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Louis shook his head, resigned, "It's not that, but after killing LeBron, this person went on to shoot his own wife, and then he turned the gun on himself and committed suicide!"

Nucky: "..."

"So, you're telling me that at this time we can't do anything at all?"

Louis said, "I think, Mr. Nucky, you should..."

Before Louis could finish his sentence, the phone on Nucky's desk rang.

Louis quickly answered the call, and after speaking with the other party for a moment, he covered the receiver and reported to Nucky, "Irving and Love from the North District are here; they say they wish to see you!"

Nucky: "LeBron's two henchmen?"

Louis nodded, "Yes, that's them!"

"Let them come up."

Soon, Irving and Love arrived in Nucky's office.

"Respected Mr. Nucky!"

Nucky waved his hand dismissively, "Alright, save the pleasantries. How is the situation in the North District now?"

Irving replied, "The situation in the North District was somewhat chaotic at first, but it has calmed down a bit now!"

Nucky shook his head and asked, "I'm asking about the situation of the ordinary residents of the North District!"

Although LeBron's death would definitely cause some struggle within their gang over power issues, looking at the current situation, LeBron's death seemed to be an abnormal natural death, not a vendetta, which reduces the likelihood of starting a war against others; all conflicts would be internal to their gang.

Nucky wasn't too worried about this; what truly concerned him was that after LeBron's death, there was no one left in the North District with enough clout to rally the people, so when it came time to start collecting votes, who would take on this task?

This wasn't a matter of simply electing a new gang leader to replace LeBron. LeBron's prestige in the North District wasn't something that could be replicated by just changing leaders.

Previously, the people of the North District were willing to listen to LeBron and vote for certain significant figures, but now with a new person, whether these people would still do so was uncertain!

And such a change was precisely what Nucky couldn't accept!

Irving said, "We are already trying. Love and I have discussed it and tomorrow, we will donate some items to the hospitals and schools of the North District."

Nucky, now looking at Irving seriously, said, "Your name is Owen Seth?"

Irving immediately nodded, "Yes, I didn't expect Mr. Nucky to know my full name!"

Nucky smiled, "Of course, I do; every citizen of the North District is a citizen of Atlantic City, and I also know that you, Irving, were LeBron's trusted aide. He mentioned you to me more than once!"

"It's an honor!" Irving expressed his thanks.

Nucky said, "Just go ahead with your plans, and if there's anything you need, feel free to bring it up, and I'll try to meet your requests!"

Irving said, "There is indeed something I need your help with, Mr. Nucky."

Nucky casually asked, "What is it?"

Irving explained, "Although Love and I are from the North District, we do not have the influence that you have, Mr. Nucky, so we were thinking if you could join us in distributing those supplies tomorrow, it could greatly help our cause."

Nucky's eyes began to sparkle, and his smile grew even brighter, "Good, I'll personally visit the North District tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Mr. Nucky!" Irving said, humbly expressing his gratitude.

After Irving and the silent Love left, Nucky immediately said to Louis, "Go and investigate this Owen Seth; the more details, the better!"

"Yes!"

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"It looks like you're about to become the boss of the North District!"

Upon exiting the Ritz Hotel, Love looked at Irving, calm and inscrutable, giving no hint of joy or sorrow.

Irving couldn't hide his excitement, but still tried to appear modest, "Love, if you have intentions as well, I think it's possible!"

This time Love chuckled, "Forget it, I know my personality isn't fit for being the boss. Being your deputy makes me happy. Besides, deputies usually live longer!"

Irving's smile abruptly ceased, and he stared intently at Love, asking, "What do you mean?"

Love laughed, "I mean nothing by it, rest assured, I will fully support you in becoming the boss of the North District!"

After stating this, Love approached LeBron's Rolls-Royce and said calmly, "Boss Irving, please get in the car!"

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"I've sent those two guys away, no one in Atlantic City will find them!"

Inside the Block Tavern office, Robert was reporting to Donnie.

Those two boys were obviously Robert's doing; in fact, they weren't from Atlantic City at all, but merely tools brought in for this particular job.

Donnie nodded and asked, "We need to keep our relationship with Irving more secretive, I believe Nucky must have already started investigating Irving by now!"

Robert said, "I've already had Dwight contact a kid from the North District; from now on, he'll act as the link between Irving and me. Unless necessary, I won't meet with Irving directly!"

The situation in the North District had been left to Robert by Donnie.

Leaning back in his chair, Donnie said, "Let's hope that Irving didn't screw up at Nucky's tonight!"

Robert smiled, "He won't; although Irving is a bit flamboyant, he also understands the importance of tonight for himself!"

Donnie said, "If that's the case, it looks like we won't have to worry too much about the North District. The Miss America city finales are coming up. Harding will arrive in Atlantic City tomorrow; unless it's something significant, just handle it yourself!"

The day of the Miss America city finals had arrived, and Harding would be the first to speak for the Atlantic City Broadcast, broadcasting to the entire United States. Plus, Donnie wanted to meet Harding in person; these matters would undoubtedly take up all his attention, so he could no longer attend to the North District affairs!

Robert laughed, "Understood, there won't be any more problems in the North District!"