America 1919

Donnie fell into silence. It wasn't impossible, but after thinking for a moment, Donnie said, "Go investigate all of Hoover's connections in Washington. Don't miss any details. I need to know the full situation!"

Rhode Granger nodded and said, "Understood!"

It was at this moment that Coolidge, who had rushed over from the White House, arrived at Donnie's hospital room.

Seeing that Donnie's condition wasn't severe, he sighed in relief and sat beside Donnie's hospital bed. "When I heard the news, I almost lost my mind. Now that I see you're alright, I can finally breathe easy!"

Being Donnie's most steadfast ally, Coolidge was very much aware of Donnie's influence.

If anything happened to Donnie, it could potentially disrupt the unity of their alliance. More importantly, Coolidge understood the power behind Donnie. If those armed veterans who rely on Donnie found out their boss was gone, he dreaded to think what craziness they might unleash.

Thirty thousand armed, battle-hardened veterans from World War I could wreak havoc on U.S. soil—Coolidge could scarcely imagine the consequences!

Donnie said, "There's nothing wrong with me now. It's time for those people behind this to start trembling!"

Coolidge asked Donnie, "Do you know who did this?"

Donnie shook his head and said, "It's not clear yet, but I believe as long as something is done, it will leave traces!"

At this, Donnie asked Coolidge, "Mr. President, there's something I'd like to ask of you!"

Coolidge, in a determined manner, replied, "Go ahead!"

Everyone understood that Donnie was their staunchest ally. Now that someone had attempted to assassinate Donnie, it was as if they had declared war on the entire alliance. Coolidge had to take a stand!

Donnie said, "I hope you can order the FBI to give Rhode full control over this investigation, without interference from anyone!"

It was only then Coolidge noticed Rhode Granger standing beside Donnie. Although he hadn't met Rhode Granger before, hearing Donnie speak, he realized that Rhode Granger was truly Donnie's solid ally within the FBI.

What he had seen outside—Edgar Hoover—seemed to have become less closely associated with Donnie!

"No problem, I will personally order this!" Coolidge said without any hesitation!

Donnie expressed his gratitude to Coolidge.

Subsequently, those who had attended Coolidge's party earlier started arriving at Donnie's hospital room one after another.

As Donnie looked at them, he was actually scrutinizing these people deep down. At this point, Donnie trusted no one.

"Who is so bold as to dare do such a thing near the White House in Washington?" Andrew Mellon shouted angrily.

Andrew Mellon had long seen Donnie's Venus Consortium as the future Mellon Consortium's closest partner. If something happened to the head of the Venus Consortium, Andrew Mellon didn't believe Donnie's successor could maintain cooperation with the Mellon Consortium!

Donnie was now smiling and said, "Andrew, don't worry. As long as we want to investigate, we will definitely find out!"

"Mr. Block!" John Garner entered the hospital room and with concern said, "Though we don't yet know who the other party is, I think your security measures should still be strengthened. Even though this hospital is now under your control, you should also fully investigate every doctor and nurse here!"

John Garner's reminder alerted Tang Fei. Doctors and nurses were also unsafe. It's not unheard of in American history for prominent figures to be killed by their own doctors or nurses.

"Rhode, immediately arrange for someone to fully investigate the background of every doctor and nurse in this hospital, and at the same time, monitor their families for me!"

Rhode Granger immediately took the orders from Donnie!

At this point, a National Congress Member couldn't help but say, "Mr. Block, isn't this too much of a fuss? If it causes panic among outsiders, wouldn't that be bad?"

Donnie looked sharply at the speaker, his eyes like knives, as if he could slay them at any moment. The person, seeing Donnie's gaze, was filled with dread.

"Mr. Congress Member, if it comes to that, when you encounter such a situation, I'll offer you the same advice!"

The National Congress Member dared not speak. He could feel that while Donnie had been smiling and speaking to everyone earlier, he was now suppressing all the anger in his heart. He didn't want to cross Donnie at this moment!

After this brief interlude, Coolidge and others, after chatting with Donnie for a while, left!

Donnie continued to instruct Rhode Granger, "Inform Robert to come to Washington!"

"Understood!" Rhode Granger asked Donnie, "Boss, should we call Mr. Kritch to send more personnel?"

Rhode Granger understood that at this time, Donnie Block trusted no one other than his own people, so he didn't suggest letting the FBI protect Donnie!

Donnie shook his head and said, "No need, the current manpower is sufficient!"

Seeing what Donnie said, Rhode Granger said no more, left Donnie's hospital room, and proceeded to carry out all of Donnie's previous arrangements!

The gunshots from tonight won't be so easily forgotten.

The FBI had already received a direct order from the President to fully cooperate with Rhode Granger in the investigation of Donnie's shooting!

So upon returning to FBI headquarters, Rhode Granger immediately ordered all FBI personnel to conduct a city-wide manhunt!