America 1919-Chapter 946 - 323, Who is the ultimate winner

Paul Warburg returned to Atlantic City from Philadelphia again.

"Dear Warburg, I think you should buy a villa in Atlantic City. It suits your current situation better!"

Donnie joked with Paul Warburg.

Paul Warburg wasn’t in the mood to joke with Donnie. He said seriously, "Block, it’s your people who are contacting The New York Times’ shareholders, isn’t it?"

Donnie showed a fleeting moment of panic but then calmly replied, "Warburg, I don’t know what you’re talking about!"

Paul Warburg keenly caught the trace of panic in Donnie’s expression and then laughed, saying, "Come on, Block, we already know each other well enough. At this point, there’s no need to act anymore. I’ve investigated everything thoroughly!"

"OK!" Donnie spread his hands and laughed, saying, "The New York Times is sitting there, like a delicious cake. Its current owner clearly can no longer enjoy it. I’m taking it just to avoid wasting such a treasure!"

Paul Warburg nodded and said, "Block, I don’t want to be your enemy, so I must tell you—the New York Times is something you won’t be able to get!"

Donnie’s face turned gloomy. "I don’t like your overly confident attitude. There are few people who can come up with this amount of money to acquire The New York Times in such a short time, but even fewer pose real competition. I don’t think anyone can stop me from taking The New York Times!"

Paul Warburg gestured and said, "Block, you’re not wrong. From a business perspective, indeed, no one can successfully compete with you for The New York Times in such a short time, especially unprepared. But you’re aware of The New York Times’ nature, aren’t you? Do you think Congress and those Democrats in the White House will accept your acquisition?"

No, they don’t even need Congress to intervene—New York State itself wouldn’t allow you to complete this acquisition. When the time comes, they’ll undoubtedly use antitrust arguments to block the deal!"

Donnie’s expression darkened further. He said, "There will always be other ways!"

Paul Warburg tried to persuade him, "Block, as a friend, I must remind you not to make such careless attempts. Moreover, now there’s someone else you can’t defeat!"

Donnie scrutinized Paul Warburg suspiciously. "So you’re saying that your Warburg Family intends to meddle in the media industry?"

Paul Warburg replied without hesitation, "That’s correct!"

"Impossible!" Donnie said with disbelief. "Let’s not even talk about your Warburg Family’s relationship with the Ochs Family—the Warburg Family couldn’t possibly produce this much cash in such a short time!"

Paul Warburg explained, "After repeated failures at your hands, Adolf Ochs has started to hold some grudges against our Warburg Family. This has caused cracks in our collaboration with the Ochs Family. But The New York Times is too important, and I must secure it for myself.

As for cash... Although the Warburg Family can’t produce much cash at the moment, Florida’s land is still extremely sought after. In fact, it’s even considered a solid currency in certain situations!"

Donnie sat back on the sofa. "So now we’re competitors again?"

Paul Warburg shook his head and said, "Block, like I said, if possible, I don’t want to be your enemy. This time, I’m here to discuss collaboration. I hope you’ll abandon your plan to acquire The New York Times. I can promise you that once the Warburg Family secures The New York Times, apart from partisan conflicts, we can collaborate on anything else!"

Donnie showed some signs of hesitation. "Securing The New York Times is indeed challenging!"

Seeing Donnie’s reluctance, Paul Warburg smiled and said, "Exactly. Block, we can continue working together. I hope you can trust me!"

Donnie pondered for a moment before making a decision. "If you want me to give up acquiring The New York Times, I have one condition!"

Paul Warburg immediately asked, "What condition?"

Donnie said, "I know that previously, your Warburg Company snatched a plot of land from me near Miami’s Gold Coast. If you can trade that piece of land, I’ll give up acquiring The New York Times!"

Paul Warburg looked at Donnie helplessly. "You know that’s impossible. That land is intended for Warburg Company’s Florida headquarters. Choose another site!"

Donnie shook his head firmly. "That land was originally targeted by my people, and your company intervened and took it. As for other plots, I have plenty. That’s the only one I want!"

"The future value of that plot of land is expected to increase at least fivefold compared to its current price. Block, you’re asking for too much!"

Paul Warburg didn’t want to agree to Donnie’s demand, as he genuinely liked that piece of land and had even instructed designers to begin planning a building there!

Donnie said, "Then I have no choice. Although you claim that me acquiring The New York Times is impossible, those shareholders don’t think so. As long as I’m involved, I believe the Warburg Family won’t find it easy to secure The New York Times either!"

Paul Warburg frowned. He didn’t like the feeling of being threatened by Donnie.