America 1919

Oguchi Arth showed a trace of struggle, he had already understood Donnie's meaning; Donnie no longer trusted him through this incident. Trust is a peculiar thing; once lost, it becomes extremely difficult to regain.

But at the same time, he also understood Donnie's character—if he chose to stay in Kentucky, his life would surely not be easy, even though he had already accumulated quite a savings!

Donnie did not urge Oguchi Arth, but merely watched him calmly.

After pondering for a long while, Oguchi Arth said, "I hope to continue working with you, Donnie, no matter what you ask me to do!"

Donnie nodded and said, "Since that's the case, today someone will take your wife and son to Atlantic City. You have no objections, right?"

Oguchi Arth's face turned somewhat pale, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and said, "No problem!"

Donnie nodded, allowing Oguchi Arth to leave. After Oguchi Arth had left, Donnie called Steve Cotting, "Have our people keep an eye on Oguchi. If he obediently lets his wife and child go to Atlantic City, then bring him to me!"

Steve Cotting asked, "And if he doesn't do that?"

Donnie looked at Steve Cotting without speaking.

Steve Cotting, startled, said, "I understand!"

.

Oguchi Arth returned to his villa, somewhat dispirited.

"What's wrong?"

His wife, Freya Arles, saw Oguchi Arth's state and couldn't help but ask worriedly.

Oguchi Arth looked at his wife and said, "How about we leave this country? Go to France, as you know, I still have some friends there, and we can start over!"

Freya Arles was stunned; she was a native of Louisville and had never thought about leaving, nor had she ever imagined that her husband would make them leave.

"Did something happen?"

"It's a long story!" Oguchi Arth said irritably, "This matter truly has nothing to do with us, yet now everything has been thrust upon us. If it weren't for Alpha Hope and Sly Monroe, such a thing would never have happened!"

This was the first time Freya Arles saw Oguchi Arth in such a state; after thinking for a moment, she replied, "Okay, if you want to leave, we naturally have to follow you!"

After receiving the answer he wanted, Oguchi Arth finally revealed a hint of a smile.

"Hurry and pack your bags, we're leaving today!"

Freya Arles didn't keep asking why but simply went to pack their bags.

When she had finished packing, she saw Oguchi Arth standing at the window, observing the outside situation.

"I'm all packed up, and the child has been woken up too!

Oguchi Arth said with a somewhat pale face, "We can't go to France anymore!"

Freya Arles finally exploded with dissatisfaction, "What do you mean? You just said we were leaving, and now we're not?"

Oguchi Arth paid no mind to Freya Arles's words but instead grabbed her shoulders and said, "You must remember clearly what I am about to say, don't ask why, there isn't much time. I have some savings at Citibank; you know the password. Also, someone will take you to Atlantic City today. I believe someone there will take care of you. If something happens while you are there, look for Robert Lillard; he will help you. Wait for me there, and if I return, we will live in Atlantic City from now on. If I can't make it back... Robert will take care of your lives!"

Freya Arles, who had recently been furious, finally realized the seriousness of the situation and asked with a sobbing voice, "What on earth happened?"

"Don't ask anything more, it's impossible to change what has happened!"

After speaking, Oguchi Arth went to his bewildered son, lifted him high, and kissed him fiercely. Then, turning back with a smile on his face, he said, "Dear, it's time for us to go downstairs!"

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Donnie did not continue to wait for news on Oguchi Arth in the hotel but instead went to meet another partner of his in Kentucky!

The state senator of Kentucky, Andre Morton!

"Mr. Morton, this matter is giving me a headache. Are you really planning to give up on the jobs of more than a thousand people?"

Donnie sat on a sofa, his expression stern as he looked at the increasingly balding man seated across from him, Andre Morton.

In Lexington, Kentucky, there was a warehouse for Donnie's private liquor business, providing jobs for over a thousand people. It was Andre Morton who had partnered with Donnie to make this happen.

And it was this business that had solidified Andre Morton's position as a state senator.

Andre Morton said helplessly to Donnie, "Dear Donnie, for this matter, I've already been attacked in the council. I believe you must have received this message. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I truly have no choice!"

Donnie nodded, feeling somewhat reassured to have a reliable partner. Donnie was aware of the difficulty of the situation as Andre Morton had described it.

Then, "What suggestions do you have for this matter, dear Mr. Morton?"

Andre Morton shook his head and said, "Donnie, you have really stirred up a hornet's nest this time. Horse racing is one of Kentucky's most core industries. It sustains nearly a fifth of the population, with hundreds of thousands of people making a living from this business. I don't believe any official would dare to stand on your side in this!"