Chapter 155

William White understands that things aren't as simple as they appear. If not for the influence of intentional individuals, this situation might have concluded long ago.

Like most countries worldwide, as long as the law doesn't explicitly prohibit it, everything is subject to discretion.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, William White is frustrated. This industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually; it can't be easily compromised. If they plan to play, then let's play on a grander scale.

"Filson, inform Morgan Stanley to halt the acquisition. I intend to go to London to develop and list all our properties in the country."

"Boss, is it really that serious?"

"You don't understand. This is just their temptation; the first move won't be the last."

"Boss, there could be significant losses as a result."

"Relax, nothing catastrophic will happen. Just do it!"

William White's actions are more extreme than anyone expected. It's not the time to consider how to absorb his property; those angered now have to face the consequences.

What William White might say, they dare not even contemplate.

Steve Ross has been jubilant these past two days, knowing that William White is undoubtedly facing a tough time.

Sure, you can keep selling. If something goes awry, you can slowly head to court.

"What? What did you say? The entire industry is being sold as a whole?"

"That's the news the boss just received."

"No, this can't be happening."

The men didn't understand what he meant, but he was crystal clear. Your business is thriving; why leave?

Simple! Persecution!

Now, rumors circulate that he's the richest man in the country.

Can the richest man be persecuted?

Even if there's a mysterious figure behind the scenes, choosing from among ten, you can't escape those ten consortia. Even if a few settle, they'll face retaliation from others. Being remembered as second-rate isn't as harmless as turning your dog green; it could be fatal.

A peculiar scene unfolds—nobody dares to make a purchase.

This is when the major consortia are at their weakest. They're compelled to act, and nobody wants to provoke an unpredictable person now. Not buying? Fine, let the buddies move.

The original intentions of some are no longer relevant; now, it's evidently about irritating others.

Just as the Hunt family issue was settling, here comes an even more audacious problem.

The elder guy from Peanut is left dumbfounded; things have taken an unexpected turn. In the end, it turned out like this.

Surprisingly, the Elephant is indifferent to this opportunity.

Does this mean the winner stands tall?

Not really. This matter is troublesome, but they're not inclined to join forces.

No wonder the unemployment rate is soaring.

No wonder the economy is struggling.

Is this the case?

For some issues, the less explained, the more significant they become. In this era of rampant ideas, numerous conspiracy theories emerge.

If left unchecked, something significant might indeed occur.

Are you clueless?

Damn, let me be responsible for starting the fire, and you go clean up the mess.

The priests are silent; it's no longer a game. If it spirals out of control, they'll all be stigmatized.

Is there genuinely such a selfless person?

Stop the nonsense; there's so much unfounded hatred in this world.

"Boss, our company's stock is suddenly facing a short sale, and the other party is flooding the market without any cost."

"What? How much has it dropped?"

"In less than five minutes, it's plummeted by 13%, and it's still expanding."

"Idiot, it must be that damn kid."

"Help me contact Citi and Bank of America."

"Okay, boss."

Steve Ross is also anxious. How can Citigroup and Bank of America help him? The kid on the opposite side is relentless. If they intervene now, who knows what will happen.

"Boss, we're following the trend a lot."

"Alright, what time is it now?"

"15%."

"Buyback, but don't go overboard. If someone buys, keep smashing."

"Okay, boss."

It's unlikely for anyone to follow up. Such a ruthless trader is simply an amateur. Who doesn't know who's behind this? Better to avoid the risk. If acquired maliciously, it won't be a laughing matter.

With a sense of satisfaction, William White feels that it's permissible for you to provoke me, but you can't stop me from fighting back.

He doesn't care who initiated it this time; anyway, Warner didn't provoke him. Even if they're unlucky, this move won't play out well for them.

Wall Street is in a vulnerable state, and nobody wants to take risks. The meager funds in Warner's account are laughable.

The old consortium members have fully comprehended the gravity of the problem this time.

The crux is that with such low-level means, they're powerless.

William White also helped them find the Doubler, and the fit is quite suitable; now, they need to figure it out themselves!

Since everyone is taking a step back, it's unfortunate for Warner.

Still want to borrow from us?

What do you expect?

What irks the old guys the most is having to clean up the mess.

Such a consortium shouldn't exist. It's an uncontrolled force. Whoever sits in Peanut's position must first deal with them.

This model can't be played anymore, and that's probably the reason.

Since Kennedy's unexplained death, the golden days for this bunch of crooks are over.

Unrestrained?

Some have insight; they know that nobody dares to take you on.

In the face of someone who always resorts to force, it's impossible to say they don't have a headache. A proverb says, "If you live by the sword, you die by the sword." If anything happens, crying to the emperor won't help.

No matter how reluctant Steve Ross is, being ousted by the board of directors is inevitable. In any case, he's the most suitable scapegoat, and the matter is too significant for just two temporary workers.

Does anyone sympathize?

Perhaps!

It's not William White who initiated this first; if you have the ability to provoke, you should bear the consequences of failure.

Most importantly, Warner's investments have been failing over the years, causing shareholders continuous losses.

On the surface, it seems like the situation has calmed down, but it's not that simple. This time the consortium has suffered losses; even if they don't take immediate action, the enmity is established.

Many consortia have also realized that this world is different. Industries they didn't previously care about have tremendous potential.