America 1919-Chapter 942 - 321, Undermining the Corner of Europe_3

This is something that those European countries can accept.

Donnie has now established an immigration company, but its true purpose is to prepare for the future Second World War.

At that time, all of Europe was in chaos, who would have the mind to care about their scientists?

Even someone like Einstein eventually fled to the United States. What else could be considered impossible?

In the following days, DuPont, Mellon, and Chase all sent representatives to participate in the opening ceremony of Ares Arsenal, while Walker attended personally!

Under Donnie’s chairmanship, the first board meeting of Ares Arsenal was convened.

During the meeting, the development plan for Ares Arsenal was confirmed once again, and no unexpected events occurred.

After concluding the opening ceremony for Ares Arsenal, Donnie attended several gala events organized by New Jersey state officials, including ones hosted by Governor Edwards and the newly-appointed Speaker, Damai James.

Previously, when Donnie was building Trident Shipyard, he had promised Damai James to dismiss Aman Louis and appoint Damai James as Speaker.

However, Donnie’s true intention was not to remove Aman Louis, so Damai James did not become Speaker at that time.

Regarding this matter, Damai James naturally felt somewhat displeased.

But he did not have the courage to oppose Donnie’s decision!

With the conclusion of the election, Aman Louis officially stepped down from the position of New Jersey State Assembly Speaker, and Donnie fulfilled his promise by promoting Damai James to be the new Speaker of New Jersey!

This caused any lingering dissatisfaction in Damai James’s heart to vanish completely.

On the night before Donnie left Trenton, he met with Sambu Kalasa, a State Senator in New Jersey!

"Not getting the Speaker’s position this time – does it make you a little unhappy?"

Donnie sat on the couch, handing Sambu Kalasa a freshly lit cigar.

Compared to Damai James, Sambu Kalasa was Donnie’s closest collaborator among New Jersey state legislators!

Sambu Kalasa chuckled and said, "Rest assured, Mr. Block, I understand your plan, and besides, my credentials indeed make me unsuitable for holding the Speaker’s office this term!"

As mentioned before, in the United States, credentials matter greatly — unless you belong to prominent families like Taft or Roosevelt, climbing the ranks in the legislature still requires patience.

Donnie did not care whether Sambu Kalasa’s remarks were genuine; as long as he showed this attitude in front of him, it sufficed!

"I’ve already placed young Kalasa in the position of Head of the Investment Department at Venus Bank. I trust his abilities will be up to the task." freёnovelkiss.com

Young Kalasa was Sambu Kalasa’s son.

Sambu Kalasa expressed gratitude to Donnie, saying, "To receive Mr. Block’s personal arrangement is truly his honor!"

Donnie nodded and said to Sambu Kalasa, "Next, you need to build more connections in the legislature. Once Damai James completes his term, it will be your time to rise!"

Sambu Kalasa exhibited joy but then worriedly remarked, "I don’t think Damai intends to only serve one term, does he?"

Donnie waved dismissively and said, "That’s not something he gets to decide!"

Regarding the arrangements in Atlantic City and New Jersey, Donnie had long made plans.

Brad Dorn would serve two terms as Mayor of Atlantic City, after which Donnie would support Brad Dorn’s bid for New Jersey Governor.

At that point, Edwards would make way for Brad Dorn... According to the U.S. Constitution from the 1980s, the New Jersey Governor held significantly stronger autonomous powers, coupled with longer re-election terms compared to other states.

Once Brad Dorn became New Jersey Governor and Sambu Kalasa became State Assembly Speaker, Donnie’s control over New Jersey would rise another level!

If both had further potential for advancement in their political careers, Donnie would continue to support them.

Sambu Kalasa expressed his gratitude to Donnie, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Block. I will definitely not disappoint you!"

The day after his meeting with Sambu Kalasa, Donnie returned to Atlantic City.

But this time, Donnie didn’t go to the seaside manor; instead, he went to John’s residence.

The reason was simple – John’s wife was pregnant!

This made Donnie very happy, as it meant the Block Family wouldn’t face manpower shortages in its third generation.

Of course, the happiest person was John!

"Haha, what do you think?"

Seeing John’s hearty laughter, Donnie asked knowingly, "Think about what?"

"I’m impressive, right?" John failed to understand Donnie’s teasing, leaving Donnie’s question unanswered.

"Impressive!" Donnie immediately lost interest in the conversation!

John laughed and said, "I’ve already called Dad. He and Mom will arrive in Atlantic City tomorrow!"

Donnie suggested, "If they find it difficult to travel, maybe they should just stay in Atlantic City, so they don’t have to make frequent trips here!"

John shook his head, saying, "I’ve already mentioned it, but Dad insists that someone from the Block Family has to keep an eye on Elwood Village, so he won’t move here!"

Elwood Village was still Donnie’s largest base for bootlegging operations in the United States!

Hearing this, Donnie didn’t say much. "Alright, anyway, whatever he needs, we can send it over promptly from here!"

John nodded and then happily said, "Donnie, I have a premonition!"

Donnie asked curiously, "What kind of premonition?"

"My son will definitely be smarter than yours in the future!" John said gleefully.

"You must be dreaming!" Donnie replied, patting John on the shoulder!