Chapter 673: 232, King of Atlantic City Chapter 673: 232, King of Atlantic City Walker’s face darkened as he helplessly said, “Can’t you give me a compliment?
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If it weren’t for me turning the tide, Vincent really might have had a chance at a successful counterattack!”
In order to protect the Astor family’s assets, Vincent naturally took action as well.
Donnie sneered, “If you couldn’t succeed with so many people supporting you, then you’re just a fool.
And you expect me to praise you?”
Walker shook his head helplessly, “You always have your own reasoning!”
After joking with each other, Walker said to Donnie, “Now that I’ve taken control of the Astor family, can we start on our next plan?
Do you have any difficulties on your side?”
What Walker was referring to was the construction of the Block Building using the Astor family’s land in the uptown area of Manhattan, New York.
Yes, it was the Empire State Building from another timeline!
Donnie and Walker had previously discussed this matter, with Donnie intending to build the Block Building into the Empire State Building of later generations.
In Donnie’s memory, the Empire State Building started planning in 1929, began construction in 1930, and completed all work by 1931, with a total cost including land acquisition of nearly 41 million US dollars!
It was 1922 now, and although it was only 7 years until 1929, the cost would be somewhat lower, but not by much.
According to the professionals Donnie had hired, the cost of such a skyscraper would be at least around 35 million US dollars!
The outcome of Donnie and Walker’s discussions was to establish a real estate company with the Block Building at its core.
The Astor family would contribute the land in exchange for a 40% stake in the new company, while Donnie would invest in cash to cover all the construction costs of the Block Building, holding a 60% share.
Donnie looked at Walker with amusement.
Without any hesitation, Walker said, “Indeed, I am a bit anxious.
Having just secured the Astor family’s assets, I need to show some results; otherwise, there will undoubtedly be complaints!”
Donnie calculated that the construction cost of the Block Building would be about 21 million US dollars, a sum he could now afford.
Although Donnie had done quite a few things this year, like building the Atlantic City stadium, establishing the Racing Club, founding the Apollo Chain, acquiring shares in Coca-Cola, and spending quite a bit of money on CTR, who could blame him when the private liquor business was always bringing in a massive flow of cash!
“I have no problems on my end; you can find someone to start the design.
We will discuss the details thoroughly tomorrow.”
In this environment, it was definitely not possible for Donnie to discuss the details of this matter with Walker.
Walker also understood this and said with a laugh, “No problem!”
“King of Atlantic City, your title is now all over the United States!”
As Donnie and Walker were chatting, Albert Furr came over with a glass of champagne in hand.
“Minister Furr, please stop joking.
That kind of title is fine for outsiders to say, but why would you say it too?”
Donnie said modestly.
Albert Furr laughed and said, “What’s there to be modest about?
You have no idea how many people covet such a title and can’t get it!”
At this point, Albert Furr spoke quietly to Donnie, “Donnie, before I came here, Harding specifically sought me out to pass on a message, asking you to take care of the votes in New Jersey!”
Donnie had already been approached by Harding on this matter during his previous visit to Washington, and Donnie naturally gave the same response as before.
“Of course, that’s a given.
You can reassure Harding after you return that New Jersey will always be Harding’s most steadfast supporter!”
With Donnie’s response, Albert Furr was greatly relieved.
Harding’s approval ratings had been declining recently, causing him considerable headaches, so he was increasingly valuing his core supporters!
Donnie also took the opportunity to remind Albert Furr, “Albert, about that matter I mentioned before, how have you considered it?”
This was also related to Donnie’s private liquor business.
With the continual crackdown on other private liquor businesses within the United States, aside from Donnie’s, the demand for his private liquor had increased significantly.
This led to increased demand from both the distilleries in Canada and suppliers in Europe, creating a need for more ships to transport these private liquors.
The seas were not calm, with various pirates prowling, and even Donnie’s own fleet had encountered multiple pirate interceptions.
This led Donnie to decide to acquire more cargo ships and equip them with certain armaments.
Donnie had already spoken to Albert Furr about this before, but at that time, Albert considered the matter sensitive…
which was why Donnie had not approached the younger Theodore Roosevelt.
His needs were too great to be met this time.
Therefore, Albert Furr had been putting Donnie off on this issue.
Now that the need was more urgent, Donnie brought the matter up again.
Albert Furr, seemingly anticipating that Donnie would raise this issue before coming, said with a smile, “Rest assured, Harding is already discussing this with Robert Coontz.
I believe there will be good news soon!”