People who mingle in officialdom actually understand the concept of interest better than anyone else. They distinguish very clearly between temporary small gains and future prospects.
Between the York Family, who are merchants, and a person who is favored by the leaders at the highest level, they are more important. They know this better than anyone.
Moreover, the York Family has a bad reputation. In the earlier years, they were involved in black markets, smuggling, and other lawsuits, and were investigated by the police multiple times. It was only shelved due to the lack of concrete evidence.
In comparison, they naturally knew who to align themselves with.
After Dylan Young said this, it was equivalent to giving an order to the leaders with significant status in the county that no one should give any trouble to the York Family. Anyone who did would be opposing him.
Therefore, even with Gemma York bringing money and gifts, he could not penetrate a single opening in Peach County.
