American Tax Officer-Chapter 714 - 358: Promise
Chapter 714: Chapter 358: Promise
Raglen’s intention was actually quite simple—if he sided with David, then Freemasonry would certainly see him as a thorn in the eye, and would definitely meddle in his midterm election.
By then, not only would he be unable to push through the bill, but he might not even be able to keep his own position.
“You don’t need to worry about that, as long as you’re willing to stand by me, and perform in a manner that satisfies me,” David continued, “not just this midterm election, but making you the next Leigh isn’t impossible either!”
According to the constitution of America, there were no term limits for senators.
That meant, as long as a senator could get re-elected each time, they could continue serving until their death.
The Leigh that David mentioned had been a senator since 1975 and had served for 8 terms, making him the longest-serving senator.
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“Oh? Inspector David, the Senate is no ordinary place. What makes you so confident?”
Raglen looked intrigued; being a senator himself, he, of course, knew about the legendary figure of Leigh.
In fact, almost every senator in the current Senate was eager to replicate this legendary figure’s history.
Unfortunately, as the country’s highest legislative body, the Senate was a battleground for major forces, and with only 100 seats, it was well-nigh impossible even to hope to accomplish what Leigh had done.
Aware of David’s capabilities, Raglen raised his doubts after hearing the confidence in his voice.
David smiled, pulled out several documents from the inner pocket of his suit, and threw them in front of Raglen.
Since he had decided to approach Raglen, he had naturally made some preparations in advance. These documents contained scandalous information about several of Raglen’s competitors in the state.
“What is this?”
Raglen glanced at the documents and asked with a hint of confusion.
“Just take a look.”
Raglen frowned slightly, but still picked up the documents from the table and began to read through them.
As he read, his expression gradually turned to surprise.
Yes, the content of the files was indeed some scandalous information about his competitors.
With the midterm elections about to begin, if he were to leak this information now, his competition might not only lose to him—they could utterly ruin their reputations.
Suddenly, Raglen’s expression darkened as he thought of something.
It was simple—if David could gather such information on his competitors at this critical time, could there be information on him as well?
Although he considered himself fairly honest, merely being honest was not enough to guarantee re-election during these midterms.
With any negative news, David could cause a significant drop in his popularity, and his other competitors would reap the benefits.
“How about it, Senator Raglen, is this enough for you to feel confident about re-election?”
“Yes, but only for this midterm election. To reach Leigh’s level is still not enough!”
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“Senator Raglen, I’ve shown my sincerity now, and you haven’t given me a clear answer yet. Isn’t it a bit too much to haggle with me like this?”
Raglen’s face turned awkward.
Seeing David bring out his competitors’ scandals, he had indeed hesitated about opposing David further and started thinking about whether he could gain more advantages in the negotiation.
“Rest assured, Senator Raglen, I do not let down those who stand with me. As long as you choose to stand by me and help push this bill, I will do my utmost to assist you with your term in office. Of course, if there comes a day when I cannot help you, you can leave on your own, no need to stand by me any longer.”
David said confidently.
Hearing this, Raglen pondered for a moment and then, with determination, clenched his teeth and said, “In that case, I’m willing to stand with you, but, Director David, you must give me assurance, no matter what happens, you must ensure the safety of me and my family!”
Although the bill seemed difficult to push through, and groups like the Freemasonry and Ansa Illuminati were indeed fearsome, the IRS had people, money, power, and military authority, with Kennedy’s old family decks supporting.
Coupled with Inspector David’s current reputation and abilities, they actually had a fighting chance.
But this wasn’t actually the most important point for him; the key was that since Inspector David could collect scandals on his competitors, if he dared to refuse today, with David’s methods, he probably wouldn’t stand a chance in the midterm election.
With all these factors combined, Raglen finally decided to take a gamble.
David showed a satisfied look, stood up, walked over to Raglen, and extended his hand, saying, “I assure you, Senator Raglen, no matter what happens, I will protect you!”
Hearing David’s assurance, Raglen finally felt relieved, nodded, and likewise extended his hand.
“Director, if Freemasonry knows that Raglen has come to our side, getting him re-elected won’t be an easy task. Are you…really sure?”
