Harry had no intention of truly exploring Donnie’s inner thoughts because, in his heart, once Harding became President, Donnie had to serve Harding.
"However, Donnie, after tonight’s gala ends, I have a friend who is very eager to meet you. Haven’t you said before that we are friends? Since we are friends, my friends are naturally your friends too!"
Plus, I can assure you that meeting this friend will be greatly beneficial for you!"
Donnie didn’t fully trust Harry’s words. Considering all those who came to Atlantic City, not a single one had arrived with a purely simple purpose. They were all looking to take a bite out of Atlantic City or out of him. Now, to believe that there was no harm in interactions with them, Donnie could only smile.
"Of course, since we’re friends, meeting is certainly no problem. But Harry, as friends, shouldn’t you hint to me what tonight’s friend is really thinking?"
Harry thought for a moment and said, "I’ve heard that you’ve been thinking of partnering with Morgan?"
Donnie didn’t ask any more questions and said, "OK, I am very much looking forward to a candid chat with Mr. Mellon, who will be entering the President’s Cabinet in the future!"
Harry showed an expression of helplessness: "Donnie, can’t you pretend to be a little slower? It makes me feel less accomplished!"
Donnie spread his hands and said, "Maybe next time, I will show the slowness you’re hoping for, Harry!"
"Forget it, I’d still prefer you this way. After all, it’s truly delightful to have a conversation with a smart person!"
When Harry saw more guests arriving, he didn’t chat with Donnie for long before he took his leave. After all, there were still many celebrities coming this evening, and people like Harry were most suited for such occasions.
"Mellon Bank wants a piece of the action too?"
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Walker took out two glasses of champagne from a tray held by a waiter and handed one to Donnie.
"It seems that way!" Donnie took the champagne from Walker’s hand, thanked him, and then continued, "Mellon was too calm last night, and I was too occupied with other matters, so I forgot about him. But now it seems, if he were not interested in Atlantic City, he wouldn’t have come."
Although Mellon was also a member of Harding’s Cabinet, his status was evident here; such a person would never be able to accompany Harding on a national speaking tour!
"So what do you plan to do? Didn’t you want to partner with Morgan before?"
Donnie smiled and said, "We haven’t signed any contracts with Morgan, and at this point, I think Nucky has just rejected them. It’s not even the stage of restarting negotiations!"
Walker admonished, "Regardless, Morgan is still Morgan!"
Donnie said, "I understand!"
While the two were chatting, a sudden surge of cheers erupted outside, and even those inside the pub could feel the excitement of the people outside being ignited.
"It must be Griffith with our Miss America making an entrance!"
Let’s put it this way, except for those Miss Americas, Griffith and Charlie Chaplin might surpass some people in terms of wealth, but in the political and business influence in the United States, these two are definitely at the bottom.
Even for Donnie now, if he truly wanted to use some political and business power against them, they would have no way to retaliate.
But the people outside didn’t care about that, they were just cheering for the ones they were interested in.
Charlie Chaplin and Griffith, these were some of the most popular Hollywood actors of the time!
On the red carpet sequence tonight, Griffith was before Charlie Chaplin.
True to form, it wasn’t long before Griffith, with Joyina Holmes, the third-place finisher from the Miss America Los Angeles contest, walked in. When the two separated, Joyina Holmes excitedly hugged Griffith and kissed his cheek!
"David, your treatment is so much better than ours!"
Once Griffith walked over, Donnie began to joke with him.
"It just looks good for now, give it some time and these girls will understand that surface glamour isn’t everything."
Griffith looked around at the magnates in the hall, his eyes filled with a touch of envy.
If the United Artists they had founded could develop as they had envisioned, maybe he wouldn’t have to envy these people anymore!
"Rainbows always appear after the rain!" Donnie, seeing what Griffith was thinking, said with a reassuring smile.
"Let’s hope we see the rainbow we’re hoping for," Griffith sighed and then spoke seriously to Donnie.
"Donnie, I’ve talked it over with Charlie, as well as Pickford and Douglas in Europe, and we’re very happy to have you invest in United Artists. We also hope that you, Donnie, can help our United Artists solve its current difficulties!"
Walker, standing beside him and surprised, asked, "David, I remember it’s not the agreed-upon time for you to deal with Donnie yet. How come you agree so suddenly?"
Griffith looked around the entire hall and said, "With the situation as it is, is there any need for an explanation? We haven’t been sitting idly in Atlantic City these past couple of days, and we’ve heard some things about the problems Donnie encountered. But looking at the situation today, I believe Donnie must have resolved his own problems.
Under such circumstances, if Donnie can solve his own troubles, it seems that our problems will not be too big a difficulty for you, Donnie!"
People always pursue success, and when someone can succeed repeatedly, whether it’s luck or not, one thing is certain: even if the person is not very confident, others will still believe in his success.
This is like at a gambling table, if someone can win ten times in a row on luck, the other players will definitely follow blindly.
Now Griffith, seeing that Donnie had solved his troubles, and in such a complex situation, was willing to believe that Donnie could continue to resolve issues!
"I really appreciate your trust, David. Normally, this condition should have been brought up when we formally discuss partnership, but since we’ve gotten to this point now, let’s just lay it out here.
I have no problem with investing in United Artists, but there’s one essential condition: during the movie preparations by you, Charlie Chaplin, and Douglas, I hope my Miss Americas will be your preferred choice of actresses!"
Griffith wasn’t surprised by Donnie’s request and nodded, "I’ve already discussed this with Charlie Douglas, and no one had any objections, but we can’t guarantee they will always be the lead actresses!"
"Of course!"