America 1919

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Did they believe Donnie's words?

Actually, it didn't matter. As previously stated, these two companies were facing serious overstock issues. If they couldn't sell all the products in their warehouses, their company operations would encounter problems.

Donnie's personal order was also considered a temporary relief for their economic issues!

As for what Donnie was going to do with those items? Read the latest on empire

Even if Donnie organized a team and stormed the White House, it wouldn't be their concern!

"Since Mr. Block has said so, there will be no problem on our end. As long as you can provide a check, we can deliver the goods at any time!"

Ace Casas said directly.

Shapiro Bent also responded to Donnie without delay, "Our company has no problems either!"

Donnie took out the check he had prepared in advance, along with a ready-to-sign purchase agreement, and laid them before the two men.

"Here is the contract and the check. Just sign it, and our cooperation will be considered established!"

Ace Casas glanced at the check before seriously reviewing the contract.

"Mr. Block, isn't there a mistake with the price? Our Colt Company's Colt 1911 doesn't sell at this price!"

Upon seeing the prices on the contract, Ace Casas immediately voiced his doubts.

Shapiro Bent also commented, ""Our company's Garand doesn't go for this price either!"

Tap, tap, tap went Donnie's fingers on the desk as he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, you two surely know the current state of the arms market better than I do. The price is as it stands. If you can accept it, our cooperation continues; if not, consider this trip to Atlantic City on me.

In the United States, there are so many defense contractors; surely someone will be willing to accept this price!"

After some thought, Ace Casas said, "Mr. Block, I need to report this back to my company, I can't give you an answer right now!"

Shapiro Bent nodded, "Same here!"

Standing up, Donnie smiled, "No problem, I can give you time, but not too long - the custom trucks from Ford will soon arrive in Atlantic City, and I hope the weapons can be delivered at the same time!"

Knowing that Donnie was hinting at leaving, and that they needed to report back to their companies as soon as possible, Ace Casas and Shapiro Bent got up to bid Donnie farewell.

Donnie didn't receive an immediate response from either of them, but the next day, after both had left, he received a call from Hoover.

"Donnie, you're really insane!"

Hoover shouted over the phone, "Purchasing so many weapons at once - do you really think that just because it's not illegal to buy weapons in the United States, you can act without any restraint?"

"I thought you would call me yesterday, but it turns out it's today. It seems the intelligence service's channels aren't quick enough!"

Donnie joked with Hoover.

Hoover said, "This deal has alerted the War Department, and I can tell you, if I hadn't intervened, Diesel Mallard would have taken you in by now!"

Donnie laughed, "So, it's the Colt Company and the Springfield Company that have sold me out? Should I consider dealing with other companies instead?"

Hoover shouted, "Did you not understand what I said? A personal order this big, even these companies with all their nerve, would have to notify their contacts at the War Department."

Hoover paused for a moment before continuing in a calm voice, "Forget about this transaction. If you truly need that much weaponry, you can send people to buy from different cities, different gun shops. Other than that, I can't think of any other way!"

"Don't you realize that would at least double my costs?"

Donnie said with dissatisfaction, "Or do you think my money is blown in by the Atlantic breeze?"

Hoover ignored Donnie's tone and calmly stated, "This is the only solution I can think of as your partner!"

"NO, dear Hoover, I know you can come up with more methods. This is something I have to do, and I need to purchase those arms. Moreover, I'm not afraid to tell you that this is just the first phase of the order, there will be more to follow. So you must figure out a way for me!"

Donnie had mainly two purposes for ordering the arms from these two companies.

The first was naturally to equip his own fleet of vehicles. The second was to strengthen the military power of Elwood Village.

In almost a year's time, Elwood Village had become the largest bootlegging base in the United States.

Such a situation, even if one wished to keep it secret, was impossible.

Actually, Hoover had mentioned this to Donnie before, Elwood Village was already on the National Government's list.

If not for the existence of people like Harry D'Agostino, Elwood Village would have been investigated already.

Yet even so, many were still eyeing Elwood Village. The arms Donnie had previously purchased from the stumpy dealer were not enough to support the defense responsibilities of Elwood Village!

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