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"However, for Donnie to have obtained such a crucial chip from Benn in such a short period of time, I doubt his expenditure was merely the exclusive fee of 1 million US Dollars per year. There must have been some additional spending!"

Harding analyzed.

Harry nodded and said, "That's what I admire most about Donnie, he's not at all conservative in doing business, understands the art of flexibility, and this expense must have been at least around 500,000!"

Harding nodded, signaling his agreement with Harry's analysis.

At this moment, Owen Young had already walked the red carpet with Keira George. Inside, Keira was somewhat discontent; she had hoped that Owen would linger on the red carpet a while longer, allowing the photographers to snap more pictures of her looking beautiful.

Regrettably, Owen was in a rush, almost breezing through the ordeal of walking the red carpet.

As he entered Block Tavern and saw that Donnie wasn't with Ban Johnson, he decisively sought out Donnie. The deal with Ban Johnson was already a foregone conclusion, and even finding him would only serve to vent his own dissatisfaction, offering no real solution.

Instead, it'd be better to find Donnie first and discuss the matters he urgently needed to resolve!

"Donnie, I've always thought of you as a business genius, and today you've proven my opinion right. I didn't expect you to reach an understanding with Benn so quickly and covertly!"

Now, even though Owen's face bore a smile, it no longer held that superior air of the previous night.

"Yang Xinsheng!" Donnie replied, his face also adorned with a smile, but anyone could see that his smile was more radiant at that moment.

"It's just been a bit of luck on my side, coupled with the fact that Major League Baseball indeed needs something to improve its currently tarnished public image."

"Actually, my impression of you, Donnie, has always been very good. After our chat last night, I indeed had some thoughts. I wanted to discuss this further with you, but considering how late it had gotten, I refrained from disturbing you.

However, I did call the company and shared my thoughts with Mr. Kosu. So, our company has decided to change the previous offer of 1.2 million US Dollars to acquire 60% of Atlantic City Broadcast stakes to a willingness to spend 1.5 million US Dollars for a 50% stake, with the management rights still in your hands, Donnie!"

Donnie, with a relaxed and smiling demeanor, said, "I greatly appreciate Mr. Yang's confidence in our company, but didn't we settle this matter yesterday? You gave me a week's time to consider, and discussing this now comes without any mental preparation on my part. I suggest we wait until after the week is over; I will certainly give you a satisfactory response then, Mr. Yang!"

Owen swore that Donnie's current demeanor must have been practiced extensively the previous night.

It was about making him experience what Owen had felt last night.

Although feeling irritated inside, Owen still needed to maintain a smile and a very sincere attitude: "Donnie, I know my attitude wasn't very good last night, but business is business. I believe that only in partnership with General Electric can Atlantic City Broadcast develop better.

Moreover, as far as I know, Atlantic City Broadcast has only set up transmitters in eleven cities, which indeed covers a considerable portion of the United States. However, to let every American listen to Atlantic City Broadcast, we need more transmitters and even higher maintenance costs. So working with us will certainly be a win-win situation!"

Looking at the eager Owen, Donnie's smile remained: "I truly appreciate the reminder, Mr. Yang, but this occasion really isn't suitable for such official discussions. Besides, even though Atlantic City Broadcast is 100% controlled by me, this matter still requires good deliberation with my management team."

"A week is actually not a very long time. By then, Mr. Yang, I will definitely give you an answer, good or bad!"

Owen Young took a deep breath. The circumstances of both parties had completely changed. General Electric remained powerful, but in the field of broadcasting, they no longer had the overwhelming advantage over Donnie.

What made Owen Young feel helpless was that if it were any other industry, they might still be able to exert pressure on Donnie's Atlantic City Broadcast through some administrative orders, but this was a broadcasting company.

Before Harding took his seat as President, he was bound to be closely connected with Atlantic City Broadcast. Under such circumstances, Harding would absolutely not tolerate any strikes against the operation of Atlantic City Broadcast.

It seemed that only one last method was left now!

However, if this method were to be disclosed, it would mean a complete fallout. Owen Young was considering whether falling out with Donnie under these circumstances would be more in his own interest!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

While Owen Young was hesitating, Luke Jackson also came in with his Miss America.

The Miss America accompanying Owen Young and Luke Jackson was probably the most aggrieved in this edition of the competition.

These two hadn't walked the red carpet properly, nor had they followed the rehearsal they had done previously!

But there was no helping it. Given their high status, even if they had grievances in their hearts, they could only obediently accompany them!

"Donnie, I think our collaboration could actually have a better proposal!"

Without regard for Owen Young beside him, Luke Jackson immediately spoke up upon seeing Donnie.

Jessica Dole was still standing next to Donnie. She didn't know what had happened the night before, but she was aware of Owen Young and Luke Jackson's status.

These two were major figures frequently featured in the financial sections of major newspapers. She admitted that Donnie's status in Atlantic City had become very high, but in Jessica Dole's heart, this was still just Atlantic City.

She had never imagined that Donnie could someday make these nationally famous big shots start to curry favor with him!

Yes, in Jessica Dole's view, that's what they were doing–courting Donnie's favor!

"Mr. Jackson, I really appreciate your suggestion. However, as you can see, now is indeed not the right time to discuss business matters. Prior to this, Mr. Owen Young has also proposed to amend our collaboration terms. Besides, quite coincidentally, both of you gave me a week to consider yesterday.

Why don't we just wait until after a week? I will definitely give both of you a satisfactory response!"

Owen Young and Luke Jackson exchanged glances, their eyes devoid of the usual collaborative competition. What remained was naked competition!

"Donnie, there are some things you might not be aware of. Our company has not only patents for radios but also our own patents in transmitters..."

Luke Jackson was getting flustered and blurted out what Owen Young had wanted to say but hadn't.