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Donnie only then showed a satisfied smile, and subsequently handed over two new contracts of sale to both of them.

After reading them, both showed a look of helplessness.

The price... to be honest, the profits generated might not even cover their expenses for this trip to Atlantic City.

But at this moment, the needs of both parties' markets had changed; securing Donnie Block as a client essentially meant that they would have the possibility of continuing cooperation with Donnie in the future.

In fact, both of them knew that this was only the first batch of orders from Donnie, and as Donnie's transportation team grew, so too would the demand for weapons, inevitably increasing.

Moreover, the company had already granted them the necessary authority.

So even though they knew this was only a cost-price deal, they ultimately agreed to Donnie's offer.

What came next was easy; they each went back to call their companies to prepare and deliver the goods!

After completing the deal, Donnie also sent them to the office door with a smile on his face.

This matter was now resolved, and Donnie, who had already guessed the outcome, didn't show excessive happiness.

He simply called Kritch over to inquire when exactly Ford would be delivering the trucks to Atlantic City.

The answer he received was that 30 trucks would arrive in Atlantic City in three days.

"Colt Company and Springfield Company's weaponry will arrive in Atlantic City in five days!" Donnie, after calculating the timing, said to Kritch.

"Once Ford's trucks arrive in Atlantic City, drive them straight to Elwood Village. Bring over a batch of liquor first and store it in the port warehouse that's been renovated!"

The entertainment dock that Leck Young had given him had not been idle these past ten days; it was frantically undergoing renovation.

The first to be completed was the port warehouse.

Kritch nodded and said, "No problem, I don't think anyone would dare hijack our goods on the stretch between Elwood Village and Atlantic City."

Donnie cautioned, "But don't be too careless, make sure everyone is armed!"

Donnie still had a batch of weapons, though these were bought from the short and stocky Olman in years past; the quantity wasn't too large, but enough to ensure the safety of the route from Atlantic City to Elwood Village.

"Understood!"

"Has there been any situation with Nevin Byrd?"

The renovation of the entertainment dock wouldn't be a problem for Donnie, but it could affect certain individuals, most crucially Nevin Byrd.

After all, Nevin Byrd was still waiting to discuss with Donnie the operation of the Golden Hall in the Surf Hotel.

Resultantly, Donnie, who was suddenly absent from Atlantic City due to matters with weaponry and the security company, and in light of the entertainment dock's business nature, it would be a surprise if Nevin Byrd wasn't worried.

"There have been some small maneuvers!" Kritch said smilingly: "But it's nothing serious, just some people who were sent to the entertainment dock to see what we're going to do with it!"

Donnie nodded, "Then it's not a problem. Don't rush with Nevin Byrd's matter, let's wait and see how Nucky handles Nicoline Mori. It's been so many days; he should be nearing a conclusion with her. Once Nevin Byrd is left unsupported, he'll be easy to handle!"

Kritch responded, "Understood!" Discover hidden tales at empire

As Donnie was discussing the Eastern District with Kritch, Steve Cotting walked in.

"Boss, Lanny Cunningham from Mellon called. They're about to open their bank in Atlantic City and hope you can attend their opening ball!"

With the construction of Surf Hotel, Morgan, Mellon, and Breton, the three banks, were also reaching the final stages of establishing their branches in Atlantic City.

Mellon Bank had bought a hotel in Atlantic City and, after renovation, was the first to complete the construction of its branch.

As their business partner, Donnie was naturally expected to attend their opening ball.

"Inform me in advance when the time comes!"

Steve Cotting nodded and said, "Understood."

After a pause, Steve Cotting mentioned to Donnie, "Boss, this ball requires you to bring a female companion. Who would you like to bring? I'll prepare her evening gown in advance!"

Although in Atlantic City, everyone knew Margaret was Donnie's mistress, they also knew that Margaret wasn't Donnie's only mistress. While Donnie would bring Margaret to some functions, she wasn't always the one he brought.

That's why Steve Cotting asked the question.

An image of a girl flitted across Donnie's mind, and he laughed, "You need not worry about that; I've got it covered!"

"Understood!"

Having no other questions, Steve Cotting turned and left Donnie's office.

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In Newark's Third District, the Devil's Night Bar!

With the enforcement of the Prohibition across America, aside from Atlantic City, the rest of the country's bar industry had undergone a major reshuffle.

The ones who managed to survive had shifted from the previous signboard bars to the current underground ones, generally difficult to locate without a guide.

The Devil's Night Bar was the largest underground bar in Newark.

And its owner also belonged to one of the largest gangs in Newark, the Hubert Lewis Gang.

Inside the office of the Devil's Night Bar, Hubert Lewis sat on a chair with his legs on the table. In front of him, two white lackeys were beating up a young man named Randall Heiman, who was also one of Hubert Lewis's underlings, responsible for transporting liquor.