America: My Time

Chapter 752 Rockefeller's Fear

Chapter 742 Rockefeller's Fear
“John, let’s sit down first and talk things over slowly. Not everyone has arrived yet, so don’t rush. Everything will be explained to you!” Although Morgan was very shocked, he didn’t react much and calmly advised John.

“Very well, I trust Morgan. After all, we’ve been working together for so long, and with the President here, I believe you will all give me a satisfactory answer today. If the rules can no longer bind everyone, then there’s no need for me to abide by them.” John drew his sword without hesitation, directly confronting the crowd. Even though his voice was calm, it sounded like thunder to these men, causing them all to gasp.

“John, don’t worry, we will give you a satisfactory explanation. No one can break the rules. Since you have enjoyed the protection of the rules, you must abide by the rules. Whoever breaks the rules must bear the responsibility. This was a common agreement and understanding between us back then. No one can break it unless his father wants to be attacked by the masses!” Morgan said firmly at this moment, without paying any attention to Rockefeller’s expression.

"That's right. On behalf of the White House and the authorities, I also make a commitment: no one can break the rules. Whoever does will bear the corresponding responsibility, without exception. I believe none of you here want to return to that chaotic era, and the authorities don't want to see that happen either. Anyone who dares to challenge the rules will pay the price." At this moment, Old Bush didn't hesitate and spoke directly, completely ignoring the surprise and fear in many people's eyes. When things reached this point, Old Bush had no choice. If things continued to go unchecked, the consequences would be unimaginable, which was not the outcome he wanted to see.

Upon hearing this, John smiled calmly and said, "Alright, I'm satisfied with your promises. I hope everything that follows won't disappoint me. Since not everyone has arrived, we'll wait another time!"

John's sudden change of heart shocked the old men like Rockefeller. They hadn't expected John's reaction to be so intense, nor had they anticipated that John, who had always been considerate and accommodating, would suddenly make such a change. It all came too suddenly, making it difficult for the old men like Rockefeller to accept. They wanted to explain, but it was too late; John had already drawn his sword.

Should we discuss a strategy before formal negotiations? Rockefeller couldn't help but have this thought, but he quickly abandoned it because time didn't allow it, and no results could be reached at this point. After all, they had reached a consensus before, and suddenly changing their minds now would only cause chaos within their ranks.

However, the current situation seemed extremely unfavorable to him. Rockefeller suddenly realized that he seemed to have never truly seen through John, this little fox, which led to a crazy thought: "Could it be that everything before was intentionally done by this little fox to mislead and deceive everyone? That bastard is too insidious and ruthless!"

At this point, Rockefeller had begun to realize that something was amiss. He hadn't thought much of it before and hadn't taken John's threat seriously, thinking it was just a weak warning. But now, upon closer reflection, it all seemed like a trap, a trap that the other side had laid out long ago, luring greedy people like himself into it step by step.

Rockefeller was well aware of what his fellows were thinking. All they cared about was profit, especially after John took the initiative to help them resolve the issues in the game world. These guys thought John was easy to bully and that they could get even more benefits from him!

At this moment, Rockefeller couldn't help but shudder. He wanted to say something, but he could only swallow his words. It was all too late. They had already entered the game and fallen into the trap that John had carefully prepared for them!

At this moment, Rockefeller finally understood why John had so readily agreed to the shareholding arrangement at Global Online Network Corporation and so easily agreed to sit down and talk. This wasn't just about talking; it was about driving them into a trap. And this whip was the previous action, seemingly aimed only at Japan, but actually at people like them.

"Damn it, how could I be so careless? I didn't see through John's little fox scheme. I was so stupid as to walk into his trap step by step. And Morgan is too cunning. He clearly noticed the problem but didn't warn me. And DuPont, that bastard, and Sylman!" Rockefeller was furious when he realized all this, but there was nothing he could do now. Their operation had already begun, and those guys wouldn't listen to his advice. This would be a huge problem.

This is capitalism, this is conglomerate. All talk of 'friends' is fake; they're utterly worthless in the face of profit. DuPont jumped ship the moment he saw danger, as did Stillman, and Morgan, needless to say, watched as Rockefeller and his family walked step by step into John's trap. Old Man Bush's appearance was no surprise; it was part of the White House's scheme. They saw through everything, which is why they chose to remain aloof and appear at the last moment.

"These damned bastards are all trying to tear us apart for their own gain. These guys are too insidious. John, that little fox, is cunning and treacherous, but these bastards are even more vicious. They had so many opportunities to stop this from happening, but they chose to let the situation develop and watch us head towards crisis! If we don't handle things properly this time, the consequences will be unimaginable. John, that little fox, is too cunning; he has already cut off our escape route."

At this point, Rockefeller realized he had no way out. John had given them a chance before, not pushing things too far but choosing to let the law handle it. But Rockefeller knew perfectly well how it had turned out; they had used all their connections to mitigate the problems of those men, allowing them to escape safely. Now Rockefeller understood that this was all part of a conspiracy. No wonder they had accomplished it with so little effort; this was exactly what the enemy wanted.

Do they regret it? It would be a lie to say they don't. But it's too late now; everything has already happened. If they had discovered the problem earlier, perhaps things could have been different, but now it's too late. Rockefeller was well aware of what was happening in California. Once they intervened there, the situation was set in stone, and they would be powerless to escape.

"What a cunning and treacherous little fox! Her methods are indeed extremely vicious. Who would have thought that the guy who acted like a lamb, letting them bully him, would secretly set such a trap and get everyone into this mess!"

“Rockefeller, it seems you’ve figured some things out now. What do you think we should do about all this? Everyone’s so arrogant that they can ignore the rules and trample on them. There has to be an explanation for this!” Morgan said calmly as he approached Rockefeller.

"Morgan, did you realize from the beginning that this was a setup, a trap?"

"No, I'm not as smart as you think. I only realized this after the San Francisco earthquake. John had so many hidden companies that were all related to the internet. And after the earthquake, his children and women didn't return to California or go to Japan; they were still on Lanai Island. Don't you think that's suspicious? Most importantly, security on Lanai Island was being heightened. You didn't see such obvious things. It just shows how greedy you were. Greed made you lose your vigilance and blinded you. When John suddenly started to act, I realized that everything was a scheme John had laid out long ago, and you had been caught in his calculations all along, never escaping."

"Yes, this guy has been setting things up for years. Each compromise, seemingly the result of struggle, was actually a trap. He would satisfy our every whim after a little resistance, gradually feeding our appetites, making us lower our guard, and become more greedy, leading us step by step into the trap he had prepared long ago. Brilliant! His methods and cunning are truly astounding. But I just don't understand, aren't you Morgans afraid? After we old guys fall, will you Morgans be a match for that little fox John, or will DuPont and Stillman be able to stand up to John?"

Upon hearing Rockefeller's words, Morgan smiled calmly and said, "Heh, you don't need to worry about that. You should think about how to give everyone an explanation. The appearance of Old Man means that the authorities have reached a consensus; they're on John's side. Actually, it's understandable. John has always been a rule-abiding and polite guy, never causing them any trouble. But you're different. You've always been too greedy, unable to tolerate new forces. This is bad; at least you've affected the development of the new generation. So, this situation isn't caused by others, it's your own doing. If you had any respect, if you had yielded a little, things wouldn't be like this now, and this situation wouldn't have arisen. The fault lies not with others, but with yourselves, and you must bear all the consequences!"

(End of this chapter)