America 1919

Chapter 704: 241, The Battle for Baku Oil Field Begins_4

So before, Little Rockefeller had approached him because he wanted to cooperate and let him lead the charge.

As for whether they would pick the peaches themselves or truly cooperate with him if he managed to close the deal, that remained to be seen!

And Albert Furr… well, indeed he was a wolf that could never be tamed despite playing both sides!

He had given him so many benefits before, but when it came time to act, Albert still sided with his original master.

Sinclair Oil Corporation was different from Rockefeller.

Over the past two years, Sinclair Oil could be said to have faced adversity, and even their founder, Harry Sinclair, had been driven away by Donnie. However, it was precisely because of this that Sinclair Oil lost its backbone and instead, the board members became the actual controllers of the company.

Under such circumstances, what they pursued became much simpler: the rise in stock prices and the realization of actual profits!

If they could obtain the Baku Oil Field, then the two things they desired would both be achieved.

Rockefeller’s overseas businesses were vast and formidable, so they had to be wary of the United Kingdom and Shell, but Sinclair Oil Corporation was different. Compared to Rockefeller and Shell, Sinclair Oil Corporation was barefoot and unencumbered.

As the saying goes, those who are barefoot do not fear those wearing shoes!

On the international market, they had little to lose to begin with, so it was better to go all out. If they could secure the Baku Oil Field, Sinclair Oil Corporation’s strength would surely increase manifold instantly.

Furthermore, they could use the Baku Oil Field as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the United Kingdom, Shell, or Rockefeller.

But just as they were preparing to act, they discovered that there was someone in the same situation as them involved in this matter: Donnie’s Pandora Oil Company!

If we talk about Pandora Oil and Sinclair Oil alone, naturally Pandora Oil Company was no match for Sinclair Oil Corporation!@@novelbin@@

But Donnie was different!

Donnie’s personal power was no worse than theirs, especially this year. Although Donnie had not made any significant moves, he had been consolidating his influence, and now nobody knew exactly how much cash Donnie had on hand!

So after much deliberation, they still decided it would be best if they could persuade Donnie to give up on this matter voluntarily!

Albert Furr became their first envoy!

“The matter hasn’t even started yet, and you want me to give it up, would that not be somewhat unreasonable?” Donnie asked noncommittally.

Personally, Donnie was indeed analyzing whether he should get involved in this matter. However, the basis of Donnie’s decision would definitely be the consideration of his own interests, not due to external pressure!

Albert Furr said with a smile, “Donnie, we are friends, and it’s precisely because we are friends that I am here today. Previously, you indeed defeated Harry Sinclair and caused turmoil within Sinclair Oil Corporation, but I really hope you can think this through. At that time, your opponent was only Harry Sinclair, not the entire Sinclair Oil Corporation.

Of course, compared to those people now, you’re not lacking anything.

But that’s just a personal comparison. If we consider Sinclair Oil Corporation and Pandora Oil Company, the gap between them is not slight!

Donnie, listen to my advice. This matter is definitely not something you should be involved in, and I know you well. If you already had a certain level of assurance, then you definitely would not be speaking to me with such an attitude right now.

“Just the relations with the Soviet Union, and you can’t handle it!”

Donnie smiled and said, “Albert, since you say you understand me, then you should know that I am not one to easily give up. Furthermore, with the matter at the Sinclair Oil Corporation board, you can go back and tell those people, I am very unhappy with their actions of excluding me!”

Harry Sinclair shook his head helplessly and said, “Donnie, why must you do this? I know you’re not comfortable with it, but this matter really isn’t something you can get involved in. Listen to me, I won’t let you suffer a loss!”

Donnie chuckled, “I still need to consider this matter; I can’t give you a definitive answer right now!”

Afterward, though Harry Sinclair kept trying to persuade Donnie, Donnie did not budge, which left Harry Sinclair feeling helpless. In the end, the two parted ways.

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By the evening, Donnie first dined with Harding and then took a car back to the seaside manor.

There was also a lobbyist waiting for Donnie here.

It was Archie Roosevelt, Alice’s half-brother from her father’s side!

Archie Roosevelt was not very old, not yet thirty this year, but he walked with difficulty, a legacy of an injury he sustained in World War I.

“Sorry, the hotel has been quite busy with guests lately, making you wait!”

Donnie, with his arm around Alice’s shoulder, smilingly greeted Archie Roosevelt.

Archie Roosevelt laughed heartily, “No worries, I haven’t seen Alice in a long time anyway, so it’s good to have the chance to chat more!”

Donnie, with his arm still around Alice, sat down on the couch and bluntly asked Archie Roosevelt, “Archie, you’re here as a lobbyist for the Sinclair Oil Corporation too, aren’t you?”

Although surprised by Donnie’s directness, Archie replied with a smile, “Indeed, I came for that matter. Donnie, although we have not met before, I have heard a lot about you from Theo. You’re a very smart man, and with the relationship between our two families, I think I should tell you some truths.

There is no hope for Pandora Oil in the Baku Oil Field!”

Donnie laughed lightly, “As a director of the Sinclair Oil Corporation, I didn’t expect everyone to be so against me. I have heard this twice now from you and Albert Furr, but they just can’t be bothered to tell me this at the board meeting!”

Archie Roosevelt spoke calmly, “It’s simple, because to them, Donnie, you are always an outsider!”

Donnie leaned forward slightly and looked at Archie Roosevelt, asking, “Then what about the two of us? You just mentioned Alice is here, we should be family now, right?

So in this matter, do you support me, or do you support the Sinclair Oil Corporation?”

Archie Roosevelt said, “Because we are family, that’s why I should be honest with you. Donnie, there’s no hope for you in this, but rather support me, and I can guarantee that in five years, our words will be the command at the Sinclair Oil Corporation!

No one will dare to disobey!”

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ps: Thanks to the book friend ‘Thousand Autumn Emperor One’ for the reward of 10,000 starting currency, the largest reward this book has received so far. Nothing else, just a bow~