American Tax Officer

Given the current situation, if the National Tax Bureau insists on making arrests, it would definitely lead to a conflict with this politician who is known as America's "little president."

But as Donald has said, their Inspector died at the hands of a member of the Sackler family, and if they don't punish this family to set an example, it would be a significant blow to the authority of their National Tax Bureau.

It's a dilemma!

The atmosphere in the room was tense for a long time until a senior official suggested, "What if... we give Governor Bogwana a call, talk to him about this, and see if there's a solution?"

"No, we can't talk to him!"

A stern voice of rejection resounded, and everyone turned their heads to see that it was Rohan who had spoken.

"Vice Director Rohan, why would you say that?"

Director Obadiah immediately asked.

"Governor Bogwana has even brought in the National Guard now, which proves that he is determined to protect this family at all costs. If we call him and the talks break down, it will be a direct conflict between our National Tax Bureau and him. So I think... this matter should instead be left to Director David to decide!"

Rohan's reasoning was simple: since this matter was a dilemma for them, why not neither reject nor support it, but let David handle it himself?

If David ended up in conflict with Governor Bogwana and the latter backed down, that would naturally be for the best.

If, however, the other party didn't back down and escalated the situation, they could choose to let David be the fall guy if things truly went south.

After all, it was David's own decision, and had nothing to do with the senior leadership of the National Tax Bureau. If I dealt with him, it would be a way of giving you closure. We'd continue to get along—you govern your state, and we collect our taxes, and we'd remain good friends, right?

Donald was no fool; he could hear that if they followed Rohan's plan, it would be very disadvantageous for David. He immediately retorted, "Vice Director Rohan, what are you saying? If David has called to consult with us, then we either firmly support him, tell him not to do it, or let him do it. What do you mean by letting him decide for himself? Do you want him to create a new National Tax Bureau?"

Rohan spread his hands and sneered, "Alright, if we express our firm support for him, and we end up at odds with Governor Bogwana with his political clout and the assistance of Freemasonry behind him, what will be our situation then?"

"Well... I think Vice Director Rohan is right, we can't take such a big risk."

"I also agree with Vice Director Rohan. This matter is indeed a dilemma, but between these two difficult choices, we must establish a point for action, and that point is David!"

"..."

In the meeting room, more and more senior officials expressed their support for Rohan's remarks, which further darkened Donald's mood.

"I also believe that this approach is the most appropriate for now, what do you think, Director Obadiah?"

Now it was Welton Heng's turn to speak, having remained silent up until that moment.

Director Obadiah did not rush to respond but instead looked at Deputy Director Donald and asked, "Deputy Director Donald, do you have a better plan?"

"I..."

Donald did not want to see David potentially facing the risk of taking the blame, but he couldn't think of a better solution at the moment.

"Since that's the case, let's go with this..."

With Director Obadiah's final word, the matter was settled, and everyone began to leave the meeting room.

Donald sat in a daze for a few minutes before picking up the phone and dialing David's number...

Los Angeles, City Bureau of the National Tax Bureau.

After ending the call with Donald, a spark of determination flashed in David's eyes.

The headquarters seemed to be leaving the decision to him, implying he could proceed as he pleased, but he wasn't a fool and could tell that if anything went wrong, he was likely to be the one blamed.

Furthermore, from Donald's words, he understood that this malicious and sickening idea came from Vice Director Rohan.

"Rohan, I'll remember this grudge!"

Rohan had not only disgusted him this time but also repeatedly tripped him up in the past. Once David made it to the headquarters in the future, he vowed to settle this score.

But first things first, he had to deal with the Sackler family matter.

"You want me to decide, huh? Fine, I'll make a big move and see who dares to confront me!"

David muttered to himself, then picked up the phone and dialed a number: "California Armed Department, this is David..."

An hour later, a car arrived at the Schuylkill Riverbank's Second Official Residence.

As the car doors opened, Nisen Bakesimmons and three others got out first, with Director David emerging last.

"Please inform Governor Bogwana that Director David would like to meet with him!"

The National Guard soldiers stationed there nodded and quickly went inside to convey the message.

In the office, Governor Bogwana and Winiford were discussing some matters when a knock interrupted them, prompting the former to say, "Come in."

The soldier entered, saluted, and said, "Governor Sir, Director David of the National Tax Bureau is outside asking to meet with you."

"David is here?"

Both Governor Bogwana and Winiford were somewhat surprised, and then the former said, "Tell him I'm too busy to meet with him..."