Chapter 206 The Situation is Settled, All Subdued
Lately, the Watson family had been having a tough time. The Walsh family and the Garcia family had both withdrawn consecutively, causing all the members of the CC Alliance to follow suit.
Now, even the married Harrison family had applied for divorce and submitted a resignation request. As Rodrigo and Manuel looked at these two papers on the office desk, they knew that they had reached a dead-end this time. No one was willing to stand by their side.
"It seems like Antony wants to push us to the brink," Rodrigo sat on the sofa in the chairman's office, feeling lost and trapped, regretting the battle against Antony in his heart!
Currently, almost all of the Watson Group's business partners had vanished, leaving only a fraction of the usual revenue. If things continued like this, the group would inevitably go bankrupt.
"Dad, if we don't want to wait for death, there's only one way," Manuel pondered and said with difficulty.
"What way?" Rodrigo couldn't think of any other way to save his Watson Group.
"We can only learn from Jack and personally go apologize to him!" Manuel sighed and said, knowing that this was the only way left!
"I sent people to kill him few months ago, how could he easily let me off? Antony was notorious for being ruthless in his early years. If I want him to spare me, I'm afraid I'll have to pay a heavy price. Otherwise, he won't stop," Rodrigo expressed his unease.
"If we don't want to personally apologize, the only option left is to sell the Watson Group and start anew in another city. New York is now under the control of the Power Group. If we want to continue making money in New York, apologizing in person is the only path," Manuel said resignedly.
"Let me consider it alone for a moment," Rodrigo turned his back and looked at the view outside the 18th floor, feeling desolate and sorrowful. It was hard to imagine that he, once the richest man in New York, had fallen to such a miserable state in just a month.
After writing several resignation letters, Manuel felt that further delay might cause even greater losses for the company. With these words, he quietly left the chairman's office, feeling a sense of self-blame deep inside.
At this stage, Manuel bore some responsibility as well. It was his arrogance that led him to believe that knowing the Walsh family would be enough to challenge Antony. However, they had underestimated Antony's power and influence.
What surprised Manuel even more was the fact that Antony was supported by the Brown family. This was the true reason for their failure. The Watson family was essentially fighting a losing battle against the Browns, like striking a rock with an egg.
In the afternoon, Rodrigo seemed determined as he headed towards the entrance of the Power Group, ready to apologize to Antony in person.
Nobody could have expected that the former richest man in New York would end up in such a predicament.
Upon hearing that Rodrigo was coming to see him, Antony knew that the time had come to acquire the Watson Group!
Without hesitation, he immediately called William.
"Sir, Rodrigo is coming to see me. It's time to make our move," Antony suggested over the phone.
"Hmm, have them disband the CC Alliance and offer to acquire 90% of their shares for $50 million. If they agree, let them join WE ARE Chamber. If they refuse, let them wait for bankruptcy and closure!"
At that moment, William was sitting on the sofa in Crown Villa, with his legs crossed, exuding an air of contentment.
The Watson family could no longer withstand the pressure. Things were finally falling into place!
Antony quickly received William's instructions and went downstairs to take care of the matter.
Inside the VIP conference room at the Power Group, Rodrigo sat in his chair, feeling uneasy.
"Why have you come to find me?" Antony asked knowingly.
"Boss Jones, I have come to apologize to you. Please forgive us. There are still hundreds of employees in my company waiting for me to pay their salaries," Rodrigo pleaded, wearing a sorrowful expression.
"You were quite bold when you sent people to ambush me! I almost died there," Antony said coldly, vividly recalling the dangerous situation he had faced.
"Boss Jones, I have come here to apologize and make amends. Please let me know what compensation you desire, and I promise to fulfill it," Rodrigo said, fully prepared for this encounter. Otherwise, the Watson Group would face nothing but bankruptcy and closure.
"Any compensation you want?" Antony asked.
"Mr. Jones, we will keep our words." Rodrigo wiped the cold sweat off discreetly.
"Alright, I won't beat around the bush with you! The Power Group is willing to acquire 90% of Watson Group's shares for $50 million. If you agree, not only will I let go of this ambush, but I will also allow you to join our WE ARE Chamber, provided that you dissolve the CC Alliance," Antony said with a smile.
This is more than just presenting our demands; it's practically an attempt to swallow up the Watson Group.
"$50 million for 90% of the shares." Rodrigo gasped, his face turning pale. This went beyond investment; it was a complete takeover!
The 90% share of the Watson Group is worth at least several billion dollars. Antony offering $50 million for 90% of the shares is nothing short of robbery.
"If you refuse, then be prepared for the group's bankruptcy and closure!" Antony said nonchalantly.
"Mr. Jones, aren't you afraid that I will sell to someone else? After I cash out, I can develop in other cities without being in such a miserable state!" Rodrigo didn't expect Antony to present this offer, which made it difficult for him to accept.
If the Watson Group is truly sold to the Power Group, Rodrigo would need Antony's approval for anything he wanted to do. If Antony became unhappy, he could easily replace Rodrigo as the chairman.
"Well, try selling to someone else then. Let's see who would dare to accept the Watson Group," Antony said indifferently, his tone exuding a cold aura.
Rodrigo was momentarily taken aback. With the support of WE ARE Chamber, the Power Group directly or indirectly controlled 70% of New York's commercial market. No one dared to offend Antony.
The only future awaiting the Watson Group was bankruptcy and closure.
After much contemplation, Rodrigo finally had to resign himself to his fate.
"Alright, I agree. I hope you keep your word and lift the ban on the Watson Group," Rodrigo reluctantly said, accepting his fate.
"Don't worry, from now on, the Watson Group will also be a part of the Power Group. Naturally, there will be no ban and we will provide strong support!" Antony stood up and shook hands with Rodrigo, smiling.
That night, William received another message from Antony. Rodrigo agreed to the Power Group's $50 million investment for 90% of the Watson Group's shares.
Up to this point, all four major New York prestigious families have been incorporated into the WE ARE Chamber, with absolute control.
The Power Group now controls over 70% of the industries in New York, either directly or indirectly, causing a shockwave throughout the city. Even Mr. Parker must now respect Antony.
"In New York, there are no more rivals." William sat on the couch, browsing the local news and forums on his phone. The discussions were filled with admiration for Antony's skill and boldness.
A smirk formed on William's lips; they had no idea that he was the mastermind behind it all.
After finishing with the Watson family, the next step was to establish a martial arts gym and participate in the auction in the Bay Area. The Bay Area was William's next focus.
The auction in the Bay Area was not only a competition with the prestigious groups in New York; nearby cities' prestigious groups would also participate. Long Island, in particular, was said to have a billionaire-level prestigious group joining the bidding. The competition would be intense.
William planned to participate in the auction as the heir of the Brown family, helping out the WE ARE Chamber. He wanted other influential figures in different cities to know that Mr. Brown stood behind the WE ARE Chamber. This way, many would voluntarily come to invest in the Chamber, and they would no longer need to passively acquire businesses.
Apart from the auction in the Bay Area, there was also the important matter of establishing a martial arts gym!
"Hunter, Aurora, you can go find Antony tomorrow. I've already discussed the martial arts gym with him. He will take care of the location and the first batch of apprentices. Your responsibility is to select high-quality apprentices and train them!"
William wanted to settle the matter of the martial arts gym before the Bay Area auction. This way, Hunter and the others wouldn't have to stick by his side all the time. Now that no one in New York posed a threat to him, they didn't need to act as his protection for the time being.
"Thank you, Sir," Hunter's face brightened. Opening a martial arts gym was one of his significant tasks for this journey. He wanted to promote Brazilian Jujitsu to the world, and he didn't expect to open the first gym so quickly.
"Do well, and I look forward to the day when martial arts flourishes," William encouraged him.
William planned to establish martial arts gyms all over the world. This way, no matter where he went, he would have his own legitimate force and ensure his personal safety - killing two birds with one stone.
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