Does this sound like a message? Couple scenarios:
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Veiled threat- They have shown a small amount of their power. There could be much more to come. "But if you end it now, we will help you out. - that would please them very much"
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Concession speech- they admit defeat and are now willing to help.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/20/sundar-pichai-alphabet-founders-letter-2018-focuses-on-being-helpful.html