Chapter 664: 230, Exile_2 Chapter 664: 230, Exile_2 Irving paced frantically through the crowd, truly at a loss about what to do.
Donnie had charged him with maintaining the situation at hand, but now the whole North District was ablaze with the fury ignited by the Lazack Babu incident.
If he were to offer any excessive advice at this time, he feared that he would lose all his authority in the North District.
In the front row of the North District crowd, Bart Bield glanced back and caught sight of Irving’s distressed expression, a fleeting smirk of triumph flashed in his eyes before vanishing.
Things were progressing too smoothly!
That was Bart Bield’s current thought; he was even already pondering the benefits he would reap from this situation.
First of all, he wanted a new villa in the North District from Donnie!
In reality, Bart Bield never truly opposed moving to the new North District; he just wanted to ensure that he would come out of this with more benefits!
Next, as for Irving, whose reputation in the North District was no longer what it used to be, Bart regarded him as useless, and since he had no respect for him, naturally, he wanted to replace him.
Then, he planned to take over Irving’s share of the bootleg business in Atlantic City.
He believed that both Donnie and Nucky would be willing to do so to stabilize the situation in the North District!
Finally, well, this was a rather big wish, but after managing things in Atlantic City for a few years, he might even get a Golden Hall at the Surf Hotel!
With these thoughts, Bart Bield could hardly contain his inner joy; he even had already decided: once he had money, he would most certainly have himself some fun with a few white girls!
It was under these circumstances that Robert arrived at the scene.
However, Mayo Logan did not accompany him.
After Robert appeared, individuals such as Irving, Lazack Babu, Chris, Eli, John, and others quickly gathered around him.
At this point, it was clear that Robert had become the third man in Atlantic City, right after Donnie and Nucky.
Lazack Babu looked at Robert, who shook his head slightly at him; then, without speaking to the others, he went straight up to the black people of the North District.
“I have already spoken with Mr.
Nucky over the phone.
They have delegated the full authority to handle this matter to me.
Now, you can put forth your demands to me, and I will try to satisfy them!”
The prestige of Donnie and Nucky in Atlantic City was plainly evident at this moment.
Hearing that Robert was sent by the two of them, the black people on the other side began to voice their discontent.
With a protesting crowd of thousands, it was naturally impossible to hear clearly what each was saying.
After a protracted negotiation, Bart Bield inevitably became the representative of the people, taking up the call.
Nucky have arranged this, we will trust you for the time being.
Now, we will put forth our demands!”
Robert stood there, watching him calmly, and said, “Go ahead!”
“Firstly, harsh punishment for the killers early this morning is non-negotiable.
In addition, considering the persecution of our people by the 3K Party over the years in Atlantic City, Mr.
Nucky, they have to personally apologize to us and also dissolve the Atlantic City 3K Party!”
After stating the first demand, Bart Bield looked towards Robert, trying to gauge Robert’s capacity for bearing this matter.
However, Robert, clearly of a much higher caliber than Bart Bield, did not satisfy his expectations, and simply replied, “I assume you have more conditions. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NovᴇlFɪre.ɴet
Please state them all at once so I can respond to you all at once!”
Bart Bield was momentarily at a loss and then continued awkwardly, “Second, if you want us to move to the new North District, you need to show sincerity.
First, the real estate seized by Westglenn and others has to be returned to us without compensation.
As for the funds previously used to purchase those properties, consider it as compensation for the psychological damage suffered by our people in Atlantic City due to unfair treatment.”
While speaking, Bart Bield kept an eye on Robert, attempting to discern some clues in his expression, but of course, he failed to fathom anything from the far more astute Robert.
Helplessly, Bart Bield decided to lay out all of his demands.
“Third, our contribution to moving to the new North District should be recognized with proper compensation.
First, we should not be charged for real estate in the new North District, and second, we should be provided with some financial compensation.”
“Fourth, we are entitled to participate in the renovation of the old North District, which means that after its completion, we hold the right of first refusal to purchase property there.”
“Fifth, we demand the right to enjoy the beach during the day; there must be no discriminatory actions against us in Atlantic City!”
“These are all our conditions!”
Bart Bield stated loudly, especially delighted after hearing the cheers of support from the North District people behind him.
Robert took a deep breath, using all his strength to suppress the urge to roll his eyes at the idiot before him.
“If we do not agree to your demands, what do you plan to do?”
Bart Bield again became smug at this point, saying, “Because we love Atlantic City, we won’t destroy it.
Yes, over thirty thousand people from the North District will strike together.
When that happens, if you decide to agree to our demands then, you will have to bear the losses incurred from the strike!”