Chapter 1359: Chapter 466: The Local Tyrant’s Greeting Gift
Donnie wanted to build the most luxurious casino in Mexico, which was bound to take away some people’s profits.
And Monroe was definitely the one losing the most.
So, at this moment, Monroe wasn’t very happy facing Donnie.
"Indeed, I have such thoughts!"
Donnie replied calmly.
Monroe wielded immense power in Mexico, but that didn’t mean Donnie needed to fear him, because standing behind Donnie was the United States.
"Mr. Block has great prestige in the United States, capable of achieving anything he desires. But I want to remind Mr. Block, this is Mexico!"
Donnie nodded and asked in return, "So, you’re saying there’s no way my plan could succeed in Mexico?"
Monroe shook his head and said, "I didn’t say that, but if Mr. Block chooses to think so, I have no objection!"
"It seems there’s no way for us to come to an agreement on this matter, right?"
Donnie asked.
"If Mr. Block is willing to offer 80% of the profits, perhaps we can negotiate!" Monroe said, shamelessly asking for more.
Donnie chuckled and said, "It seems we really can’t come to an agreement!"
Monroe knew Donnie was refusing him and raised his glass, smiling as he said, "I hope Mr. Block enjoys his stay in Mexico City!"
Then, Monroe turned and left.
After Monroe turned and left, Dwight Morrow came up beside Donnie.
"It seems your negotiation with Monroe wasn’t successful, Mr. Block!"
Tang Fei smiled and said, "It was expected, nothing surprising!"
Dwight Morrow reminded Donnie, "But this matter is difficult to pull off without Monroe’s cooperation!"
Donnie laughed and said, "Then let’s see the final result. If we succeed, according to our previous agreement, Mr. Morrow will continue in Mexico for another two years as ambassador. If not, I’ll persuade the next President to transfer Mr. Morrow back!"
On the very day Donnie arrived in Mexico City, he discussed with Dwight Morrow, hoping Dwight Morrow could serve another two years in Mexico as ambassador to ensure Venus Bank’s business in Mexico was secured.
Dwight Morrow laughed, "If that’s the case, then I’m gaining!"
Donnie laughed heartily.
After Donnie laughed, Dwight Morrow still reminded him, "Mr. Block, though I’d love to return to the United States sooner, I greatly enjoy Mexico’s benefits as well. So I must remind you, don’t be fooled by Monroe’s seemingly agreeable demeanor; this man is actually very dangerous!"
Donnie smiled and said, "Surely, he wouldn’t dare make a move on me?"
"He certainly wouldn’t have the guts!"
Dwight Morrow laughed out loud.
But Donnie understood the implied message: In Mexico, Calles was undoubtedly the most powerful, but that didn’t mean Calles held absolute control.
Right now, the most important matter in Calles’s mind was reorganizing the Mexican Labor Party to make it his private faction.
To achieve that, he must gain Monroe’s support.
Even setting aside these high-level power struggles, and looking further down, even if Calles agreed to cooperate with Donnie, Monroe still had many ways to oppose it!
After the party ended, Donnie returned to his hotel, which was the most luxurious in Mexico City. Donnie had booked the entire place, and all other guests were asked to leave.
Some people were naturally unwilling, but there was no choice; the circumstances were stronger than the individuals!
They had to leave, willing or not!
Late at night, Donnie was sleeping.
From the street outside the hotel came a sudden violent explosion.
Boom!!!!!
Even Donnie’s room shook violently.
Donnie opened his eyes, and his first action was to quickly roll over to the other side of the bed, using the bed to shield himself from the window.
At this moment, his room door was pushed open, and security personnel entered, quickly splitting into two teams, with one team moving to the window armed with AK47s to defend against any outside threat, and another standing at the door to block any possible intruders.
Donnie was also protected by two security personnel.
"Boss, are you alright?"
The head of security, Levin Peters, asked Donnie with concern.
Donnie showed a sinister smile and waved a hand, "I’m fine!"
Under the security’s protection, Donnie moved to the living room, sitting on the sofa, waiting for Levin Peters to report on the situation outside, confident that his security team was already investigating.
Sure enough, soon, a security team member entered and reported to Levin Peters on the situation outside.
"Boss, it’s been figured out: two cars outside our hotel exploded, causing the commotion."
Levin Peters reported to Donnie.
"Were they our cars?" Donnie asked.
"No!" Levin Peters replied.
"That’s all, leave a few people here; the rest can be dismissed!" Donnie sneered, fully convinced this incident was orchestrated by Monroe, but the fact that they didn’t dare touch his vehicle spoke volumes.
Levin Peters let most of the people go to rest, but in reality, half the team still controlled the entire hotel.