America 1919

Of course, as long as Theodore Roosevelt's mind is sound, he wouldn't do such a thing.

But that didn't stop Donnie from doing it under his name.

After all, what matters most to Donnie now is to gain Theodore Roosevelt's support on this matter!

Upon hearing Donnie's words, Theodore Roosevelt heaved a sigh of relief; Donnie's mind was still rational, not truly hoping to gain one of those three oil fields.

However, this rationality had its limits!

"Donnie, your idea indeed represents a concession, but you should know that if those people really rent those three oil fields, the oil there becomes their wealth. Do you think they would watch you extract oil that rightfully belongs to them?"

Donnie nodded and said, "If I were them, I would not agree!"

"Exactly, since you wouldn't agree, they naturally wouldn't agree either!" Theodore Roosevelt seriously said, "This matter is a game played within a closed circle. You should stay out of it!"

Donnie confidently said, "What if someone within this small circle is willing to bring me in?"

"What do you mean?" Theodore Roosevelt blurted out, then realized the answer Donnie led him to: "Are you saying Albert Furr wants you to be part of it?"

Donnie didn't deny it and chuckled, "Otherwise, Theo, why do you think he would tell me about this?"

Theodore Roosevelt instinctively felt something was off, as this business was clearly not something Donnie could participate in.

Yet he could not spot any obvious flaws, for Donnie must have learned this from someone on the inside.

Until now, both Theodore Roosevelt and Albert Furr had fallen into an information trap created by Donnie.

Donnie had indicated to Albert that Roosevelt had informed him of this matter, while suggesting to Roosevelt that it was Albert who had done so.

In the current situation, there was no way for the two of them to directly confirm the facts.

What made it even more interesting was that when they both left Atlantic City, one would head to Washington and the other to New York.

They had no chance to meet.

As for whether they would communicate over the phone about this matter, Donnie thought the likelihood was very small.

This was a non-compliant and secret operation to start with; everyone involved wanted it to go smoothly and be resolved without any issues.

So for any adverse issues, everyone would subconsciously avoid them rather than actively discuss them.

In fact, even if they were to confront each other about it, Donnie wasn't worried.

During their confrontation, only two possibilities existed: first, Donnie was already a part of the plan, and to avoid complications, they would tacitly agree to keep things as is, avoiding more unexpected outcomes.

Second, Donnie had already given up on joining the plan, and if so, what would it matter if they both knew the truth?

The worst would be mutual suspicion about who had truly told Donnie!
Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

"Albert Furr, that idiot, I've always said we shouldn't work with such a fool!"

In the end, Theodore Roosevelt still accepted Donnie's words. People like Roosevelt had no respect for those like Albert who advanced through nepotism.

What displeased Roosevelt even more was that during the official confirmation of the Cabinet, Harding's initial thought was to make Albert the Secretary of State; if not for Congress's overwhelming objection, that would have actually come to pass.

After quietly scoffing, Roosevelt's face brightened into a smile, "If Albert agrees, I think this will be easier. Those oil consortiums will definitely give Albert face!"

Roosevelt's earlier objection to Donnie joining the plan was based on the belief that Donnie couldn't contend with Albert Furr and the oil consortium behind him.

It wasn't that he didn't want Donnie to join!

According to Roosevelt's view, Donnie was to become his brother-in-law in the future. Then they would be family.

Therefore, the stronger Donnie became, the better it would be for their family!

Donnie grinned, "But now there's a problem, those oil consortiums don't want me to join, so I need your help with this, Theo!"

Theodore Roosevelt looked at Donnie warily and asked, "In this matter, I am just an executor and cannot provide you with any help!"

Roosevelt did hope for Donnie's strength to grow, but not at the cost of his own interests.

Individually, those oil consortiums were surely no match for the Rockefeller Family, but combined, they were a formidable force not to be underestimated.

Roosevelt had no desire to get entangled in this because of the issue!

Donnie said, "There are still ways, but don't worry, Theo. I understand your concerns and won't put you in a difficult position!"