Although Hunter felt regretful, he didn't persist for long. Gaining the favor of capital was one thing, but forcing Sheffield to accept it against the principles of a lawyer was another.
Whether Sheffield agrees or not, it's a fortunate thing for old Hunter.
The law firm of Rhodes and Dunn has seen its business in the Atlantic region squeezed in recent years. The success of its first case of the year, the Sheng Lun International litigation case, will undoubtedly boost the firm's performance this year.
No matter what they do, the Law Offices of R.R. Dunn remains invincible.
However, considering Sheffield's attitude, Hunter still had some doubts. He was not optimistic about Chinese people because there were too many cases around him.
There are too many examples around us where Chinese people, after achieving success and fame, are always eager to return home with an invitation from across the ocean.
They value family ties, clan, and tradition, placing even greater emphasis on cultural heritage than the traditional aristocrats of Old O State.
Therefore, their thinking is easily influenced by their family and environment.
The cultural heritage of Chinese people is passed down through words and deeds, and is hidden in their bloodline. The vast majority of Chinese people cannot change their mindset.
Due to government influence, more and more multinational companies are now unwilling to hire Chinese people as CEOs, COOs, and CFOs.
Sheffield's resolute stance on this matter made it easy for him to distrust her.
After hesitating for a while, he dialed Joyce's number directly.
“Joyce, this is Hunter…”
He briefly explained his views on Sheffield and expressed his concerns.
"Joyce, can I trust Sheffield?"
"Hunter!"
Joyce found it both funny and absurd.
"Dear Hunter, are you possessed by the devil? Your thoughts are terrifying. Why are you demanding Sheffield's loyalty to the law firm?"
"Driven by absolute self-interest, you can't even guarantee absolute loyalty to the law firm you created, let alone to others?"
"Hunter, all I ask of Sheffield is that he uphold professional ethics!"
"The phrase 'loyalty to Rhoden Law Firm' sounds more like a joke!"
"Oh, right."
Hunter realized with annoyance that he had been mocked by Joyce.
"Alright, you're protecting your student, Joyce. You should also warn Sheffield to be extra careful when dealing with South American Electric. Those people are ruthless to the core, and a slight misstep could lead to her complete disgrace."
“Hunter, you’re getting old. That’s a socialist country called Z. Country. The South American electrical appliance model won’t work there.”
"Oh, really! I was just offering a reasonable suggestion!"
Hunter shrugged and curled his lip: "Do as you please!"
At the same time, serious disagreements arose within South American Electric.
"My personal suggestion is to abandon the acquisition of Shenglun International."
Sitting to one side, Dalton frowned and offered his advice.
Shenglun International's current market share and technological maturity are certainly the key factors that attracted them to the acquisition, but the troubles that followed were endless.
“Dalton, you’re being overly sensitive and cautious.”
Duncan gave Dalton a cold glance before looking at the man at the head of the table.
“Connie, if I may be so bold, we have already invested billions of dollars in the acquisition of Shenglun International. If we give up now, it means that all the manpower and funds invested in the early stage will be wasted. Our investment department will not bear the responsibility for such a loss.”
Connie remained silent, his expression indifferent, but his gaze was fixed on every detail. After a long while, he finally asked.
"What about the others? What are their thoughts?"
The others present did not want to say much. Dalton and Duncan had always held different positions, and they certainly would not express their stance at this time.
The silence of the crowd did not deter Dalton's opposition.
“Connie, looking at Shenglun International’s financial statements, the company’s core data has shown a deficit for three consecutive years. In addition, I have collected various market data. Besides the lawsuit against Z·Guo Huating Power, Shenglun International is expected to have at least a dozen other lawsuits pending in other countries and regions. However, these lawsuits have been suppressed by Shenglun International through various connections. After all, Shenglun International has always been an established company in O·State, and its influence with the local government is still considerable.”
"Isn't having a good relationship with the local government an advantage for Shenglun International?"
Duncan interrupted Dalton's speech directly.
Dalton and Duncan have a long-standing feud, and he ignored the other's remarks and continued speaking.
“We live in the information age, where all data is shared. If the lawsuit against Huating Power is not handled properly, it could trigger a Dominican effect. If we invest more or take over the whole thing, this hidden crisis could be a fatal blow to us.”
"What Doyle was worried about is indeed true."
Connie is the CEO of South American Electric Group. He is a devout Christian with a peaceful personality and does not like to be radical, so he generally leans towards Dalton's views.
However, as Duncan said, billions of dollars had already been invested in the early stages, and now that they are withdrawing, who will bear the responsibility for this investment? The board of directors will definitely initiate an accountability mechanism.
He looked at Duncan: "I spoke with Hunter from the Law Offices of Rhodes yesterday, hoping he could cooperate, but unfortunately, Sheffield from the Law Offices of Rhodes in Huating rejected our proposal and firmly stood on the side of Huating Power."
“I know her; she’s a beautiful Chinese woman.”
Duncan had seen Sheffield from afar at a charity gala last year. Unlike Westerners, she had a unique charm of East Asians. She was elegant and graceful, with a slender and delicate figure, a slim waist, and fair and tender skin that made his heart flutter.
Unfortunately, before he could take any action, the other party had already gone to Country Z.
"Duncan, you still shouldn't underestimate Sheffield. From the few lawsuits I know about, including Hunter's high regard for Sheffield, she is definitely an outstanding lawyer."
She is not a woman you can manipulate at will; he didn't say the last part to her face.
Duncan's investment ability and vision are absolutely top-notch in the industry, but he also has weaknesses, namely his lack of restraint in his pursuit of women. If it weren't for the group valuing him and protecting him, he would have been in and out of the business many times over.
"My personal suggestion is that we should send someone to Huating to conduct an on-site investigation to see how much of a chance Sheng Lun still has in Huating, and whether there is any room for recovery. After a comprehensive investigation, we can make a decision."
"I'll go!"
Duncan lazily raised his hand: "I'll go and investigate myself!"
“Duncan, I don’t object to you going, but you must restrain your words and actions in Z country. It’s not M country. The board of directors has always been there to protect you, considering your contributions to the group. If something happens in Z country, we may be powerless to help.”
I'll try my best!
Duncan ignored Connie's advice; he had his own ways of getting Asian girls to comply.
Now, just thinking about Xie Fei's beautiful face, he felt a restless stirring in his lower body, and his whole body was filled with inexplicable excitement.
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