The subordinate quickly headed to the storeroom and soon returned with a large wine jar.
Arthur looked toward Rosalynn.
âMrs.
Hughes, I typically do not conduct business with women.
If you want me to make an exception, hereâs a challenge for you.
Finish this jar of wine today, and weâll talk further.
â
Rosalynn eyed the wine jar.
It was a hefty fifty-pound container.
Drinking all of it seemed like a surefire way to an early grave.
Clearly, Arthur was making things difficult for her.
Sanford picked up on this as well.
He offered, âMr.
Nixon, Rosalynn is pregnant and cannot drink.
Allow me to drink in her place.
â
As he got up to approach the jar, Rosalynn quickly held him back.
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âSanford, hold on.
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Arthur was obviously not in a cooperative mood, and she didnât want to compromise a valuable ally before negotiations even began.
âRosalynn, I can handle it,â Sanford insisted.
âJust sit down, please.
â Rosalynn firmly tugged him back to his seat.
Arthur started to show signs of irritation.
âIf youâre not serious, then we have nothing to discuss.
You might as well leave.
â
Rosalynn adjusted her glasses, her demeanor composed.
âMr.
Nixon, why are you reluctant to discuss a partnership? Is it because youâre afraid of the Green Gang?â
Her words caused Arthur to halt his departure.
âHow dare you make such a claim?â
His expression was fierce, but Rosalynn stood her ground.
She inquired, âIf youâre not scared of the Green Gang, why are you hesitant to work with us? You want to take over the Green Gang, right? So, partnering with us should be mutually beneficial, shouldnât it?â
Arthur just glared at her, saying nothing.
Rosalynn observed his red, swollen nose.
âMr.
Nixon, have you been waking up in pain during the night?â
Arthur looked surprised.
âHow did you know?â
âI also know about your high uric acid levels and that the pain is almost unbearable,â Rosalynn said with a slight smile.
âIs that why youâre hesitant to collaborate with us, fearing you might not overcome the Green Gang?â
Arthurâs face contorted with rage.
âMrs.
Hughes, watch your mouth!â