A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 472 It's Snowing

Inside the City Hall building, Thompson was holding a press conference.

"Men in the press, unfortunately, I will say that the passage of the No. 18 Amendment has spawned a whole new kind of crime, vicious thugs who are daring for money."

While this press conference was going on, Arnold Rothstein was preparing to leave the United States to avoid the limelight. Prosecutors in Chicago had filed charges against him, and major newspapers were renewing their attacks on him. Over time, he became the center of public opinion.

He knew that someone was messing with him, and it was most likely the big shot that the lawyer had hinted at before.

"Mr. Rothstein, is this really the right time to go to Scotland?" Luciano said while holding an umbrella for Rothstein.

"Charlie, I suggest you leave as soon as possible. Fraisa has gone into hiding, Lansky has no news at all, and all the calls I could get through have been rejected now. Can you understand? It's not like It’s that guy Thompson’s work, at least, not entirely.”

After speaking, Rothstein sat in the back seat of the car. Through the window, he glanced at Luciano who was still confused about the situation, and then signaled the driver to set off.

"Last January, in the woods, not far from where I am speaking now, a brutal massacre took place. Five smugglers were brutally murdered by a hostile gang. The mastermind of these killers was a man with a long criminal record. Brother Fletcher, through the tireless investigation of my brother, former Sheriff Eli Thompson, this is a notorious gang of killers from Philadelphia..."

Eli was in the audience, watching Nucky. Due to his appearance in the casino in the middle of the night, he was constantly attacked and hyped up by political opponents. Eli 'actively' took the blame and resigned.

"Now, I'm pleased to report that as I stand here speaking, they are being pursued, driven by the political demands of the election, by Democrats who claim that the current Atlantic City mayor and officials are pedantic and too tolerant of crime. , on the eve of the election, I assure you that although this major crime occurred during the Republican government, the relevant Republican personnel will also be arrested and brought to justice.

Having said this, Thompson pointed to his newly elected puppet mayor standing next to him and said firmly:
"Tomorrow, please vote for Edward Bader and keep our city safe! Thank you and God bless America."

……

In the barber shop, Fletcher was lying on a chair with foam on his chin. He closed his eyes and was concentrating, waiting for the barber to shave him.

The barber who was sharpening his razor suddenly looked at the door with a horrified expression.

Old Charlie quietly put a finger in front of his mouth to signal the barber to be quiet, and then walked softly behind FLS. He took the sharply sharpened razor from the dazed barber's hand, and gently parted FLS's neck. The foam on the body and bright red blood spurted out instantly.

"Cough...cough..."

Old Charlie looked at Fleur's eyes widening in the mirror, gently wiped the razor on his chest, and then handed it back to the barber who stood there without daring to move.

"how much is it?"

"..."

Facing the silent barber, Old Charlie left a ten-dollar bill as money for FL's haircut, and then quietly left the barber shop.

……

On polling day.

In the corner of the lobby at Betsy Morgan's campaign headquarters.

Arthur took the "Atlantic Daily" from Geraint's hand from behind, and after glancing at the report that read "The killer of the woods was found dead, Thompson won support for the Republican Party in Atlantic City", he threw it aside. said:

"Geraint, what you should be concerned about now is your sister, not Thompson. Why didn't I notice before that you are so passionate about something?"

"Dad, I have to refute your accusation." Geraint stood up and said with a smile.

"Then I want to hear how you plan to rebut." Geraint looked at Arthur who was all ears, so he pretended to clear his throat and said:

"I have just asked Betsy's campaign manager. The results for the three constituencies have come out. Betsy is ahead by 20%. As expected, we can now start to congratulate her for becoming the No. 1 female member of parliament in the region. ”

"Okay, but the concern I just mentioned is not the concern about the result. As a family member, your concern should be to stand by her side and share the joy with her at this time."

"You're right, Dad, so why did you come to the corner?"

Looking at Geraint's sly smile, Arthur smiled helplessly and said:

"Your mother said that I acted too calm, so she asked me to find a corner to stay in, so that others wouldn't say that I was confident and talk behind my back about the election results in a while?"

"Hahaha." Gerald laughed.

Indeed, Linda is right, but as far as the result is concerned, Betsy's election has long been inevitable. I won't go into details about how many deals Arthur has reached and how to operate it in private. In short, Arthur is indeed sure, Her daughter Betsy is certain to be elected.

At this time, the housekeeper found the two people in the corner, and then said to Arthur:

"Charlie called and said that Rothstein, who was about to abscond, had been caught by people from the Blackwater River Company and handed over to the Chicago police. However, Charlie Luciano ran away."

The butler's words did not avoid Geraint, so Arthur asked directly to Geraint:
"Is this Charlie Luciano important?"

Geraint shook his head and said:

"Just a nobody."

"Then, I think I've accomplished everything I promised you."

"Thank you. Next time, I will try to solve this kind of problem myself."

Hearing Geraint's words, Arthur said with a disgusted smile:
"It's okay to bother me. Just remember to go and thank your Uncle Charlie."

"I know, Thanksgiving will be in two days, and I will definitely thank him then." Geraint said with a smile.

It sounds so fast. It’s Thanksgiving again. Arthur looked at the falling snow outside the window and was lost in thought for a while.

"Dad! I got elected!"

Betsy suddenly ran from behind and hugged Arthur, suddenly pulling Arthur back from the trance.

"What are you thinking?" Linda, who was following Becky and holding the arm of her second son Hans, was looking at Arthur with a smile on her face.

Listening to the cheers erupting from the campaign team members in the hall after the results were announced, and looking at the falling fireworks and balloons.

Arthur smiled and said with some emotion:
"I was thinking about the time I left Blackwater Town and fled to Plow Village. It was a rare blizzard..."

-End of the book-

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