America 1919

Eli Johnson was indeed persuaded by David Jabbar and the Brigadier.

He didn't want to stay behind Nucky forever, he didn't want to be someone who could only be introduced as Nucky's brother!

But going against Donnie wasn't going to be easy, after all, whether it was Eli, the Brigadier, or Jabbar, they all understood that Donnie had a very good relationship with the KKK and WCTU.

So, they were also worried that if they rashly dealt with Donnie, they might provoke the resistance of these two organizations.

Neither the Brigadier nor Eli wanted to provoke these two organizations at the current time.

Therefore, after discussion in the Brigadier's villa, they decided to first resolve the issue with The Fuli Tavern's liquor supply.

Since they couldn't get liquor from Donnie, they could only look for a breakthrough with LeBron James.

What Eli didn't expect was that LeBron James, who usually only dared to be arrogant in the North District and was meek in their presence, turned out to be so tough when he was brought into the police custody by him.

No matter how Eli threatened, LeBron James simply wouldn't budge.

"Hmph, don't think I really have no way of dealing with you!"

Eli snorted coldly and with a casual gesture, saw his men, accompanied by five brawny Caucasian men, walking into the prison, rubbing their hands eagerly.

"They will take good care of you!"

Eli proudly watched LeBron James, knowing that having prisoners fight each other in jail was one of the means people like him used to control these individuals.

As Eli left, the five Caucasians laughed smugly and walked towards LeBron James and the others.

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"Why can't he be bailed out?"

Inside the police department's office, a black lawyer slammed his hands on the desk and angrily questioned the police officer in front of him assigned to serve him.

The officer's name was Sean Be!

Sean sat there, not caring at all about the attitude of the black lawyer, Duff Robbins, picking his ear and said, "It's the regulation from above, and this desk right in front of me is the property of Atlantic City. If you damage it, even if you're a lawyer, you have to compensate at full cost!"

Duff Robbins took a deep breath. As a lawyer, it wasn't his first time at the police station, and in fact, he had already gotten used to being given a hard time by these policemen because of his skin color... even though he was a lawyer, and in a universal sense, held a higher social status than these officers.

Usually, no matter how much these policemen hassled him, they would eventually release the person he was there to bail out.

But today, no matter how much he explained, the other side did not agree to his request to bail out LeBron and the other two.

"Respected Sean Be, the Mr. LeBron James I am currently seeking bail for enjoys extremely high prestige in the North District and can be said to be the spiritual leader of the North District. Moreover, he was originally appointed as the leader of the North District by Mr. Nucky himself. You're telling me that you won't even give me a reason for denying his bail for such a socialite?"

For the convenience of his control over Atlantic City, Nucky had appointed leaders for each of the North, South, East, and West Districts, each of whom had absolute influence within their own district.

So, although this leader didn't have any official position administratively, his social status was still quite high.

"Ha!" Sean Be scoffed dismissively, "Leader, huh? What of it? If you can get the respected Mr. Nucky to make a call to our station, I will personally go to the prison cell, release LeBron James, and sincerely apologize to him!"

"You!" Robbins didn't expect to encounter such a fool, and now he felt like a literate person who couldn't reason with a soldier.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you can leave now!" Sean Be, unconcerned with Robbins's manner, waved him off as if shooing away a stray dog, "Remember, this place is a police station, not your North District!"

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"Duff Robbins from the North District has been kicked out, and LeBron James and the others haven't been released!"

Robert said to Donnie with a smile, "Everything is just as you predicted. Eli is set on dealing with LeBron James, personally instructing Sean that no one is allowed to bail out LeBron James and those two, and Sean even told me that Eli has arranged for someone to teach them a lesson in their cell!"

Donnie wasn't in a hurry; he replied with ease, "Don't underestimate James. Hasn't he always claimed to be the greatest in the history of the North District? He even boasted that it was his presence that brought a better life to the black people there than elsewhere!"

Robert also laughed easily, "So we wait some more?"

Donnie replied, "Let's wait. I told him to hold out in there for three days. I won't save him until after three days have passed."

"LeBron's days in the cell will probably be rough in the meantime!" Robert laughed.

"He who wishes to wear the crown must bear its weight; this is a truth that applies universally," Donnie said, his casual demeanor becoming more focused as he spoke to Robert, "LeBron is someone who will be eliminated sooner or later, so we need an agent in the North District. Now that LeBron is inside, this is a good opportunity."

Supporting LeBron James was, in fact, a choice without alternatives for Donnie, as he didn't have a suitable candidate in the North District.

Now that his own business was going more and more smoothly, Donnie had to turn his attention to the North District.

Robert chuckled, "I've already been paying attention to this issue, and I also have a good candidate in mind!"

Donnie showed a skeptical expression and asked, "Who is it?"

"Seth Owen!"

Robert named someone.

Donnie was familiar with the name. "Isn't that the new kid recruited by LeBron James? What's so special about him?"

"Remember when LeBron James recruited him, you had Dwight investigate these people, right?

Plus the news from Sean today, I'm convinced that Owen is a good choice..."

Afterward, Robert briefed Donnie on Seth Owen's background.

Seth Owen grew up in the North District, showing his gang-related abilities at a young age. By the time he was 15, he had already become the leader of their community.

Such a person is definitely ambitious. Stay in the adventure with m-vl-em,py-r

"But is this guy easy to control? And does he have the guts to turn against LeBron James?" After hearing about Seth Owen, Donnie went straight to the point. For Donnie, individual ability was secondary, the most important things were whether the person was controllable and had the courage.

He certainly didn't want another turncoat like LeBron James!

Robert clearly also did his research: "I think it's possible. Owen is ambitious but lacks the background to rise on his own. His community had some issues with Pierce's community, and Owen was beaten so badly he lay in his house for ten months before he recovered.

This is also why James recruited him. Moreover, I heard a rumor that after Owen was taken down by Pierce, he thought about turning to James. At that time, James thought Owen was just a kid and wouldn't help his business, so he refused to take Owen in.

If this rumor is true, I think Owen must bear some grudge against James, and now he's only been recruited again by James because he has no choice."

Additionally, the man has two characteristics, one is a strong sense of belonging to the black community, he even once said that God is black."

Second, his religious beliefs are quite interesting. Years ago, he was a Catholic, then for some reason, he converted to Orthodoxy, and now he has embraced Islam!"

"Now that truly is a character!" Donnie couldn't help but exclaim after learning about Owen.

But now he didn't have many better options, so he said to Robert, "Then let Sean observe Owen carefully for the next three days!"

"Alright!" Robert answered.

Then Donnie commanded, "Take good care of Sean in the next few days. They are willing to work with us now, not because of any affection, but simply because we can provide them with a better life!"

Robert nodded, "I understand!"

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Depriving someone of their livelihood is like taking a life!

Donnie was well aware of this truism. Currently, at LeBron James' end, Eli and David Jabbar had yet to pry open the opposition's mouth.

With the liquor stock at The Fuli Tavern running low, they were bound to do something drastic.

So, Donnie didn't go anywhere else these past two days, just sitting at the Block Tavern, waiting for the imminent arrival of guests!

Indeed, that's exactly what happened when, the next morning, the doors of the Block Tavern were pushed open.

Eli Johnson, dressed in a brown uniform, personally led his team here.

"Donnie Block, we suspect you are involved in a disappearance case that happened in the first community of West District. Please come with us for questioning now!"

A day went by, and AJ's disappearance finally caught the attention of David Jabbar and Eli Johnson.

Donnie sat there, his face wearing a casual smile, which to Eli Johnson's eyes was incredibly irritating.

"Come with us and save us the trouble!"

No sooner had he spoken than Eli's men came over to take Donnie away.

This action immediately provoked discontent among John and others inside Block Tavern, who stood in front of Donnie, blocking Eli Johnson's men.

The atmosphere instantly became tense between the two sides.

"Well, if it isn't Nucky's little brother!"

Donnie rose, passed through John and others to stand in front of Eli Johnson, and said, "If you want to take me away, do you have evidence?"

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