Chapter 838: 287. Take Charge of the Cabinet

After settling the affairs in New York, Donnie declined several unnecessary banquet invitations and returned to Atlantic City.

As for the acquisition of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium, the Tarot Society has only set this plan for now, but it is not yet time to implement it officially.

After all, Morgan needs time to digest the recently acquired New York Central Railroad Company, and Rockefeller also needs to discuss the Citibank equity transaction with Walker.

Everything has to wait until they resolve these matters; only then can the acquisition of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium move into formal action.

Although it’s only April now, the heat of Atlantic City makes everyone who comes here feel its warmth.

After getting off the train, one sees ranks of high-rise buildings, also busy construction sites, enthusiastic locals, everything seems rare to the tourists.

After getting off the train, Donnie did not return to the Surf Hotel but went back to the seaside mansion instead.

Helen’s belly has grown significantly, and now wherever she does anything, there are two maids following her, the same is true for Alice.

Neither of them was angry about this; they understood that it was for their safety.

At this time, no one dares to be careless about this matter.

Moreover, Donnie specifically brought a professional medical team from New York, who have also moved into the seaside mansion, ensuring the health of Helen and Alice!

Upon seeing Donnie, the two showed different reactions; Helen asked Donnie about the details of this trip and if there were any problems.

Alice was eager to get her present from Donnie.

Donnie had a good chat with both of them all afternoon.

The next day, Donnie finally went to the Surf Hotel!

Robert first reported to Donnie about the construction matters in the North District; the relocation of the black population there had been completed, and they had all moved to the new North District.

“Now, 80% of the reconstruction in the North District has been completed, and 70% of the business recruitment work has been done.”

The construction of the new and old North Districts isn’t just about simple population migration or business recruitment; it also involves many fundamental civil infrastructure projects.

This includes electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, and more.

These businesses had naturally existed in the previous Atlantic City; many of these companies held stakes by Nucky, even having a say in some companies.

“Have those people agreed to sell their shares?”

Donnie asked Robert.

These companies related to the basic civil infrastructure of Atlantic City, Donnie certainly wouldn’t entrust to others, as it is also a means of controlling Atlantic City.

Thus, when Donnie left Atlantic City, he had already instructed Robert, to cooperate with Nucky and acquire all shares of these companies except for Nucky’s part.

Donnie had not used the profits from the Surf Hotel before, actually just for this matter.

Robert shook his head, helplessly saying: “These people have now seen the development prospects of Atlantic City, so they are unwilling to sell their shares in the companies; some companies have even outright refused our investment!”

Donnie smiled; he did not expect that at this time, there would still be people in Atlantic City bold enough to defy his orders.

However, Donnie was somewhat dissatisfied with Robert’s results: “Robert, have you been a gentleman for too long, letting these people start opposing us in Atlantic City?”

Robert gave a bitter smile: “Times have changed; we are not what we used to be. If we still use some unpleasant methods, it is easy to provoke criticism. Didn’t you consider this when you dealt with Nicky Limo and Nevin Byrd?”

Initially, when Donnie built the Surf Hotel, Nicky Limo, Nevin Byrd, and others opposed it. Donnie managed to win them over through multiple negotiations and various tactics.

Donnie waved his hand: “It’s not that time anymore; Atlantic City is now our stronghold. Here, there should only be one voice, mine. If we still need various tactics to handle them now, it suggests that we don’t fully control Atlantic City yet. This can lead to more people opposing us. Therefore, we must strike them decisively, making them understand that in Atlantic City now, my word is the command, not a subject for discussion!”

Robert thought briefly, then showed a smile: “I understand, I know what to do with this matter now!”

Donnie nodded, then looked as Robert handed over the second matter.

The Atlantic City Stadium has already completed its internal and external construction; now only some interior details remain to be finished. It is expected to be completed on the scheduled date of June 20th!

The Horse Association will also have its official opening in June this year!

Subsequently, various other matters were discussed, and Donnie noticed that each report contained suggestions listed by the Strategic Department of Venus Bank.

“It seems the people in the Strategic Department are quite capable!”

Donnie said with a smile, looking at those suggestions.

The personnel of the Strategic Department were those prepared by Robert previously, and nearly a year of planning had now brought their number to a substantial total of 130 individuals.