The three men immediately showed puzzled expressions. They had just enjoyed the prosperity of Atlantic City, and now Donnie was telling them they couldn't stay in Atlantic City anymore. They were definitely not ready to accept this outcome.
"It's because of Nevin Byrd!"
Donnie explained to them, "Today, I confronted Nevin Byrd for you guys. He wouldn't dare do anything to me, but he'll certainly not let you go. If you stay in Atlantic City, who knows when an assassin might take you out!"
The three looked at Donnie with disbelief. Hans Layton said, "Donnie, isn't that a bit exaggerated? With you in Atlantic City, would Nevin Byrd dare to lay a hand on us?"
Donnie continued to explain, "Of course he wouldn't dare openly, didn't I just tell you? It's about the assassins. For just two hundred US dollars, you can hire a pretty skilled killer. Do you think Nevin Byrd lacks such a small amount of money?"
Christu Richards said, "Doesn't Nevin Byrd worry about your retaliation?"
Donnie waved his hand, "You still don't understand Nevin Byrd's position in Atlantic City. Think about it, if Nevin Byrd were just a small player in Atlantic City, how could he possibly have the courage to set terms with me?
The reason I could confront him in front of everyone today was because he was in the wrong in this matter.
But think about it, if Nevin Byrd just let my slap go without any action, how could he maintain his prestige in Atlantic City?
By hiring an assassin, he can shift the blame, telling everyone that it has nothing to do with him. Even if I wanted to make a move on him, I would have no grounds, and the rest of Atlantic City would stand by Nevin Byrd's side."
Donnie's explanation finally made the three men show some fear.
"But... we don't want to leave Atlantic City," Chek Bend said softly.
Christu Richards also said, "Right, Donnie, my father said you need people here. Outsiders are always just that, how could they be as loyal to you as the people from Elwood Village?"
Hans Reiter hastened to follow up, "Exactly, Donnie. The three of us are very capable. Just think of a way to keep us, won't you?"
Donnie spread his hands, "I do want to keep you, but keeping you now would actually be harming you. As for your desire to stay in Atlantic City,
how about this? In addition to our Elwood Village's private liquor, I'm also going to import some high-class liquor from Europe, so I'm on very good terms with the United Kingdom's number one gang, the Razors.
The United Kingdom is also a very developed country and living there is even better than here in Atlantic City. Though it's farther from home, if you could go over there and help me, with my financial resources and the power of the Razors, maybe you could become my support in Europe!"
At this moment, Donnie finally revealed his plan, hoping to minimize the influence of the issue in Elwood Village, while also ensuring these fools could not impact him. The only way to do so was under the guise of sending them away to make them disappear forever.
Indeed, as soon as the three heard that the conditions in the United Kingdom could meet their needs, they immediately changed their tune and stopped talking about wanting to stay in Atlantic City to expand territory for Donnie.
Staying in Atlantic City meant being Donnie's subordinates, but going to the United Kingdom meant becoming regional lords.
Even if they were fools, the three understood how to make that choice.
"All right, since you need us, Donnie, even though the United Kingdom is quite far, for the chance to help you, the three of us have no objections!"
Hans Layton spoke with righteous fervor.
"That's right, Donnie, rest assured, once we're there, we'll definitely manage the market well for you. By then we'll have conquered the entire United Kingdom for you!"
Christu Richards echoed.
Chek Bend went even further, "For the sake of your enterprise, Donnie, we can leave tonight, but..."
At this point, Chek Bend looked greedily at Donnie and asked, "Donnie, it's definitely going to cost something to go to the United Kingdom, not to mention we're going there to fight your battles for you. How much start-up capital are you prepared to give us?"
Robert shook his head at these three idiots, knowing that not even Jesus could save them now.
Donnie laughed, "Fifty thousand US dollars. After you leave, I'll prepare fifty thousand dollars in cash for you. However, to avoid customs inspection, I'll send the money to my partner's hands in the United Kingdom. Once you arrive there, he will hand it over to you."
Hearing what Donnie had said, the three men had no more concerns and immediately clamored about enjoying the life in Atlantic City before heading to the United Kingdom!
"You can't enjoy the life here yet!"
Donnie turned down their request, saying, "Going to the United Kingdom is no small matter. Moreover, you'll have to stay there for at least a few years, so now you should go back to Elwood Village, reunite with your families, parents, wives, and children, and tell them about this. If they can't bear to let you go, please be sure to tell me.
I don't want my decision to cause conflict in your families!"
Although the three men were somewhat reluctant in their hearts, they thought about it and agreed to Donnie's request.
So, Donnie had Robert prepare a car for the three of them.
Seeing Donnie's arrangement, the three of them became even happier.
After the three men left, Donnie picked up the pen and paper on the table and began to write a letter to Thomas Gilbert of the Razor Gang in the United Kingdom.
The contents of the letter were actually quite simple.
Donnie told Thomas that he would be sending three men to the United Kingdom and asked Thomas to wine and dine them for a month. Once they relaxed and wrote to their families about their life in the United Kingdom... throw the three of them into the furnace in Birmingham!
For people like Hans Layton, Donnie felt not an ounce of mercy.
In fact, if they were not from Elwood Village, if they were one of Donnie's men in Atlantic City, Donnie would not have treated them this way.
But it was their misfortune to be from Elwood Village!
After dealing with this matter, Donnie received a call from Nucky. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt
"Donnie, weren't you a bit impulsive in your actions today?"
Clearly, Nucky was already aware of Donnie's behavior at the German tavern.
Donnie, unperturbed by Nucky's question, simply laughed, "Nucky, isn't it very good this way? And you have to trust me, Nevin will soon agree to our demands!"