America 1919-Chapter 807 - 276, Teapot Dome Scandal Breaks Out_3

Chapter 807: 276, Teapot Dome Scandal Breaks Out_3

A loan that would normally be overlooked is now a skeleton in the closet, given the current situation!

Sinclair Oil Corporation is facing the biggest crisis since its establishment, and so is Breton Bank.

The cooperation between the two unlucky entities will undoubtedly be scrutinized to an extreme extent by countless people at this time!

Consequently, Sinclair Oil Corporation’s troubles have triggered a chain reaction, leading to another steep decline in Breton Bank’s already falling stock prices.

“fuck,fuck,fuck!”

Dick couldn’t help but start hopping mad with curses!

The influence from Donnie’s previous sale of Breton Bank stock had not yet subsided, and now this situation had emerged.

This was becoming too much for Dick to bear!

Immediately, Dick dialed the office of Laze Madison to inquire whether the loan issues between his bank and Sinclair Oil Corporation would be affected by this incident.

Although he anticipated the response, he still had to ask.

Laze Madison’s response didn’t surprise Dick at all; there won’t be any problem with the loan concerning Sinclair Oil Corporation!

After receiving Laze Madison’s response, Dick quickly ordered a statement published in the “Wall Street Journal” under the name of Breton Bank, declaring that both Breton Bank and Sinclair Oil Corporation are financially sound companies, and there will be no problems with that $8 million loan.

The statement was released, but its effectiveness is unknown!

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“New York is now in total chaos!”

Café Jackson sat across from Donnie, reporting the current situation.

Upon hearing this, Donnie just smiled, knowing that after the Teapot Dome scandal broke out, New York couldn’t possibly remain calm, and neither could another place…

Therefore, Donnie was now staring at the telephone on his desk.

Soon, the telephone rang, and Donnie, who had been waiting for this call, did not answer immediately but waited for a few rings before picking up the phone.

On the other end of the line was Harding’s urgent voice.

“Donnie, I need an explanation!”

Holding the phone, Donnie calmly replied, “Dear Harding, if you’re referring to the Teapot Dome oil field matter, then what kind of explanation would you like me to provide?

Or do you believe what some people claim, thinking that I’m responsible for this?”

Harding paused in his tone, then asked, “Isn’t it you who did this?”

Donnie queried, “Why would I do that? What benefit does it bring me? Dear Harding, don’t forget, if the Teapot Dome oil field affair turns sour in the end, my Pandora Oil Company might as well shut down, and what good would that do me?”

Sitting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Harding began to show signs of doubt, realizing that what Donnie said was indeed true.

Even if Sinclair Oil Corporation lost the Teapot Dome oil field, they would still have other fields, but if Donnie’s Pandora Oil Company was affected by this affair, then they would be left without any oil wells of their own.

“However, as things have unfolded up to this point, you, Donnie, are the one who has benefited the most, which hardly convinces me of your innocence!”

“Dear Harding, may I ask you a question?” Donnie continued, holding the phone.

Harding inquired, “What’s the question?”

Donnie: “If your political career were to be affected by this incident, and someone else became the President of the United States instead, would that be good or bad for me?”

Harding was unable to respond to Donnie because he clearly understood that the relationship between him and Donnie was the closest right now, and no president could be as intimate with Donnie as it is currently!

Donnie continued, “Who is the true culprit behind this? Who caused this situation? You know who it is, Harding. They’ve received plenty of benefits, but now, as we face this grave crisis, what is that person doing?

Dear Harding, as a friend, I must remind you, people can change!”

Although Donnie didn’t mention the person’s name, Harding knew Donnie was referring to Albert Furr.

If it had been a year earlier, Harding would have thought Donnie was trying to stir up trouble between him and Albert Furr.

After all, Albert Furr and Harding used to be extremely close!

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However, many of Albert Furr’s actions over the past year had already dissatisfied Harding, and their relationship was no longer as it was when Harding first became President of the United States.

“Dear Harding, as a friend, I can assure you that during your upcoming election campaign, I will provide you with a $1 million campaign fund, and if you need more afterward, I will continue to support you. Additionally, ABC and the ‘Atlantic City Post’ will also fully support you!”

Appeal to emotion, reason with logic!

Donnie’s assurances temporarily alleviated Harding’s suspicions, or perhaps Harding, even if doubtful, recognized that he couldn’t afford to lose Donnie’s backing at this time.

After all, his relationship with Florence had already prompted the Cleveland syndicate to consider whether to continue supporting him!

“Alright then, my friend!” Harding’s tone softened, “You know how greatly this matter affects me, I lost my composure for a moment!”