America 1919

Chapter 795: 272, Community of Shared Interests_3

“I’ve had an in-depth conversation with Donnie and heard about his plans for the development of Breton Bank. I think his ideas are very good, and I believe that under Donnie’s management, Breton Bank can develop even better,”

“However, the most important thing is the acquisition of Breton Bank, which is a matter between you and Donnie. We at Morgan have no right to participate, so I’m very sorry!”

Upon hearing Jack Morgan’s response, Dick and Laze Madison both showed surprised expressions.

“Mr. Morgan, haven’t you considered how Donnie’s acquisition of Breton Bank would significantly affect Morgan’s influence in New Jersey?”

Dick couldn’t help but ask.

Jack Morgan laughed and said, “Morgan is just a bank, not the government. We welcome all challenges, and both Donnie and I believe that fair competition can enhance the competitiveness of our respective companies.”

Dick’s face turned ashen; he had no idea why Jack Morgan’s attitude had changed so drastically after his trip to Atlantic City.

What exactly had their conversation entailed?

In the end, both left Morgan somewhat despondently and immediately called Archie Roosevelt over to relay Jack Morgan’s stance to him.

After hearing about it, Archie Roosevelt also showed a puzzled look.

“Donnie must have paid a greater price than this; otherwise, Morgan would not suddenly change their decision!”

“The key issue is, we have no idea what kind of cooperation they have reached!” Laze Madison said helplessly.

“Thinking about these things is useless now!” Though Dick had managed to get Breton Bank up and running and was no fool, he quickly regained his composure, “No matter what happens now, we cannot give up. Fortunately, we’ve acquired quite a few shares of Breton Bank in this period, ensuring our control over the bank!”

Archie Roosevelt suddenly asked Laze Madison, “Has anyone else been buying up a lot of shares in the company lately, apart from us?”

Laze Madison knew Archie Roosevelt was asking about Sinclair Oil Corporation stock.

“No, there’s been no movement at all!”

“That’s good!” Archie Roosevelt breathed a sigh of relief; he was now worried that Donnie might suddenly take an interest in Sinclair Oil, which would complicate everything.

Dick showed some dissatisfaction. While they were discussing how to keep Breton Bank afloat, Archie Roosevelt was worrying about Sinclair Oil Corporation’s affairs.

At that moment, Dick had no idea that Archie Roosevelt and Laze Madison were actually the President and Vice President of Sinclair Oil Corporation!

“Dick!” Archie Roosevelt looked at Dick, “I think you should talk to Donnie again right now.”

“Let me find Donnie!”

Dick looked at Archie Roosevelt in disbelief, his dissatisfaction even more intense.

Archie Roosevelt did not mind Dick’s demeanor and continued, “That’s right, you already have the most say in Breton Bank now, and those shareholders are also willing to support you. The price Donnie would have to pay to get Breton Bank is definitely much higher than its current value.

So I think you should meet with Donnie and discuss the matter of Breton Bank again.

You can promise him more shares of Breton Bank or even bring him into Breton Bank as Vice President. This way, you can keep Breton Bank’s business in New Jersey.

And Donnie will certainly ask you for some authority. I think as long as it’s not too excessive, you can agree to his requests.

This time, for you, cooperation is the choice that can most leverage the interests of Breton Bank!” Laze Madison also started persuading Dick.

Although Sinclair Oil and Donnie are competitors in the matter of the Baku Oil Field,

neither Laze Madison nor Archie Roosevelt want to be enemies with Donnie.

Especially Archie Roosevelt, whose relationship with Donnie is even more complex. Now, his brother needs Donnie’s ABC to support his campaign for Governor of New York.

Dick was aware of the inner thoughts of Laze Madison and Archie Roosevelt. Although he was angry with their perspective, he also had his own helplessness.

That is, he also didn’t want Breton Bank to lose its business in Atlantic City.

In the end, Dick reluctantly accepted the suggestion: “I understand. I will personally go to Atlantic City to discuss this matter with Donnie!”

Upon hearing Dick’s response, both Laze Madison and Archie Roosevelt showed smiles on their faces.

To continue controlling Breton Bank, Dick, despite his many reluctances, had no choice but to set out for Atlantic City.

Standing at the entrance of the Surf Hotel, Dick had many emotions stirring within him. Even though he was the largest shareholder of Breton Bank and now had the greatest say with the support of the other shareholders, he still had to come to Donnie to negotiate from a weaker position, which was very ironic indeed.

Despite these feelings, Dick still entered the Surf Hotel and, led by Steve Cotting, arrived at Donnie’s office to meet with him.

The resentment in his heart made it impossible for him to discuss the matter calmly with Donnie.

“Donnie, tell me, what price must I pay for you to give up the acquisition of Breton Bank?”