America 1919

Although Helen warned Donnie not to take Graik Miller lightly, in fact, after that phone call, there was no more news from Graik Miller.

And Helen also left Atlantic City to meet up with South Brenton in Washington.

After recuperating in the hospital for a few days, Donnie also left the hospital and returned to his own residence.

However, because of the wounds on his body, Donnie returned to the villa in West District, where Margaret could take good care of him.

In the following days, there were no troubles; Atlantic City was thriving, and even Nucky in Washington sent Donnie good news: Congress had officially passed the proposal to build a highway between Atlantic City and Philadelphia.

With the passing of this proposal, the matter was officially settled.

As the sole contractor for this highway project, Atlantic City Construction had already begun preparations for the commencement of work.

Donnie did not continue to pay attention to these matters, as he now had a more important guest coming to Atlantic City.

The chairman of the American College Football Association, Reid Hajj, was coming to Atlantic City!

Football was rising in popularity in the United States and seemed to be trending towards becoming the nation's second-largest regular sport.

According to surveys, the American public's love for the College Football Association exceeds that of the professional league, and with the competition from KDKA, Donnie was planning to first secure the College Football Association, then conquer the professional league.

"Reid Hajj was born in Danville, Kentucky, graduated from the University of Kentucky, and before that, he was a very famous lawyer in Danville City. He first served as the legal advisor of the college league, then gradually entered its management.

During the war, he gained a great reputation for organizing college players to enter the professional league, and consequently was elected chairman of the college league.

Through investigation, this person is found to be very fond of gambling, and there were multiple media reports that a few surprising results in the college league games were manipulated by him!"

Robert was reporting to Donnie about Reid Hajj's background.

Hearing about Reid Hajj's love for gambling, Donnie smiled and said, "Isn't that very good? It fits very well with the genes of Atlantic City!"

However, Robert expressed concern, saying, "I think it's not that simple. Precisely because several media outlets have reported on this habit of his, he has come under some skepticism within the college league Council. If he now collaborates with Atlantic City Broadcast, I'm afraid he will hesitate because of such circumstances!" Find your next adventure on empire

Donnie tapped on the table, nodding and said, "Your concern is not unfounded, it seems we can only really understand his intentions after he arrives!"

Looking at Donnie, who still had bandages on, Robert asked with concern, "Are you sure your body is okay?"

Donnie laughed and said, "It's nothing, I'm almost fully recovered. I just need to avoid vigorous exercise!"

Robert then felt reassured and nodded, and then the two began to discuss how to win over Reid Hajj after his arrival in Atlantic City.

But just as they were discussing, Steve Cotting barged in angrily.

"What's the matter? What happened?"

Seeing Steve Cotting's demeanor, Robert reprimanded somewhat displeased, "You're becoming more and more unruly!"

Steve Cotting spoke with a hint of grievance, "Boss, Robert, you don't know, didn't I follow your orders to go to the train station to pick up what's-his-face Reid Hajj today? But when the train arrived, Reid Hajj didn't come. Only the manager of their league's operations department did!"

Donnie first glanced at Robert and then asked Steve Cotting, "Wasn't it said before that Reid Hajj was also on the train?"

Steve Cotting said, "Their manager said that Reid Hajj transferred trains halfway and went straight to Westinghouse!"

Hearing Steve Cotting's reply, dissatisfaction appeared on both Donnie's and Robert's faces.

The other party was playing games with them!

"Where did you arrange that manager?"

Donnie suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and asked Steve Cotting.

"Sent him to the Ritz Hotel!" Steve Cotting muttered.

"Did he say anything about meeting with us?" Donnie continued to ask.

"No, he seemed just like a tourist!" Steve Cotting grew increasingly discontent.

Robert said to Donnie, "It's obvious that they are more inclined to collaborate with KDKA!"

Donnie nodded slightly, Robert's earlier worries were becoming reality; presumably, the other party was concerned that Atlantic City's reputation could tarnish the entire college league's image.

"Aren't there also some newspapers and media outlets worrying about this issue right now?"

In response to Donnie's question, Robert nodded and said, "Indeed, especially when Atlantic City's gambling industry obtained legal status, many media outlets focused their reporting on that issue."

Atlantic City became the first city in the United States to obtain legal status, and even though Donnie and Nucky both upheld the principle of keeping a low profile whenever possible, it still drew widespread social attention.

With public attention, naturally there came a variety of voices.

Atlantic City Broadcast was an Atlantic City industry, and the owner of Atlantic City Broadcast would also be one of the owners of the Surf Hotel, the only establishment in Atlantic City with a legal gambling license.