America: My Time

Chapter 1488 Interests are heart-warming

Chapter 1478 Interests Move People's Hearts
“Yes, I will do everything in my power to meet your demands, provided that you do not cause any more trouble. I believe you should know the impact Jaguar Security Company has suffered in the Middle East. If it weren’t for the global positioning system, they would have suffered considerable losses. Someone is targeting them!” At this moment, John revealed another piece of news that shocked the Middle Eastern prince, news that he was completely unaware of. This made his expression instantly become serious!

“Mr. John, this is no joke. Are you sure someone is targeting Jaguar Security personnel in the Middle East? I really haven’t heard a thing. It seems our understanding of the Middle East is still too weak. To dare to target Jaguar Security personnel is no small matter. It’s not even aimed at them, but at us!”

The Middle Eastern prince's first thought wasn't about the safety of the Jaguar Security personnel, but rather his suspicion that the other party was trying to sabotage their relationship with John. If the Jaguar Security personnel were to suffer losses, the consequences would be unimaginable, and once that happened, no amount of eloquent explanation would be of any use.

“I know you’re worried. Don’t worry, I haven’t let all this cloud my judgment. Besides, they’re not just targeting Jaguar Security personnel, but also Gulfstream Aerospace and Bentley Group personnel. They’re targeting these two companies’ secrets. You should know what that means. Their ambitions are huge. My worries are not unfounded!”

Upon hearing these words, the Middle Eastern prince breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, John had not been affected by the enemy's schemes, nor had it affected their relationship with John. However, this incident meant that there were problems within their ranks. Those traitors were more insidious and vicious than they had imagined, and they were putting them in danger.

“You’re right, we did make a mistake. We shouldn’t have let our guard down. But it’s too late to say all this now. Everything has already happened, and there’s nothing we can do to stop those guys’ madness. Most importantly, it’s no use talking to them. They won’t listen to us. After all, they’re already tired of war.”

"Heh, they hate war? How laughable. They're just too stupid. They don't even have this much resolve. I misjudged them. These guys aren't worth helping at all. If they had just held on a little longer, they could have completely worn down the enemy. But they gave up, giving the enemy time to breathe. They will pay a heavy price for their stupidity. It is precisely because of their stupidity that they have sown endless hidden dangers for the future! Upgrading the system is not a problem, but I hope you can strictly vet the internal personnel to prevent any more accidents from happening."

In short, John didn't trust the management of the Middle Eastern tycoons or their internal security. Although these words sounded like a slap in the face to the Middle Eastern royal family, the prince in front of him did not react excessively. Instead, he nodded solemnly and said, "We will. Everything had already begun before I arrived. It's not just you who doubts our internal security; our royal family also has doubts. After all, everything happened so suddenly."

"Yes, everything happened so suddenly. If they didn't have absolute confidence, do you think they would dare to do this? What gives them such confidence? Naturally, it's that they know your internal situation, know that you wouldn't dare to turn against them, and they're not even afraid to be my enemy. Under such circumstances, do you think there wouldn't be any problems within your organization? If it weren't for the ongoing audits of Jaguar Security personnel, I would suspect that there are also problems within their organization!"

John's words made the Middle Eastern prince sigh. They had to bear all the responsibility, because it was all their negligence. John had already saved face for himself, because Jaguar Security Company had warned them long ago, but they hadn't taken it seriously. Now the worst had happened, how could he not be angry? But for now, he could only nod silently.

"Prince, from now on, I will not trade with them for weapons or other supplies. They are not worth my continued assistance. No matter what you think, I will not compromise on this matter. I hope you will not disappoint me, because no one wants to be betrayed!"

In an instant, the Middle Eastern prince's expression changed several times. He took a deep breath, shook his head, and said, "Mr. John, I cannot answer your request. This is not something I can decide. Moreover, as you know, we are under a lot of pressure. If we stand by and do nothing, or even kick someone when they're down, our reputation will be ruined. Our royal family cannot do nothing. We are also under pressure and facing difficulties!"

John may not be aware of the immense pressure facing the Middle Eastern tycoons. If they were to truly abandon those 'allies,' how would other countries in the Middle East react? They would likely collapse instantly, becoming a disorganized mess. After all, each side has its own pursuit of interests, so they all have selfish motives!
“I understand, but I need to give an account to my subordinates, so I have no choice. Someone always has to make a sacrifice. Since they have betrayed us, they should be the ones to make that sacrifice. If any more accidents happen, our cooperation will come to an end. Nobody wants to see their secrets leaked, especially something so important.”

John understood, but he wouldn't agree to the Middle Eastern tycoons' actions. They were the ones who insisted on using underhanded tactics and scheming. John wouldn't believe they weren't involved. Since they were, they had to pay the price for their actions, and John's losses would also have to be borne by them! Frankly, it's a matter of interests. Having been betrayed this time, John needed to be extremely cautious about what followed. He didn't want any new surprises to occur. If they did, the Middle Eastern tycoons would have to bear all the consequences and costs, and all the responsibility would rest on their shoulders!

Although it was an unfair contract, the Middle Eastern prince couldn't refuse, since they were the ones who had made the mistake. John's concerns weren't unfounded, and most importantly, there was a problem with the person within their ranks. Even though John hadn't pointed it out this time, the prince understood. After all, saying things out loud wouldn't be good for anyone, and it was better to maintain a tacit understanding.

"Everything will be as you request. We have no problems. We trust your reputation!" Good heavens, the Middle Eastern prince actually said something like that at this moment, directly using John's reputation as a reason. John's reputation is guaranteed globally. If John were to deceive them in this matter, his reputation would be affected. Therefore, these guys don't need John's promises, because John's reputation is the best guarantee.

"Okay, with you saying that, everything is no longer a problem. I hope there won't be any more issues between us. The upgrade to the Global Positioning System will be completed soon, but I hope you won't spread this news. Your access has never been restored!"

Upon hearing this, the Middle Eastern prince nodded silently to indicate that he understood. At this point, he didn't need to say anything more, because everything was already clear. Saying more would only put more pressure on both of them. After all, it wouldn't benefit anyone to talk things out. It was already quite an achievement for John to have put himself through this much.

John's conversation with the Middle Eastern prince quickly came to an end. John saw the prince off with a smile, and this scene soon became known to those interested. Their expressions turned extremely serious; neither side wanted to see this happen, as the Middle East held immense economic power, tempting many. These people were well aware of the extent of John's influence in the Middle East over the past decade, and they all wanted to take over those profits from him. Whether it was arms, luxury goods, or other items, everything had their appeal. Unfortunately, the issue between the Middle Eastern tycoon and John was resolved too quickly, leaving them no time to react.

"Gulfstream Aerospace will upgrade the Middle Eastern tycoon's system as soon as possible, and Bell Labs will also upgrade their system as soon as possible. Most importantly, they have cut off our network communication. It seems that they still do not trust us and are always on guard against our sneak attack."

"This was expected. If John hadn't even reacted this much, do you think he would have gotten to where he is now? It's clear that the Middle Eastern tycoons compromised this time, and they paid a considerable price. But I don't quite understand why these guys insisted on cooperating with John. What kind of 'relationship' do they have?"

"This isn't a matter of friendship, it's a matter of interests. John's Gulfstream Aerospace can provide the Middle Eastern tycoons with the most advanced weapons. Can anyone else do that? Are the guys in the US willing to give them this kind of support, or are the Europeans willing to give them this kind of support? Don't underestimate the cost of Gulfstream Aerospace's weapons; these guys have tailored a path perfectly suited to the Middle Eastern tycoons. So, unless absolutely necessary, the Middle Eastern tycoons won't abandon their cooperation with John. It's impossible for us to disrupt their cooperation with this little accident. Interests come first!"

Yes, interests come first. John is in it for the money, and so are the Middle Eastern tycoons. Their complementarity is so strong that as long as their bottom lines are not crossed, the cooperation will not break down. Moreover, several of Gulfstream Aerospace's major projects involve Middle Eastern tycoons and have their financial support. So while other US arms giants are in trouble, Gulfstream Aerospace and Bentley Group are still able to develop steadily.

These guys don't know about the third phase of the GPS plan, or the drone carrier plan? They know, because none of it is a secret. Even Gulfstream Spacecraft itself hasn't kept it a secret. Everyone knows Gulfstream Spacecraft's audacity, so it's all out in the open. Let alone Middle Eastern tycoons, if Gulfstream Spacecraft were to cooperate with them, they wouldn't give up, no matter the pressure. They all understand the importance of these plans.

Before anyone knew it, everyone's attention shifted from John's development in the United States to the Middle East. With the compromise of the Middle Eastern tycoons, all the turmoil gradually subsided. Although some people wanted to stir up trouble and scheme against John and the Middle Eastern tycoons, unfortunately no one stood up to respond. Their schemes all sank to the bottom and did not make a ripple.

Many people were initially focused on the beautiful women around John, wondering what he was up to. However, when they shifted their attention away from the Middle Eastern tycoon, they discovered that the women had already left the United States. What surprised them most was that John's acquisitions in Europe continued, targeting luxury goods and wineries. This situation left many wondering what John was up to—was this a blatant lure, or a trap to entice them?

Under these circumstances, John released his shares, and Morgan began his operation. The enormous profits were unleashed, causing those with ulterior motives to sigh inwardly, and driving the greedy to madness. Although they all knew there was a conspiracy and calculation behind John's actions, what good was knowing? They were powerless to stop it all. Even though they understood that abandoning their investigation of John at this point could cover up all the previous secrets, they still gritted their teeth and gave up, for profit was the ultimate temptation.

Yes, self-interest is powerful. Faced with absolute profit, even those oil tycoons had to give up. The only ones with real ambitions were the Italians, but unfortunately, they couldn't influence John's plans or shake his influence in the US, let alone target the Middle Eastern tycoons. They weren't fools; they knew how dangerous the Middle Eastern tycoons were right now. Even the slightest spark could escalate the situation, potentially spiraling out of control. After all, the situation in the Middle East was far from friendly, and many people were pulling the strings behind the scenes!

The more they understood the current situation, the less they dared to act rashly. They even suspected it was all John's scheme; that if they caused trouble, they would be caught red-handed, giving John ample reason to target them and make them pay for their greed. Looking at John's series of moves in the US and the changes in Oregon, they dared not be careless, much less risk their own safety. After all, John's influence in the US was far more than it appeared!
(End of this chapter)