"They say you're suspected of tax evasion and want to arrest you..."
"Watt?"
Adelaide's brain felt a twitch, and he was completely baffled.
What's going on?
Out of nowhere, why is the State Tax Bureau suddenly targeting him?
"Just now, the West City State Tax Bureau issued an announcement through the media, saying that you are suspected of tax evasion and the nature of the offense is very serious..."
The sheriff had recounted the entire press conference process, one by one.
After listening to it all, Adelaide sensed the gravity of the situation, and his brows instantly furrowed into a chuan character shape.
West City State Tax Bureau must not be fools; since they dared to announce this to the whole world through the media, they must have solid confidence.
What concerned him most was that David's shadow loomed over this matter!
As far as he knew, Chief Tax Officer David seemed to be the most capable inspector in the Nevada State Tax Bureau system!
What should he do now?
The more Adelaide thought about it, the more panicked he became, but he had no idea what to do.
Meanwhile, at City Hall.
Bitcher too had received the news, and he felt like he had fallen into an ice cellar, his body going cold.
Because he realized that the State Tax Bureau surely wouldn't dare to issue such a stern announcement without absolute certainty!
After a long while, he couldn't help but knock over the teacup on the desk and curse, "Damn, what the hell does the State Tax Bureau want to do? They don't even consult me and want to screw me over directly!"
He certainly knew about the "black tax" act.
But according to the regulations of the black tax act, the State Tax Bureau usually first approached the target, then issued a warning, indicating that paying the tax would settle the matter.
But now, not to mention a warning, they didn't even give notice before playing this trick. This was clearly an attempt to drive him into a corner!
"Deputy... Deputy Mayor, could this have something to do with the crackdown we've been enforcing on behalf of the state government?"
A reminder from a confidant snapped the enraged Bitcher out of his fury.
Yes, that's it.
Why would the State Tax Bureau suddenly come down on him so hard?
Cecil thought for a while and then looked toward a man on his left and said, "Yates, go to the West City State Tax Bureau and talk to them. Tell them that if we postpone or cancel the crackdown directive, whether there might be a possibility of resolving this matter!"
Cecil dared not gamble any further.
He was also worried that the West City State Tax Bureau and David, having taken action against Bitcher and Adelaide, could target them next.
Offending the Governor would at most result in some minor inconveniences, but if the current situation worsened, and Bitcher and Adelaide were convicted, the city hall would definitely face attacks from the citizens. The pressure they would face then would be immense.
...
In Carson City, at the Governor's Mansion.
"What did you say? He ran off to Sparks City and, collaborating with the local Tax Bureau, arrested the local Police Chief and Deputy Mayor on charges of tax evasion?"
Upon hearing Eugene's report, Stevenson could hardly believe his ears.
"Yes, Governor. He is probably retaliating against our crackdown directive, and this counterstrike is indeed sharp. Now, besides Sparks City, officials from the other 17 city halls are also expressing concern, afraid such an event might happen in their cities!"
Stevenson fell silent for a moment, then asked incredulously, "Eugene, do you think he really has the confidence to imprison the Police Chief and Deputy Mayor of Sparks?"
"Since he dares to act this way, he must have a certain degree of assurance, otherwise the consequences wouldn't be easy to handle..."
Eugene was also perplexed.
Their directive had only been communicated to the city halls that morning.
And the fact that David had reacted so swiftly, and had even managed to take down two key officials from the city, was quite surprising.
Stevenson also felt that made sense.
If they weren't confident, the West City State Tax Bureau wouldn't have called a press conference to make such a fierce announcement in front of so many people.
"Ding-a-ling..."
Just then, Eugene's phone rang. He cast an apologetic glance at Stevenson and picked up the call.
A minute later, he hung up the phone with a look of shock and said, "I've just received news that the West City State Tax Bureau plans to take those two to court tomorrow morning!"
"Tomorrow!"
At first Stevenson was surprised, then his expression darkened.
The Tax Bureau was acting with such decisiveness; it seemed they were more confident than they had imagined.
Eugene suggested, "Governor, let's wait and see how things unfold before making any decisions!"
Stevenson thought for a moment and nodded his head. He, too, wanted to see, given the Tax Bureau's confidence, whether they had sufficient evidence to convict the two.
If not, then they would have material to work with!