However, at this time, Donnie had shifted most of his focus to the Miss America pageant managed by Starry Entertainment.
His closest associates couldn't understand this.
In their view, of all Donnie's business ventures, the most profitable were the private alcohol trade and the tavern business. By contrast, the Miss America project, despite Donnie's optimistic projections for its future, had, to date, not only failed to bring any substantial benefits to Donnie but had also cost him several hundred thousand US Dollars.
Nevertheless, these people still trusted Donnie and did not say anything.
Even though they didn't voice their concerns, they couldn't help but harbor some doubts.
"The business in New York has always been insignificant; I suspect Charlie Luciano still holds some resentment towards us. Now that we control the entire alcohol business in Atlantic City, we should also consider taking formal steps to expand outward!"
