America 1919

Donnie looked down on LeBron's emotional intelligence but had never underestimated LeBron's combativeness.

A black man with low emotional intelligence and a less capable brain could become a leading figure in the North District of Atlantic City, so his combativeness had to be off the charts.

In the series of events that had occurred in Atlantic City before, LeBron James could be said to have suffered the greatest losses.

He had lost half of his business in Atlantic City and had also been attacked by the Ku Klux Klan, which blew up his brewery and wounded him.

Meanwhile, as the person who had benefited the most from the previous series of events and had a direct interest with LeBron James, Donnie had reason to believe that LeBron James would definitely come looking for trouble with him after getting discharged from the hospital!

"Does LeBron have the guts to do that? Doesn't he worry about Nucky's reprimand?"

John couldn't understand Donnie's concern; in his view, since they were now in a partnership with Nucky, how could Nucky possibly allow such infighting to happen!

"Silly!" Robert habitually ridiculed John before explaining, "If LeBron James comes looking for trouble with us, Nucky won't only refrain from helping, he would actually be pleased to see it happen.

In Donnie's series of strategies, although we have gained substantial benefits, it has also raised Nucky's vigilance, especially considering Donnie's relations with the KKK and the WCTU, it is bound to make Nucky wary.

In such a case, having LeBron James weaken our forces would please Nucky, so why would he scold him!"

John had wanted to deal with this person who dared to ridicule him properly, but after hearing his explanation, he gave up.

"So that's how it is, there's too much craftiness in their hearts!"

Donnie chuckled, "That's not all, LeBron James is stubborn and rebellious. This time, to pacify the trouble brought by the KKK and the WCTU, Nucky distributed LeBron James's business to us and prohibited LeBron James from making trouble with the KKK. This will all cause LeBron James to harbor dissatisfaction with Nucky.

He may not think of attacking Nucky, but he will certainly do something to make Nucky unhappy, thereby proving his capabilities."

"If that's the case, what shall we do? Strike first and kill LeBron?"

John's thoughts were much simpler. In his view, all troubles could be solved by dealing with the person who caused them.

Donnie shook his head, "We can't make a move. LeBron has absolute influence in the North District, which is why he's been able to deal with Nucky and the Colonel without suffering any substantial blow!"

The North District is the poorest district in Atlantic City but also has the city's largest population.

Not only do Nucky and the Colonel want the North District's votes, but Donnie also has his plans for them.

"Then use the method we used against George on LeBron!" After saying that, John laughed, "I'm really too smart!"

Donnie and Robert looked at John helplessly.

"What? Is there a problem with my suggestion?"

Seeing the looks from Donnie and Robert, John asked, puzzled.

Robert said sarcastically, "No problem at all, just let everyone know that George's death wasn't due to his subordinates being greedy, but due to someone's plotting, and that someone is very likely to be us. When that happens, the Colonel will unleash his wrath, divert his aim from attacking Nucky and focus on attacking us!

Furthermore, Nucky would certainly approve of such an outcome and might even support the Colonel in doing so."

John clenched his fists tightly but eventually let go in resignation.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Donnie turned to John, asking, "I ask you, if you were LeBron, how would you deal with us?"

Seeing Donnie ask for his opinion for the first time, John immediately laughed, "Haha, you're admitting I'm smart?"

Because you, like LeBron, have a brain but don't use it much... Donnie said with a beaming smile, "I've always believed in your brain!"

John laughed and began to think seriously, then spoke, "If I were LeBron, I'd take action against you in transportation.

Now that my brewery is destroyed, it will take some time to recover, and you're the only one who can provide alcohol for everyone in Atlantic City.

If I attacked you within the city, the consequences could be severe, something I wouldn't dare to do unless absolutely necessary.

So, I would send some people to ambush on the essential route from Elwood Village to Atlantic City, targeting the alcohol. As long as I can intercept your transportation and hurt your people, I would have succeeded."

Donnie nodded after hearing this; asking John turned out to be the right choice. If it were him, he would certainly think about how to sever his connections with the KKK and the WCTU, as to outsiders, these were his biggest dependencies in Atlantic City.

"John, take Magichi and Chris back to Elwood Village immediately and also tell Dad that this time when we deliver the alcohol..."

John's face broke into a smile upon hearing the rest, finding the upcoming dangerous trip not worrisome but rather exciting.

"Rest assured, this time I guarantee they will come but never return!"

Donnie nodded and continued to instruct, "Remember, everyone can be killed, except for LeBron. This man is still useful!"

John's excited expression faded by half, and he asked in confusion, "This black guy has already laid hands on us. Why keep him? Just kill him directly. With him gone, the North District would be headless, wouldn't that be more advantageous for us?"

Donnie shook his head, "If LeBron James dies, it might seem like we have one less opponent, but it will also put us in the spotlight for everyone to see. At that time, Nucky and the Colonel will not allow our strength to grow so rapidly!"

"Fine, although I still don't quite understand your reasoning, I will carry out your orders!"

John scratched his head, looking resigned as he spoke.

Donnie listened and smiled. This was John's strong point, although sometimes he couldn't comprehend Donnie's thoughts, he could faithfully execute Donnie's orders.

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A pitch-black night with a piercing cold wind was the perfect time for a massacre and plunder.

An old truck covered with a brown tarp moved towards Atlantic City, its dim yellow headlights cutting through the darkness.

Ahead of them, at a distance of 100 meters, five men armed with long and short guns lay in ambush in the forest to the left of the highway.

"Boss, I have investigated clearly, since taking away half of the Atlantic City share from us, Donnie has been shipping a batch of whiskey and rum worth 1,000 US dollars to Atlantic City every three days!"

The speaker was none other than LeBron James's right-hand man, TT.

"Dammit, once the goods are in Atlantic City, Donnie can make an 800 US dollar profit with just a flip. That's even more than what we used to earn!"

The quality of Donnie's goods was average, but the price was on par with the lower-tier whiskey and rum, which was why Donnie never worried about sales. Even on the black market of Atlantic City, Donnie's liquor was in hot demand.

Just supplying Atlantic City with alcohol alone could bring Donnie an income of 8,000 US dollars every month. For TT, who had grown up in Atlantic City, this was utterly unforgivable.

They had been working hard all year and couldn't even earn that much money!

So when his boss suggested they hit Donnie and take his goods, TT was incredibly excited.

LeBron James had now recovered his health, his dark skin blending with the night under the moonlight.

At this moment, he was also very angry.

Nucky had not only prevented him from taking revenge but had also given half of his business to Donnie.

Such an outcome was unacceptable to LeBron James, especially since he had learned from the Colonel that Donnie was now very close to the Ku Klux Klan.

This made it even more unbearable for LeBron James.

"When the time comes, kill everyone on that truck!"

LeBron James said coldly.

TT showed a bloodthirsty expression and laughed, "Don't worry, boss. Those who came with us this time are our closest brothers; there's no way there will be any issues!"

LeBron James nodded in satisfaction, "Is everything prepared back home?"

TT answered, "It's all set. Once we snatch Donnie's goods, we'll return to Atlantic City and blow up Donnie's Block Tavern!"

LeBron James grew more satisfied, "Nucky wants Donnie to take over our half-share in Atlantic City, but that's only if Donnie is capable of handling it!"

TT cautiously reminded, "Boss, Nucky still seems to think highly of Donnie. What if we blow Donnie up this time, could Nucky become problematic?"

LeBron James spoke confidently, "Don't worry, I've already discussed it with the Colonel. He will help us deal with any trouble from the authorities!"

"Boss, are you planning on collaborating with the Colonel?"

TT asked, puzzled.

LeBron James said proudly, "Whether it's the Colonel or Nucky, what they really care about are the votes from the North District. As long as we're still here, they can't ignore the situation in the North District.

So I'm convinced that even if Nucky knows we have a connection with the Colonel, he will continue to compromise with us, just as he did before, willing to hand over the entire Atlantic City liquor market to us!"

Listening to LeBron James's explanation, TT no longer had anything to worry about.

It was at this moment that the lights of the truck illuminated the dirt road in front of LeBron James and his men.

"They're here!" LeBron James said in a cold voice, "TT, lead the brothers and take back what should have been ours!"

Under the cover of night, TT nodded excitedly. Their zero-dollar shopping spree was about to begin!