American Tax Officer-Chapter 776 - 389: Mascot Becomes a Hot Commodity
"Alright."
Obadiah’s voice broke the silence and turned to look at the quiet David, asking, "David, what do you think?"
Resting his chin on his hand, David replied, "The key point now lies with Katherine!"
Katherine, the first female Vice President in America’s history, was also the only Vice President with both African-American and Asian descent.
Interestingly, the Vice President of America is almost a powerless mascot.
Therefore, in this battle, neither David nor The Big Three Groups had really cared about this person.
If not for the rare voting result that just occurred, who would have paid her any attention?
Strictly speaking, David hadn’t completely ruled out such an outcome.
It’s just that he had been so busy lately, warning the major families to watch over their people, taking matters into his own hands to coax other Senators, and dealing with various offensive from The Big Three Groups, so he really hadn’t had time to look into Katherine’s situation.
"The result of this tied vote is somewhat unexpected. It seems like The Big Three Groups were too wary last night, as you said. Now we can only look into the issues with Katherine..."
Obadiah nodded gloomily.
Just yesterday, they had reached 58 votes, just two votes shy of bypassing the filibuster.
If they could have bypassed it, it is likely that they would have had enough votes to pass the legislation.
But with the threat of The Big Three Groups tying votes last night, those Senators who originally supported them dared not cast that 51st vote, leaving it to Katherine to arbitrate.
"Beep beep beep..."
Just then, a cell phone ringtone disrupted everyone’s thoughts.
Everyone was already irritable, and hearing a phone go off in such an important meeting infuriated many.
Just as some were about to curse, they saw David pulling out his phone, and they swallowed their words.
"Sorry, Chief, it’s from the CIA. Should I step out?"
"No need, since it’s from the CIA, there must be something important. Take it here!"
"Alright, Chief!"
With permission granted, David immediately answered the call, "Go ahead, I’m listening."
"Inspector David, I must take responsibility for this situation, so I’m asking for your forgiveness..."
Elvis, head of the CIA’s Intelligence Agency and having failed to notice The Big Three Groups targeting Senators’ families, was already a severe negligence.
If the legislation had passed smoothly, it would not have mattered much, but with this awkward situation, he had to bear some blame.
"Stop talking about useless things, tell me something useful!"
David’s cold tone made Elvis’s scalp tingle; he hurriedly replied, "Inspector David, we’ve just received information that Nancy’s convoy is heading towards Navy Observatory Building One!"
David’s expression darkened as he responded, "Understood, anything else?"
"Nothing for now..."
"Stay alert!"
After this, David hung up and turned to Obadiah and others, "Nancy’s convoy has already headed to Navy Observatory Building One, probably to lobby for The Big Three Groups!"
"What! Darn it, The Big Three Groups are really quick!"
"No, we can’t let them succeed in persuading Katherine to give them the decisive vote!"
"..."
Navy Observatory Building One, precisely where the Vice President’s residence is located.
And at this critical moment, Nancy was actually heading there; the purpose was needless to elaborate.
"I know, so we must also go there!"
The Big Three Groups had already sent Nancy, David certainly wouldn’t just sit idly by.
"Alright, I’ll go with you."
"I have some acquaintance with Katherine, let me come along too!"
Obadiah and Donald spoke in turn.
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David did not refuse; he first returned to his office to make some preparations, then set off with the two in a car toward Navy Observatory Building One.
Meanwhile, in the office of the Vice President at Navy Observatory Building One.
"Madam Vice President, I didn’t expect such a result to occur. This might not be a bad thing for you; it could even be an opportunity!"
Vice President’s Chief of Staff, Windsor, was visibly excited.
While Katherine appeared calm on the surface, she was filled with joy inside.
As a politician, who wouldn’t want significant attention?
Especially as Vice President, she had always been nearly invisible in America’s political landscape. Now, she had a chance to become globally noticed. Even if she might get caught in the vortex of the struggle, she saw it as a happy affair.
Moreover, it’s essential to note that this legislation was extraordinary. The Big Three Groups and the Internal Revenue Service were already at each other’s throats over this law.
Now that the only decisive power had fallen into her hands, both sides were bound to plead with her.
For her, it was definitely a rare opportunity to amass political capital!
