America 1919

Chapter 1612 - 592: The Name Donnie Block Is Enough!

Caesars Palace, like the Surf Hotel in Atlantic City, has both ordinary halls and Golden Hall.

As he walked through the casino hall, Joe Charles frowned at the noisy sounds.

Led by a waiter from Caesars Palace, Joe Charles arrived at the Golden Hall I.

The first Golden Hall isn’t too big, about two-thirds the size of a basketball court, with only one gaming table in the middle. Around the table are plush sofas for esteemed guests to relax on, some enjoying a massage from the Bunny Girls after getting tired of playing.

If the guests are pleased, even the smallest chip in the Golden Hall can procure special services from a Bunny Girl.

Unlike the outside casino hall, where the smallest chip is 1 Peso, the smallest chip in the Golden Hall is 10 US Dollar!

The Golden Hall of Caesars Palace doesn’t have just one poker table, but in Golden Hall I, there is only one table, as it caters to the most distinguished guests.

Joe Charles stepped into Golden Hall I, immediately drawing the attention of everyone inside. After confirming his identity, a middle-aged man enjoying a massage by three Bunny Girls nodded at him from the sofa.

Joe Charles returned the nod politely.

This man was Frederick IX, the Crown Prince of Denmark.

Being the Crown Prince, Frederick’s father is naturally the current King of Denmark, Christian X!

Frederick is a regular at Caesars Palace in Mexico City; he loves it here, away from Europe, unlike Atlantic City, which attracts too much attention. Here, whatever he does, there is no media coverage.

At Frederick’s level, more privacy is needed!

Besides the Crown Prince of Denmark, Frederick, there are three others in Golden Hall I.

Julian Sabrio, Doniel Barrett, and... Donnie Block!

Julian Sabrio is currently the richest man in Mexico.

He was a childhood friend of Aguirre’s, and after Aguirre and Escovar’s successful rebellion, he quickly seized the opportunity to acquire assets of Calles’ confidants through cunning tactics.

He has also become the representative for Venus Bank’s agave acquisitions in Mexico.

Now, Julian Sabrio’s businesses span various industries across Mexico.

Doniel Barrett, a United States Navy captain, is in charge of a fleet near the Mexican waters!

As for Donnie Block, there’s no need for any introduction.

Upon seeing Donnie Block, Joe Charles’s expression immediately changed to one of displeasure.

Before, it was said he was going to inspect Caesars Palace, but it turns out he was gambling here.

Clearly, this is a sign of disrespect to oneself!

Joe Charles was very dissatisfied with Donnie’s actions.

In fact, Donnie also noticed Joe Charles, but didn’t care at all. At this moment, he was busy playing cards with Julian Sabrio and Doniel Barrett.

Joe Charles did not immediately join the game but sat next to Frederick.

"Why aren’t you playing?"

Joe Charles asked directly.

Of the four qualified to sit at the card table in Golden Hall, Joe Charles only valued Frederick.

Because he, like himself, was an old noble.

In contrast, Joe Charles didn’t even consider Donnie, let alone Julian Sabrio and Doniel Barrett.

"There’s nothing we can do, Mr. Block is on a winning streak, so we have to avoid his sharp edge for now!"

Frederick reclined on the sofa with an unconcerned smile.

"It’s just a momentary winning streak, but in card games, unless you leave the table, you haven’t really lost!"

Joe Charles said lightly.

Frederick chuckled: "It’s always better to avoid the sharp edge for now!"

Joe Charles didn’t speak, his eyes on Donnie, though in his heart he kept telling himself he looked down on Donnie.

But he couldn’t deny, Donnie’s capabilities made him apprehensive.

Joe Charles isn’t a useless old noble relying solely on ancestral fortunes.

On the contrary, Joe Charles is very smart.

After all, not every British noble has managed to maintain a remarkable fortune to this day.

When he saw Julian Sabrio and Doniel Barrett, Joe Charles understood that this was Donnie trying to intimidate him!

Julian Sabrio represents the native power in Mexico.

No matter whether Joe Charles likes it or not, the Saucito Silver Mine and the Fresnillo Silver Mine are in Mexico!

Doniel Barrett represents maritime power.

To transport silver from the Saucito and Fresnillo mines to Europe or the United States, the sea route must be taken.

Well, transporting from Mexico to the United States doesn’t necessarily require the sea route, but the land route is more difficult, and Donnie disdains using this way to intimidate Joe Charles.

As for the sea routes.

Everyone on this planet with strength knows very well that, although Donnie might not dominate all the sea lanes globally,

Donnie absolutely has the capability to choke any single company!

"It looks like Duke of Charles, your business might encounter issues!"

Frederick was very perceptive about the reasons Joe Charles and Donnie Block converged in Mexico City.

Now the United States has come up with a "Silver Purchase Act", and seeing how global silver prices are about to rise,

with Mexico having the most abundant and highest quality silver reserves in the world, Donnie must have set his eyes here.

This place was previously Joe Charles’s and Mexico’s cooperation domain.

But now that Donnie wants to enter this industry, it will inevitably harm Joe Charles and the British noble powers behind him!

In this, Joe Charles definitely wouldn’t back down!

"British Empire’s nobility fears no one!"

Joe Charles said proudly.

Frederick chuckled, because if that were true, Joe Charles wouldn’t be here now.

He himself is different. He loves Caesars Palace in Mexico City and enjoys gambling here.

But Joe Charles is different; even if he likes this place, he wouldn’t come here voluntarily.

In Joe Charles’s eyes, except for London, everywhere else is a backwater.

Not fitting for his status!

"Duke of Charles, let me give you a piece of advice, you might not necessarily outmatch Donnie Block in Mexico!"

Frederick kindly advised Joe Charles.

Joe Charles chuckled: "Unless Donnie wants to forego everything Venus Bank has in the United Kingdom!"

Venus Bank’s business and layout in the United Kingdom are no secret.

There the Bock Family stands conspicuously!

Frederick shook his head helplessly. He offered those words to Joe Charles because, after all, the two were old acquaintances and friends.

But Joe Charles clearly, as a noble, looks down on others by habit, forgetting who his opponent is!

His opponent is not the underpowered Mexican government, nor those in the United Kingdom who need to look up to him.

His opponent is Donnie Block!

Mentioning Donnie Block at this point, there’s no need to recount his achievements!

Just the name Donnie Block is enough!

In today’s world, there’s no one who can claim they could control Donnie!

Frederick doesn’t believe Joe Charles and company can top Donnie.

In terms of native Mexican strength, they cannot surpass Donnie Block.

Regarding maritime power, they are similarly outmatched by Donnie Block!

Even within the United Kingdom... Donnie Block might not fear them either, as they are just one power within the UK, not representing the entire country.

In Frederick’s view, the only hope for them to turn the situation around is to find external allies, and very strong ones at that!

But seeking allies means sacrificing their own interests, which is the same situation as Donnie Block competing with them for silver interests in Mexico!

It all depends on the choices Joe Charles and others make!

Joe Charles didn’t dwell on Frederick’s thoughts. After watching the card game for a while, he approached the gaming table.

"Mr. Block, are you interested in playing for a while?"