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Chapter 588
Chapter 588
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It’s clear that the other party is under a lot of pressure during this period too.
“Is something the matter?” Nucky sat across from Donnie, crossing his legs!
Donnie poured Nucky a glass of whiskey and said, “There is indeed something…”
Then Donnie told Nucky about what had happened at the Surf Hotel.
After listening, Nucky too showed an incredulous expression, “Are you sure Eli was involved in this?”
Donnie nodded, “I can’t be wrong about that.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have asked you to come up here.
I’m sure you know that at this time, I am the least willing to see misunderstandings arise between us!”
Nucky said helplessly, “How could he be so shortsighted?”
Donnie said with a wry smile, “I think I can understand why Eli did it.”
“Why?” Nucky asked.
Donnie explained, “While we see the Surf Hotel as very profitable, as our foundation, and the key to Atlantic City’s continued prosperity, it doesn’t mean everyone sees it the same way.
After all, in their eyes, no matter how much money the Surf Hotel makes, they won’t get a bigger share.
Instead, this way, they can make more money for themselves!”
No matter the era or the type of company, there’s always those who seek personal glory at the expense of their allegiance.
Don’t they know that the stronger their country is and the more money their company makes, the better off they’ll be?
They know!
But such gains are obviously not as immediate as betraying their allegiance can be, which is why, whenever individual interests come into conflict with the public good, most people choose personal interests!
This matter can’t be labeled as either good or bad; it all depends on the standpoint from which you view it.
For Donnie and Nucky, Eli Johnson’s actions were harming their interests.
This was intolerable, and it had nothing to do with right or wrong!
Nucky asked, “What do you plan to do about this matter?”
Donnie responded, “We definitely can’t involve Eli, at least not overtly.
But those people must be punished, no negotiation!”
Nucky nodded, “I understand.
Leave it to me to handle this situation; it’s inconvenient for you to step in!”
“That would be for the best!” Donnie said.
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When Nucky returned to his study, he immediately called for Eli Johnson.
“…Whatever degree you were involved up to this point, it’s no longer your concern, do you understand?”
Nucky didn’t beat around the bush with Eli, directly imparting the information he had learned from Donnie.
Eli Johnson was initially stunned, then somewhat indignant said, “Was it Donnie who told you this?
Over such a trivial matter, he’s making a fortune from the Surf Hotel and the WRPA.
Doesn’t he allow us a taste of the profits?”
Nucky rebuked, “Is the money the Surf Hotel pays you each month insufficient?
If you do such things and the other shareholders of the Surf Hotel get wind of it, do you think they’d let you off the hook?”
Previously, Eli Johnson had been on good terms with Donnie, having cooperated with each other.
But as Nucky decided to yield his position to Donnie, Eli Johnson already harbored resentment, naturally negating any positive feelings toward Donnie!
“That depends on who you compare it with.
Donnie takes away so much money, why can’t I do the same with my abilities?”
Nucky looked at his ungrateful and foolish brother and, for a moment, didn’t know what to say.
“Do you know why Donnie told me about this and asked me to handle it?”
“I know, Donnie is actually still worried about your strength!” Eli Johnson thought he had seen through everything, “Nucky, not to brag, but with your influence in Atlantic City, New Jersey, even if Donnie has some connections in the White House, can they really reach us here in Atlantic City?
Just give the word, and everyone in Atlantic City will still be willing to stand with you!”
“And then what?” Nucky said, “After that, Donnie will order his security team to turn from transporters to an armed force in an instant.
Four thousand U.S.
soldiers, battle-hardened veterans, do you think your law enforcement can stop them, or anyone in Atlantic City, for that matter?”
With recent developments, Donnie’s United States Logistics had expanded from a team of three thousand transporters to a team of four thousand!
Eli Johnson’s expression froze, but then he stubbornly said, “I just can’t believe Donnie would have the guts!”
“Donnie, of course, won’t make a foolish move like yours.
He only needs to send a small team after you.
Soon, they’ll be watching you 24/7.
Even if you sleep with a Browning Machine Gun, you won’t see tomorrow’s sun!”
Nucky scoffed, knowing that talking about influence was pointless at this moment with Eli Johnson.
It was enough to make clear the difference in power between them!
Sure enough, after hearing Nucky’s words, Eli Johnson’s expression turned worried.
“I know you’ve always been in touch with some people, but you’d better give up any notions you shouldn’t have.
I’ve already chosen to step back, so I will definitely not make any more foolish moves.
Although you’ve always been critical of me, you are still my little brother, and I don’t want to wake up one day to find out from Louis that you’ve been taken care of!”
As he spoke, Louis walked in and informed Nucky that the squat Herman Ollerman had arrived.
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