"Before our strength reaches a certain level, we can only bear with these things!"
Robert nodded and asked, "Alright, what do you need me to do now?"
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Just as Donnie was about to explain his plan to Robert, Steve Cotting walked in.
"Boss, someone outside says he's a representative of the big four oil companies and hopes to meet with you!"
Donnie frowned slightly. As the matter was settled, all kinds of demons and ghosts began to emerge. However, after briefly thinking it over, Donnie decided to meet with the other party to see what they were planning.
Before long, a man in a suit followed Steve Cotting in.
"Mr. Block, my name is Camilo Hades. I am here to discuss the specifics of investing in Pandora Oil Company on behalf of the four bosses behind me," he said.
Camilo Hades sat down directly opposite Donnie without waiting to be invited, crossed his legs, and had an arrogant demeanor. His words were not a discussion with Donnie but rather a notice!
Seeing the man's attitude, both Robert and Steve Cotting showed angry expressions.
Camilo Hades simply glanced at them and smirked with contempt, not taking them seriously.
Donnie, sitting there calmly, asked, "I don't recall communicating with the bosses behind you, and there was no agreement about them investing."
Camilo Hades laughed and said, "It's not too late to inform Mr. Block now. I think you must have already received the report from your construction site. A rough estimate, if things continue , Mr. Block, your Pandora Oil Company will lose at least tens of thousands of dollars every day. My bosses believe that as a smart man, Mr. Block, you wouldn't stay confused on this matter, would you?"
Donnie tapped the tabletop and asked, "So you're saying if I don't agree, your bosses will continue to cause trouble over there?"
Camilo Hades replied, "My bosses didn't tell me, but they say you are a smart man, Mr. Block, and you would make a smart choice!"
Donnie nodded slightly and continued, "How much are your bosses prepared to invest?" The source of thɪs content is ɴovᴇl(F)ɪre.ɴet
Camilo Hades said, "Not much, just 30% is enough!"
Upon hearing this number, Donnie laughed outright. The current share distribution of Pandora Oil was Donnie holding 70% and Gulf Oil holding 30%. If he were to give another 30% to the big four oil companies, he would lose his absolute control over Pandora Oil.
Donnie believed that Andrew Mellon and the rest definitely had contact with them. If they wanted to fight for control of Pandora Oil later, he wouldn't have much say!
"Your bosses behind you, they're after the control of Pandora Oil!"
Camilo Hades laughed and said, "My boss said that the oil business, unlike commercial radio stations or casinos, is a new industry for you, Mr. Block, especially since it's not in Atlantic City. So my boss suggests that Mr. Block might as well learn to delegate and hand over the management and operational rights of Pandora Oil to them.
Then we could cooperate. Mr. Block wouldn't need to worry about the management of Pandora Oil and could still earn dividends each year. Wouldn't this be a win-win situation?"
Donnie laughed heartily and said, "Nicely calculated!"
Camilo Hades continued calmly, "Mr. Block, the situation is stronger than the person. Although you have the support of Albert, Theo, and others, the problem is right here. I think you'd better take what you can get!"
Donnie leaned slightly forward, his eyes fixed intently on Camilo Hades, and asked calmly, "What if I don't agree to your bosses' proposal?"
Camilo Hades, slightly uncomfortable with Donnie's gaze, leaned back a bit but still said proudly, "If you don't agree, maybe by the time my bosses' oil fields are developed, Pandora Oil's equipment might not yet be fully in place. Even if Pandora Oil's equipment is all set, transporting it out will still be a problem!"
Donnie said, "So, am I to take this as a threat from you guys?"
"I don't acknowledge your point of view, Mr. Block," Camilo Hades said, "but I won't deny it either!"
Donnie stood up, looking down on Camilo Hades whose eyes now showed some fear due to Donnie's movement, and said, "Go back and tell your bosses that this matter is non-negotiable. Also, if there is anything in the future, let them come in person. Sending a lackey like you, next time I can't guarantee that I will be able to talk as peacefully as today!"
New York, inside the Vanderbilt Hotel!
The CEOs of the big four oil companies were sitting together after having secured three major oil fields from the United States Department of the Interior.
At this time, they had not yet received Camilo Hades' report, so they were unaware that Donnie in Atlantic City had already rejected their proposed partnership.
Harry Sinclair, who was just 45 years old and in his prime—though his slightly bald head made him look older than his years—sat on the sofa with a cigarette in hand, smiling, "Gentlemen, this time I think Donnie Block of Atlantic City should understand that the real business world is nothing like the minor wrangling he's used to in Atlantic City!"