America 1919

Even to increase the popularity, now in every public place in Atlantic City, including taverns, bed and breakfasts, hotels, boutiques, restaurants, and so forth, there are posters of the Miss America contestants.

Even though the gambling industry in Atlantic City is not yet legalized, it's just lacking an official document. Every visitor to Atlantic City understands what kind of city it is; most people come here hoping to try their luck, so it's only natural to place some bets at the numerous betting spots scattered throughout the city.

Maholi shook her head and said, "Unfortunately, I don't like this situation because there are too many people, and we can't get a good night's sleep at our hotel! Especially my two children!"

With the recent increase of visitors to Atlantic City, the business for prostitutes has naturally gotten better, and one could say that Atlantic City becomes a city ablaze with gunfire at night.

"If you don't mind, Maholi, you can take your two children and come to stay at my place. I think that would not impact your life!"

At that moment, Walker felt again a deep admiration for Donnie's foresight. Just the day before yesterday, Donnie had given him a set of keys to a villa in the southern district.

Initially, Walker didn't understand Donnie's gesture.

"I'm living fine in the hotel, why give me the keys to a villa?"

Donnie simply replied calmly to Walker, "You'll find a use for them."

Only now did Walker truly grasp Donnie's intent.

"You bought a villa in Atlantic City?" Maholi was not surprised by Walker's financial capability, just that she didn't expect Walker would buy a property in Atlantic City.

Prior to this, Walker, like herself, had also been staying at the Ritz Hotel!

Walker said with a smile, "I think Atlantic City is a nice city, and since Donnie is here too, I bought one a while ago, and it's just been finished being renovated!"

Maholi nodded slightly, looking at Walker with a hint of indecision. Through their interactions over the past few days, Maholi had come to understand Walker's intentions.

Yet, to this moment, Maholi couldn't be sure if she was truly able to accept this man five years her junior.

"Even if you, Maholi, don't care about those voices, I think those two adorable little ones would definitely be very uncomfortable. I also have a beautiful garden, though it can't compare to our residence in New York, it's quiet and elegant. Plus, stepping out of the villa leads straight to the Atlantic, which can avoid the crowds on the beach!"

Walker invited her sincerely.

After some thought, Maholi finally nodded, "Alright, then I will be troubling you these next few days, Walker!"

"It's truly my pleasure!" Walker said joyfully, for Maholi's agreement to move to the villa signified a further step in their relationship!

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However, Walker's good mood did not last for long as the next day Atlantic City welcomed another visitor.

Madeline Firth, Walker's stepmother, the very person who often ridiculed Vincent in public.

As a New York socialite, Madeline Firth's arrival naturally required Donnie to greet her personally.

In fact, during this time, Donnie's trips to and from the Atlantic City train station had been the most frequent.

Madeline made a grand entrance, with as many as ten attendants. Though she lost the Astor IV inheritance after remarrying, no one would think Madeline hadn't secured more benefits for herself over the years, right?

Moreover, Madeline's remarriage was to a man, albeit not as wealthy as Astor IV, but still with significant personal wealth, given he was also a banker.

In truth, Madeline's new husband, a childhood friend, according to Walker's words, wouldn't have been able to help Madeline walk away with that inheritance from the Astor family without Dick the banker working behind the scenes.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

To Donnie's surprise, it wasn't just Madeline who came this time; her current husband Dick also arrived.

At the welcome dinner at the Ritz Hotel, Madeline seemed to casually mention, "I hear, Mr. Block, that you and Walker are very good friends?"

Having been able to marry Astor IV, the former wealthiest man in America, and now married to Dick the banker, even convincing Astor IV to forfeit his own life, Madeline's appearance went without saying; she was absolutely first-rate beauty.

Especially at the age of 27, which was the perfect age to showcase the beauty of a woman.

The current Madeline with her fashionable short hair, as preferred by American women, and a bare-shouldered long dress, flaunted her excellent figure without a doubt. Madeline wasn't skinny; rather, she had a bit of voluptuousness, definitely not overweight. Such a figure combined with her fair skin made her shine brilliantly under the lights.

"Indeed!" Donnie didn't deny Madeline's words, "Walker is not only a good friend of mine but also a close business partner. Having Walker as a good friend is something I'm very happy about!"

Madeline didn't show any displeasure, but rather said happily, "Walker has always been a very ambitious kid. In fact, long ago, I already believed that his abilities would definitely be better than Vincent's. Now that he's chosen to work with you, Donnie, it also proves my earlier thoughts were right!"