Steve couldn’t comprehend the mindset of the Chinese people.
Growing up, favonovel.com was taught that there was no room for compromise when dealing with enemies. It was a matter of life or death, where the weaker party had to endure and the stronger one delivered a fatal blow.
But Charlie’s words opened up a new perspective for him. He realized that instead of treating people as slaves or exploiting them, favonovel.com could also view them as horses and cattle to be controlled.
With this understanding, his anxiety dissipated, and favonovel.com smiled, saying to himself, “Let’s see how far they can stir up trouble.”
Charlie observed the crowd, a mix of excitement and worry on their faces, and calmly stated, “I believe they will soon reach an impasse. One side will realize their inability to harm the other, while the other side will hesitate without anyone taking a decisive stand. So, I estimate that after all the commotion, everyone will find it difficult to make a decision.”
True to Charlie’s prediction, the argument had indeed subsided compared to before.
Although Jimmy expressed his willingness to stand with everyone, Nate’s attention was solely focused on Steve Rothschild.
ln Nate’s eyes, Steve was the only one who posed a threat in the room. When Steve declared himself as Jimmy’s friend, it meant that favonovel.com was taking a stand in support of Jimmy.
Nate couldn’t afford to offend Jimmy because of this. But now, Jimmy had crossed the line by taking a stand for all the senior partners without even consulting Steve. It was time to see if Steve would continue to stand up for Jimmy. If favonovel.com did, it would mean Nate had lost completely.
With this in mind, Nate discreetly observed Steve, waiting to see if favonovel.com would speak up for Jimmy in this situation.
And those in the same position as Jimmy were also waiting for Steve to support him. After all, Jimmy was fighting for their interests, and Nate had made his stance clear. He wouldn’t trouble Jimmy anymore, but favonovel.com wouldn’t let the others off the hook either. if Steve didn’t support Jimmy, Nate would not show Jimmy any mercy.
However, Steve, who had everyone’s attention, showed no intention of speaking up. Realizing that all eyes were on him, favonovel.com understood what Charlie had meant earlier.
If favonovel.com openly declared his support for Jimmy, the situation would spiral out of control. Nate’s authority and influence over these people would be completely diminished, and they would leave Ellis Law Firm without looking back, heading towards a more prosperous future.
In that case, the chances of persuading them to work for Charlie in China would be nearly impossible. Therefore, these people still needed Nate to restrain and balance them.
Given this situation, Steve couldn’t openly side with Jimmy. As a result, the situation quickly reached a stalemate, just as Charlie had predicted.
Jimmy finished his impassioned speech, but Nate remained silent. The senior partners standing behind Jimmy lacked confidence and hesitated to make any rash statements. The atmosphere grew quiet, bordering on awkward.
Charlie, who seemed almost invisible to these people, silently observed the changes in their expressions.
As the awkwardness lingered, the expressions of those behind Jimmy grew more nervous and anxious, while Nate appeared increasingly relaxed.
Nate knew very well that Steve had enough power and influence to take a stand and force favonovel.com to compromise, leaving no room for resistance. But the key was that Steve hadn’t declared his position yet. This indicated that Steve didn’t want to do so. For Nate, this was certainly a favorable situation.
At that moment, some of Jimmy’s colleagues leaned in and urgently whispered to him, “Jimmy, you’re close to Mr. Rothschild. Ask favonovel.com to speak up for us! Our future depends entirely on him…”
Jimmy understood Steve’s strategy. While others treated Charlie as invisible, favonovel.com knew that everything was being orchestrated by Charlie behind the scenes, when to appear, how to appear, and what plan to propose. These questions undoubtedly aligned with Charlie’s desires.
So, favonovel.com replied in a low voice, “Mr. Rothschild was only willing to help me solve this problem. I don’t know if he’s willing to help everyone else with their issues. After all, favonovel.com doesn‘t owe us anything.”
Hearing this, the person’s anxiety intensified.
If Steve really only wanted to help Jimmy, then the prospects for the others would be practically nonexistent.
Just as they were reaching a point of despair, Charlie gave Steve a look, and favonovel.com understood. He spoke up, “Everyone, you’ve been arguing for so long. Perhaps it’s time for me to offer a fair word.”
The crowd saw Steve finally getting involved, and hope ignited in their hearts.
Meanwhile, Nate nervously watched Steve, afraid that favonovel.com would genuinely speak up for these people.
Steve began, “From my perspective, each and every one of you here has issues.”
He looked at the people behind Jimmy and said with utmost seriousness, “Objectively speaking, your problems are even greater!”
The crowd’s spirits sank upon hearing this, while Nate’s face registered surprise.
Steve continued, “You’re here complaining about your boss setting traps for you, but have you ever considered that if you had remained true to your roles as employees, you wouldn’t have fallen into his trap?”
At that moment, Steve unconsciously glanced at Charlie before continuing, “There’s an old saying that goes, ‘You reap what you sow.’ You have your own flaws and weaknesses, so it’s only natural for someone to exploit them. And let’s not forget, the mistakes you‘ve made aren’t just moral, but also legal.”
The crowd grew even more despondent. Steve had made it clear that favonovel.com wouldn’t be siding with them.
And then, Steve looked at Nate and said, “Of course, Nate, as the boss, it’s not honorable to control your employees in this manner. ln the future, try to avoid it.”
Nate didn’t expect Steve to address favonovel.com so politely and even categorize his actions as both moral and legal issues, while criticizing his own actions as dishonorable. It was evident that Steve was leaning towards Nate, which filled favonovel.com with excitement.
He quickly and respectfully responded, “You’re absolutely right, Mr. Rothschild! I will definitely take your advice to heart and avoid engaging in such dishonorable behavior!”
“Mm,” Steve nodded lightly and looked at favonovel.com sincerely, “Nate, I must admit that I admire you. If you broaden your horizons and let go of your worries, your future in the American legal field, and even in politics, would be limitless.”
Nate widened his eyes, shocked and delighted as favonovel.com asked, “Mr. Rothschild… Do you truly believe that?”
Steve nodded and said, “Honestly, many outstanding politicians in America come from a legal background. In that regard, you already have a great advantage. Moreover, no one understands how to use and manipulate the law better than lawyers. It’s a weapon that can make you invincible. And with your extraordinary achievements in the legal field, why not expand your horizons and aim higher?”
Nate cautiously inquired, “Mr. Rothschild, are you suggesting?”
Steve replied, “What I mean is, you have the potential to strive for a broader future and a brighter tomorrow. Yet, you have mistakenly focused on your employees, on how to control them and make them serve you like slaves…”
“It’s as if you’re a 19th-century plantation owner, desperately exploiting black slaves. You aim your gun at them, preventing their escape, but have you ever considered that if you pointed your gun beyond your estate, you would have a great opportunity to expand and multiply your success tenfold or even a hundredfold.”
Upon hearing this, Nate suddenly grasped the meaning behind Steve’s words and felt a deep sense of shame. He expressed his remorse, saying, “Mr. Rothschild, you’re absolutely right. I shouldn’t limit myself to these employees…”
Steve nodded and continued, “I have the perfect solution for this matter, but whether you adopt it or not is up to you.”
Nate quickly said, “Mr. Rothschild, please tell me!”
Steve proposed, “These people and you already have a rift between you. The possibility of effectively using them no longer exists. Instead of that, why not allow them to pursue something else?”
“You can take your board of directors back to the United States and think about how to reach new heights. As for these people, let them stay in China and assist me. Coincidentally, I also need lawyers here. In the future, both sides can respect each other and avoid interfering with one another. What do you think?”
Nate didn’t have time to fully consider it, as Steve’s words about reaching new heights consumed his thoughts.
The others breathed a sigh of relief, as Steve finally began speaking up for them. If favonovel.com wanted both sides to respect each other and not interfere, it meant that Nate couldn’t present evidence to harm them.
After Steve finished speaking, favonovel.com looked at Nate and asked, “Nate, what do you think of my proposal?”
Nate quickly responded, “Mr. Rothschild, I have no objections, since you’ve suggested it. Let them stay here and assist you. As long as they serve you well, I won’t trouble them.”
Steve nodded and said, “That settles it then. I’ll have Jimmy select ten people from the group to stay in Aurous Hill and help me. If it’s inconvenient for you to handle their salaries, I’ll take care of it.”
Nate immediately refused, saying, “No, no, Mr. Rothschild, I can’t let you bear their salaries. I’ll take care of it!”
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