America 1919

Seeing that Leck Young wouldn't answer any of his questions, Nucky had no choice but to leave helplessly.

However, this did not ease Leck Young's mind, because Nicky Limo and Nevin Byrd, who he had been avoiding, also showed up at the ball tonight.

"Leck Young, we need a reason. Why did you betray us?"

Nevin Byrd asked angrily.

Leck Young pushed away the two sexy ladies and sat down in a chair at the ball, casually grabbed a bottle of whiskey from the table, and took a swig!

"Why?" Leck Young looked at them two with self-mockery, "Because I realized that we weren't even close to being a match for Donnie. Gentlemen, out of years of friendship, let me advise you to stop chasing those unrealistic dreams and know when to quit while you're ahead!"

"Leck, as you said, we've been friends for many years. As your friend, I hope you can tell us the reason because that's the only way we can avoid making your same mistake!"

Nicky Limo tried to persuade him.

Clearly, both he and Nevin Byrd didn't want to give up just like that; they knew they didn't stand a chance against Donnie and Nucky in terms of power.

But wealth is enticing; after the Surf Hotel was built, each Golden Hall represented a fortune of a million US Dollars.

They were not willing to give up the riches that were laid before them!

Seeing them like this, Leck Young knew he would not be able to persuade them.

"Gentlemen, as your friend, I hope you succeed. Please believe me, I wish for your success more than anyone. But also, as your friend, all I can do is remind you to be careful, careful, and again, careful!

Donnie's power and ruthlessness are far beyond what we see now. He is like the lion of the savannah; he may seem lazy lying there most days, but when he truly makes his move, you'll realize the vast difference in strength between you and him!"

After saying that, Leck Young stood up and laughed, "Well, I've said all that I wanted to say, so stop asking me anything. Tonight, I just want to enjoy the warmth of Atlantic City one last time!"

After finishing, Leck Young headed back to the two sexy ladies and under the watchful eyes of Nicky Limo and Nevin Byrd, he entered the villa. Discover hidden content at empire

As another protagonist of the evening, Donnie naturally had many people around him who were trying to find out indirectly how exactly he had convinced Leck Young.

But of course, Donnie would not tell them!

So, after dealing with others, Donnie approached Nicky Limo and Nevin Byrd.

The other guests at the ball also turned their attention to the three of them when they saw this.

They did not know how Donnie had persuaded Leck Young, but now they wanted to see how he would persuade these two men.

Apart from Nucky, the others did not know about the division of labor between Donnie and Nucky.

"Gentlemen, good evening!"

Donnie, holding a glass of drink, stood next to the two men.

Faced with Donnie's arrival, both Nicky Limo and Nevin Byrd heightened their vigilance.

The more unknown it was, the more worrying it became.

Leck Young's vague responses just now had already put pressure on both of them, and now with Donnie's proactive approach, they were even more on guard!

"Donnie, no matter what you say, we won't change our minds!"

Nevin Byrd stated confidently.

Donnie didn't answer Nevin Byrd but turned to Nicky Limo and said, "Mr. Mori, may I speak with Mr. Byrd alone for a moment?"

Nicky Limo looked at Nevin Byrd, saw a firm look in his eyes, then smiled.

"Of course, it's perfect timing. I have a few friends here I haven't seen in a long time, and I'd like to catch up with them!"

After saying that, Nicky Limo nodded at Donnie and Nevin Byrd, and then left.

Donnie invited Nevin Byrd to sit down!

Without waiting for Donnie to speak, Nevin Byrd reiterated his point of view again.

"Donnie, although I don't know why Leck Young agreed to your terms, I am different from Leck Young. Leck Young has his own assets in New York, and even if he leaves Atlantic City, he can still live well. I can't; Atlantic City is my home.

From the moment I was born, I was destined to stay in Atlantic City for life. If you and Nucky still want the support of the East District, then you must agree to my terms!"

Nevin Byrd had his leverage, which was his control over the East District.

Donnie nodded, "Mr. Byrd, I understand your demands very well, but you should know that there are only 12 Golden Halls in total at the Surf Hotel, and if we allocated 9 of them to you, that would leave just 3. The Surf Hotel needs to have Golden Halls itself, meaning that there would no longer be any additional Golden Halls available for others in Atlantic City to operate.

Such an outcome would not be acceptable to either me or Nucky.

Moreover, now that Leck Young has decided to leave Atlantic City, your strength is no longer sufficient to manage 9 Golden Halls.

If you could consider decreasing the number of Golden Halls you manage, we could actually continue to collaborate!"