Chapter 1069: 365, Sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight _3

“Our boss mentioned that both of you are his friends, and we are quite generous with friends. Therefore, for the parts without overlap, we can sell them to you at 98% of the current market price, which amounts to several million US dollars. I hope you both understand our sincerity.”

Listening to Cafe Jackson’s words, Junior Rockefeller and Paul Warburg felt a bit of a sting in their gums. Although it was indeed cheaper, this investment was negligible compared to the extra funds they would spend competing for those overlapping land plots!

Cafe Jackson’s next statement confirmed their suspicions.

“As for the overlapping parts from now on, it’s a winner takes all situation!”

“Hold on!” Paul Warburg suddenly spoke up.

Cafe Jackson and Junior Rockefeller both turned to look at Paul Warburg.

Paul Warburg said to Cafe Jackson: “Mr. Jackson, I’d like to discuss something with Mr. Rockefeller before we proceed, would that be alright?”

This was akin to discussing cheating in front of the referee.

But Cafe Jackson didn’t stop them. Instead, he smiled and said: “Of course, in fact, we also hope that you can reach a consensus and create a win-win situation for all three parties!”

Paul Warburg didn’t take Cafe Jackson’s false sincerity to heart and said to Junior Rockefeller: “Mr. Rockefeller, in such circumstances, I believe starting the bidding now would only lead to mutual ruin!”

Junior Rockefeller, hearing Paul Warburg’s words, eased his aggressive demeanor and nodded: “You’re right.”

Paul Warburg continued: “Since that’s the case, should we discuss before the auction starts, about which plots are essential for us and which ones we can afford to give up, what do you think?”

Junior Rockefeller’s eyes lit up. If that were the case, they could indeed save some funds between them.

“Certainly!”

As the matter was beneficial to him, Junior Rockefeller wouldn’t oppose Paul Warburg’s suggestion.

Paul Warburg glanced at Cafe Jackson, his eyes showing some pride: “Mr. Jackson, you should have no issue with this, right?”

Cafe Jackson, undisturbed, smiled and said: “Certainly not, as I mentioned earlier, if you can negotiate a beneficial outcome for all three parties, we’re all for it.

Indeed, without this competition, we would sell these lands to you at those prices regardless!”

Cafe Jackson’s words made Paul Warburg’s pride instantly disappear. Cafe Jackson was clearly telling them that even with negotiations, Venus Bank would eventually be the biggest winner, since they control the base price!

Afterwards, Cafe Jackson, as if uninvolved, sat quietly and watched as Paul Warburg and Junior Rockefeller argued sharply over each plot.

Such a process couldn’t possibly be resolved in a day.

Before coming to Atlantic City, both families surely had done thoughtful planning regarding their desired plots.

Now for each plot, they had various plans set in advance.

Especially since they need to ensure securing enough plots for themselves.

Therefore, the two sides had been arguing for three days.

Cafe Jackson hadn’t spoken throughout, only silently watching their dispute.

Yet on this day, Cafe Jackson met Junior Rockefeller alone: “Mr. Rockefeller, while it might seem like adding fuel to the fire, I have to inform you of something!”

Junior Rockefeller, exhausted from arguing with Paul Warburg over the past few days, asked impatiently: “What is it?”

As the eventual winner, Cafe Jackson magnanimously overlooked Junior Rockefeller’s attitude: “I remember you asking me upon arrival in Atlantic City whether New Woburg Company had sufficient funds to purchase these lands.

At that time, my answer was that Mr. Warburg had prepared sufficient funds… but Mr. Rockefeller, don’t rush, for I haven’t deceived you on this.

Yet I must remind you now, if it’s about purchasing the Florida land from Venus Bank at the previous price, Paul Warburg certainly brought sufficient cash, but if it’s to compete with you, then the Warburg Family will need further funding.

If you keep arguing with him like this, I imagine Mr. Warburg would soon have ample funds to compete with you!”

Junior Rockefeller’s face changed.

These days, he focused solely on arguing for land with the opponent and forgot all about this.

“Damn it, Paul Warburg dared to deceive me!”

Cafe Jackson smiled as he saw Junior Rockefeller out of his office, and not long after, invited Paul Warburg in.

“…” Cafe Jackson first conveyed apologies similar to those given to Junior Rockefeller, then continued: “Mr. Warburg, I know you’ve been mobilizing funds lately, you don’t need to deny it, I’m telling you this to remind you that you wouldn’t think the Rockefeller Family is so easy to deceive, right.

Mobilizing these funds would also take time for the Rockefeller Family, yes, time. So if you continue this endless argument, do you think your mobilized funds can surpass those of the Rockefeller Family?”