America 1919

This involves too many people, from the National Government to the Parliament and then to every state and city—it's an interest chain that runs through the entire United States!

Even Rockefeller and Morgan, should they want to do something along this line and even if they demonstrate all their power, they can only manage an even split with Donnie!

But after thinking it over, Donnie felt there was no need to say these things; he just needed to get what he wanted. If these people could smartly hand over the chips he needed, then everything was negotiable.

"Of course, I never thought of burning bridges with these people, and no matter what, William, I am very grateful that you came to talk to me in advance today. Even just to save your face, I will talk to them nicely!"

"Thank you!" William Mellon thanked Donnie for saying so.

At this time, Helen came in to tell Donnie that little Rockefeller and the others had arrived!

Donnie Block greeted them with the posture of a victor, sitting on the couch without moving, smiling on his face.

"Gentlemen, shouldn't you be busy short-selling ABC in the NYSE hall at this time?"

Little Rockefeller sat down on the couch and said calmly, "Donnie, at this point, there's no need for this. Just tell us, what price do we have to pay for you to let this go!"

George Whitney said with a smile, "Donnie, haven't you said before that we are friends, and it's inevitable for friends to have their bumps? We came especially today to apologize to you, and we will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!"

Owen Young had the same smile as George Whitney and said, "Donnie, your plan this time really opened our eyes. From now on, General Electric will support you, Donnie, in everything!"

Charles Merrill said with a smile, "Donnie, although Merrill is not large in scale yet, we have some ability too. We will surely be able to help you in the future!"

Helen sat next to Donnie, watching the performance of these men, recalling the phone call she had received before.

"What are you thinking? Donnie is clearly not going to win this time, and yet you still show up in New York with him. Don't you know the impact it could have on our family if they think that the Taft Family sides with Donnie on this matter?"

On the phone, Robert Taft was angry with Helen for the first time.

Helen calmly responded at the time, "Now, I must stand by Donnie's side. If you think there's something wrong with my actions, you can publicly announce that the Taft Family has disassociated from me—and I'll just change my last name to Helen right now!"

"You!"

Facing Helen's response, Robert Taft angrily threw down the phone.

Helen truly wished Robert Taft could come and see for himself these invincible people he spoke of, the faces they were making now in front of Donnie! Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire

"Everyone, since you all say so, I won't hide anything now. As for the ABC stocks you've been selling off, I'll take them off your hands, and I can sell them back to you at the closing price of ABC on NYSE this coming Friday!"

Donnie didn't use any more rhetoric with these people, getting straight to the point.

Upon hearing Donnie's response, the men first showed expressions of surprise on their faces. Although this would mean taking a loss, at least they could ensure it wouldn't be too great. Their fear was Donnie making an outrageous demand, considering the current increase in ABC's stock price. By tomorrow, it would likely rise to around 90 cents to 1 US Dollar, which was not an insignificant amount—it would hurt their wallets!

But immediately after, they realized this simple way of settling would obviously not match everything that Donnie had invested in this battle.

That meant, beyond this, Donnie must have other conditions!

Still, it was little Rockefeller who spoke, "No problem, state your other conditions!"

Donnie nodded and said, "Indeed, there are other conditions, but they involve some confidentiality, so I need to discuss them separately with each of you!"

Knowing full well that Donnie's actions were meant to divide and conquer them, was there any other choice at this moment?

Little Rockefeller, looking at the eagerness of George Whitney and Owen Young, knew that his own refusal was futile now.

We must never leave our companies in the hands of these professional managers; in matters not relating to their own interests, they might still consider the company's welfare, but once it concerns their personal gains, they will always think of themselves first!

"All right, then whom do you wish to speak with first among us, Donnie?"

Donnie replied calmly, "Let's start with you, Mr. Rockefeller!"

George Whitney and the others showed regretful expressions but inevitably left the reception room.

Now, only Donnie and little Rockefeller were left in the entire reception room.

"I am all ears for your demands, Donnie!"

Little Rockefeller, suppressing the disappointment and anger in his heart, said calmly.

Donnie calmly stated, "I want all of your shares in Sinclair Oil Company!"

Although little Rockefeller had told himself countless times to stay calm and composed, upon hearing Donnie's demand, he still stood up: "Impossible!"