Chapter 1199: Chapter 410: The Three Major Conglomerates of Florida (Part 3)
Donnie said: “I can raise the price for the acquisition!”
Alfred DuPont steadfastly refused Donnie’s request: “I’m truly sorry, there’s simply no way!”
“Alright, it seems I can only seek other means!”
After speaking, both parties hung up the phone.
Donnie looked at Paul Jackson’s helpless expression and said: “Why care so much about external comments? I made this decision, and I know the responsibility isn’t yours!”
Just as he couldn’t tell Robert about the Miami hurricane, Donnie couldn’t tell Paul Jackson either, so Donnie decided to re-enter Florida’s market with Venus Bank, claiming optimism about Florida’s future development.
Paul Jackson didn’t continue with his previous expression, he merely wanted to remind Donnie not to forget that the original decision to exit Florida was made by him, not by Paul.
Now that Donnie has given a positive answer, that’s all that matters.
“Boss, if the answers from Rockefeller and the Woburg Family are the same, then we can be sure that the three families have formed an alliance in Florida, and Alfred DuPont’s call was just to test your stance!”
Donnie nodded in agreement with Paul Jackson’s remarks.
Although previously the Rockefeller Family, along with Donnie and others, plotted against Warburg Company, and later had a fierce quarrel when Venus Bank exited Florida, that’s all in the past now.
Now, the three families are indeed the largest three financial groups in Florida.
The Woburg Family’s gamble, combined with the large amount of land they previously bought from Venus Bank, allowed them to surpass Alfred DuPont’s operations in Florida and become the largest conglomerate there.
Alfred DuPont, with his long-term operations in Florida and more diversified development strategies, ranks as the second largest conglomerate.
The Rockefeller Family’s business in Florida is ranked third!
For them, having these three major financial groups in Florida is already the limit, so they’re very unwilling to see Venus Bank, with its ample cash reserves, re-enter Florida.
Today’s Florida is different from before; it previously belonged to a period of wild growth, welcoming all capital as no single capital could drive Florida’s large market.
But now, the three major groups have completed their grasp of Florida; they now seek to monopolize the state rather than invite more external funds.
In fact, it’s just as Donnie analyzed.
Inside the president’s office at Florida State National Bank in Miami, Alfred DuPont, Paul Warburg, and Junior Rockefeller sat there after hanging up on Donnie.
On a different timeline, Florida State National Bank was acquired by Alfred DuPont after the Miami hurricane, but now he has acquired it in advance.
On another timeline, Alfred DuPont did more international trade, with financial investments primarily in New York, so the Miami hurricane did not heavily impact him.
Therefore, after the Miami hurricane, Alfred DuPont leveraged his abundant financial resources to feverishly acquire businesses in Florida.
Thus, Alfred DuPont’s reputation was established.
“We can confirm now; Donnie indeed wants to return to Florida!”
Alfred DuPont said with a grim expression.
Currently, no financial group in the United States can confidently say they’ll win against Venus Bank!
“Since it’s confirmed, let’s discuss our next strategies!”
Paul Warburg, though concerned about Venus Bank’s re-entry into Florida, came to terms with it early on, giving him more time to adjust his mindset.
“Gentlemen, we all have connections with Donnie Block, but personal relationships are separate. We need to focus on our three families’ future in Florida, so I hope you can set aside private relations with Donnie Block and not do anything against our interests.”
As he said this, Paul Warburg turned his gaze to Junior Rockefeller.
Among the three, though the Woburg Family was related to Donnie by marriage, their relations were actually the worst among those present, whereas the Rockefeller Family had the best relationship with the Block Family.
Therefore, Paul Warburg’s words were directed at Junior Rockefeller.
Junior Rockefeller understood Paul Warburg’s implication and solemnly said: “You can rest assured, business is business, and relations are relations. The Rockefeller Family fully understands this, and Florida is too crowded now to accommodate a fourth major player!”
Paul Warburg and Alfred DuPont exchanged glances and chose to trust Junior Rockefeller, given the significant future profits in Florida’s business, which could range from tens to hundreds of billion US Dollars.
If the time span extends even further, perhaps it could be trillions!
No one can stand by and watch such profits fall into others’ hands.
“Since our interests are aligned, the next steps become easier. Venus Bank intends to acquire a bank in Florida, and what we need to do now is ensure they do not succeed!”
Paul Warburg concluded.