America 1919

As one of the most favored contestants in the Atlantic City division of the Miss America pageant, Jessica Dole's appearance naturally garnered considerable attention.

However, unlike Shannon Park, Jessica Dole's flower count was rather scattered instead of being concentrated on just one or two individuals.

This was similar to Jessica Dole's own situation; she was not attached to any one individual or a few people, and the current flower throwing for Jessica was actually for two purposes.

First, Jessica Dole was indeed very beautiful, standing 170 cm tall, weighing 117 pounds, with measurements of 86, 64, 86. Although she did not have Shannon Park's explosive figure, her proportions were perfect, and what was more important, she had a sweet face that conveyed a kind of charm within her every smile and frown.

Such a beauty, even without any backing, would have no problem getting votes.

Secondly, among this group of people, not everyone would give up after just one try; many hoped to earn Jessica Dole's favor with their flower throwing!

In such a scenario, Jessica Dole eventually received 69 flowers, ranking her fourth among the thirteen contestants who had appeared!
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There was no way around it; the top few individuals had too much support from their powerful backers!

"There's definitely a problem!"

Inside the Block Tavern in the West District, a man who had bet on Jessica Dole shouted loudly upon hearing the flower count she had received over the radio.

"How could Jessica Dole possibly be only in fourth place? There's definitely something wrong here!"

The man's outcry immediately met with agreement from many others.

They were different from those guests at the live event, who were like wealthy people out to enjoy the nightlife, intent on winning over a beauty contestant that very night. Therefore, they were very purpose-driven, willing to give tips for some of the pretty contestants.

But they definitely wouldn't pay beyond the tips.

On the other hand, the listeners outside had no hope of taking home any contestant, so they were simply judging based on who they found attractive.

"What's the hurry? It's just the first round of the election, and there's a second round to come. I believe Jessica Dole will definitely make it smoothly into the top eight!"

Magichi leaned against the bar with a relaxed smile on his face.

"Magichi, who are you trying to kid? In the second round, it's definitely going to be those big shots going crazy with flower-giving for their girls. Jessica Dole is a good girl; she's bound to lose!"

"Hmph, if Jessica Dole can't make it into the top eight, then I swear I will never bother with the Miss America pageant again!"

Conversations like this were taking place in thousands of taverns, both big and small, throughout Atlantic City.

This also reflected Jessica Dole's popularity at that time.

When Jessica Dole returned backstage, her expression was a bit grave. Not even half of the contestants had been on stage yet, and she had only managed to secure a fourth-place result, which was somewhat unexpected for her.

"Could it be that I was too confident?"

Jessica Dole couldn't help but reproach herself.

"Hehe!" At that moment, Jessica Dole heard a disdainful laugh.

Without looking, Jessica knew that it was Carmen Farmer, who was about to go on stage.

"Realizing your regret now? Too late!"

Carmen Farmer said softly to the silent Jessica Dole beside her.

Jessica Dole didn't converse with Carmen Farmer and instead returned straight to her spot.

Carmen Farmer's appearance immediately captured the attention of the guests in the Block Tavern of the West District, as they had already heard from Richel about Leck Young's support for Carmen Farmer.

"Thanks to Mr. Leck Young, chairman of Atlantic City's premier entertainment pier, for his one hundred flowers. Mr. Leck Young's entertainment pier is the biggest and most luxurious in Atlantic City, with the widest array of amusements. The countless seafood that lands there every day can be said to contribute to the dining tables of every Atlantic City resident!"

"Wow!"

Hearing that Leck Young had contributed 100 flowers to Carmen Farmer straight away, many people gasped in amazement—that was 2000 US Dollars.

It was an amount that would take an average person two years to earn.

Carmen Farmer, with one hand on her hip, stood at the center of the T-stage, her smile radiant, frequently casting flirtatious glances at Leck Young.

She seemed completely unaware that she had received the least amount of flowers from the others among all the contestants who had appeared!

But with Leck Young's financial power, Carmen Farmer still obtained 112 flowers, currently leading all the contestants who had appeared.

And because of this, Carmen Farmer stepped off the stage with a bright smile on her face.

"Donnie, I have to say, you've really come up with a good business this time!"

At this moment, Nucky's smile was as brilliant as Carmen Farmer's, who had just left the stage.

Up to that point, fifteen beauty contestants had appeared, with a total of 1215 flowers sold, bringing in a revenue of 24,300 US Dollars. This money was as good as found.

Donnie, smiling, said, "It's a good business we've run together."