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Walker said, "Isn't this just a way to showcase my own abilities? Besides, even before this, there were already quite a few people involved. And this time, being with Maholi was actually in hopes of getting her help to take back the Astor Family's assets. If I use her money now, wouldn't that just confirm their suspicions?"

Donnie took a bite of his fried egg and then said, "But isn't that what we were thinking all along?"

Originally, Donnie had suggested that Walker pursue Maholi precisely to gain her support, especially in terms of capital and influence.

Scratching his head, Walker said, "That was indeed the case, but it's different now. I truly want to be with Maholi and move forward together!"

With a look of disdain, Donnie glanced at Walker and said, "Just like your father!"

With a sly smirk, Walker said, "Let's not talk about him. Let's talk about me and Maholi. I'm sure you have a way to deal with this, seeing as how you've easily manipulated both Helen and Alice!"

"Haha, you saying that really brightens my mood!" Donnie laughed proudly. "I can responsibly tell you that I've got them completely under my control. If I say east, they wouldn't dare go west; if I tell them to sit, they wouldn't dare stand!"

Walker looked envious; after all, these were two princesses from the Taft and Roosevelt Families.

"So, you're saying you've got them wrapped around your finger?"

"Cough cough!" Donnie coughed tactically and then said, "Let's get back to you and Maholi, shall we?"

"Sure!"

"The real issue between you two now is that Maholi thinks you haven't treated her as one of your own in dealing with this matter. And you, you want to prove that those idlers' gossip is false and don't want Maholi to be overly involved in it. That's why there's now a distance in your relationship."

"Exactly!" Walker exclaimed excitedly, slapping his thigh. "That's exactly what I mean!"

Donnie said, "The problem now is, since you already regard Maholi as your true life partner, I am on Maholi's side in this matter. You're going to spend your life with Maholi, and yet you're choosing to hide this from her because of some pointless words from some pointless people. Put yourself in her shoes; how would you feel?"

Walker said, "Of course, I'd think that I'm just trying to prove my own capabilities!"

Donnie waved his hand and said, "That's your idea, not Maholi's. If I were Maholi, I'd definitely think you were trying to guard against me, worrying that I might covet the Astor family's fortune!"

"How could that be!" Walker said loudly.

"Why don't you ask Maholi if that's what she thinks?" Donnie drank the milk in front of him!

Walker looked somewhat dejected.

Donnie continued, "Actually, the matter between you two is quite simple. You can completely share your true thoughts with Maholi. Moreover, you can push me forward and tell Maholi that the reason I'm providing you with a $5 million loan is actually because, through this transaction, when you get the Astor family's assets, I want to get that piece of land on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue!"

Walker looked at Donnie worriedly and asked, "Won't that make me appear somewhat disloyal?"

Donnie held his head and said helplessly, "What's the big deal? Besides, it's the truth. And between good brothers, isn't it all about taking the heat for each other?"

Walker looked at Donnie with immense gratitude and said, "Donnie, I really can't thank you enough for this. Rest assured, when I get the Astor family's assets in the future, I will not forget about you!"

Donnie waved his hand, clearly impatient, and said, "Alright, hurry up and find your wife!"

Walker scurried away, and after Donnie finished breakfast, he arrived at ABC's headquarters located in the Upper Manhattan region of New York.

As the nation's largest commercial radio station, it was only natural that ABC's headquarters would not be shabby, taking up the entire 15th, 16th, and 17th floors of the building. At this time, ABC also had more than 300 employees, not including the hosts, and, to maintain transmission bases in various cities, there were offices in those cities with such facilities as well.

Furthermore, ABC had completed its split from the "Atlantic City Post." In the early days, when ABC was still Atlantic City Broadcast, it used reporters from the "Atlantic City Post."

But now, ABC already had 200 reporters stationed across the United States, and from time to time, also sent reporters to Europe for interviews!

"Boss, these are the cities where the company will be roadshowing next. Please take a look!"

Mashang Evans handed a stack of documents to Donnie. These cities were, in fact, among the largest commercial cities in the United States at the forefront, highly coinciding with the top ten competition cities of the first Miss America pageant.

"Remember to free up some time for me in November. I need to go back to Atlantic City to prepare for the Surf Hotel's opening ceremony!"

In the last quarter of 1921, Donnie would be extremely busy. In October, he was preparing for the final roadshow before ABC's IPO. Unlike later times where it could basically be done in a day or two, at that time, due to less developed media, if Donnie wanted to ensure a successful start for ABC post-IPO, he had to complete more city roadshows.

Additionally, due to the inconvenience of transportation back then, the entire pre-IPO roadshow of ABC would continue into November. Just at that juncture, the Surf Hotel was slated to open, and Donnie would definitely need to be in Atlantic City during this period.

Therefore, Donnie ultimately decided to schedule ABC's actual IPO date for December 1st!

"I have already arranged it for you!"

Mashang Evans replied.

Donnie nodded slightly, appreciating Mashang Evans's approach.

"Additionally, 'The Wall Street Journal,' 'The New York Times,' 'The Los Angeles Times,' and other major newspapers have sent you invitations, hoping to conduct an exclusive interview with you for this ABC IPO!"

Mashang Evans continued to report the current situation to Donnie.

After listening, Donnie had no objections to such arrangements and spoke, "Alright, you just arrange the time!"

At this point, Mashang Evans said with a somewhat playful expression, "Additionally, the 'Atlantic City Post' hopes to give you an exclusive interview as well!"

Upon hearing this, Donnie laughed heartily and said, "That's for certain. Place the 'Atlantic City Post's' exclusive interview at the very top!"

"Understood!" Mashang Evans continued, "There are already quite a few investment companies from Wall Street contacting us now, hoping to secure a subscription right. Here is the list of these companies' applications!"
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After Donnie took the list and glanced at it, it was obvious that it had been carefully selected.

Those on this list were basically some of the more renowned firms on Wall Street.

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