Downey is indeed willing to meet Mr. Walker.

A normal person traveling to Atlantic City would not think of coming to meet the so-called big shot of Atlantic City, Donny Bullock.

All they care about is whether they have fun in Atlantic City.

There are only two types of people who may want to meet a big shot in Atlantic City like Downey after experiencing the scenery of Atlantic City.

The first type is scammers like Ponzi. What they need is the funds in the hands of big men like Downey.

The second is that the family has some status, but the person himself does not have a high status in such a family, because people with high status can directly call Downey's office and make an appointment with Downey.

Things.

Regardless of the above type of person, Downey may be able to gain some benefits.

But just when Downey was preparing to meet Walker the next day, he met someone he didn't want to see.

Federal Agent Diesel Mallard!

"Diesel, I remember that you came to Atlantic City to investigate Nucky's affairs. Why do you keep coming to trouble me during this time?"

When Diesel Mallard came to Atlantic City, it was because the Commodore found his connections in Washington, so the FBI sent Diesel Mallard and others to investigate Nucky's affairs.

But now Diesel Mallard is really eyeing Downey, which makes Downey very unhappy.

Diesel Mallard didn't care about Downey's attitude, "We will naturally investigate Nucky's matter, but there are still many doubts about Ponzi's matter. Bullock, don't think that you have been here for more than two months.

Atlantic City has risen rapidly, so you can talk to me with this attitude. You know that I can take you back for questioning at any time.

There is no scum like Van Alden to speak for you now!"

Ponzi's incident still has sequelae.

Just as Nucky said at the beginning, Ponzi's back means millions of dollars, and the FBI cannot let this matter go easily.

So not long after Pounds died, Van Alden was transferred out of Atlantic City and is now in Chicago.

Diesel Mallard took over the task of investigating the Ponzi incident.

Through Diesel Mallard's investigation, he found that Downey had a very good relationship with Van Alden. Van Alden even helped Downey acquire the best Folly Tavern in Atlantic City.

In addition, Diesel Mallard also investigated that Downey once had a separate contact with Ponzi at Ponzi's banquet. As a result, the Ponzi incident broke out within two days of the two people's separate contact.
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The key is that it was first exposed in Downey's newspaper "Atlantic City Post"!

All this evidence gives Diesel reason to suspect that Downey is involved in Ponzi's disappearance!

"Haha!" Faced with Diesel Mallard's threat, Downey didn't care and even laughed contemptuously: "Mallard, have you forgotten where this place is and who I am?

?If you want to take me away, then I can assure you that the best lawyers in Washington will file a lawsuit against you and the organization behind you this afternoon.

The FBI won't have any problems, but you?

After you lose your status as a federal agent, what do you think you have to rely on to speak in front of me?"

Diesel Mallard looked gloomy, he didn't like Downey's current attitude when talking to him.

"Based on everything you did in Atlantic City, I have enough reasons to take you away, so Donny Bullock, don't think that I really can't do anything to you!"

Donnie laughed and said: "If it is true as you said, you would no longer be standing here talking to me."

"Wow, wow!"

At this moment, a frivolous voice sounded, and young Walker walked in. When he saw Diesel Mallard, he joked.

"Mallard, you are really disliked by everyone. I thought you were annoying enough when you were at West Point, but I didn't expect you were still annoying in Atlantic City!"

Seeing Walker, Diesel Mallard showed the same bored expression as Walker.

"Walker Astor, have you forgotten my fear of your dominance at West Point?"

Walker smiled contemptuously and said: "Then why did you go from being a top student who could enter the army and become a general to being able to only enter the FBI and become a mere agent?"

Diesel Mallard clenched his fists, obviously stimulated by Walker.

"Wow, wow!" Walker swung his hands in front of his chest and said with a smile: "If you dare to take action, I think you may lose your job without Mr. Bullock's lawyer taking action!"

Diesel Mallard snorted and decided not to talk to Walker anymore, but he also knew that he would not get any news he wanted here at this time.

"Donny Bullock, I will always keep an eye on you!" After saying that, Diesel Mallard turned and left.

Downey didn't care about Diesel Mallard leaving at all, but smiled as he walked away as Diesel Mallard and Walker Astor walked in!

The name Walker is very common in the United States, but the surname Astor is a bit special.

Especially during the conversation between Walker and Diesel Mallard just now, the strength Walker showed made Downey's guess about the other party's identity even more certain.

After all, there is only one Astor family among the upper class in the United States!

"Mr. Astor, you see I was waiting for you in my tavern early, but I didn't expect to be interrupted by an irrelevant person. I hope you don't mind my poor hospitality!"

Walker Astor said helplessly: "It seems that Mr. Block, you have guessed my identity?"

Downey nodded and said: "If I guess correctly, Mr. Astor, your father should be Mr. Astor IV, Mr. John Astor!"

For future generations, the Astor family is actually very unfamiliar to the top families in the United States.

But in fact, in this era, the Astor family is the real upper-class family in the United States... although it is on the decline!

Astor I, the founder of the Astor family, created two firsts in American history: the first millionaire to own a million dollars, and he also had the foresight to create the first family trust in American history.<

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At the same time, the Astor family is also a New York landowner!

In 1789, Astor I purchased a large amount of land in Manhattan, New York, from the then Vice President of the United States.

For the rest of his life, Astor I was either buying land in Manhattan or on the way to buying it.

When he died, Astor I's biggest regret was not buying the entire upper Manhattan!

Astor I's sons and grandsons were all defenders of the city, so they had always retained the land purchased by Astor I.

When the Astor family came to the fourth generation, the Astor family reached its peak and was called the richest man in the world by many media.

Astor IV was also related by marriage to President Roosevelt at the time.

He is also a person with multiple identities, including a real estate builder, investor, inventor, and writer.

Astor IV was well-educated and a graduate of Harvard University; he wrote the science fiction novel "Journey to Another Star", which still has a large number of readers in the United States even in later generations; he won awards including bicycle brakes, turbine engines, etc.

He has many patents; he also has excellent business acumen. In 1897, he funded the construction of the Astoria Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in the world at that time.

In addition, he funded the construction of the Titanic.

Similarly, he also died because of the sinking of the Titanic.

At that time, Astor IV and his newlywed wife took the Titanic on its maiden voyage. When a disaster occurred, Astor IV gave his newlywed wife the chance to escape...a woman who was older than him.

A woman whose son Vincent was one year younger, Astor IV died at sea!

The year was 1912, and his wife Madeleine Firth was 19 years old!

Downey was very suspicious that the truck driver put Astor IV's character on DiCaprio's body when filming "Titanic".

"That's a confused guy, don't talk about him!"

Walker obviously didn't want to mention his father, and Downey didn't continue to ask. It would be disgusting to continue to ask when the other party didn't want to talk.

From Walker's identity to the relationship between Walker and Diesel Mallard, Downey felt that the two of them could become good friends!

"Since you don't want to talk, Walker, I won't ask, but there is one thing you still have to tell me, Walker!"

"What happened?"

"Why do you want to see me? Is there something bad about the West District that makes you feel dissatisfied?"

When Downey mentioned the West End, Walker's face immediately reappeared with a smile and said: "Satisfied, very satisfied. It's because of satisfaction that I want to meet the genius who proposed such reforms."

Downey laughed and said: "Everyone who praises the West End is my friend, Downey Bullock!"

The two of them did not go to a private room, but sat in the lobby of Block Tavern while the waiter brought whiskey.

Sometimes, establishing friendship between men is so simple. After a few glasses of wine, the relationship between the two quickly becomes warm.

Walker also told Downey about his conflict with Diesel Mallard.

At the same time, in the process, Downey actually guessed from Walker's description that although Walker was the son of Astor IV, he was indeed an illegitimate son.

But even though he is an illegitimate child, Walker still has a life that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve.

He was admitted to West Point Military Academy, where he met Diesel Mallard, who was admitted to West Point Military Academy in the same year.

When two people of different classes and personalities come together, a lot of conflicts naturally arise.

Diesel Mallard is dissatisfied with Walker's performance in school, but he always manages to be superior to them in life.

Walker is dissatisfied with Diesel Mallard's bossy character.

As a result, conflicts occurred many times in the school.

Although the Astor family is now in decline... Madeleine, whom Astor IV exchanged his life for, is not grateful for what Astor IV has done for him.
To be continued...