American Tax Officer-Chapter 668 - 336: There’s a Mole!_2

Chapter 668: Chapter 336: There’s a Mole!_2

You should know, this is a situation where a person stands there and confronts a crowd around them, the pressure is immense.

If it were David, he confessed that he himself did not have the mental fortitude to withstand it.

After all, he was a hands-on type, and when it came to verbal skills and resisting pressure, he was no match for these seasoned politicians in the House of Congressman.

“The atmosphere in the House of Congressman is very solemn, but don’t worry, it’s just a hearing, not a legislative vote, so there are not many people.”

Seeing some changes in David’s expression, Donald beside him offered some comfort.

When he first came to such a solemn place as the House of Congressman, he had been even more nervous than David, but he had gotten used to it after coming here many times.

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“Mm.”

David nodded.

Donald glanced at his watch and said, “We still have some time, get used to the atmosphere here.”

…

While David and Donald were talking on this side,

On the other side, in the south-side conference room, a man arrived.

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This was no other than Deputy Director Madu Aike of the FBI, who was also a member of the Freemasonry Group.

“Deputy Director Madu Aike, what brings you here?”

Langman immediately greeted him but was somewhat puzzled.

“Let’s talk later!”

Madu Aike signaled him to be patient and then walked over to the group of lawyers and the presiding congressmen, saying, “First of all, I appreciate everyone for attending this hearing. On behalf of our group, I promise that once this is accomplished, our group will ensure unlimited prospects for you all!”

“But I must also speak plainly—if anyone dares ruin our plans, our group can also guarantee, you all will definitely pay the appropriate price!”

Although puzzled about why Madu Aike would say this, Langman sensed that something had gone awry, and he echoed without further ado, “What Madu Aike said, I endorse as well!”

Upon hearing this, the presiding congressmen and the lawyers were polarized.

The congressmen were naturally overjoyed.

This was a direct promise from the Freemasonry to ensure boundless prospects for them!

If they succeed in this hearing and have the backing of the Freemasonry Group, their careers were destined to soar.

As for the members of the lawyer team, they were internally groaning.

With these harsh words from the Freemasonry Group representatives, if they followed David’s instructions from the prior day, they’d have a rough time ahead.

Maybe… it was time to confess and seek leniency?

No!

To confess and seek leniency meant a major setback for the Internal Revenue Service at the hearing, but could they really expect David, that bastard, to let them off afterward?

They all were well aware of David’s tactics.

If they dared switch sides at the last minute, they’d spend not just the second half but likely the remainder of their lives in prison.

After some thought, they still didn’t dare to take that risk.

“Well, you all heard what I said, didn’t you? No one has anything to say, right?”

Looking at the unresponsive crowd, Madu Aike’s gaze turned fierce and meaningful.

Langman, unable to bear it, carefully came over and asked, “Deputy Director Madu Aike, what is this about?”

Madu Aike did not reply but instead motioned to the congressmen and lawyers, “Alright, go out and prepare for a bit!”

The crowd, not daring to say anything further, all rose and left.

After everyone had left, Langman promptly asked, “Madu Aike, what’s going on?”

“I’ve received some tip-offs, there’s a mole!”

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“What!”

Madu Aike’s words shocked Langman, who then hurriedly asked, “That can’t be, Madu Aike; these congressmen were carefully selected by me, and Turpin and the others are our designated lawyer team. They have secured many benefits for our group; they should be fine.”

“Heh, your careful selection and designated lawyer team, what of it? You know what David is capable of. If he gets ahold of these people’s vulnerabilities, do you think they wouldn’t be afraid?”

Maduaikai sneered.

Upon hearing this, Langman had no riposte.

Indeed.

David was ruthless. If he himself had been caught by this bastard, he surely would have been terrified—not to mention these people.

However, one thing puzzled Langman. The list of the hearing’s attendees had not yet been publicized—how had David found out and so quickly turned one of his team members?

“If there is indeed a mole in our team, then the upcoming hearing will be a disaster, Maduaikai. We have to eliminate this risk!”

If they won the hearing, he would revel in glory, and the Freemasonry Group would thrive.

But if they lost, not only would his prestige be severely damaged, but the group would undoubtedly place the blame on him. He did not want such a scene to unfold.

“Eliminate? How do you plan to do that?”

Maduaikai looked at him as if he were a fool.

“Obviously by finding out…”

Langman thought of exposing the mole, but he suddenly realized mid-sentence that his idea was foolish.

If it were possible to identify the mole, the Deputy Director of the FBI would have named names by now, wouldn’t he?

Clearly, though they were certain that there was a mole among the hearing members, they did not know who it was.

Maduaikai’s earlier threatening and enticing words were meant to coerce the traitor into revealing themselves, but evidently the traitor was resolute in their betrayal, making the situation even more complicated.

“What should I do now? The hearing is about to start, and we certainly cannot cancel or delay it.”

“We can only hope that there is just one or two moles. With a numerical advantage, we can still suppress them and prevent any significant turbulence. There’s no more time—you need to go out and conduct the hearing now!”

Upon hearing this, Langman hurriedly glanced at the time.

Indeed, it was time for the hearing to begin. With no choice left, he went out with a grim face.

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House of Congressman, Grand Hall.

Invited media reporters had already taken their positions.

As for David, he had grown accustomed to the atmosphere of the Congress and showed no signs of nervousness.

“The hearing members have arrived!”

As Langman and others entered through the passage, the media’s attention was instantly drawn to them.

Langman was a seasoned veteran in Congress. Although he had just learned of the betrayal within his team, which troubled him, he now appeared confident, as if he had already secured victory in this hearing.

“Here they come, the showdown between the Congress and the Internal Revenue Service is about to start!”

“Betting is open, let’s all guess who will win the hearing—Congress or the Internal Revenue Service escaping unscathed!”

“With Chief Inspector David here, I’m definitely betting on the Internal Revenue Service escaping unscathed.”

“…”

As the big showdown was about to begin, netizens grew excited online.

And criminals nationwide were on edge, aware that if the Internal Revenue Service was defeated in the hearing, the repeal of the “Tax Evasion Case” would be almost certain!

Amidst nationwide heated discussions online, Langman and the others had already taken their seats on the dais.

David and Donald, among others, sat in a row of chairs directly opposite the dais.

And not long after sitting down, David realized why the hearings initiated by Congress rarely failed to overpower their targets.

This place was inherently the home field for the hearings, and with the host seated on the dais, interrogating the summoned targets from a commanding position, even the strongest-willed would inevitably endure immense pressure.

Under such conditions, it would be unusual if the targets were not questioned into complete embarrassment!

Fortunately, David had taken care of people like Turpin beforehand and now had control of the situation, so he was naturally unfazed.

“Alright, this hearing is now officially underway!”

As the representative host of the hearing, Mitchellson made the announcement and then turned to Donald to inquire, “The purpose of summoning you from the Tax Bureau is straightforward.”

“Some time has passed since the launch of the ‘Tax Evasion Case,’ and we have received complaints from citizens nationwide. They accuse your Tax Bureau of abuse of power, violent enforcement, and a series of irregular operational tactics. Can you provide an explanation for these accusations?”