American Tax Officer-Chapter 777 - 389: The Mascot Becomes a Hot Commodity_2

Chapter 777: Chapter 389: The Mascot Becomes a Hot Commodity_2

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If all goes well, then there’s no reason she couldn’t vie for America’s highest throne in the future!

“Giggle…”

Just as the two were immersed in their delightful fantasies, a knock came upon the office door.

“Come in!”

“Vice President, Speaker Nancy’s motorcade has arrived, she wishes to see you, what do you think…”

“Nancy’s here…”

Upon hearing this news, Katherine was initially surprised, but she quickly came to terms with it.

Based on her previous positions, it was clear that Nancy had sided with The Big Three Groups, and her personal visit could only mean one thing—she was here to lobby for that decisive vote in Katherine’s hand!

But this was exactly what Katherine had hoped to see!

Katherine’s lips curled into a smile, she hadn’t expected that her often quiet vice presidential residence could become the focus of the entire nation for a day!

With a cheerful disposition, she nodded to the person who had come to inform her, signaling that Nancy could be brought in.

Soon enough, Nancy was ushered in, and upon meeting, she displayed a warm smile and said, “Vice President Katherine, I hope I’m not interrupting your work?”

“Speaker Nancy, if you had something to say, you could have just sent a message. After all, you’re the busy Speaker of the House—there was no need for you to come all this way.”

“Vice President Katherine, that’s a bit too serious. After all, you are the second in command of this country. It’s only right for me to report to you.”

Although she detected a hint of sarcasm in Katherine’s words, Nancy was in a position of need and thus, kept her demeanor extremely humble, even using the term “report to you.”

In reality, given her typically assertive nature, she wouldn’t have wanted to demean herself like this if there had been any other option.

The Freemasonry, representing The Big Three Groups had called earlier, instructing her to secure Katherine’s decisive vote for their camp by any means necessary—even if it meant begging on her knees.

Of course, Nancy was well aware of the importance of getting the bill through the Senate and thus had no choice but to lower her stance.

“Heh, if it wasn’t for the fact that I hold the deciding vote, would you, a powerful Speaker of the House, come to ‘report’ to me, a mere figurehead?”

Katherine muttered to herself with a hint of mockery, yet she couldn’t deny the satisfaction she felt at that moment.

As the Vice President, she usually received little attention from the President and the Speaker, let alone from the heads of various departments, but now she finally had a taste of vindication!

Although that’s what she thought, Katherine knew she couldn’t reveal her true feelings and could only feign a modest response: “Speaker Nancy, that’s… a bit much…”

“Let’s not dwell on that, Vice President Katherine. I assume you are aware of the Offshore Tax Avoidance Act, and as it stands, the Senate is evenly split 50 to 50. That’s why I, along with ‘many others’, are hoping you will vote against it!”

Having dispensed with pleasantries, Nancy was no longer interested in beating around the bush and stated her intentions outright.

“Speaker Nancy, under normal circumstances, since you’ve made the request, I naturally wouldn’t refuse.”

“But as you know, the current situation is rather delicate. David from the Internal Revenue Service isn’t one to be trifled with; he’s devoted so much to this bill. And I, a Vice President with no real authority, if I cross him, I doubt I could handle it…”

Katherine appeared troubled, yet she wasn’t just seizing the opportunity to drive a hard bargain; this was genuinely on her mind.

She had been distant from the power struggle so far, yet she was fully aware of David’s methods.

Just take the recent developments at the CIA and the FBI, for example.

Apparently, because of displeasing David, quite a few high-ranking officials had been forced to resign.

And her, a powerless Vice President—if she dared to openly oppose this man, her title wouldn’t be of much use.

“You need not worry about that. Now that I’ve come to you, no matter what happens, I, along with the people behind me, will definitely ensure your protection…”

Nancy spoke with conviction, but Katherine didn’t make her decision right away.

Everyone here is an old fox who has been in politics for many years, not a three-year-old child. Now, you need my decisive vote and promise to protect me, but who knows whether you will go back on your word after the vote is cast?

And even if you did go back on your word, could I possibly appeal?

Wouldn’t I be the one to suffer in the end?

Considering this, Katherine still replied with a troubled look on her face, “Speaker Nancy, you’re well aware of what kind of people stand behind you. To put it bluntly, they are not the type to keep their word, so… you know!”

Nancy heard the distrust in Katherine’s words but didn’t show any sign of anger.

If it had been her, she wouldn’t have trusted such a verbal agreement either, but that was okay; she hadn’t planned to persuade the other party with just that.

Nancy took out her phone, dialed a number, and then placed the phone in front of Katherine.

The next second, a voice came from the phone, “Vice President Katherine, this is Joshua of the Morgan Family!”

Hearing the introduction from the other end, Katherine was initially taken aback, then responded, “So it’s the renowned Mr. Joshua, what can I do for you?”

“It’s simple. If you cast this deciding vote for us, we will not only ensure your safety, but also, in the presidential election of ’28, we will fully support your bid for the presidency. How’s that?”

The first part of the sentence was fine, but upon hearing the second part, Katherine’s eyes lit up with a glint of sharpness.

In America, it can be said that nearly 99 percent of politicians ultimately aspire to this throne, and she was no exception.

Despite her current status as Vice President, being only a step away from the presidency,

the difference was absolutely like that between heaven and earth!

Considering the current situation, her easiest opportunity to assume the presidential throne would be if Payden were to suddenly die in office.

However, according to the team’s medical reports, although Payden is old, the chance of dying in office doesn’t look great.

Looking at it this way, who knows how long she would have to wait to get her hands on that throne.

But now, Joshua on the phone had promised her full support in the ’28 presidential election.

Naturally, Joshua’s promise likely represented the commitment of Freemasonry and even The Big Three Groups.

Although, as the saying goes, a verbal agreement isn’t reliable, faced with such an opportunity, Katherine couldn’t help but feel tempted.

“Cough cough…”

Katherine suppressed the ripples in her heart and said, “Joshua, it’s only ’23 now, five years away from ’28. Who knows what will happen by then!”

The implication in her words was clear: she was somewhat interested in the proposal, but relying on a verbal agreement alone was not enough to convince her, especially with ’28 being so far away.

At this point,

the Freemasonry and others on Senado Island had naturally picked up on this.

“In that case, Vice President Katherine, if you feel that relying only on the promise of Joshua isn’t reliable, then let’s add the Rockefeller Family’s commitment to the mix. I promise here and now to fully support your ascent to the position in ’28!”

This time, it was Prescott speaking.

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But that wasn’t all.

Following that, the former world’s richest man, Gates, also chimed in, “Vice President Katherine, I’m Gates, and I assure you as well.”

“Vice President Katherine, this is Soros. I also give you my assurance.”

“Vice President Katherine…”

Members of Freemasonry, in order to secure this decisive vote, one after another began making promises to Katherine.