"If it were someone else, I would have dealt with it myself, but the matter now involves Eli Johnson, especially in the current environment, so I'm worried that if we act, it might lead some people to overthink!"
Robert had clearly also thought of Donnie's concerns.
More than just overthinking, Donnie was certain that if he really did something to Eli Johnson over this matter, someone would definitely come forward.
Donnie never believed that a single conversation with Nucky could smoothly complete the power transition in Atlantic City.
One must know, the former Nucky, as the nominal top man of Atlantic City, had countless people behind him relying on him for their livelihood, becoming a vast group of stakeholders.
Now that Nucky had given up his position, in his own view, it was the best choice after recognizing the current situation.
But for those stakeholders close to Nucky, this choice was not the same.
