American Tax Officer

"..."

Under Rohan's leadership, Brown and Bellamy's supporters all sprang into action, some even going as far as to call for David's dismissal. One could imagine the gravity of the situation.

Donald couldn't sit still anymore, he immediately retorted, "The situation is not clear yet, how can you conclude that David is colluding with GCO Corporation? Talking about dismissal already? To think he has provided armed support to restore our National Tax Bureau's might, not to mention the substantial tax revenue he has generated for us. Is this how you speak of a meritorious person?"

"Exactly, who said that the three funds GCO provided to David are definitely campaign funds? Why can't they be earnings David legitimately received on his own merit?"

"You all need to understand, GCO's background is indeed complex, but it's not invincible. David's abilities have been evident to everyone during this period. It's not surprising that he could get one over GCO Corporation!"

"..."

With Donald taking the lead, David's supporters also jumped out to counterattack.

"Alright,"

As both sides were engaged in an endless quarrel, Obadiah immediately interjected and turned to Consultant Welton Heng, asking, "Consultant Welton Heng, what's your take on this?"

"The fact that David's three huge tax payments have now caused turmoil within the National Tax Bureau system is undeniable, and many people's doubts are not unreasonable. After all, our chosen election location is in Los Angeles, which happens to be GCO Corporation's turf..."

After Welton Heng finished speaking, Rohan added, "There's also a rumor circulating in our internal channels that David and GCO have reached a cooperation agreement regarding prison services. In the future, offenders caught in our jurisdiction for tax evasion could be detained in GCO's prisons. If that's true, it could shake the foundations of our National Tax Bureau!"

Upon hearing this, the frowns deepened among David's supporters led by Donald.

Reason why their National Tax Bureau could dominate America was because of integrated facilities such as armed forces, courts, judges, and prisons.

If prisons start being outsourced today, tomorrow it could spread to judges, courts, and even armed forces.

If that were to happen, the foundational standing of their National Tax Bureau could be stripped bare.

Therefore, whether or not David has truly entered into such cooperation with GCO Corporation, the mere emergence of such a rumor is a very serious allegation.

"Wait a minute..."

A high-ranking supporter of David seemed to have thought of something and shifted the conversation, saying, "Why is everyone talking about David and GCO Corporation's partnership? Why not question whether Brown has reached a cooperation with those Wall Street capitalists?"

"Yeah, Brown received ten million yesterday, another ten million this morning, and not long ago, he got an influx of fifty million. Where do these funds come from? Don't tell me it's from criminals!"

"From criminals? If he had that ability, he would have acted at the beginning of the assessment period, why wait until David overtook him to suddenly get his hands on it?"

At this moment, David's supporters also had an epiphany.

Whether David and GCO had established cooperation is up for debate now, but Brown's fund inflows were certainly not regular.

If the source of Brown's funds was those Wall Street people, that would be far more serious than anything from GCO's side.

After all, those Wall Street individuals were the true capitalists who consumed people without spitting out bones.

Compared to them, GCO was merely a baby!

Initially dominant, Rohan and others wilted upon hearing these arguments and found themselves at a loss for words for a while.

The atmosphere at the scene went stale for a moment until Obadiah spoke up, "Since everyone agrees that there are issues with both Brown and David, it's actually quite simple. Let them submit the data and documents for these recent large tax revenues to our headquarters, we'll naturally be able to analyze and determine the truth!"

"The director's words are sensible. Let them submit their documentation to us for review, and we will know the true situation."

"Indeed, if they can provide the data and documentation, it will prove they have no irregular conduct. If they can't provide them... then it's as we've previously speculated—these tax revenues are campaign funds received through cooperation with Wall Street or GCO Corporation."

"I have no issue..."

Most of David's supporters, as well as Brown and Bellamy's, believed this approach was the most appropriate.

"In that case, notify them that they need to submit by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning, meeting adjourned."

Back in his own office, Donald immediately called David's number and asked, "Tell me, David, these three large tax payments you've received aren't really, as the rumors within our department suggest, campaign funds obtained through a cooperation with GCO Corporation, are they?"

Truth be told, although he believed in David's abilities and supported him, he couldn't guarantee that David wouldn't be tempted by the 'God-making plan' and lose his senses, to actually reach an agreement with GCO.

Meanwhile, in Virginia City, upon hearing this, David was stunned for a moment before responding with disdain, "Deputy Director Donald, I don't need to cooperate with them. These three tax payments are all taxes they paid up in full!"