America 1919

To establish Rhode Granger's greater prestige within the FBI, relying solely on financial support isn't enough; tangible political achievements are necessary to possibly pose a counterbalance to Hoover.

Rhode Granger wasn't truly concerned about the dangers of radium products. Before knowing the specifics of this matter, Rhode Granger always wondered if Donnie was exaggerating the situation too much.

But now, seeing that Donnie had actually allied with three of America's top universities—California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and MIT—over this issue.

He suddenly felt that this matter might really be as Donnie said, and perhaps radium products indeed had issues. After all, Donnie had never been wrong before.

What if radium products are truly harmful?

Everything proceeds as Donnie had claimed...

When thinking of this, Rhode Granger's expression became excited.

"Thank you, boss, I will arrange this matter right away!"

Donnie nodded after hearing this and said, "Alright, go get busy!"

After sending Rhode Granger off, Donnie finally breathed a sigh of relief, now that everything was arranged, it was time to see how things unfold.

However, just as Helen set out to return to Atlantic City, Paul Warburg, who was far away in Miami, arrived in New York.

Earlier, Donnie speculated that the New Warburg Company was interested in Venus Bank's land in Florida, and it was an accurate prediction.

Paul Warburg was indeed very interested in this matter because he knew that if he could acquire Venus Bank's land in Florida, no other company would be able to compete with him in the real estate business in Florida.

Now, New Warburg Bank had been expanding its business using land deals in Florida, and if they could combine finance and real estate effectively, the New Warburg Company's position in Florida would be impregnable.

The idea was good.

But the shadow Donnie left on Paul Warburg was too large, which made Paul Warburg suspicious of Venus Bank's decision!

Even though external rumors suggested that this matter was led by Café Jackson, Paul Warburg still suspected that Donnie was setting a trap for himself.

So at first, Paul Warburg had been investigating this matter to ensure whether Donnie truly disagreed with Café Jackson's decision.

After the investigation, the results were gratifying to Paul Warburg because, no matter which channel the information came from, this matter was indeed led by Café Jackson.

Having clarified these issues, Paul Warburg finally decided to go to New York City to discuss this matter with Donnie.

Upon reaching New York City, however, he found that Donnie had shut his doors to visitors, and rumors circulated that Donnie was severely ill!

This news genuinely shocked Paul Warburg.

"I should contact Zhan Ning immediately!"

Paul Warburg couldn't help thinking that if Donnie was indeed seriously ill, then given the current state of the Block Family, Donnie's three children would be the greatest beneficiaries.

Paul Warburg had never abandoned the idea of taking over the Block Family's business.

But upon investigation, Paul Warburg also found that Zhan Ning Woburg was currently staying with Donnie in the manor that had been closed off!

Understanding this, Paul Warburg dialed Donnie's study phone!

"Donnie, we are all very worried about your health!"

Upon dialing, Paul Warburg said worriedly, and merely judging from the tone, one would think Paul Warburg was genuinely concerned about Donnie's situation.

"Thank you!" Donnie was very pleased to hear Paul Warburg's voice, as after all, Donnie still preferred to sell the land in Florida to Paul Warburg!

This way, with the hurricane predicted to occur next year in Miami, he could sweep away all the Warburg Family's assets in the United States, impacting their business in Germany as well.

By then, Donnie could naturally take over all the Warburg Family's businesses!

"As a friend, Donnie, I must visit you during this time!"

Paul Warburg said with deep feelings, though in reality, he was more eager to meet Zhan Ning Woburg at this time!

Although Donnie wished to meet Paul Warburg at this time, thinking about the current external environment, Donnie refused Paul Warburg's suggestion.

"Dear friend, thank you for your kind gesture during this time, but I'm very sorry, neither I nor my family will meet any outsiders during this period!"

Hearing Donnie say this, Paul Warburg became more convinced of his suspicion, maybe Donnie was truly seriously ill!

"Donnie, I have many medical friends in Germany. If you have any needs, I can have them come to the United States right away!" Paul Warburg said.

This would confirm Donnie's medical condition all the more clearly!

Donnie declined Paul Warburg's offer: "Thank you, my friend, but I don't need those doctors because I am healthy and merely wish to enjoy a quiet vacation!"

This excuse sounded absurd, and Paul Warburg wouldn't believe it.

At Donnie's level, even if on vacation, he couldn't possibly not see anyone.

Didn't he realize the speculations about him outside?

But Donnie's firm refusal made Paul Warburg more determined in his suspicions about Donnie.

"Donnie, I haven't seen Zhan Ning and Steve for a long time, I'd like to see them. I'm already in New York, let them come out and reunite with me!"

Paul Warburg aimed to have Zhan Ning meet him, to understand Donnie's situation more clearly!

Of course, Donnie would not agree to Paul Warburg's suggestion. Under normal circumstances, Donnie would let Zhan Ning meet Paul Warburg, because telling a small lie could make Paul Warburg lower his guard, which was beneficial.

But the external situation was too dangerous, and Donnie didn't want to risk sending his people outside.

"I'm very sorry, Paul, I cannot agree to this. The purpose of this vacation is to quietly reunite with my family, so I do not wish to be disturbed by any outsiders!"

Paul Warburg slightly frowned, even if Donnie was gravely ill, it shouldn't prevent him from meeting Zhan Ning and the others?

"Of course, I can let you keep in contact with them!" Donnie guessed what Paul Warburg was thinking and offered another suggestion!

Now Paul Warburg was genuinely confused, allowing phone calls but not meetings, what was going on?

The more things appeared this way, the more Paul Warburg wanted to uncover the critical point of the problem!

"Alright, I'll call Zhan Ning and the children later!"

Since Donnie wouldn't allow a meeting, Paul Warburg didn't dare storm Donnie's manor and could only settle for at least a phone conversation with Zhan Ning!

However, at this moment, Paul Warburg hadn't forgotten the real reason he came to New York City.

"There's one more thing, regarding the sale of Venus Bank's land in Florida..."

Before Paul Warburg could finish, Donnie interrupted: "This matter was all Café Jackson's doing, that bastard, if the plan he talks about doesn't succeed, I'll kick him out of Venus Bank!"

Plan?

Paul Warburg's heart sank, what kind of massive plan could make Café Jackson give up Venus Bank's land in Florida?

"Here's the thing, Donnie, if Venus Bank truly wants to sell the land in Florida, we aim to acquire it!"