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But this time, the other party's refusal was so firm that it left Donnie feeling somewhat defeated!

"If it really doesn't work out, then just wait a bit longer. Once your foundation in Atlantic City is even stronger and your network of connections is more intimate, it will still be timely to act."

After all, there are hardly a few people in the United States at your age who have achieved what you have now!"

Alice had no better solution for this matter and could only comfort Donnie in this way.

Donnie said unwillingly, "Opportunities won't wait for me to grow slowly!"

Alice said, "The key is that right now, both Theo and Albert Furr do not agree with your plan. Without the help of the two of them, it's impossible for you to enter the race!"

Donnie shook his head helplessly, "Let's go home and talk about it!"

The matter was extremely urgent, and if nothing unexpected happened, by next month Albert Furr would sign the lease contracts for the Teapot Dome oil field and Elk Hills oil field with oil tycoons like Harry Sinclair and Edward Doheny.

But this matter just can't be rushed!

When the two returned home, they saw Helen sitting on the sofa reading a book.

"How come you're back?"

Upon seeing Helen, Alice immediately showed a wary expression, then hugged Donnie's arm.

As for Alice's behavior, Helen showed no change in expression, only stating calmly, "My business in Washington is finished, so naturally I came back!" Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire

Donnie walked into the living room, sat on the sofa, and asked Helen, "You should've called ahead of time so we could have picked you up at the train station!"

Helen waved her hand, "It's not too far of a distance. Besides, under your management, the safety conditions in Atlantic City are quite good!"

That's the allure of Atlantic City.

Everyone knows that Atlantic City is a city of sin, but only those who have lived here understand that it has its own set of rules.

As long as you live within these rules, the city of sin can also be the City of Angels!

Donnie nodded, "Alright, what you said makes sense!"

Helen noticed that Donnie's expression was not very good, so she asked, "Did you encounter some problem?"

Donnie did not hide anything from Helen and told her about what had happened over the past two days.

Through their previous interactions, Donnie already knew that Helen was an extremely capable woman, and such a woman might be able to find a solution to his current problems!

After listening, Helen thought seriously about Donnie's situation and finally shook her head.

"This can't succeed!"

"Hey, how can you talk like that?" Seeing Helen opposing Donnie's idea, Alice immediately said discontentedly, "Instead of coming up with a solution, you're pouring cold water here. What are you trying to do?"

Helen completely ignored Alice and continued calmly, "Oil is different from other industries. Apart from bringing huge profits, oil is also tied to a country's energy issues.

In my analysis, for decades or even centuries to come, oil will be the world's most important energy resource.

Such an important thing, Donnie, you can't simply rush into it, and no one will agree to it, especially when your appetite is so big.

Moreover, this thing itself is not secure. As I've just said, as an important strategic resource, oil will definitely be under close scrutiny by many people.

Albert Furr believes he can complete this transaction by reaching private agreements with a few oil businessmen.

Obviously, they have underestimated the determination of American oil businessmen and also the factional struggles within the U.S. Government.

I can assure both of you that if this matter actually succeeds, in a few years' time, it will be exposed, perhaps during Harding's campaign for the next Presidential term, or after Harding steps down.

When the time comes, the entire affair will be known nationwide, and if so, Albert Furr will surely be made the scapegoat.

And Donnie... I admit you have some political resources right now, but compared to those real top power players, there is still a big gap.

So, you might also be pushed out. When that happens, everyone will be pushing against the fallen wall, and all of Atlantic City's resources, your bootlegging business, will be coveted by countless people. Then you will find that you don't have a single friend left.

All those guests who once graced your gatherings will become the executioners pushing you into the abyss!"

Donnie was shocked by Helen's analysis. After the scandal of the Teapot Dome oil field broke, it indeed caused national attention, and because of this matter, Albert Furr became the first Cabinet member in U.S. history to be sent to prison.

But those oil tycoons didn't face much trouble, only Harry Sinclair, who obtained the Teapot Dome oil field, was jailed for six months.

The reason was contempt of court, not because of the scandal.

As for the other tycoons who were better hidden, they were completely unaffected!

When planning this matter, Donnie had already considered such consequences; he believed he could resolve any trouble he might encounter just like those tycoons lurking in the background.