Now, even Joe felt that things were
getting awkward.
However, he managed to diffuse that
slight awkwardness in the time it took to
take several breaths.
Joe’s felt like drawing a pig’s head on
Sawyer’s name card as he gathered his
thoughts and said slowly, “We three have
come to several conclusions after various
consultations and rigorous market
research.
“Firstly, on the basis of trust in
collaboration, we have established a
defensive and offensive alliance.
“Based on Somerland’s current financial
situation, we three have decided to halt all
investments in Somerland and
temporarily pause work on the contracts w
e have signed, including, but not limited t
o, the rubber supply, electronic device
materials supply, and financial support
for sharing technological skills.
“Secondly, we will terminate all current collaborations that have ties with JW Company. If any of our collaborators are also working with JW Company, they must complete their collaboration within a predetermined date, or else we will terminate our collaborations with said company.
“Thirdly, given the current economic downturn in the United States, and the fact that all three of us view the United States as the most powerful country in the world and have plenty of confidence in the future of its economy, we will be investing a total of 500 billion US Dollars i In the American market. We will also use 100 billion dollars from that total to help repay the country’s debt.”
An uproar arose in the venue after Joe
made those three announcements.
It could almost be described as if a bomb had detonated.
Reporters of Somer descent present went red in the face from, anger.
Whereas local reporters had a delighted expression on their faces.
As for those from other countries, most of them had a gleeful expression on their faces as they seemed pleased with what had just happened.
Anyone who had even the slightest bit of brains and smarts would have understood the two messages they were trying to send through those three announcements.
Firstly, Fongroup, Hope Group, and Atticus Group had utterly betrayed Somerland.
Secondly, they had turned to the United States immediately after betraying Somerland. Not only had they invested 500 billion US Dollars, but they had also repaid 100 billion US Dollars worth of the country’s debt to showcase their loyalty.
It would have been a huge deal even on a normal day.
Much less now, when the entire world knew that the United States and Somerland were using the power of their nation’s private capital to fight an economic war.
These three corporations had invested the money they earned in Somerland within the United States. It was equivalent to them delivering ammunition to the enemy while also backstabbing their people.
When these two matters stood side by side, the issue of the three companies coming together to work against JW Company seemed much less eye-catching.
“Joe Langdon! Your actions are a textbook example of forgetting your roots!”
Amidst the chaos, a man’s voice rang out above the others as he stood up from his seat among the reporters, pointed at Joe, and yelled in Somerish, his face turning bright red as he did so.
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