America 1919

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George Whitney saw that Donnie had yet to speak and calmly opened the conversation.

Donnie picked up the cigarette box on the table, lit a cigarette for himself, and after blowing out a smoke ring, he finally said, "So you intend to have me release more equity, and this equity would then be taken over by Mr. Rockefeller?"

Young Rockefeller waved his hands, "NO, NO, NO, such a large share, we naturally cannot take it all; rather, we would divide a portion among those present here, and then sell another portion. Same old saying, Donnie, ABC is yours, it's also ours."

"Our current thought is still to help you manage ABC better."

"Moreover, we can assure you that after you agree to our terms, we will fully support the development of ABC. At that time, no other broadcasting company will be able to compete with ABC, and ABC will forever sit tight at its current position, the flagship of American broadcasting!"

Donnie chuckled, "So you mean to say that as long as I am willing to give up a part of what should be my rights, then all of you will give up on this matter?"

Seeing that George Whitney and the younger Rockefeller had fallen silent, Irving Young had no choice but to continue Donnie's line of thought, "Exactly, and Donnie, I need to correct you: that is not your right, it is everyone's right!"

"OK, I now understand what you all think; I can now share my thoughts with everyone!"

Donnie pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and said calmly.

"I will not agree to your suggestion. Maybe in the future, I will indeed sell more shares of ABC, but not now, and certainly not possible. If we all cannot reach a consensus on this matter, then I can only say that this round of negotiations is broken!"

Facing Donnie's reply, there were various expressions in the meeting room.

Charles Merri showed a look of surprise. He couldn't understand why Donnie was so stubborn. Anyone with a bit of financial knowledge would understand that ABC now has no possibility of overturning the situation. Could it be that Donnie would rather suffer a huge loss for the sake of so-called dignity?

Irving Young pursed his lips, showing an expression of helplessness. Of course, he was also puzzled like Charles Meili, but Irving understood Donnie better. The last time he had invested in Atlantic City Broadcast, Donnie had confronted the pressures of both General Electric and Westinghouse in order to ensure his voice in ABC was heard.

But that time, Donnie secured the exclusive broadcasting rights of Major League Baseball, leaving General Electric and Westinghouse no choice but to compromise with Donnie reluctantly.

But this time wasn't like the last!

This time their alliance was too powerful, so strong that it was difficult to find a comparable alliance in the United States, and this alliance would also not show a traitor like Benn, so no matter how you looked at it, Donnie had no chance of winning this time.

Yet Donnie still chose the same attitude as before, which made Irving Young extremely helpless.

William Mellon's eyes were partially closed, as today he was here to play the role of an old monk, expressing no opinion, especially since he had already known Donnie's choice beforehand.

He would rather destroy ABC than lose control of it!

George Whitney raised his eyebrows slightly, beginning to feel some dissatisfaction with Donnie's attitude. No one on Wall Street can refuse Morgan's requests, but now not only had Donnie refused, but he had also challenged Morgan.

In such a situation, George Whitney often encountered objections representing himself, but now he represented Morgan.

Thinking from his long-held high position, George Whitney felt provoked.

Young Rockefeller's expression was as usual, clearly having some guess about Donnie's current decision.

"Donnie Block, since he made a name for himself at a young age and gathered so much wealth in just a few short years, it's clear he's not someone easily threatened. Such a person always believes everything is under his control, even at a dead end, he would still think so. To make him submit, it will not be solved with just one board meeting; he must truly understand what despair is before he will truly submit to you!"

These were the words old Rockefeller had said to young Rockefeller before coming here.

"Donnie, if that's the case, then there's nothing we can do. We'll just have to see each other in two days!"

George Whitney stood up first, not wanting to say anything more to Donnie at this point, deciding instead to end this meeting!

With George Whitney's stand, the rest of the people got to their feet one after another.

"Donnie, after this matter is over, I think we should sit down and have a good talk," William Mellon was the first to approach Donnie.

"No problem, you know where I live, you're welcome to come to Atlantic City anytime!"

Donnie held William Mellon's hand and patted the man's shoulder as a matter of course!

William Mellon nodded with the other few individuals and left the place!

At this moment, George Whitney also set aside the dissatisfaction in his heart, smiling to Donnie, "Donnie, I hope you can understand that everything that happened here today represents only the issue between Morgan and ABC, and is not a personal grudge between you and me!"

Donnie laughed heartily, "Of course, if you have the time, we could arrange to play some ball together!"