America 1919

Although Alice knew that Donnie's question was a way to divert the subject, she couldn't help being curious and asked him.

"What job?"

Donnie said, "Preparations for this year's Miss America have already begun. If you're interested, you could join Starry Entertainment. When the time comes, you can be in charge of some of the preparation work for Miss America!"

After entering 1921, preparations for the new year's Miss America had to start as well.

Due to the success of the first Miss America, coupled with the likes of Keira Sandton and Jessica Dole's success in Hollywood, more and more American girls started to see Miss America as a shortcut to climbing the ladder of success.

This also led to six or seven beauty selection events being publicly announced in the United States this year.

However, none of these events could compare with Miss America.

After listening to the opinions of Starry Entertainment's management, Donnie decided to expand the recruitment scope for Miss America this time.

It would no longer be limited to the previous ten cities, but instead, more resources and manpower would be invested to carry out selections in every state.

Of course, such selections would lead to changes in the rules.

The first time, three Miss Americas were selected from each city to enter the final national competition, but this time, each state would elect its Miss State to enter the national competition.

It was precisely because of this change that the workload at Starry Entertainment had increased significantly, and naturally, more talent was needed.

Alice was not just a woman with looks but no brains. Although she was always outdone by Helen, it was because her competitor was Helen.

"To manage Miss America?"

Alice looked at Donnie excitedly.

Donnie waved his hand and said, "You're thinking too highly. I'm just letting you go there to work, not to be in charge of the event. Of course, if you do your job well, maybe in a few years, you could take charge of the entire Miss America event!"

Alice thought for a moment and asked, "So do I need to leave Atlantic City?"

Donnie shook his head, "Not in the short term. You just need to coordinate and arrange things in Atlantic City with the people from Starry Entertainment. However, once the competition officially starts, you might need to go to other cities to manage the work there!"

Alice looked at Donnie playfully, "So you want to transfer me out of Atlantic City to create alone time with Helen?"

Donnie laughed and said, "You're overthinking it. Helen will also be leaving Atlantic City after a while to go to other cities, to follow WRPA's speeches and raise more funds!"

Alice looked at Donnie suspiciously, "Don't tell me you're really not interested in either of us?"

Donnie shook his head and said, "How could that be possible? But both of your identities are too special. Right now, getting involved with you two is just asking for trouble for myself. And after all, it's the two of you?

If it was just one person, maybe I'd think of some way!"

"Eh!" Alice looked at Donnie disdainfully, "You're so greedy, wanting both?"

Donnie laughed heartily and said, "Multiple choice questions are for elementary school kids. The world of adults is about having it all!"

Alice was stunned for a moment, then shook her head helplessly, "Although I've said this many times before, this time I still have to tell you, Donnie, you really are shameless!"

Donnie laughed and said, "I'll take that as a compliment from you!"

Alice left Block Tavern and went to report to Starry Entertainment.

After handling his work, Donnie also reached the afternoon.

Accompanied by Steve Cotting, Donnie arrived at the German Tavern in the eastern district!
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Nevin Byrd was a German immigrant who ran this tavern where many Germans gathered.

Of course, like many other taverns in Atlantic City, the German Tavern also had its own casino.

The arrival of Donnie made those in the tavern who recognized him show curious expressions.

Though the timeline of Nevin Byrd's incident was somewhat lengthy, most people in Atlantic City were aware that Donnie was now trying to find a peaceful solution to Nevin Byrd's problem.

"Is Donnie getting ready to negotiate with Nevin Byrd officially?"

Many were anxiously thinking this.

Soon, Nevin Byrd received the news. In the eastern district, he owned not only the German Tavern but also Cornflower Hotel, the next best-facilitated and most well-envied hotel after the Ritz Hotel.

"Donnie, what brings you here? Didn't we agree to meet at my hotel?" Nevin Byrd greeted Donnie warmly.

He was hoping to gain more control over the operations of the Golden Hall at Surf Hotel, not to fall out with Donnie. So as long as they had not really fallen out, Nevin Byrd was still very humble when dealing with Donnie.

Donnie stood at the bar of the tavern and said with a smile, "I was just curious about the atmosphere here, so I came to have a look around!"

"What's there to see here? Compared to Block Tavern, this place is at most an ordinary tavern," Nevin Byrd said humbly.

Donnie asked, "The casino is just behind here, right?"

Nevin Byrd nodded, "That's right, after drinking, people like to go have a couple of games!"

Donnie nodded and smiled, "I've heard that you also have a money-lending business here?"

"Of course!" Although Nevin Byrd didn't know why Donnie had come, this wasn't a secret, so he didn't hide anything, "There's no casino in Atlantic that doesn't have this business, though we still can't compare with John's business."