American Tax Officer-Chapter 666 - 335: Participants of the Hearing_2

Chapter 666: Chapter 335: Participants of the Hearing_2

Upon hearing such interrogative tone, Turpin’s face instantly hardened.

Given his status, it was no exaggeration to say that even the President would have to speak to him cordially.

And yet, here he was being so polite to David, and not only did David not appreciate it, but he also dared to speak to him in an indisputable tone?

Did he really think he was his subordinate!

“Inspector David, just because I show you respect doesn’t mean I am scared of you, you should know, this is my private residence, and without proper documentation, I reserve the right to refuse cooperation with any of your enforcement actions!”

As one of America’s top attorneys, Turpin’s greatest expertise was in law.

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Thus, seeing David’s aggressive approach, he didn’t hesitate to pick up the legal weapon, protecting himself while also countering with a threat.

He had thought,

that after hearing his words, David would be cautious.

But unexpectedly, no matter how he stared at David’s expression, the man showed no fear, and instead, scoffed, “Let’s talk about the lawsuit later, Mr. Turpin. First, take a look at what this is!”

David received the document bag passed by Nisen and then threw it on the table.

It contained some damaging information about Turpin, obtained with the help of the CIA and FBI, mainly implicating him in numerous tax issues.

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Suppressing the anger in his heart, Turpin picked up the document bag and opened it, but the next second, his face showed surprise, shock, confusion, and then ferocity.

He finally stared and demanded, “Where did you get all this from?”

“Mr. Turpin, see, you’re failing to prioritize again. Do you think I need to tell you about this?”

Turpin glared at David, grinding his teeth, “What are you thinking?”

“Same question as before, are you the Chief lawyer at tomorrow’s hearing?”

Turpin fell silent for three seconds, then gritted his teeth, “What if I am!”

“Good, I’m not asking you to do anything for me, I just hope you can remain neutral at tomorrow’s hearing, that shouldn’t be difficult for you, right?”

Upon hearing this, Turpin was stunned.

Why had the hearing invited him to be the Chief lawyer?

Didn’t they value his skills and rhetoric, wanting to use his sharp words to attack the tax laws at the hearing, to lay a good foundation for the subsequent repeal?

But now David was asking him to remain neutral?

The councilors and the Jewish people would absolutely destroy him afterward!

“What’s the matter, unwilling?”

“It can’t be done, what you are doing is sending me to die, I can’t agree!”

“So, you mean to say, you want me to fully initiate the investigation against you? You are famed for your debating, but I want to see, once on our court, whether you can still defend yourself!”

“You… ”

Turpin was furious.

Even though he was a legal powerhouse, with the files laid out by the opposition, and the nature of the Internal Revenue Service’s court which was void of human rights, winning was absolutely out of the question.

But playing the role of a puppet at the hearing would definitely result in the Jewish people cleaning him up later.

However, if he didn’t comply with David’s demands, then he would face an investigation and charges from that bastard right in front of him, not only would all his accumulated prestige be dissipated, but he might even end up in prison.

It was a dilemma!

“Mr. Turpin, just do as I say, and then after this, you can retire and live out your life, better than ruining your reputation and ending up in prison. You’re a smart man, you should know how to choose!”

Although David’s words were hateful, for Turpin, with not much else to choose from, they were indeed reasonable.

Even if the Jewish people sought retribution later, he would only lose his influence in Congress, and his authority in the legal world, at most.

This was certainly better than ruining his reputation and ending up in prison!

But thinking of his many years of hard work dissipating into nothing still pained him.

After mulling over it for several minutes, he seemed to have an idea, his face lit up as he said, “Inspector David, what if I turn down the position of chief lawyer at the hearing?”

Turpin was smart; by resigning now, even though it would upset the Jewish people, it wouldn’t be too detrimental to him.

And this would also stop his opposition to David, which was a win-win situation!

But his thoughts were too simplistic.

If he resigned, then the hearing would inevitably find someone else to take the position.

Why would David engage in such self-defeating action?

“No, Mr. Turpin, you cannot resign, just do as I say, stay neutral during the congressional hearing!”

Turpin seemed a bit dejected as he continued, “Even if I remain neutral, the other lawyers and the rest of the team will still attack your Internal Revenue Service.”

“Bring them out!”

Upon hearing David’s command, Nisen immediately opened his briefcase and took out a stack of thick files, placing them on the table.

Turpin was taken aback when he saw the stack of files.

Although it was a stack, each document was neatly placed in a folder, just like the one David had shown him earlier.

Could it be that these files contained incriminating evidence against the other members of his legal team for tomorrow?

The thought had just surfaced in Turpin’s mind and he was nearly dumbfounded.

Getting his evidence was one thing.

But to fabricate incriminating evidence against the entire legal team? How could anyone possibly manage that?

While his mind was still in disarray.

David spoke again, “Mr. Turpin, I will not go visiting the rest of your team. You pass these along to them and kindly tell them my demands. Unless they are out of their minds, I think they will reconsider.”

After saying this, David stood up and, accompanied by Nisen Bakesimmons and the others, left, leaving Turpin alone in the chaos.

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After exiting the residence and getting into the car, Simmons asked, “BOSS, aren’t we going to take action against those congress members presiding over the hearing?”

David had only gathered incriminating material on the legal team and had not found any on the congress members of the hearing, prompting his question.

“There’s no need; a hearing is meant to be held, and without opposition, what intrigue would there be?”

Traditionally, hearings mostly involved sharp-tongued lawyers launching various demanding questions at the respondent, while the congress members were mostly assistants.

Thus, having secretly dealt with the legal team, the presiding congress members would inevitably be caught off guard and make a spectacle of themselves at the hearing!

This was what David hoped to see!

Meanwhile, after a tumultuous contemplation, Turpin finally picked up the phone and dialed number after number…

Soon after, four or five cars arrived at his residence, and the occupants, looking confused, entered.

“What’s the matter, Mr. Turpin? You’ve called all of us here?”

“Yes, Mr. Turpin, I still have two documents I haven’t figured out how to phrase, and I don’t have much time to waste here…”

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These people were indeed members of tomorrow’s hearing legal team.

And with the hearing scheduled for tomorrow, each of them had been fervently preparing everything, so this sudden summons, especially with such an urgent tone on the phone, naturally perplexed them.

“Sorry, everyone; it’s really an emergency. Please take a look at your respective documents…”

With a helpless expression, Turpin pointed to the files on the table.

Confused yet immediate, the people approached, picked up the files from the table, and started reviewing them.

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More than an hour later, the door of Turpin’s house was pushed open, and the departing members of the legal team had grim expressions on their faces. After exchanging looks and a mutual wry smile, they eventually got into their respective cars and drove away.