America: My Time

Chapter 1494 The secret hidden behind
Chapter 1484 The Secret Hidden Behind It

"This is the worst-case scenario. John is no longer giving us old guys any face. Their greed has finally provoked John's anger and retaliation. Their self-righteousness is finally going to backfire. This is just the beginning. John will do more and more things like this, and our interests may be affected. John can do more scheming before the company goes public and raises funds!" Morgan sighed, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. If John does this, it means they won't be able to get any benefits from John before the company goes public. The only benefit they can get is the listing arrangements.

"Boss, isn't John afraid of becoming the target of everyone's criticism? After all, he's making enemies of everyone. No matter how strong he is, he can't possibly withstand the pressure from everyone." Jimmy asked with a puzzled look. In his opinion, John's choice was a bit irrational!
"Heh, do you think John is a fool, or do you think John is easy to deceive? Do you really think he wouldn't dare to overturn the table? Have you forgotten all the killings in the past? Jaguar Security Company is not just for show. And don't forget what time it is now, and don't forget the situation in the Middle East?" As he said this, a trace of apprehension and fear flashed in Morgan's eyes.

"Boss, what does this have to do with the Middle East? Do you think those guys in the Middle East would dare to get involved in this conflict?"

Morgan sneered, "They dare not participate, but don't forget that someone betrayed the agreement with John, and the forces of Jaguar Security and personnel from other companies are withdrawing. Even Gulfstream Aerospace is accelerating the upgrade of its weapons systems. What do you think would happen if the weapons systems in the Middle East malfunctioned at this time?"

"Hiss! No way, even if John is crazy, he wouldn't dare to do something like this. This is a fight to the death!"

"No, you think it's impossible, but it's entirely possible. Because someone can take the blame for John, and all the responsibility will fall on John, and certainly not on Gulfstream Space. They only need to issue a statement saying that their system has been hacked, taken over, and that someone stole Gulfstream Space's core secrets. And they won't be able to avoid taking the blame! John doesn't need to target those guys in the US; he only needs to deal with people outside the US. How many people do you think would dare to take such a risk, to risk their lives?"

Upon hearing Morgan's words, Jimmy's expression turned to one of utter terror. He had underestimated John's madness. For his boss to utter such a statement proved that John dared to do this, and might even have already begun preparations. Jimmy had never doubted his boss's wisdom, and his assessment of John had always been remarkably accurate.

"But if John does that, he'll be committing a grave offense. Doesn't he worry about his own safety?"

"Worry? What does he have to worry about? Don't forget how many weapons the Russians lost back then. Do you think those weapons wouldn't go off when faced with a life-or-death crisis? John dares to use dirty tricks because he has the confidence and absolute power. Faced with such power, do you think anyone would dare to attack him? Unless they are absolutely certain that none of this will happen, no one would dare to attack John's personal safety! Don't you think the reason the US military has been suppressing Gulfstream Aerospace and targeting the Global Positioning System and Global Navigation Satellite System is to fundamentally cut off John's trump card? With the satellite chain in the sky, who would dare to ignore John's threat?"

Jimmy never imagined that the military had so many secrets behind its actions against Gulfstream Aerospace. No wonder the White House didn't stop the military from taking action, and even the Elephant and the Donkey remained silent. Not even John's people jumped out to object. It was all because of the existence of this weapon of mass destruction. No wonder John was so tough; he certainly had the confidence to back it up.

"Boss, so many years have passed, has the US military still not found John's hidden forces?"

"Find them? How can we find them? Who dares to put all this out in the open? And don't forget that those missing weapons belong to the Russians. Even if something goes wrong, the Russians will take the blame. But the Russians have already disintegrated. John has enough excuses to shirk responsibility. And nobody knows how many of these weapons of mass destruction John has. That's the most dangerous thing!"

Yes, the unknown is the most terrifying. If John were to master such power, no one would be unafraid. That's why John dares to threaten everyone, but no one dares to make the same threat against John, let alone a personal threat. That's the difference!
Did no one try to negotiate with John about this issue? Yes, but because there was no evidence, John naturally wouldn't admit it, so the meeting ended badly. Most importantly, with such a powerful weapon in hand, no one dared to push John too hard.

Why did the Middle Eastern tycoons compromise so quickly? Some suspect they also possess such powerful weapons, and that John controls these weapons. This isn't just the case in the Middle East; it's also true in Africa and after the collapse of Russia. Who knows how many weapons are still hidden in those disintegrated countries?

"Isn't it shocking and unbelievable? This is the real America, this is the real situation! If it weren't for this kind of pressure, do you think the White House and the military would be willing to give Gulfstream Aerospace so much freedom? It's not that they don't want to stop it, it's that they don't dare. They're afraid of pushing John to the limit and having him use that weapon of mass destruction, posing a fatal threat to them. Because they don't know how much danger their extreme measures would bring. Using normal business methods, reasonable methods, John won't use that weapon of mass destruction. That's the tacit understanding between them, do you understand?"

When Jimmy heard his boss reveal so many big secrets, he couldn't help but sigh. He knew how terrifying these secrets were, and he understood that his boss telling him all this was also a form of recognition. However, this recognition had a huge impact on him, making Jimmy very uneasy!
Seeing Jimmy's grave expression, Morgan smiled calmly and said, "Alright, that's all you need to know. There's no need to worry too much. As long as it's normal competition, the worst-case scenario won't happen. John's counterattack is because someone went too far; their probing has crossed John's bottom line. Do you think that if they weren't afraid of John's powerful weapons, his asset restructuring would have been so easy? Even if he offered enough benefits in exchange, would there have been no resistance at all?"

“Boss, since everyone knows John is so dangerous, why do we keep testing him? Isn’t this playing with fire? Aren’t they afraid of getting burned? And if some madman ignores all this and insists on targeting John, wouldn’t that ruin everyone? They can’t put all their hopes on John’s ‘mercy,’ after all, it’s too dangerous!”

"Everything you can think of, everyone has already thought of. The reason we've always stood by John's side is because we don't want to face the threat of this madman, and it's also about maintaining a balance. Even if someone angers John, we can stop him and prevent things from getting worse. As for those guys' probing, it's unavoidable. If we don't test him like this, how will we compete with John in the future?" To put it bluntly, it's all about interests. Those people keep testing John's bottom line for their own gain, but they underestimated John's counterattack. Perhaps it's because John's past compromises have given them this impression. These old guys don't even consider why John compromised back then. It was because he wasn't strong enough yet, and he still had many shortcomings. But now that Oregon is completely under his control, John has fewer scruples.

John now not only controls Jaguar Security, but also wields considerable influence in Oregon. The dramatic changes in Oregon are causing widespread concern, yet many are powerless to stop them. Those old fogies are testing John, and John is testing them in return. The changes in Oregon, the asset restructuring—everything is a test by John!

"The boss is going too far. Aren't they afraid of an accidental clash that could escalate the situation out of control? And if there are problems in the Middle East, why isn't anyone taking steps to eliminate the danger?" The more Jimmy learned, the more puzzled he became.

"Fear is natural, but not great. As for the Middle East, do you think such a vast desert can hide many secrets? And do you think many things are in the hands of Middle Eastern tycoons? Do you really think that Jaguar Security's layout in the Middle East over the past ten years has been for show? The power they have hidden is beyond your imagination. It's just that John didn't want to use these powers. He didn't want to use extreme methods. He just wanted to use normal forces to target those guys in Israel. Unfortunately, he still failed. He underestimated people's hearts and underestimated the greed and selfishness of human nature!"

Did John really underestimate those guys? No, things weren't as Morgan described. John wasn't unprepared for those who betrayed the agreement; in fact, it was all within his expectations.

Of course, did Morgan ever doubt that everything was going too smoothly and too unbelievably? He did have doubts, and even the US military and the White House had doubts, about why such an amazing change could happen so quickly and at such a crucial time, and whether John was behind it all.

Unfortunately, no one could find any evidence. Most importantly, they didn't know if the people they had bribed were also John's pawns. After all, everything had gone too smoothly. What they could do, John couldn't have done in over a decade. But all of this couldn't be revealed. Even if Morgan trusted Jimmy a lot, he couldn't tell him such a secret!

Although his words contradicted his true feelings, Morgan remained remarkably calm, leaving Jimmy unable to detect anything amiss. Of course, Jimmy never doubted his boss, nor did he dare to even consider such a possibility. He understood one thing well: sometimes ignorance is bliss. Being too shrewd can be a dangerous thing, leading to trouble!
"Boss, John has been in Oregon the whole time. Is he warning everyone?"

“Good, you’ve finally figured out the crux of the problem. John’s actions are aimed at distancing himself from the public eye and preventing anyone from criticizing him. Moreover, John’s counterattack this time is a normal business transaction, and no one can blame him. After all, he did sell those assets, but they weren’t acquired by us; it was just a transfer from one hand to the other! John won’t leave Oregon easily until this matter is over, and that’s a consensus among everyone!”

"When will this all end? We can't keep fighting like this forever. If this continues, something bad could happen." Understanding the current situation and John's confrontation with the others, Jimmy became increasingly uneasy, because he felt that a madman like John was too dangerous!

"It won't be long. Once those guys have tested John's limits, everything will be over. And although John's reaction is a bit extreme right now, everything is still under control and hasn't gotten out of control yet!" Morgan paused slightly at this point, thought for a moment, and then continued, "Actually, they mainly want to force John out. We don't have many ideas, but many people are different. Do you remember John's 'warning'?"

"Warning? John has given quite a few warnings. I don't know which one you're referring to?"

“After John sells those assets, he will no longer drive the industry’s development. Bell Labs wields considerable power, which makes many people uneasy. Therefore, they want to force John out, not only in semiconductor chips, but also in the internet and even more fields. After all, John’s strength is too great, making them feel uneasy!”

"Including military industry?" In an instant, Jimmy understood his boss's reminder and couldn't help but ask.

"Including why the military is so desperately suppressing Gulfstream Aerospace. It's just that their suppression hasn't achieved the desired effect, and now Gulfstream Aerospace's development direction is making them uneasy. The military's satellite link is already being perfected, and the more they understand the importance of this satellite link, the more afraid they become. A satellite link completely controlled by John is too dangerous, and Gulfstream Aerospace has already started the third phase of its deployment!"

In short, the more you learn about Gulfstream Space's development, the more you fear it. But Gulfstream Space's research and development has taken the right path, and the military doesn't dare to go too far, since they still need Gulfstream Space's strength. This puts them in a dilemma!

(End of this chapter)