America 1919

Donnie wanted to refuse. Once guns were involved, there was no such thing as 100% safety.

"Donnie, I'm definitely going to do this. Even if you don't let me now, I'll find a way to join in later, and that's even less safe!"

John knew his brother too well. Seeing his demeanor, John knew what he was about to say.

Donnie, seeing John's eagerness, said helplessly, "Alright, you can lead the team on this one, but during the operation, you'll follow Kritch's lead."

Over time, Donnie had also recognized Kritch's capabilities, and now he was more inclined to trust Kritch on such matters.

John was just happy to be part of the fight; he didn't care about being the leader.

"No problem!"

Donnie told Kritch, "Take more people, more weapons, and after you've cleared out those guys..."

Kritch nodded, "Boss, don't worry, I assure you no one will find the bodies!"

Donnie nodded in satisfaction.

John muttered, "Just killing them is fine, but it'd be even better if we could let that bastard Hubert see the bodies!"

Donnie paid no attention to John's idiotic remarks. Although he didn't know how many men Hubert Lewis would send, he was certain there would be quite a few.

So many bodies, even if it was a gang war, were bound to provoke some sensitive nerves!

After discussing the plan, Donnie shooed away John and Kritch.

The only thing left to wait for was when the arms from those two companies would arrive in Atlantic City.

However, just when Donnie thought nothing else would happen in the next few days, an unexpected surprise occurred!

"Atlantic City has many interesting places, like its beaches, amusement piers, playgrounds, and even the opera house. I don't understand why you insist on staying here with me?"

Donnie sat on a high stool in the Block Tavern's main hall, looking at Alice beside him with a smug smile, beer in hand, and asked.

Alice had come to the Block Tavern that morning, drank without paying, and had it not been for telling the tavern's waitstaff she knew Donnie, they would have thrown her out!

"You didn't go home to sleep last night!" Alice said, swinging her long legs smugly at Donnie.

Donnie said nonchalantly, "I have many places to stay in Atlantic City. Is there a problem if I don't go back?"

"Of course, there's a problem. You have two such beautiful girls living upstairs from you, yet you don't come home at night. There can only be one explanation—you have another woman!" Alice declared triumphantly.

Donnie replied indifferently, "I'm one of the most influential and wealthiest men in Atlantic City, so is it not normal for me to have other women here?"

"But you're pursuing Helen. Aren't you worried that Helen would get angry about this?"

Alice was taken aback by such a response from Donnie.

"First, I'm not pursuing Helen. That's always been something you've concocted on your own.

Secondly, even if I were pursuing Helen, we're not in an official relationship. Without a defined relationship, it's just normal friendship between a man and a woman, so what's the problem if I have a few other female friends?"

Donnie signaled for the waiter to bring him a beer as well.

Alice was somewhat confused by Donnie's words, unable to understand how Donnie could say something so audacious that shattered conventional values.

The most crucial thing was that she agreed with some of it herself!

"No, what I just asked was aren't you worried that Helen will find out about all this?"

Donnie snorted with laughter, "I finally understand why you're not as popular as Helen in your circle.

If Helen really likes me, she surely won't mind these things. Don't tell me that every one of you in the Roosevelt Family is as pure as an angel!"

Speaking of the Roosevelt Family, that's a whole bunch of bizarre relationships.

The father of Alice Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, can be referred to as Big Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt can be referred to as Little Roosevelt.

The two Roosevelts share a common ancestor, Nicholas Roosevelt, a Dutch immigrant!

Nicholas Roosevelt had two sons, Johannes Roosevelt and Jacobus Roosevelt.

Johannes Roosevelt is an ancestor of Big Roosevelt, and Jacobus Roosevelt is an ancestor of Little Roosevelt.

In terms of lineage, Big Roosevelt is Little Roosevelt's distant cousin once removed.

And Little Roosevelt's wife, Anna Eleanor, is actually the niece of Big Roosevelt....How about that, the Roosevelt Family is quite lively, isn't it!

Besides, Big Roosevelt and Little Roosevelt couldn't stand each other. Little Roosevelt originally belonged to the Republican Party but later switched to the Democratic Party, and was even branded a 'traitor to the Republican Party' by Big Roosevelt!

Alice glared at Donnie and said, "So, you just aren't worried, is that it!"

Donnie spread his hands, "I think Helen must have known about my situation in Atlantic City on her first day of work there!"

All of a sudden, Alice became curious and leaned closer to Donnie, then asked, "What if Helen has other suitors around her?"

"I think that would mean one more body in the Atlantic, of course, that's assuming I really want to pursue Helen!"

"Wow, you're actually talking about killing people in front of me?" Alice retreated back and put on an exaggeratedly frightened expression.

Donnie laughed softly, "When did I talk about killing anyone? I merely mentioned that Atlantic City might have one more body. Don't you know that people accidentally drown there every year?"

Alice looked at Donnie with unabashed curiosity and suddenly showed an interested expression, "Since you say you're not planning to pursue Helen, why not go after me instead? If you chase me, I'll definitely agree!"

Under Alice's confident gaze, Donnie shook his head firmly, "No!"

Alice, who had just been smiling, suddenly turned frosty, "Why? Am I not prettier than Helen?"

Donnie replied, "Let's just say each has her own merits!"

Alice declared, "Our Roosevelt Family is better than the Taft Family!"

Donnie replied, "But not by much!"

Alice insisted, "Helen's chest isn't as big as mine!"

Donnie countered, "Her legs are longer than yours!"

Alice claimed, "Helen isn't as romantic as I am!"

Donnie retorted, "You're not as romantic as I am!"

"Ahhhhhhh!!!!!" Faced with Donnie's smugness, Alice couldn't help but scream out loud, "I will make you fall for me and then I'll dump you hard!"