While in America, the system says Roosevelt was an emperor.

Tom's unusual behavior caught Diane's attention, and Diane asked Tom:

"Honey, what's wrong?"

Starting at noon, Diane upgraded her address for Tom from "Tom" to "Honey" (honey: dear).

Tom looked at Dani, but instead of answering her question, he asked her:

"Dani, do you have a gun with you?"

In America, what middle-class or higher white person doesn't own a gun?

Denise didn't understand why Tom was asking such an easy question, but she still obediently answered:

"Yes, I bring it. I carry a gun every day. I'll show you."

Denise pulled a gun from her bag—a small, exquisite revolver with only six bullets and no spares.

Tom also reached to his waist to check; there were two Colt M1911 pistols and four spare magazines.

Each magazine holds seven bullets, giving me a total of forty-two bullets. Even with Dani's gun, that's only forty-eight bullets.

Even if he were to hit every shot, if there were two gunmen in each of the thirty-odd cars, he would still be doomed.

Moreover, he currently only has the attributes of [Strength: 2.8] and [Agility: 3.1], so his shooting accuracy is at most 30%.

To expect a fatal blow is simply a pipe dream.

Tom began to analyze the pros and cons:

First, we need to determine Tim's objective: it's not to kill me, but to allow the Peaky Blinders to remain in New York.

Killing me was just a means to an end; preserving the Razor Gang was the real goal.

To protect the Razor Gang, he dared not rush into the Finance Bureau, or even into the street lined with government offices.

But I can't stay overnight at the Finance Bureau. In a few tens of minutes, all government departments will be completely closed, and he will definitely rush into the Finance Bureau without restraint.

or……

Tom looked at Dani, and his 5.0 intelligence told him that the best solution was to rush out with Dani.

It's more accurate to say "kidnapped" rather than "carried".

Use Denise's life to make Tim hesitate to act rashly.

Two days ago, Tom would have not hesitated to "use the emperor to command the princes" and run away with Denise.

But after two days of gathering wood, not only did Diane's affection for Tom reach its maximum, but Tom's affection for Diane also increased to T1 level.

A well-made corner piece of wood, its appeal is twofold.

To Tom now, Diane is on the same level as the original owner's adoptive parents, and Tom has no intention of using Diane's life to survive.

A wise person knows what to do and what not to do.

Even if Tom doesn't consider himself a gentleman, a petty person still has things they will do and things they won't do.

Animals are the ones who will stop at nothing, not humans. Even petty people have their bottom line.

Tom put his hands on Diane's shoulders, looked into her eyes, and instructed her:

"Wait until I drive away, and you go back to your office, use your office phone to contact the Corleone family in Brooklyn, and tell them I'm in trouble."

"Have Godfather Vito send people toward the Treasury Department, the more the better."

"Tell him that if all goes well, he should be able to pick me up on the bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn."

When Denise saw Tom being so tough and serious for the first time, with a hint of barely concealed murderous intent in his eyes, she felt as if she were seeing a completely different Tom.

Although Tom got incredibly hard these past few days when unlocking special CGs;

But outside of the corner where he gave Mu time, Tom was always very attentive to Dani, showering her with care, cooking for her, and making her tea, just like a little puppy.

Tom's contrasting personality had already captivated and infatuated Denise.

Tom's current changes have aroused Dani's immense curiosity about him.

Denise tugged at Tom's sleeve and asked him:

"Honey, what's wrong? What happened? Tell me about it."

Tom doesn't hide it; he has never liked to use lies to deceive those he considers "his own people."

Tom said directly:

"Some gangsters are trying to kill me; they've probably sent over a hundred people."

"I'm about to drive away; if you come with me, you'll most likely die."

After saying that, Tom walked straight to the car, while observing the road conditions and looking for a way to escape.

When Tom saw the one-way road plan on both sides of the road and the green belt that served as a separator in the middle, he had an idea.

Tom's words were concise and to the point, but Dani misunderstood them.

In Denise's understanding, Tom not only failed in his "tax collection mission," but also angered the gang, and now the gang is coming to kill him.

Although Dani's guess was close to the truth, they were actually worlds apart.

Tom not only succeeded in collecting taxes, but he also exceeded his target.

Watching Tom's retreating figure, Dani imagined a million-word romantic novel in her mind—"The Cowardly Me Offended the Most Ruthless Gangsters, and Died Alone to Protect the One I Love."

Oh no, this is a gentle breeze.

In the style of 19th-century Romantic literature, it should be called "The New York Bureau of Finance";

If it were in the style of a 1940s Hollywood film, it would be called "The Twins".

Just as Tom reached the car and was about to open the door, Dani jogged up to him, hugged him from behind, and said:

"I want to be with you."

"If you die, then I don't want to live either."

Tom felt a pang of anxiety, gestured for Denise to get in the car, and said nothing more.

Saying too much to a young lady who is willing to die with you is to tarnish her resolve.

The two sat down, started the vehicle, and set off.

As Tom started his car, the Razor Gang cars to the south also started and approached Tom.

Tom didn't run directly south; he knew there were several Razor Gang cars in the south, and he would be intercepted if he ran straight there.

Tom pretended not to know that the Peelers were coming to kill him, and while driving, he pulled Dani to his side and kissed her every now and then.

Dani blushed, thinking that Tom intended to be close to her before he died.

Suddenly, the story of the ill-fated lovers in my mind became even more tragic.

During rush hour, traffic was heavy, and Tom deliberately "distracted" himself, so he drove extremely slowly.

As Tom expected, seeing that he was driving slowly, the Razor Gang car from the south promptly moved closer to him.

The Razor Gang drivers, seeing Tom and Denise being all lovey-dovey, had no idea that Tom was deliberately driving slowly.

Tim gave the gunmen in the Razor Shields car a death order: if there were women in Tom's car, they were absolutely not to shoot at it.

Kidnapping Tom is only the second priority; the first priority is to absolutely not harm the woman next to Tom.

Otherwise, even if Tom were kidnapped, the Razorfen Downs would still be wiped out.

Tom waited until the Peasant Gang's cars were close by.

Amidst the throng of traffic, four or five Peelers cars pulled up, only a car or two away from Tom's car.

Tom gently pushed Diane away, his eyes darkening, and said to Diane:

"Hold on tight!"

Tom then swerved the steering wheel, drove the car onto the median strip, and made a U-turn that crossed the median strip.

Relying on the car's high price and better performance, Tom stepped on the gas after crossing the low green belt.

Amidst the roar of an American-style V8 engine, Tom led Denise south in a desperate escape.

This is Tom's escape route!