Chapter 1064: 364. Helen’s Performance

Helen also learned about Paul Warburg’s arrival in Atlantic City at the first moment.

When she first got the news, Helen considered whether Paul Warburg’s appearance would affect Donnie’s plan, but after some thought, Helen dismissed this idea. Currently, Paul Warburg should be solely focused on acquiring property for Venus Bank in Florida, and he certainly wouldn’t stir up other issues at this time.

After understanding this, Helen decided not to worry about Paul Warburg’s appearance and continued with her own plan.

Ariel Manning was Helen’s assistant and had come to Helen’s office at this moment.

As a councilor at Atlantic City’s City Hall, Helen had specially prepared an office for herself in the north district of Atlantic City.

“Ma’am, this is the speech prepared for you this time!”

Ariel Manning placed the speech on Helen’s desk, and while Helen was reading it, Ariel Manning continued: “Also, regarding your security personnel, they’re ready. Do you want to meet with them?”

Helen shook her head and said, “No need, just tell them to make sure they’re well disguised. I don’t want their presence affecting my meeting with the public!”

Ariel Manning said in a difficult manner: “But Mr. Block specifically called to instruct us to ensure your safety!”

Helen nodded, knowing she still had to listen to Donnie’s direction on this matter, and said: “Alright, but the principle remains–don’t violently obstruct my interaction with the public!”

Ariel Manning could only nod helplessly: “Understood!”

Then Helen pointed out some issues in the speech and instructed Ariel Manning to make revisions: “This speech is different from the last one when we announced the ban on radium-containing products in Atlantic City. It’s primarily to calm everyone’s emotions, so avoid using any definite terms and strive to make the speech more gentle overall!”

Ariel Manning nodded: “Yes, ma’am!”

“Also, during this speech, there will definitely be people asking questions, so make sure you are prepared in this regard. Remember, all data must be verifiable; I don’t want any errors here!”

Helen continued to lay out her requirements.

Ariel Manning noted Helen’s requirements one by one!

Since returning to Atlantic City, Helen has been dealing with all matters concerning radium-containing products in Atlantic City. Actions such as the disposal of radium-containing products and expelling those hiding such products, as determined by Donnie, were all carried out by Helen.

It’s yet unclear whether this will have positive or negative effects on Helen, but one thing is certain: through these actions, Helen has become a notable figure in Atlantic City.

“Ma’am, the Governor called again to inquire about Atlantic City’s criteria for judging radium-containing products and he wishes to meet you!”

Although Atlantic City’s situation regarding radium-containing products hasn’t spread to other cities yet, once Helen stabilized the situation in Atlantic City, she set her sights on the entire state of New Jersey.

However, regarding New Jersey’s policy, Helen was adopting a different approach than in Atlantic City.

Even in Atlantic City, without having received reports on the hazards of radium-containing products from Donnie, Helen still strictly adhered to Donnie’s orders to destroy all radium-containing products and expel those hiding them.

But in New Jersey, she couldn’t take the same approach, as it would be too impactful, and even if hazard reports on radium-containing products were received in the future, Helen’s reputation wouldn’t be favorable.

In the United States, as a politician, regardless of your private actions, you must care about your public image.

In alignment with Americans’ relentless pursuit of freedom, such administrative orders are bound to have the opposite effect.

Simply put, even if it’s for their own good, they won’t acknowledge your good intentions!

“I understand this matter, I will personally call the Governor, proceed with preparing the speech and don’t delay tomorrow’s speech!”

“Yes!”

After Ariel Manning left, Helen dialed the office of Governor Edwards in New Jersey.

“Respected Governor, this is Helen Brock!”

Helen spoke politely. Since deciding to enter politics, Donnie reconsidered and formally married Helen, allowing her to adopt the Brock surname naturally.

“Mrs. Brock, now several other cities in New Jersey have learned about Atlantic City’s news, and this matter is becoming quite problematic!”

If Helen were merely an ordinary councilor of City Hall, not only might Edwards not speak to her so politely, but Helen would find it impossible to call Edwards’ office directly.

At this time, Edwards truly found this matter troublesome. This was his last year as Governor of New Jersey, and subsequently, Damai James, Donnie’s staunch ally, would become New Jersey’s Governor with Donnie’s support. Edwards undoubtedly hoped to smoothly complete his final year as New Jersey’s Governor, and once relieved from duty, he could join Venus Bank as an executive, earning more than his current salary!