America 1919

"Just do as I say!" After a brief rest, Donnie's fighting spirit was rekindled, and soon a beautiful melody filled the room!

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The next day, Donnie met with Harry D'Agostino at the agreed time of nine o'clock.

"Donnie, I'm sure you didn't come over early just to have breakfast with me, did you?"

After seeing Donnie, Harry D'Agostino handed him the recommendation letter that had already been written, while joking around.

"Of course!" After looking over the recommendation letter and finding no issues, Donnie laughed and said, "Actually, I have a business proposition I'd like to discuss with you, Harry!"

Harry laughed heartily upon hearing this. He wasn't surprised by Donnie's suggestion and quipped, "Then I must listen carefully. Now, who in Atlantic City doesn't know that Donnie, you are the best at business? An event like Miss America that nobody had faith in has turned into a veritable gold mine under your management!"

Donnie shared his ideas about the bootlegging business with Harry D'Agostino.

"Right now it's just Philadelphia and New York, but if we add other major US cities, I can assure you that the illicit alcohol trade's annual revenue will be an astronomical figure!"

Talking about the bootlegging business in the presence of the future US Attorney General, Donnie felt nothing amiss.

It wasn't just Donnie who didn't feel anything amiss; Harry D'Agostino also saw nothing wrong with it, rather, he was surprised by Donnie's suggestion.

Just as Donnie had said, if the business deal went through, his annual income would exceed tens of millions of US dollars.

Even the big shot Harry D'Agostino found his breath getting heavier at the thought of that number.

Harry D'Agostino did not raise any objections. Instead, he suggested his own idea: "For a business like this, just having me and David Thompson isn't enough. The transportation of illicit alcohol within the United States involves the Federal Bureau of Investigation, state police, city police, and some gang members. Your previous profit distribution is incorrect!"

After only a quick thought, Donnie agreed with Harry D'Agostino's suggestion, saying, "Regarding the distribution of profits, we can discuss it slowly. The most important thing now is, Mr. Harry, are you willing to become one of the passengers on this big ship?"

Harry D'Agostino laughed heartily, "Didn't I just answer that question for you?"

Donnie, fully understanding, said, "If that's the case, I believe our meeting with David Thompson will be very pleasant!"

"I think so too!"

Now, Harry D'Agostino's behavior was completely different from before. He was no longer just a middleman; he had become one of the participants.

With Harry D'Agostino's involvement, meeting with David Thompson afterward was much more straightforward; after a brief conversation, all issues were agreed upon.

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"It still feels like a dream to me!"

Robert sat on the sofa in Donnie's office, finding the current turn of events somewhat incredible.

"I believe that before me, both Harry D'Agostino and David Thompson must have received such offers. Why did they choose to cooperate with us so readily? I don't believe they don't have people like us around them?"

Facing Robert's perplexity, the others also showed the same expressions.

It was Walker, attending Donnie's internal meeting for the first time, who now spoke in Donnie's place to provide the answer.

"It's simple. They definitely have such people around them, but those people don't have the reach that Donnie does now. First, Donnie used the Miss America pageant to make contacts with the gang leaders in ten US cities.

Secondly, Donnie suggested establishing a national family alliance yesterday to Nucky and the others, and they have already accepted his suggestion.

Finally, when Donnie merged all these resources, he had become the person most likely to monopolize the entire US bootlegging business."

At this point, Walker took a sip of whiskey from his glass and continued.

"Those around them don't have the ability. You may not know these people, but I do. In their eyes, there's only profit. When the benefits we offer are too substantial to refuse, those relationships around them just don't matter anymore!"

Walker's explanation enlightened everyone in the room about Donnie's intentions.
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Donnie, looking at John who sat across from him, said, "John, in that alliance, you don't need to make too much of an effort to assert yourself. Just remember one thing, try to care only about the bootlegging business. As for the rest, let Nucky decide everything and don't contradict his opinions!"

John laughed heartily and nodded, "Don't worry, didn't you already tell me that? Let Nucky handle all the showboating, while we focus on the core interests!"

Donnie nodded in satisfaction. Inviting John to join the national family alliance was a necessary move. Within the organization, Donnie needed someone who could relay messages to him at any time.

"Chris, in the next two days you need to return to Elwood Village and inform Old Carl that our bootlegging plant needs to be expanded!"