Chapter 834: 285, Trilateral Talks_3

“After all, Gulf Oil, where you Rockefellers are the second largest shareholder, and the New York Central Railroad Company, where you Rockefellers also hold the second largest share!”

This illustrates the power of the Rockefeller Family; initially, when William Mellon founded Gulf Oil, it was with support from the Rockefeller Family, and the Rockefeller influence has been slowly permeating the New York Central Railroad Company!

Now that the Vanderbilt Family has withdrawn from the New York Central Railroad Company, Morgan has become the largest shareholder, and the Rockefeller Family naturally became the second largest shareholder!

Meanwhile, Donnie became the third-largest shareholder of the company by intercepting some of the Vanderbilt Family’s shares in the New York Central Railroad Company!

Old Rockefeller waved his hand and said to Donnie, “All these are our own doing, Donnie, Jack, I know what you two are implying, wanting us Rockefellers to join your Tarot Society, but what kind of cooperation can you bring to us Rockefellers?”

Donnie looked at Jack Morgan, then remained silent, and it was Jack Morgan who asked Old Rockefeller, “Then may I ask, Mr. Rockefeller, what kind of cooperation do you want?”

Old Rockefeller clearly had an idea already, thus he looked at Donnie and said, “I know you are very close with Walker from the Astor Family, I think you should know what I want, right?”

The Astor Family’s shares in Citibank!

Donnie thought of this immediately. Although over time the Astor Family’s shares in Citibank had been diminishing, they still held some, and Old Rockefeller is now the second largest shareholder of Citibank, after the Stillman Family. Each additional share in Citibank would increase the Rockefeller Family’s influence there.

At this moment, Jack Morgan also showed a worried expression.

Morgan has always been able to hold a stance over Rockefeller in America precisely because of Morgan’s influence in the American finance sector.

Though Rockefeller has now purchased Chase Bank and become the second biggest shareholder of Citibank, he still can’t compete with Morgan. But, if Rockefeller could control Citibank, it’s imaginable that he would merge Citibank with Chase, and only then could Rockefeller truly challenge Morgan’s position.

Yes, just at a challenging position!

Donnie shook his head and said, “Mr. Rockefeller, I can’t give you a definite answer on this matter. I do have a good relationship with Walker, but this is their family’s business, and I can’t make decisions for him!”

Old Rockefeller continued, “But I think, Donnie, your words must be influential to Walker, and I can assure you of one thing: if Walker agrees to sell the Astor Family’s shares in Citibank to us, we will cooperate with him to expose those related to Citibank and provide him with solid evidence to perfectly control those people.

I’m assuming, given your relationship with Walker, he definitely wants to put the Astor Family’s cash in your Breton Bank!”

Donnie was somewhat tempted.

Rockefeller controlling Citibank, for Donnie, might not be a bad thing, because without Citibank, Morgan would dominate.

Although Donnie is currently in deep cooperation with Morgan, a dominant Morgan is not good for Donnie!

Donnie looked at Jack Morgan.

Jack Morgan slightly shook his head at Donnie.

Donnie thought for a moment and said, “I can mention this to Mr. Rockefeller, but there’s something you might not know, our Tarot Society refuses the admission of Jewish people!”

The refusal of the Jewish people to join is not because of some plot by Donnie, but because he is very clear about the inherent nature of this race; when they are at a disadvantage, they will wag their tails at those who shelter them, using various means to articulate their difficulties. But once they receive shelter, they will quickly show their true colors!

It was so in Germany!

It was the same with old Ba!

Without exception!

If Jewish people were to enter the Tarot Society, Donnie believed that they would initially behave well, but once they gained a position within the society, they would definitely try to slowly turn the Tarot Society into their organization!

The Rockefeller Family is not Jewish… another family misguided by public perception as Jewish!

The Rockefeller Family is indeed of German descent, but not Jewish, and Rockefeller’s mother was a Christian, not adherent to Judaism, but the Rockefeller Family has a very good relationship with Jewish people, of that there is no doubt.

This is also one of the reasons why many public accounts in later generations say the Rockefeller Family is Jewish!

After hearing Donnie’s words, Old Rockefeller nodded slightly and said, “I have no objections to that!”

“Donnie!” Jack Morgan couldn’t hold back anymore.

He couldn’t watch Old Rockefeller increase his stake in Citibank any further!

Donnie said, “Jack, I know your concerns, you were just saying it, as I have said, America is big, the world is even bigger, I believe if you heard what I am about to say, you wouldn’t worry about this matter anymore!”

Jack Morgan displayed a skeptical expression.

Meanwhile, Old Rockefeller showed a smile for the first time, and in the small study room, where three powers were discussing, the dynamics in the room were continuously changing; previously, Donnie and Morgan were aligned, and Rockefeller was isolated!

Now, Donnie and Rockefeller vaguely hinted at an alliance, whereas Morgan began to be isolated!

At this point, even Old Rockefeller was looking forward to their continued conversation!

He was keen to hear Donnie’s upcoming plans.

Ultimately, whether they could achieve a result satisfying all three parties or the negotiations would break down!