America 1919-Chapter 883 - 302, Heir

Hoover rushed to Atlantic City immediately after receiving Donnie’s call.

Hoover had been paying close attention to the Teapot Dome oil field scandal, and recently, his Bureau of Investigation had also dispatched people to probe the matter.

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Now that Donnie had called to tell him that Albert Fall was ready to confess everything he knew, Hoover’s heart was immensely stirred.

This scandal was destined to become a scandal recorded in the annals of history, and it surely involved a significant number of people, especially White House officials and the President.

Additionally, coming to Atlantic City with Hoover were Rhode Granger and Olden.

Externally, both were Hoover’s trusted confidants.

Donnie met with Hoover in his own office. Hoover, now the director of the Bureau of Investigation, carried an air of authority.

However, Donnie was not fazed by this presence, and with a smile, he said, "Albert Fall is in the next room. He has promised me that he will tell you everything about the Teapot Dome oil field scandal!"

Hoover spoke modestly, "Donnie, thank you for this occasion. Without you, the Bureau of Investigation would not have been able to obtain such crucial information!"

Donnie waved his hand, "It’s the least I could do. However, after you have questioned him, I need a duplicate of the report, and my name as well as Pandora Oil must not appear in that document!"

Hoover nodded, stating earnestly, "Of course!"

Then Donnie, without saying much more, had Steve Cotting lead the three of them to the room where Albert Fall was.

A few hours later, Hoover, along with Rhode Granger and Olden, returned to Donnie’s office, and from the smile on Hoover’s face, one could tell that this trip had been very rewarding.

Hoover certainly wouldn’t make these documents public; instead, they were to be archived at the Bureau of Investigation. These materials might also possibly become a means for Hoover to manipulate a high-ranking official in the future.

"Donnie, your power is truly growing, but I’ve heard something that could be useful to you!"

At this moment, Hoover couldn’t help but marvel at Donnie’s rapid rise. In just a few years, Donnie had actually formed the New Jersey Consortium, becoming the ninth largest in the nation, a top-tier existence.

This made Hoover feel very fortunate about his own initial decision. Without Donnie’s support, he would not have been able to secure the position as director of the Bureau of Investigation.

Nor would he have the power he held now.

If there was anything that dissatisfied Hoover, it was the somewhat imperceptible feeling of being constrained.

Unable to truly control everything.

But Hoover was currently satisfied with the status quo, though he was also worried about the future. What that worry entailed would be disclosed shortly.

"Oh, what’s that?" Donnie asked with a smile.

Hoover replied, "The Bureau of Investigation’s people have discovered that, with President Harding beginning his nationwide speaking tours, his relationship with the Cleveland Syndicate has undergone some subtle changes. Moreover, the Bureau’s people have found that the Cleveland Syndicate attributes this change in their relationship to you. Although we have not yet detected any actions from the Cleveland side, if Harding’s relationship with them truly breaks down, I believe the Cleveland Syndicate will definitely take some action."

Upon hearing this, Donnie frowned slightly, feeling somewhat resentful towards Harding. Despite Donnie’s previous advice to Harding to ease the relationship with the Cleveland Syndicate during this period, the situation had not been handled perfectly.

But Donnie also understood that he was currently fully invested in the planning against the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium, and it was not suitable to have any conflict with the Cleveland Syndicate at this time.

It seems it’s time to write a letter to Harding soon!

Donnie thought to himself, then smilingly said to Hoover, "Thanks for the notification, I will pay attention to it!"

Hoover nodded, then further inquired, "Donnie, what do you think about the upcoming election?"

This was Hoover’s greatest concern at the moment. Whether from his own desires or from a rational standpoint, Hoover hoped for Harding’s reelection as President.

If Harding were reelected, there likely wouldn’t be major changes in the Cabinet members, hence Hoover’s position would remain secure.

But if Harding were unsuccessful in the election, replaced by the Democratic Party’s John Davis as the President of the United States, whether Hoover could continue to serve as the director of the Bureau of Investigation was uncertain!

Donnie was aware of Hoover’s concerns. At this time, Hoover had not yet reached the peak of his power, and even the President dared not dismiss him as the director of the Bureau of Investigation.

"I am quite optimistic about the Republican Party!" Donnie first offered his assessment. In the current strife between the two major American parties, the Republican Party still held the advantage, which was very important for the Presidential election.

"As you can see, public sentiment towards Harding is beginning to shift following Harding’s announcement of his plans to deal with Albert Fall, and Harding’s recent speeches have been quite successful. Polls show a very high possibility for Harding’s reelection!"