America 1919

Chapter 780: 267. Initiate the acquisition of Breton Bank_3

Dick now had to tie Lazar Madison and Archie Roosevelt tightly to his battle ship, for it was the only way he could possibly defeat Donnie!

“I believe Donnie’s desire to acquire Breton Bank is not solely because of the current situation, but as Donnie’s Trident Shipyard starts to break ground, Donnie’s business development has actually hit a bottleneck,”

Lazar Madison analyzed.

“Now, although Donnie’s personal business empire is large and complex enough, it is precisely because of this that Donnie lacks a comprehensive institution to oversee these industries.

In the current portfolio of Donnie’s industries, there is obviously no company that fits this role, which is the fundamental reason Donnie wants to acquire Breton Bank!”

At this point, Lazar Madison spoke seriously, “I even suspect that when Donnie first brought Breton Bank into Atlantic City, he already had this idea!”

Upon hearing Lazar Madison’s analysis, Dick’s expression changed slightly. If that were the case, then Donnie had hidden his intentions too well!

“I agree with Lazar’s analysis, Dick, and I’m going to say something you don’t want to hear. The original Breton Bank, whether in terms of scale or performance, was actually not a match for Atlantic City, but Donnie still agreed to the establishment of Breton Bank there, which is enough to illustrate Donnie’s sinister intentions!”

Archie Roosevelt agreed with Lazar Madison’s thoughts.

“Talking about this now is of no use. What we should consider now is how to deal with Donnie’s upcoming maneuvers!”

Madeline said somewhat dissatisfiedly.

When faced with Madeline who suddenly spoke at this time, both Lazar Madison and Archie Roosevelt were slightly displeased; they were not accustomed to having a woman present in such a setting, even if that woman was Dick’s wife.

However, both knew that this was not the time to dwell on such matters, so they did not explicitly express their discontent!

“Dick, what we should first understand now is what kind of moves Donnie would use if he aims at Breton Bank. Only in this way can we figure out how to deal with Donnie’s tactics!”

Lazar Madison said.

Dick spoke, “When I was in Atlantic City before, Donnie had said that he could end the partnership between Atlantic City and Breton Bank.

When I heard Donnie say that, I was very worried, but then I thought that Donnie’s ability should not be that great in this matter!”

“How so?” Lazar Madison inquired.

Dick analyzed, “First, we must acknowledge Donnie’s influence in Atlantic City, but such influence is, after all, not legal power. There is not a single constitution in the United States that can support Donnie’s action in driving Breton Bank out of Atlantic City.”

At this moment, Archie Roosevelt shook his head and said, “You’re thinking too simply. Your analysis only addresses the surface. Just now, you also mentioned Donnie’s influence in Atlantic City, which could support him in doing anything, including finding a reason to force your Breton Bank out of Atlantic City!”

At this time, Dick looked at Archie Roosevelt and said, “That’s why we need your support, Mr. Roosevelt. No matter what means Donnie uses, it always has to go through legal channels. I’ve thought it over, if Donnie does that, I’ll immediately file a lawsuit against Donnie in the Supreme Court for violating the United States antitrust laws.

Breton Bank’s registered location is in New York, and Atlantic City is under New Jersey. If handled properly, it would be possible to file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court!”

“It’s useless!” Lazar Madison said with some helplessness, “Even with Archie’s help in this matter, don’t forget that the Chief Justice of the United States is William Howard Taft, who is unlikely to side with you on this matter!”

Dick said fiercely, “If that’s the case, then I don’t mind making their relationship public!”

Archie Roosevelt stood up and said decisively, “If that’s what you’re thinking, then I can leave now. You’re breaking the unwritten rules of the federation. If you do that, I can assure you, your Breton Bank will disappear in no time!”

Dick protested angrily, “Am I to merely watch as Donnie drives us out of Atlantic City?”

At this time, Lazar Madison acted as a peacemaker, “Al, please don’t be angry. I believe Dick didn’t really mean that. Dick, don’t talk out of anger. The result of a ‘no-win’ scenario is something you don’t want to see.

Now let’s get back to the matter at hand. I think if Donnie wants to deal with Breton Bank, he must have other tactics, right?”

All Dick could do was suppress his anger and continue, “There’s another thing; Breton Bank cooperates with John Block in Atlantic City to provide loans to gamblers with poor qualifications, which constitutes a large portion of Breton Bank’s cash business. If John incites those borrowers to stop repaying Breton Bank, it would be a major loss for us!”

Hearing what Dick had to say, Lazar Madison was momentarily at a loss for words. If Donnie could continue cooperating with Breton Bank, these businesses would indeed be able to bring strong cash flow to Breton Bank.

But now Donnie was clearly looking to acquire Breton Bank and use his chips to coerce Dick, leaving them momentarily without a good way to respond.

“I think we have fallen into a misconception with this matter!”

Although Archie Roosevelt had some unpleasantness with Dick just now, he had to help Dick figure out a solution now to ensure his acquisition of Sinclair Oil stocks would go smoothly!

Dick asked eagerly, “What misconception?”