America 1919

Helen sat on the sofa, her expression complex, clearly deep in thought.

After a while, Helen said to Donnie, "I want to go back to Atlantic City!"

Donnie's expression changed instantly, "I've already told you the dangers of radium products, why do you still want to go back? This is not up for discussion!"

Helen got up from the sofa and sat on Donnie's lap, "I know you're worried about my safety, but think about it, a statement alone is not enough. If I don't show up in Atlantic City at this time, even if my statement goes out, its effectiveness won't be the same as if I'm in Atlantic City. Moreover, as soon as there's any information about expelling radium products from there, all of New Jersey will definitely be stirred by this issue.

Things will be better handled with me there!"

Donnie did not deny Helen's point, but he still refused her request, "This matter, although it will add a highlight to your political career, is not absolute. As long as we're here, your ultimate political aspirations will definitely succeed, so there is no room for negotiation. You must stay here!"

Helen looked at Donnie seriously, cupping his face, and also said seriously, "I know you will definitely let me achieve my political goals, but if so, I would just be an accessory by your side. The help I bring you is limited. Trust me, I will definitely protect myself!"

Then, Donnie and Helen engaged in a heated discussion on the matter.

In the end, it was clear that Helen managed to convince Donnie, "Alright, I agree to let you go back, but you must ensure to take proper protective measures, and have someone to protect you at any event you attend!"

Helen smiled, "Yes, don't worry, I'm not a reckless person."

Rhode Granger was the last one to arrive in Atlantic City.

Now, Rhode Granger was Donnie's most successful piece within the FBI chessboard.

He was already one of the key leaders in the FBI Headquarters' Intelligence Analysis Department, of course, this was also related to others seeing him as Hoover's confidant!

Before coming to New York, Rhode Granger had already learned about some of the speculations the outside world had towards Donnie.

After meeting Donnie this time, Rhode Granger finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Donnie was alright, he could continue to climb upwards!

"Boss, what's up with the radium products? Why are you so concerned?"

Before coming in, Rhode Granger had learned that all of Donnie's current actions were due to the radium products.

Donnie waved his hand, "Let's not talk about that for now. Let me ask you, has the FBI placed any spies around me?"

Even though Hoover is currently very humble in front of him, based on Hoover's life trajectory, Donnie would absolutely not trust him.

"There are none in my intelligence system!" Rhode Granger answered the question very cautiously, "Hoover is a very suspicious person, even though I'm already his confidant, I'm sure there's a lot he's hiding from me!

He can't fully trust anyone!"

Donnie nodded, not dwelling too much on the issue, and continued to ask Rhode Granger, "Do you have your own team within the FBI now?"

Rhode Granger nodded, "Yes, I can assure you, as long as I'm in position, they'll definitely follow me. They've gained quite a bit from me!"

Donnie showed a satisfied smile and said, "I hope you can develop well in the FBI and become a force capable of challenging Hoover in the future!"

Rhode Granger showed an expression of surprise this time.

According to Donnie's words, in the near future, he may have to stand against Hoover.

"What? No guts?" Donnie asked Rhode Granger.

"No, as long as you're here, there's nothing I dare not do!" Rhode Granger immediately answered Donnie's question.

Donnie said, "I'm not asking you to face off against Hoover now, but it won't take too long, so you need to be prepared!"

Hoover was a flag that Donnie had set up within the FBI. As long as both sides could maintain their cooperative relationship, Donnie didn't care if Hoover made small moves against him.

As long as Hoover had the abilities from another timeline, Donnie could use the FBI to remain invincible, and Hoover was a barrier in front of Rhode Granger and others in the FBI, taking on pressure from the White House for them.

Of course, if Hoover really dared to do anything excessive towards him, Donnie could also have Rhode Granger replace him.

Hoover was a frontline defense!

"I've already asked Robert to contact the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and MIT to jointly establish a lab researching radium products. You can investigate William Bailey's lab in advance. I suspect he already knows the harm of radium thorium water to the human body. Given radium thorium water's current heat nationwide, if you uncover this, it will enhance your influence within the FBI!"

This was the third benefit Donnie had thought of regarding the radium products.