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Speaking of this, Downton gave Falcone a sneer.

Facing Downton's eyes, Falcone smiled slightly, and his beard pulsated with his smile.

"I thought you would say that the Court of Owls rules this city, but in your eyes, does Gotham belong to Wayne alone?"

As Falcone spoke, he cut up the steak gracefully. When he put the bloodied steak into his mouth, Downton shook his head in disdain.

"Court of Owls?"

Downton repeated, then tapped the table lightly.

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

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

As he spoke, the contempt on Downton's face deepened, and he continued to speak unhappily.

"Even if we take the perspective away from Gotham and put it in Metropolis or some other messy city.

Although those cities do not have the Court of Owls, they still have various upper-class groups in top-level buildings, setting rules for the entire city and even the entire country in ridiculous banquets and parties one after another.

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 developed to this point, even the so-called upper class cannot bypass the Wayne surname to control Gotham.

after all……"

Downton couldn't help but remain silent for a moment. After recalling a little, he continued with a chuckle.

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

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

In addition, Gotham is home to Wayne Properties, Wayne Construction, Wayne Financial, Wayne Entertainment, Wayne Catering, Wayne Retail, Wayne Transportation, Wayne Network, Wayne Security and Wayne Technology, etc. etc., these are collectively known as Wayne Enterprises.

In addition to the above, the Wayne family also owns Wayne Bank, Wayne Hospital, Wayne University and other imaginable medical, educational and social welfare institutions.

The most frightening thing is that all the above-mentioned projects of the Wayne family are not limited to Gotham City. They have extended almost every tentacle of theirs to the largest scale in the United States and even the world.

Is this just the Wayne family? This is clearly a 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. "

At this point, Downton suddenly laughed, his laughter getting louder and more unrestrained.

Looking at the extremely impudent Downton, Falcone took a deep breath, and then finally showed an envious look.

I saw him 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 is only one me in this world, you can only be me in your fucking dreams, Lao Deng!

Back to business, why do you think those owls who claim to control the entire Gotham hide their heads and tail?

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

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

Beside Downton, Selina turned back and looked deeply into Downton's eyes.

"So, do you think lighting Wayne Tower will remove Wayne's influence from Gotham?"

"No, no, no, of course that's impossible. A Wayne Tower is just Wayne's face, but the reason why Wayne remains standing depends on their reputation."

Downton shook his head, then raised his finger and pointed at Falcone.

"A gangster like Lao Ka really doesn't dare to lose face, because he really has nothing but this puddle in the dark.

As for Wayne Group, haha.

When all your basic necessities, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical education, pension, and social welfare, are covered by the Wayne family, Wayne no longer needs face, but everyone must give Wayne face.

Look at Gotham City now. Everyone must get their salary from Wayne in a messy way, and then repay the salary to Wayne. This is Wayne's real power.

Even though the Court of Owls had killed too many of Wayne's heirs, even if they kept winning, Wayne never lost.

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

Anyone close to Gotham is destined to be assimilated by Gotham.

Anyone who fights against Gotham will always be defeated by Gotham.

Remember, Wayne is Gotham and Gotham is Wayne!

So do you think this kind of Wayne will condense everything into a mere Wayne Tower?

Of course not.

And I'm about to light the fire in Wayne Tower.

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

After finishing speaking, Downton scratched the base of Selina's ear.

Seeing Downton's actions, Selina was slightly startled, and then she patted Downton's hand angrily.

"Your movements make me think you're teasing a cat, Downton!"

Said dissatisfiedly, Selina frowned and stood up from Downton's arms, then went to stand behind Downton on the left side.

Looking at Selina opposite, Falcone pondered for a moment, and 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 kidding a cat.

Although you have never been close to me or our family, I must admit that I can only control the bad guys in this city.

And the way I used to deal with the upper class in this city was to assimilate them into a bad species and then control them.

What I own is the most in the city, but I still can't touch the lifeblood of this city. Those lifelines have been held by Wayne from beginning to end.

Even the Court of Owls can only guide and manage those lifebloods a little. "

As he spoke, Falcone showed a contemptuous smile.

“There has to be law first and then courts can be formed.

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

By then, they will just be rats hiding their heads and tail, and the sharp claws of rats can only hurt immature cats.

And you, Downton, you are the cat who wanders outside of rules and order, and even ignores all constraints such as morality and good and evil.

Or...

I should call you Tiger! "

"You're so right, Lao Ka, I am the nemesis of all the rats who hide their heads and show their tails.

There is no need for a truly strong person to cover his face. Compared with claiming to be mysterious, I prefer to let everyone focus on me. "

Opposite him, Downton grinned and took over Falcone's words.

I saw him continuing to speak to Falcone and Victor.

“Falcone, are you masked, and Zas, are you masked?

And Selina, you cover up..."

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

Selina rolled her eyes dejectedly, which earned Downton a laugh.

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

He asked Downton while helping him cut the cigar.

"But Downton, you have said so much, but you have never revealed your true purpose.

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

Falcone paused for a moment, then cautiously continued to ask Downton.

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

"Fuck you, you are the guinea pig, and your whole family is the guinea pig!"

Downton cursed unceremoniously.