Reid Hajj bent over to pick up the photos on the bench, and upon seeing the content of the photos, his face turned even uglier.
These were the photos of him going wild in the Ritz Hotel's casino.
"The one who just gave me the photos was Bob Ferry from 'The New York Times,'" Joe continued, "Originally, he was planning to publish these photos in 'The New York Times,' but as a friend, I've already helped you stop this from happening!"
Donnie's voice rang in Reid Hajj's ears.
As his intelligence reclaimed the high ground, Reid Hajj also understood what the consequences would be if these photos appeared in the newspaper.
"I can persuade the Council to give you the exclusive broadcasting rights to the college league, but you have to help me handle the Luke Jackson matter," Reid said.
At this moment, Reid Hajj realized he had no way out—he either had to agree to Donnie's conditions or give up his current position.
With an easy smile, Donnie said, "Reid Hajj, you seem to be mistaken about something. You no longer have the right to negotiate with me.
Because all you need to do is accept the conditions I've put forward!"
Trying to talk tough, Reid Hajj said, "Donnie, don't forget that this happened in Atlantic City. If it gets out, ordinary fans won't accept a collaboration between the college league and Atlantic City Broadcast!"
Donnie spread his hands, "It doesn't matter. Although the college league has some influence, this influence is limited, and frankly, for us at Atlantic City Broadcast, securing the exclusive broadcasting rights to the college league isn't that important.
But it's different for you. The moment these photos come to light, you'll definitely be kicked out of the college league. Then all that you have will be gone."
Reid Hajj's expression began to panic. Those who have enjoyed high positions find it very difficult to accept being reduced to ordinary people.
Moreover, if he lost the position of chairman of the college league, Reid Hajj's life might be even worse than that of an ordinary person.
Donnie, looking at Reid Hajj who hadn't spoken, stood up with a smile and draped his arm around Reid's shoulders. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire
"I think now, you should be very interested in hearing my conditions, right?"
Donnie's conditions were simple. The college football league's exclusive broadcasting rights, like Major League Baseball, would sign a ten-year contract.
The exclusive fee would be $600,000 a year!
Reid Hajj didn't have the courage to refuse.
As for the $50,000 he had received from Luke Jackson, of course, he would have to find a way to pay it back himself!
In fact, during this time, Luke Jackson had been actively searching for Reid Hajj.
In an era without cell phones, if Reid Hajj just stayed away from a phone, Luke Jackson simply couldn't find him!
So when he received a call from Reid Hajj, he was very excited.
"Reid, what have you been doing these past two days? Why can't I find you anywhere? Has Donnie done something to you?"
Sitting on the sofa in his room, Reid Hajj's face bore a bitter smile. Were these matters even something he could talk about?
"Luke, my friend, I'm very sorry...."
"No, no, no, my friend!" Luke Jackson immediately interrupted Reid Hajj's words. While Atlantic City Broadcast might not care so much about the exclusive broadcasting rights of the college league, KDKA did—it was their first major game broadcast.
Moreover, Luke Jackson had already spread the word about this matter. If there were any unexpected problems now, his position at Westinghouse would be jeopardized!
So he didn't wait for Reid Hajj to finish speaking and cut him off.
"My friend, have you forgotten our previous agreement? You can't do this to me!"
Reid Hajj said helplessly, "My friend, I have no choice. We simply can't compete with what Donnie is after. I can only apologize for this matter. As for the fifty thousand US dollars, I will have someone deliver it to you!"
Luke Jackson felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He couldn't understand how Reid Hajj, who had been so certain upon leaving, could have changed his mind in just a few days?
"Reid, did Donnie do something to you? If you can't handle this, our Westinghouse Electric Corporation can help you resolve it!"
Reid Hajj shook his head, "Let's not talk about this anymore. This time, I can only apologize to you!"
Afterwards, Reid Hajj hung up the call, while at this moment, Luke Jackson was so enraged that he threw the phone aside!
Having dealt with Reid Hajj, the rest was easy. After a few days of merely formal negotiations, both parties finally signed the official contract.
By then, Atlantic City Broadcast also announced the news to its national listeners on their broadcast.
"Atlantic City Broadcast is too impressive: first Major League Baseball, then the 'Fight of the Century' between Jack Dempsey and George Caponti, and now they've secured the college football league. Will we soon be able to hear every sporting event on Atlantic City Broadcast?"
When the national listeners heard this on their radios, there was no end to such exclamations.
"I've decided that from now on, I'm going to be a loyal listener to Atlantic City Broadcast. I won't miss any of their programs!" Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NovᴇlFirᴇ(.)nᴇt
"Heh, since when? I've been a loyal listener to Atlantic City Broadcast for a long time already!"