America 1919-Chapter 869 - 297, Lawyer Superstars_2

Aside from Albert Furr, Florence, Harding’s wife, was not present either!

In response, Donnie reminded him: "Leaving Albert Furr behind is correct, but at this time, leaving out Florence is a mistake. Your private life has always been a prime target of the Democratic Party’s attacks. If you don’t bring Florence now, it is very likely that she will become a target for John Davis’s attacks. More importantly, such a move will provoke attacks from the Cleveland consortium behind Florence, and then you will be attacked from both sides!"

This was Donnie’s sincere advice. Seemingly open-minded, the United States in fact takes such matters very seriously.

Uh, in layman’s terms, it means I can be liberal allowing anyone to shake things up a bit, but you can’t talk about it!

Harding, finding it difficult, spoke earnestly to Donnie: "To be honest with you, Donnie, just before I arrived in Atlantic City, I had already had a fight with that vicious woman Florence. Now, to take her on a campaign tour..."

Donnie said, "I understand how you feel, Harding. But everything should be considered for the bigger picture. If you no longer wish to run for President of the United States, I can arrange a consultancy position for you at Venus Bank, and you can also easily announce a divorce from Florence to the public. However, if you still intend to seek re-election as President, then you need to pay attention to these influences!"

Harding sighed helplessly for a moment, then finally said, "All right, after I go back, I will bring her along!"

Donnie nodded and continued, "There’s another matter!"

"What’s the matter?" Harding asked.

Donnie explained, "It’s all about Albert Furr, everything was triggered by him. I know you’re a person who values relationships, Harding, but now you need to make a decision. If you truly want to reverse the image the American public has of you, then at this time, Albert Furr must come forward and take all the responsibility upon himself. Only in this way can you cut your losses in time!"

Harding fell into a kind of silent contemplation, weighed down by three layers of concern. The first layer was that his relationship with Albert Furr was indeed very deep, and even in the current situation, he still did not want to completely give up on his friendship with Albert Furr.

The second layer was precisely because of familiarity—he really understood Albert Furr’s personality. If he were to abandon Albert Furr now, he was very worried that Albert Furr, in self-preservation, would become a rabid dog, biting wildly, making Harding’s days even harder.

The third layer of concern was that Albert Furr was, after all, widely recognized as his close confidant. If Albert Furr’s crimes were substantiated, he worried that the Democratic Party would seize this and relentlessly attack him!

Afterward, Harding shared his concerns with Donnie!

"My dear Harding, you consider Albert Furr your best friend, but does he regard you as his best friend? If that’s truly the case, he should not have made such a mistake, and especially not behind your back."

As for whether Albert Furr would bite in a frenzy, you can rest assured. This matter involves a wide scope; only if Albert Furr wants to burn all bridges would he indulge in reckless accusations. Plus, you can assure him that after your re-election, you will offer him some compensation. I think he will understand these pros and cons!"

Regarding the last point, it is indeed a possibility, but it’s precisely because of this that you should make a decision more quickly. Before the Democratic Party can react, announce the affair. In this way, the "Atlantic City Post" and ABC, as well as other Republican-friendly newspapers, will support you. Then we can as much as possible bring the public opinion into our own hands!"

Listening to Donnie’s words, Harding once again fell into silence. This was a matter that needed serious consideration.

Donnie didn’t rush Harding, but quietly waited for his decision.

Soon, Harding made up his mind: "Alright, when I return to Washington, I will discuss this matter with Albert Furr alone!"

Donnie nodded, "After you have made your decision, send someone to inform me immediately. I will prepare ABC and the ’Atlantic City Post’ for this news in advance!"

Harding stood up, clasping Donnie’s hands: "Donnie, at this moment, I am utterly convinced that we have the closest friendship. Rest assured that after my re-election as President, I will certainly provide the maximum support to your New Jersey Consortium!"

Donnie laughed heartily, "After you retire, I will also arrange a position for you at Venus Bank!"

This is the classic revolving door politics of the United States!

High-ranking officials, legislators, even Presidents, after receiving financial support from consortia, gain political power, providing various political favors for their financial backers while in office.

And when they retire, they are reabsorbed by these consortia to become senior executives or consultants, leveraging their influence during their tenure to continue benefiting the consortia.

It’s all a circle!

At that moment, Harding’s mood had somewhat eased, as he smiled and spoke to Donnie: "In the future, I’ll come to Venus Bank!"

After spending a night at the Surf Hotel, Harding secretly returned to Washington.

Subsequently, Donnie kept a close eye on the matter. The Democratic Party’s attack continued, and their focus was no longer solely on Harding. They began to target Sinclair Oil Corporation and the other three oil companies, and even Donnie’s Pandora Oil found itself under assault.