Young Theodore Roosevelt, after thinking for a moment, decided to still listen to what Donnie had to say.
Donnie said, "I just hope that when you carry out this task, you can show some toughness, not necessarily truly going against the mission some people have entrusted to you, but in the process of execution, show a dissatisfied demeanor.
The rest of the matter, I will handle it all!"
Although Donnie's statement was simple, Young Theodore Roosevelt understood that if he did as instructed, he would definitely be tagged as untrustworthy by those people.
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"Donnie, I would like to help you, but I can't do it in this way, you should understand, it's not as simple as you say it is!"
The cautious Young Theodore Roosevelt declined Donnie's suggestion!
Donnie was somewhat speechless; despite his thorough groundwork, the other party was still so cautious.
"Theo, we are friends, and we might even become family in the future!" Donnie said sincerely.
Watching Donnie, Alice couldn't help but roll her eyes secretly.
Donnie pretended not to see Alice's reaction and continued, "You should understand that if I succeed in this matter, it would be very beneficial not just for me, but also for the Roosevelt Family.
This is different from those who come together simply for profit, we are tightly bound together!"
Facing Donnie's words, Young Theodore Roosevelt fell into thought.
Donnie's words indeed struck a chord with him, as the relationship between them was indeed different from mere profit-driven alliances because of Alice's presence.
Thinking of this, Young Theodore Roosevelt suddenly asked Donnie, "Donnie, are you planning to marry Alice?"
Donnie looked at Alice and then took her hand seriously, "I hope to walk through life together with Alice in the future!"
Young Theodore Roosevelt suddenly laughed heartily, "Well, I will do as you asked. Maybe after all this is settled, you can bring Alice back to New York, to our home, my mother will be very happy to see you both!"
Since leaving the White House, the Roosevelts had returned to their residence in New York.
Now that Theodore had passed away, Edith still lived in New York.
Donnie nodded, "I hope to have the chance to visit Mrs. Edith in the future!"
Young Theodore Roosevelt stood up and shook hands with Donnie seriously. This handshake effectively signified that their alliance had moved to another level.
Donnie and Alice left the Ritz Hotel!
Alice sat in the car feeling different from usual, and it wasn't until they were almost home that she couldn't help but ask Donnie, "Are you really going to New York?"
Donnie laughed heartily, "Going to New York is not like entering a den of lions and tigers, what's there to worry about?"
Alice did not get the answer she truly wanted from Donnie. After glancing at him, she lifted her skirts and went straight upstairs.
Donnie chuckled to himself.
In the evening, holding onto Helen's arm, Alice boasted, "Donnie promised Theo today that he would marry me!"
Helen flipped through her "World History Outline," unconcerned, "I don't believe it!"
Alice sat up angrily, raising her voice, "It's true, at that time..."
Alice told Helen the entire conversation between Donnie and Theo.
"Doesn't that amount to a promise?"
Helen, with a hint of indulgence, pulled Alice back into her arms and said helplessly, "Silly girl, haven't you understood Donnie after knowing him for so long?
At that time he was just playing a word game with Theo. He said he wanted to go through life with you, but he didn't say he wanted to marry you, can't you even discern that?"
"But, but..." Although Alice was not as smart as Helen, she wasn't foolish either. In fact, if she really thought about it, she could figure out Donnie's wordplay, but she just didn't want to think in that direction.
"But isn't he afraid that such an answer will ultimately make the Roosevelt Family turn against him?"
Watching the stubborn Alice, Helen had no choice but to put down her book and explain earnestly.
"Have you forgotten everything you've seen and heard over the years in the Roosevelt Family?
What matters is not the way alliances are formed, but whether the outcome truly meets the interest demands of all parties.
If in the future, the help Donnie provides to the Roosevelt Family matches the assistance your marriage would bring, then would they really care whether you marry Donnie or not?"
Alice curled up in Helen's arms like a deflated ball.
"So would you and Donnie also be ?"
Helen shook her head, her eyes carrying a hint of confusion, "I don't know, Donnie is the only man I can't see through, but one thing I know clearly!"