America 1919

"Is there anything wrong?"

Helen hooked Donnie's arm as he had just returned from outside, her face was adorned with a gentle smile as she softly inquired.

Because she had noticed Donnie's complexion wasn't very good when he walked into the banquet hall!

"It's nothing, just a small trouble that is easily resolved!"

Helen did not continue to question Donnie, but rather said with a smile, "It seems that things in Atlantic City are not as smooth as I've observed, where everything can be resolved without issue."

Donnie, while greeting the guests coming and going, laughed softly, "It's not about Atlantic City, just some people who don't know their own limits, thinking they can stir up some trouble!"

"This must be Miss Helen Taft?"

At this moment, Nucky, accompanied by Lucy, also arrived at the banquet hall and, after seeing Donnie, proactively walked over, though he addressed Helen first.

Donnie, seeing Helen's puzzled expression, introduced her, "This is Mr. Nucky from Atlantic City, a staunch member of the Republican Party!"

Helen displayed a look of realization and a polite smile, "It's good to meet you, Mr. Nucky, I've heard my father mention you before!"

Nucky humbly said, "It's been quite a while since I last met Mr. Taft, after our previous encounter. I hope to have the opportunity to collabore with him again in the future!"

Back then, William Howard Taft's presidential campaign also received support from Atlantic City.

"Seeing an old friend, I am sure my father would be very pleased!"

Helen replied.

It was then Nucky said to Donnie, "I've always said that having you in Atlantic City is a wonderful thing, and you've even managed to invite Miss Helen too!"

Donnie laughed, "It is because Helen found Atlantic City interesting enough to visit, I wouldn't dare take all the credit for it!"

"How could it not be your credit, Donnie? Without your support, our WRPA wouldn't have been established. Without the WRPA, why would Helen come to Atlantic City?"

At this time, South Brenton also came over.

Now, even though South Brenton was not Harding's lover, merely being the founder of the WRPA alone was enough to garner her any invitation.

"Donnie always brings unexpected surprises, I suppose Miss Helen and Donnie must be more than just friends, right?"

Lucy, in an attempt to assert her presence, spoke up at this time.

However, her comment made everyone present somewhat uncomfortable.

Donnie and Helen were not yet in a romantic relationship, and such words could even set them feeling embarrassed.

Moreover, the problem with Lucy's words was the little hint of jealousy they carried, which was definitely not good!

"Miss Lucy, it is fortunate that everyone in Atlantic City knows about your relationship with Nucky, otherwise, Helen surely would start doubting our relationship!"

Donnie calmly replied.

Donnie's response instantly dispelled Nucky's burgeoning suspicions, and Lucy realized she had misspoken.

"Both of you are young and talented, and similarly aged; it really would be nice for you to try being together!"

With such a reply, Lucy better explained her earlier misstatement.

At this point, Nucky also took Lucy's words as an attempt to matchmake Donnie and Helen, laughing he said, "I think Lucy's right, Donnie, maybe you really should try pursuing Miss Helen!"

Donnie laughed heartily, "You two shouldn't make jokes at our expense. The ball has begun, let's go dance!"

After saying that, Donnie led Helen into the dance floor first.

With an amused expression, Helen looked at Donnie, "I want to continue our earlier topic. It seems Atlantic City isn't as harmonious as it appears!"

Donnie made a face, helplessly saying, "I've always considered Mr. Nucky one of my most steadfast partners!"

Helen laughed, "Perhaps Mr. Nucky thinks the same, but I imagine he's more wary of you, otherwise he wouldn't have made that comment just now!"

Donnie replied with a smile, "So you're subtly telling me I shouldn't pursue you?"

"Of course not!" Helen shook her head as she laughed, "I am me, and my family is my family. If I truly fell for you, my family wouldn't become an obstacle!"

Donnie's voice lowered as he laughed, "Your family certainly wouldn't do anything to you, but I think they definitely wouldn't let me off easily!"

Helen looked at Donnie somewhat provocatively, "Are you scared?"

Donnie shook his head, "I just never fight battles I'm not sure of winning!"

No sooner had Donnie finished his sentence than he saw Helen's face change, revealing a troubled expression.

"What's wrong?" Donnie asked.

"Why has that annoying guy arrived?" Helen's gaze shifted toward the entrance of the banquet hall.

Donnie followed Helen's gaze and turned back to see a girl who was about Helen's age, with a figure and looks not inferior to Helen's. The girl was dressed in a blue evening gown, accompanied by a young man who was rather unremarkable.

"I didn't expect there to be someone in Atlantic City I didn't know!"

"Of course, you wouldn't know her, because she's not from Atlantic City," Helen said with a tone of annoyance, advising Donnie, "Donnie, if that annoying woman wants to join the WRPA, you must not agree to it!"