America: My Time

Chapter 728 Account
Chapter 718 Explanation

Silence fell. For a moment, Rockefeller was speechless. He hadn't expected Morgan to say such a thing, nor had he realized how much Morgan knew about all of this. Behind all of this was a shadow: Rockefeller. They were wary of John, trying to sabotage John's development, and had already broken the rules.

Seeing that Rockefeller remained silent, Morgan continued, "Rules aren't just for show. You know perfectly well what happened with Western Energy, and you were the biggest beneficiaries. Now you're actively breaking the agreement. Doesn't that come with a price? I can tell you clearly that Jaguar Security has far more power than what you see; there's much more. And many people are dissatisfied with you. Not only are we at Morgan dissatisfied, but First Citibank, Mellon, DuPont, and the White House are all dissatisfied. You're blocking many people's way. The reason Old Martin went to Lanai Island was to prevent John from killing you. And even if he did, no one would say he was wrong. The fault lies not with him, but with you. I can tell you clearly that no one wants to see their interests affected by your problems, affecting the plans in Japan, Russia, Europe, and the Middle East. This is not only our intention, but also the White House's."

"Why? Didn't those guys all tacitly approve?" Rockefeller said with a gloomy face. He was furious about all of this. When things went wrong, these guys all pushed the blame onto Rockefeller. That was impossible.

"If your plan had succeeded, no one would have said anything, because you were also thinking of the United States. But your semiconductor strategy has failed, your entire plan has run into problems, and most importantly, John has caught you red-handed. Do you think this matter can be left unresolved without an explanation? If you cause John to launch a financial attack and ruin everyone's plans, do you think anyone can afford that price?"

"Morgan, stop talking and just tell me what price we're going to have to pay!"

"This is not something I can decide. You need to talk to that little fox John yourselves. And this time we will not step in again, nor will the White House stand up for you. If you can convince that little fox John, then there will be no problem. Otherwise, you will have to pay the price. In short, someone will kick you out."

"Good, very good. Those guys are using us as a pawn. They're not targeting us because of that little fox John; they're deliberately targeting us to get a share of the spoils. I'm afraid some of them aren't people I know well, or more accurately, the old guys from our little team. I just don't understand, aren't these guys worried that without Rockefeller, this plan will fail?"

"You know that's good. As for what you're worried about, it won't happen. They want to bring John in, and someone wants John to be one of the nine directors of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. Now you understand?"

"You Morgans agreed? Otherwise, this would be impossible, or rather, all of you guys agreed!"

“Morgan naturally agrees. It’s a good thing. At least John’s addition gives us more strength. And no one can refuse to exchange a director for John’s power. Now you should make a decision.”

"Do I have a choice? However, I want to know who came up with such a crazy plan. It seems these guys have their eyes on the massive gold reserves of the Integrity Bank, but whether their scheme will succeed is hard to say. If it's this condition, I have no problem with it, nor will I hinder it, nor do I have any reason to do so. Morgan, do you think that little fox John will side with those guys in Japan? Do you think he will give up plundering Japan? Those guys are overthinking it, or rather, they want to use this opportunity to target Rockefeller!"

"You'll have to find out for yourself what's going on. I'm just telling you what the White House and those guys are thinking. You know the plan is about to begin, and nobody wants anything to go wrong at this point. We need John the fox's power, and he's already prepared. He thinks he's being careful, but he still hasn't escaped our notice. Hurricane Investment and Standard Chartered are both on the move. Most importantly, John the fox also has an investment company in Japan, which is more convenient for him than for us."

At this point, Morgan paused, thought for a moment, and then said, "Rockefeller, there's something I don't understand. Why do you insist on being enemies with John? Admittedly, you are very powerful, but John is even more monstrous. When you were here, Rockefeller wouldn't have any major problems, but if you leave, can the Rockefeller family withstand the suppression of this monstrous John?"

“I know the danger of doing this, but many things are beyond our control. I am not you, and Rockefeller is not Morgan. If possible, I wouldn't want to do this either. Now I can only accept the consequences. However, it won't be easy for those guys to scheme against John. With his intelligence, it's impossible for him not to see through it.” “I know, the White House knows, and those guys understand too. That's why everyone chose you, chose Rockefeller. Since John has caught you red-handed, this matter will be left to you to handle. I believe you won't let everyone down!”

"Heh, interesting. Good methods, good schemes. Those guys are indeed all cunning and treacherous. The one in the White House is quite capable too. But don't you think this is a bit like burying your heads in the sand? Even if I step in and reach an agreement with John, it will only be a conclusion to the previous conflict. I can't change John's mind, and your schemes will be seen through. The problems will still exist. Aren't you worried?" At this moment, Rockefeller began to counterattack. Although he was in a very passive position because of the previous events, after understanding the other party's demands and schemes, Rockefeller was not easy to fool. He began his counterattack and questioned Morgan.

“I don’t know what others think, and I don’t care. In short, Morgan doesn’t have such worries. As long as we don’t get involved, John won’t hold it against us. Even if he hates us, it will be directed at you guys. Morgan has done a good job. As allies, we have always stood by John’s side, so I have no pressure at all!”

Faced with Morgan's answer, Rockefeller couldn't help but sigh. This was the truth. Morgan had an inherent advantage in this matter and was in an invincible position, much better than Rockefeller. Therefore, they felt no pressure at all and could watch everything unfold with a cold eye, waiting for things to come to an end.

"Yes, you're too cunning. I'll do the offending, and you guys can reap the benefits. But aren't you afraid I'll tell that little fox John about all this, and ruin their plan?" Rockefeller's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, his previous calm replaced by a domineering aura.

"Don't be afraid. It's not like I'm the one who plotted all this. What do I have to be afraid of? Even if you don't say a word, that little fox John can figure it out. What do I have to be afraid of or worried about? Besides, what good would it do you to betray us? I've already said that Morgan wasn't involved in this, so he naturally has nothing to worry about. As for what those guys think, that's not something I can decide. If you think Rockefeller can withstand their wrath, you're welcome to try."

When Morgan reiterated all this, a chill crept into Rockefeller's eyes. If he were to face the pressure from those guys alone, even the Rockefeller family wouldn't be able to withstand it. Just as Morgan said, betraying those guys would bring no benefit to the Rockefeller family. Moreover, even if he didn't say anything, John would see right through it. If he really did it, those guys would probably be cheering, giving them a perfect excuse to seize the Rockefeller family's assets.

Capital is greedy; it can harm itself if given an excuse. John, that little fox, didn't directly attack them, even with evidence in hand. Instead, he handed everything over to the judicial authorities. This shows his caution and prudence, and that although he's crazy, he has a sense of awe. This is something not everyone can do; even some old guys might not have the patience of John, that little fox.

At this moment, Rockefeller felt a pang of regret. Unfortunately, what was done was done, and even if he wanted to improve the relationship, it would be difficult. After all, he had made the wrong choice, and even if it was not the result he wanted, it was too late to regret it.

"Alright, I agree. You win. I'll handle this. However, no one can use this against us again. As for my deal with that little fox John, you can't inquire about it. If you accept, then it's settled. Otherwise, you'll have to wait." Although Rockefeller didn't have the upper hand in this confrontation, his tough stance forced Morgan to be cautious.

"Sure, I have no problem. I'm just a middleman, so I have no objections. I believe those guys will understand and accept it. As long as you can meet their requirements, there won't be any problems, and no one will bring this up again. After all, no one wants to offend you to death, so you can rest assured!"

(End of this chapter)