American Tax Officer-Chapter 790 - 396: Scapegoat Hero

Chapter 790: Chapter 396: Scapegoat Hero

Under the heated national discussion, when notified, David, Obadiah, and Welton Heng also arrived at the White House entrance.

Under the guidance of a special person, the three quickly arrived at the President’s office, where they found Payden and Wylder already inside.

“Mr. President, did you summon us?”

Payden, ignoring Obadiah, directed an unfriendly gaze towards David and said, “Inspector David, whether it was your previous series of forceful actions or the introduction of the Offshore Tax Evasion Act, we at the White House haven’t interfered too much with you, even provided considerable support, right?”

“Yes, sir.”

“So, why would you treat me this way?”

“Sir, I’m not sure what you’re referring to…?”

If it had been in the past, facing such questioning from America’s biggest BOSS, David might have been somewhat apprehensive.

But he had experienced too much during this time.

And now he also held a position in the decision-making layer of the Internal Revenue Service, with unmatched prestige across the nation, so he was not particularly fearful facing the foremost person in America at this moment.

“I’m asking you, have you made an agreement with Katherine, intending to use her to replace me?”

Payden bluntly pointed out.

“Sir, I indeed reached some agreements with Vice President Katherine, but they are not entirely as you think. After all, this bill couldn’t pass without Vice President Katherine’s support. I hope you can understand…”

“Ha, you want to use her to replace me and hope I can understand, that’s rather amusing!”

“Sir, what would you like then?”

“David, do you think now that you sit in a decision-making position at the Internal Revenue Service, no one can penalize you?”

“Sir, I’ve never thought that way. Everything I’ve done is always in the interest of the nation and its people!”

“Do you know that I just need one executive order to immediately dismiss all three of you!”

Upon hearing this, the normally silent Obadiah and Welton Heng’s expressions changed, as they were aware that Payden indeed had the power to do this.

However, David remained expressionless, casually responding, “That is your right, sir. But I must remind you that even if you dismiss us, you probably can’t replace us with who you desire!”

Upon hearing this, Obadiah and Welton Heng were stunned, while Payden and Wylder’s expressions darkened.

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And now, after reaching an agreement with Katherine, David virtually controlled the Senate.

This means that even if Payden dismisses Obadiah and Welton Heng, as long as David instructs the Senate to block him, he really couldn’t replace them with who he wanted.

But this was not the most serious issue. According to America’s Constitution, whether the President wishes to nominate his Cabinet members or other important positions, it must pass through the Senate’s review and vote.

If he can’t manage the Senate, he would be forever throttled!

Payden had summoned David intending to give him a stern warning, to temper him a bit, but instead, he was the one who ended up being admonished, which instantly depressed him.

“Fine, sir, I can tell you straightforwardly that although I have made some agreements with Katherine, they are not absolute. Now, the key issue is, what do you think of the Offshore Tax Evasion Act?”

David didn’t want to waste any more words; the pressing matter was to understand Payden’s true stance on this bill to decide his next move.

“As you see, I have sent the bill back to the Senate. So, thinking of taking action against me now?”

“I believe you just haven’t thought it through yet, sir. Whenever you’re ready, you can have the Senate send the bill over for signing to make it effective!”

“Ha.”

Payden chuckled coldly, neither confirming nor denying.

While they were talking, the phone on the desk suddenly rang. Payden answered it and said he would be right there, then left without a greeting, leaving behind a bewildered Obadiah, Welton Heng, and Chief of Staff Wylder.

The three exchanged glances, and then Obadiah turned to Wylder and asked, “Chief of Staff Wylder, can you share with us, is there still something to discuss regarding this bill?”

“Logically speaking, if a bill has passed both the Senate and House of Representatives, it proves that the bill has value, and we at the White House should not obstruct it. But as you know, this bill is shearing the wool of all the capitalists in America, so we face tremendous pressure…”

Wylder, visibly struggling, sighed and continued, “Let me give you the bottom line, the President is inclined to sign, but as I mentioned before, we’re facing great pressure. Once signed, it could provoke sanctions from the Big Three Groups and all the capitalists, a consequence we cannot afford, unless…”