America 1919

"So you're really just trying to use the Apollo Chain to make a quick buck?"

Andrew Mellon asked Donnie.

Donnie shook his head and said, "Andrew, maybe you won't believe it, but the reason I took the Apollo Chain public was really just to raise funds for our future acquisition of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium. However, once the plan started, I realized that besides fundraising, there was more to gain, so I decided to push the agenda further."

The facts proved that my decision was correct. As for the Apollo Chain, it's a crucial part of Venus Bank, so Venus Bank will definitely manage it even better.

But as we both know, sometimes individuals cannot fight against the macro environment. Right now, the US stock market is booming, but there are patterns in the stock market. When it reaches a peak, a downturn is inevitable. As long as we're prepared, it won't be us who suffer losses, but those dreaming of getting rich overnight."

In the capital market, the winner takes all, while the loser falls!

This is an unchanging truth.

For hundreds of years, the capital market has seen countless capitals rise to the peak and then be destroyed, simply because they couldn't control the direction of the trend. But as long as you control the trend well, capital becomes a snowballing game, getting bigger and bigger.

"No one can ensure that they can always control the trend's direction!" Andrew Mellon remarked.

Donnie smiled and said, "Among the gamblers in Atlantic City, there's a saying: 'You can gamble without necessarily losing.' Successive gamblers believe this, and they step into the Surf Hotel. However, few actually win. Even if I stood there and told them openly that the best way not to lose is not to gamble at all, no one would listen!"

Andrew Mellon asked, "So do you agree with 'You can gamble without necessarily losing,' or that not wanting to lose means not gambling?"

Donnie shook his head and said, "I don't agree with either because I've already discovered that there's a way to keep winning even while gambling!"

Andrew Mellon's curiosity grew, and he asked, "What way?"

Donnie sat on the sofa, downed his whiskey in one shot, and laughed, "That's to always maintain the position of the house, the one who wins all is the dealer!"

Andrew Mellon fell silent, though he still hadn't asked what Donnie's true plan was.

But Andrew Mellon understood Donnie's point; whether those outside win or lose doesn't really matter to Donnie. What's important is that Donnie wins!

This is crucial!

"Now that the Apollo Chain is listed and the situation in Europe has reached a fever pitch, can we launch an attack on the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium?"

Andrew Mellon was not involved in Donnie's business, so whether Donnie won or lost, Andrew Mellon might sigh but it would not influence his judgment.

The acquisition of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium was the most important thing for them!

Donnie smiled and waved his hand, "At least wait until all these stocks are sold!"

Andrew Mellon nodded and said, "Alright, I happen to be staying in New York for a while, I don't think you'll wait another month, right?"

Donnie understood Andrew Mellon's implication, laughed heartily, and said, "Rest assured, the listing plans for the companies under Venus Bank are completely finished!"

Although Andrew Mellon also believed the matter was concluded, Donnie's maneuvers were so numerous that Andrew Mellon was left uncertain. So hearing Donnie's confirmed response gave Andrew Mellon some relief!

"I think Jack and Old Rockefeller should also be coming over!"

He glanced at his pocket watch, knowing that the NYSE morning closing time was approaching.

Donnie nodded and called Ozzy Barber to prepare a lavish lunch.

"Everyone is too preoccupied to eat!"

Andrew Mellon reminded Donnie.

Donnie replied with a smile, "I do!"

Andrew Mellon: "..."

Just as Andrew Mellon anticipated, after the NYSE morning closing, Jack Morgan and Old Rockefeller arrived at Donnie's office.

Seeing the table full of delicacies, both Jack Morgan and Old Rockefeller showed expressions of helplessness.

However, there was more joy on Jack Morgan's face.

"In just one morning, the stock price of the Apollo Chain has reached 4.12 US Dollars per share. I believe by the afternoon it will easily exceed 5 US Dollars per share!"

This was the reason for Jack Morgan's happiness.

Whether or not he understood Donnie's plans, the sharp rise in the Apollo Chain's stock price was a benefit to him.

His investment doubled in just one day, what could be more satisfying?

"I think it can exceed 5 dollars per share!" Donnie said with a smile while swirling his wine glass, "Jack, should we make a bet?"

Jack Morgan shook his head decisively and said, "On the way here with Mr. Rockefeller, we agreed, absolutely no betting with you!"

Donnie: "..."

Andrew Mellon and Old Rockefeller couldn't help but laugh at Donnie's deflated expression.

"Boss, Mr. Warburg is here and wants to meet you!"

At this moment, Ozzy Barber came into Donnie's office again.

Donnie waved his hand and said, "Tell Paul that I'm currently entertaining important guests and ask him to return; I'll see him when I have time!"

With the successful listing of the Apollo Chain, the next target was the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium. Naturally, Donnie had no need to continue the pretense with Paul Warburg!

Ozzy Barber nodded, left Donnie's office, and closed the door tightly, making sure no sound escaped to the outside!