America 1919

Donnie's first negotiation with Leck Young ended in failure.

The other party obviously had grabbed Donnie and Nucky by their Achilles' heels, so they seemed full of confidence.

"Is this old guy too oblivious? If it really comes to it, just take him out!"

John, as always, chose the simplest and most brutal method to solve the problem.

Donnie shook his head and said, "We can't resort to that method until it's absolutely necessary."

Taking out Leck Young was simple, but just as Leck Young was counting on, if he were taken out at this time, it would send the rest of Atlantic City into a panic.

"But if we don't resolve this matter, others will think we're easy to bully, and that too will lead to some unpleasant consequences!"

John said, "When I was handling the affairs of the West District, I already discovered that violence is the best way to solve a problem. When a person dies, all issues die with them!"

Donnie laughed and said, "That is indeed a good method when it comes to gang matters, but what's involved now isn't just the gangs. Many people outside of Atlantic City are also watching this matter closely. If we proceed in such a way, it could easily lead to bigger incidents!"

John shook his head and said, "That old coot is banking on these two points, which is why he's so fearless!"

Donnie said, "There are always more solutions than problems. Let's wait a bit longer, after all, there's still some time before the Surf Hotel is completed!"

"All right, but if there's anything you need us to handle, just let me know!"

Donnie nodded.

After Christmas, time quickly moved on to 1921!

On the second day after the New Year, Donnie received information about Leck Young from Hoover.

Leck Young's first wife had been his childhood sweetheart. They got married when they were 18, but this pair of sweethearts didn't last. Their marriage ended after just three years when Leck had an affair with his wife's close friend!

Afterward, Leck Young began operating the entertainment piers of Atlantic City and soon became a wealthy person there. During this period, Leck married a dancer.

The marriage produced two sons and a daughter. After divorcing his second wife, he sent the children to New York.

After living the high life for over a decade, Leck married his current third wife and had a daughter with her. Although Leck hasn't divorced his third wife, she has already been living in Miami with their daughter for 5 years!

This report also contained the addresses of his children.

After seeing this, Donnie had an idea in mind and summoned John, giving him some instructions.

Two days later, Donnie once again arranged a meeting with Leck Young!

"Donnie, I've said it before, I won't agree to your terms. Why bother coming to me again and again?"

Upon seeing Donnie, Leck Young seemed somewhat helpless.

"We'll still have to work together in the future. If our relationship becomes estranged because of this, it's not something I'd like to see!"

Donnie, sitting with his legs crossed and one hand on the back of the chair, said relaxedly, "Leck, you're mistaken about something. I think after this matter, there won't be any cooperative relationship between us."

Leck Young's expression changed, "What? Are you planning to refuse cooperation with us?"

Donnie waved his hand, a bit impatiently saying, "I think I'll just speak plainly!"

"First, I want you to sell your entertainment pier to me. But I don't have that much capital on hand right now, so I decide to buy it through installment payments. Don't worry, I'll settle the full amount within three years.

Second, I want you to leave Atlantic City. Whether you go to New York or Miami, that's none of my concern, but there will be no place for you here in Atlantic City anymore!

Third, when you leave, I want it to be on good terms, at least outwardly happy, and not because you were threatened and had no choice but to go.

If you agree, I will organize a farewell party for you!"

After Donnie finished speaking, he saw Leck Young's face display an expression of disbelief.

Actually, Donnie understood Leck's feelings. Before, he only hoped that Leck would reduce his operations at the Golden Hall of the Surf Hotel, and now he was directly asking him to leave Atlantic City?

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"Donnie, you haven't been drinking too much this morning, have you?" Leck Young asked incredulously.

"I assure you, I haven't had a single drink this morning," Donnie said earnestly.

Leck Young shook his head, "If that's the case, then I'll take my leave. As for your conditions, I won't agree to any of them!"

Having said this, Leck Young stood up to leave!

"Wait a minute!"

Donnie stopped Leck Young.

"What's there left to say?" Leck Young's expression was already one of dissatisfaction!

Donnie took some documents from Steve Cotting's hands and handed them to Leck, saying, "Maybe you should take a look at these papers. Perhaps after you have, you'll agree to my demands!"

Leck Young, skeptical, glanced at Donnie but ultimately sat back down, took the documents from Donnie's hands, and began to read.

But as he read, Leck Young's face suddenly turned pale!