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Chapter 64 Your whole family is a test subject
At this point, Downton gave Falcone a sneering look.

Facing Donton's gaze, Falconet smiled slightly, and his beard danced with his smile.

"I thought you were going to say that the Court of Owls rules the city, but in your eyes, Gotham belongs only to Wayne?"

As Falcone spoke, he cut the steak elegantly. When he put the bloody steak into his mouth, Donton shook his head in disdain.

"The Court of Owls?"

Donton repeated, then tapped the table lightly.

“Falcone, you and I both know the nature of those guys, they are not one person, but a group.

As for the real name of this group, although they call themselves the mysterious Court of Owls, in fact, they are just the so-called upper class. "

As he spoke, the disdain on Donton's face deepened, and he continued speaking unhappily.

“Even if we move the perspective away from Gotham and put it in Metropolis or some other messed up city.

Although those cities did not have the Court of Owls, they also had upper-class groups in various top-floor buildings who set rules for the entire city or even the country at ridiculous banquets and parties time and time again.

Logically speaking, such a group of so-called upper-class people can indeed be called the owners of a city.

But let's not forget, this is Gotham!
Now that the Wayne family has grown to its current level, even the so-called upper class cannot bypass the Wayne surname to control Gotham.

after all……"

Donton couldn't help but remain silent for a moment. After recalling a little, he chuckled and continued.

"After all, Wayne's business is so big, let's see what kind of cards he has.

Wayne Power, Wayne Water, Wayne Petroleum, Wayne Petrochemical and Wayne Transportation, collectively known as Wayne Energy Group.

In addition, Gotham also has Wayne Real Estate, Wayne Construction, Wayne Financial, Wayne Entertainment, Wayne Catering, Wayne Retail, Wayne Transportation, Wayne Network, Wayne Security and Wayne Technology, etc., which are collectively referred to as Wayne Enterprises.

In addition to the above, the Wayne family also owns Wayne Bank, Wayne Hospital, Wayne University and all the medical education and social welfare institutions you can imagine.

The most terrifying thing is that all of the projects mentioned above by the Wayne family are not limited to Gotham City. They have extended almost every one of their tentacles to the largest scale in the United States and even the world.

Is this just the Wayne family? This is clearly the collection of all the original sins that have appeared in Gotham over the centuries.

At the same time, it is currently the largest super trust in the world."

Having said this, Donton suddenly laughed, and his laughter became louder and louder, and more and more unbridled.

Looking at the extremely presumptuous Donton, Falconet took a deep breath, and then finally showed an envious look.

He put down the knife and fork in his hand, and then spoke word by word.

"When I was young, I wanted to live like you."

“There’s only one me in this world, and you can only be me in your fucking dreams, Lao Deng!

Let's get back to business. Why do you think those owls who claim to control all of Gotham are hiding?

Because these owls are actually part of Wayne, or in other words, Gotham is just a part of Wayne Group."

Donton picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and then lay down comfortably on the sofa.

Beside Donton, Selina turned around and looked deeply into his eyes.

"So, do you think that by setting Wayne Tower on fire, you can remove Wayne's influence from Gotham?"

"No, no, no, that's impossible. A Wayne Tower is just Wayne's face, but the reason why Wayne can stand firm is ultimately because of their substance."

Donton shook his head, then raised his hand and pointed at Falconet.

"People like Lao Ka, who are involved in the underworld, are the ones who really don't dare to lose face, because apart from this mess in the dark, he really has nothing.

As for Wayne Group, haha.

When all your food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical care, education, retirement, social welfare and other elements are covered by the Wayne family, Wayne no longer needs face, but everyone has to give Wayne face.

Look at Gotham City now. Everyone has to get their salary from Wayne in a twisted way and then pay it back to Wayne. This is Wayne’s real power.

Even though the Court of Owls killed too many of Wayne's heirs, Wayne never lost even though they always won.

Because even Owl himself is deeply attracted by the interests represented by the Wayne Group.

Anyone who approaches Gotham is destined to be assimilated by Gotham. Anyone who resists Gotham will always be defeated by Gotham.

Remember, Wayne is Gotham and Gotham is Wayne!
So do you think that Wayne, like him, would concentrate everything on just a Wayne Tower?

of course not.

And I am about to light the fire at Wayne Tower.

It is really just the first flame that lights up the night.”

After he finished speaking, Donton scratched Selina's ear.

Looking at Donton's actions, Selina was slightly stunned, then patted Donton's hand in annoyance.

"Your movements make me feel like you're teasing a cat, Donton!"

As she spoke with dissatisfaction, Selina frowned as she stood up from Downton's arms, then stood behind Downton's left side.

Looking at Selina opposite him, Falcone pondered for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"You're right, Selina, everything Wayne and Gotham have given me over the past thirty years also makes me feel like they're teasing a cat.

Although you have never come close to me and our family, I must admit that I can only control the bad seeds in this city.

The way I dealt with the upper class in this city in the past was to assimilate them into a bad species and then control them.

I already have the most in this city, but I still cannot touch the lifeline of this city. Those lifelines have been in Wayne's hands from beginning to end.

Even the Court of Owls can only slightly guide and manage those lifelines."

As he spoke, Falconet gave a disdainful smile.

“There must be laws before courts can be constituted.

Within rules and order, they can be called the shadow of Gotham, but outside of order and rules, the court no longer exists.

By then, they will be nothing more than rats hiding their heads and showing their tails, and the sharp claws of rats can only hurt immature cats.

And you, Downton, you are the cat that is free from rules and order, and even ignores all constraints such as morality and good and evil.

or……

I should call you Tiger!"

"That's absolutely right, Old Ka, I am the nemesis of all those cowards who hide their heads and show their tails.

A truly powerful person doesn't need to hide his face. Compared to being mysterious, I prefer to let everyone focus on me."

On the other side, Donton grinned and continued Falcone's words.

He continued to speak to Falcone and Victor.

"Falcone, are you wearing a mask? And Zas, are you wearing a mask?

And Selina, you’re wearing a mask…”

"I'm masked! Damn it! I'm a thief! Of course I have to wear a mask!"

Selina rolled her eyes in frustration, which earned her a laugh from Donton.

Looking at Downton's wanton smile, Falcone sighed slowly, then handed Downton a cigar.

While helping Donton cut the cigar, he asked Donton.

“But Donton, you said so much, but you still haven’t told me your real purpose.

Why are you so eager to abandon Wayne's influence for Gotham?"

Falconet paused for a moment, then continued to ask Donton cautiously.

"Could it be that you are also a test subject in Indian Mountain controlled by the Wayne Group?"

"Fuck you, you are the experiment subject, your whole family is the experiment subject!"

Donton cursed without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)