems on the US side. If anyone raises security concerns, there's nothing I can do, since you've made a big fuss this time. The second option is to first upgrade your existing communication network to ensure you have sufficient self-defense capabilities. If that's the case, Bell Labs will come to help you complete the upgrade as quickly as possible, and then build a new communication network. This way, you have both overt and covert measures, so even if problems arise, you won't be caught off guard."

"We've chosen the second option. To be honest, after their betrayal, we no longer dare to trust them. We need to ensure our own safety. If possible, we hope Gulfstream Aerospace can help us upgrade our weapons as quickly as possible, in case of any unforeseen circumstances. After all these years, we don't know how deep their infiltration is, so we need to be cautious! If possible, we need your help immediately!"

When it comes to security, Middle Eastern tycoons are incredibly cautious. Don't be fooled by John's claim of needing more time; this prince isn't naive. He doesn't believe Gulfstream Aerospace hasn't made contingency plans, hasn't made alternative arrangements for these weapons, or hasn't taken precautions in their communication systems. However, he can't say such things aloud, as it would be incredibly awkward for everyone. And indeed, Gulfstream Aerospace has backup plans for drones and other weapon systems, preparing upgrades for worst-case scenarios.

(End of this chapter)