American Tax Officer

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Soon, both parties met face to face, and David directly spoke up, "Mr. Lawson, are you ready?"

Lawson's eyes darted as he asked, "You mean…?"

David made a gesture and Nisen immediately handed a file over to Lawson, who also quickly took it and started looking through it.

As the contents of the document gradually came into view, Lawson's expression changed from initial calmness to surprise, and finally to shock.

Afterward, he set the document down, looked at David, and asked, "Director David, you really have wide-reaching powers, even the personnel, details, and transactions involved in the Golden Ear Bridge renovation project are investigated so clearly!"

"I need you to quickly find a media platform to use this document to launch an attack on Stevenson, can you do that?"

Lawson pondered for a moment, then replied, "That's not difficult, but just with this document, given Stevenson's PR capabilities, it will only drag him into a public opinion storm at most, not enough to truly bring him down!"

"I know, there's no hurry, we'll take it 'one thing at a time.'"

Understanding the implication in David's words, Lawson immediately waved to his secretary not far away, and once the secretary approached, he instructed, "Hasn't KNPR-FM Television Station invited me over for more than a month now? Tell them I can make it tonight!"

"Understood, Mr. Lawson, I will inform them right away!"

David looked at Lawson and reminded him, "Remember Mr. Lawson, this matter and I, as well as our Internal Revenue Service, have absolutely nothing to do with each other; this information, you obtained on your own, understand?"

Lawson was taken aback but quickly grasped what David meant.

David was planning to use him as a pawn!

But there was no helping it; his own leverage was currently in David's hands, so even if he was being used as a pawn, he could only grit his teeth and accept it.

Then he nodded and replied, "I understand."

"Rest assured, Mr. Lawson, if you handle this matter well, I will also help you as much as possible within my capabilities whenever you need anything in the future!"

Hearing this, Lawson felt somewhat relieved.

But he quickly began to think. David was too connected. If he could get such a person to help him strike at his rival, then securing the position of senator was almost certain.

Of course, right now the main thing was to help David settle this matter.

"It's all on you now, Mr. Lawson!"

With this statement, David turned and left, heading back to his car. Once inside, he called Deputy Governor Laurie, "Deputy Governor Laurie, the show is ready to begin. You should also start to move things along within the state government."

In the office of the state government, Laurie's expression became instantaneously serious upon hearing this, and he replied, "This quickly?"

Just yesterday morning, he had called David and informed him of his decision to take a gamble.

Unexpectedly, having only made the decision yesterday, he received this notification today, naturally causing him some worry.

"There is an old saying in Huaxia, 'The essence of war is speed.'"

"Alright, I understand!"

After ending the call with Laurie, David made another call to Oldington, likewise telling him to get ready.

And since Oldington's leverage was in David's hands, he naturally didn't dare say much and agreed straight away.

"Director, this matter is no small affair, should we… notify Director Jon of the state branch?"

After David finished his calls with the two of them, Bucky also tentatively asked.

In his view, something as big as moving against the governor required a powerful top-level endorsement; otherwise, it could cause a lot of trouble if things went wrong.

Nisen Simmons, although not speaking, shared the same concern.

"He doesn't need to know about this, and he wouldn't want to know either!"

Through multiple conversations, David had realized that the state director was a very smart man.

Strictly speaking, this affair was a conflict between David's side and Stevenson's side.

And it didn't have much to do with the Internal Revenue Service.

So even if this effort were successful, it wouldn't benefit Jon much; on the contrary, if it failed, it would bring trouble to him.

Therefore, if David were to inform the state director about this matter now, it would actually displease him.

At the Governor's Mansion.

Eugene walked into Stevenson's office and said, "Governor, we just received a notice from KNPR-FM Television Station, at 7 o'clock tonight, Lawson will be on their station for an interview, claiming to respond to the criticism you directed at him last month!"

Hearing this, Stevenson's face darkened.

The animosity between the two men wasn't a matter of a day or two, and every time they caught wind of any vulnerability in the other, they would choose to go on KNPR-FM Television Station to attack and criticize each other.

Just last month, Stevenson had learned through his channels of Lawson squandering campaign funds while canvassing in various cities, and for this, he had vehemently lambasted his opponent on the television station.

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Lawson ultimately suffered in silence, hiding for over a month, but unexpectedly, today he finally decided to make his move.

Could it be...

Had there been some disclosure about himself recently that the other party had seized upon?

After much thought, Stevenson still couldn't figure it out and could only look towards Eugene, asking, "Have I slipped up anywhere lately?"

"As of now, there doesn't seem to be anything, but..."

"But what?"

"Governor, don't forget that a few days ago, David personally went to see this Lawson, and up until today, Lawson is suddenly going to appear on a KNPR-FM Television Station interview. Don't you think there might be something fishy about it?"

Upon hearing Eugene's words, Stevenson's expression immediately grew serious.

Indeed.

Several days had passed, and there had been no word from the tax bureau about any actions against Lawson, yet now Lawson was going to respond to his criticism on television.

Had David and Lawson reached some kind of secret deal between themselves?

"Governor, yesterday when you went to see Gavin, didn't you confirm that he indeed had some issues? If Lawson also has problems, that could spell trouble..."

Eugene's words weighed heavily on Stevenson.

That's right, during yesterday's conversation with Gavin, although Gavin tried to act as if nothing was amiss, Stevenson still keenly spotted some issues.

If Gavin was really colluding with David, and now with Lawson in the mix, these three forces combined, although he didn't yet know what they wanted to do.

But they were certainly conspiring something detrimental to Stevenson!

"We can't find out anything at the moment; we only have to wait until tonight when Lawson appears on television. Perhaps then we will know if they are in cahoots or what they're up to."

Stevenson nodded, acknowledging that for now, they could only wait for Lawson's interview that evening to see what would be said. .net

Time rolled around to 6:50 p.m.

At the Governor's Mansion, Stevenson turned on the television right away.

At the Ninglin Branch Office, David and his team also stopped their work, ready to watch Lawson's performance intently.

And since the television station promoted the interview in advance as Lawson's response to Governor Stevenson's criticism, this interview attracted the attention of many citizens in Nevada State.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands.

At this moment in the KNPR-FM Television Station.

"Mr. Lawson, you mentioned that tonight's interview is going to bring us some blockbuster news— is that true?"

In the studio's preparation area below, the head of the television station approached Lawson, who was getting ready, and asked.

"Of course!"

Upon getting confirmation, the head of the television station immediately became elated. Lawson, as a Senator Candidate, naturally meant that this so-called blockbuster news would be extraordinary, and undoubtedly, it promised to bring a significant surge in viewer attention!

Soon, the time reached seven o'clock sharp, the cameras were all in position, and the host, Milton, stepped in front of the camera. He started off with opening remarks, thanking everyone for their interest in the interview, and then turned and made a welcoming gesture, saying, "Now, please welcome our guest for this evening, Senator Candidate Mr. Lawson!"

The next second, a radiant Lawson, holding several documents, stepped forward, waved at the camera, and said, "Hello, viewers, I'm Lawson."

"Please have a seat, Mr. Lawson!"

The host made a gesture inviting Lawson to sit down, and after Lawson was seated, he asked, "Mr. Lawson, last month the Governor gave an interview here where he pointed out your lavish spending of campaign funds in different cities. How do you plan to respond to this today?"

"First off, regarding the issue of lavish spending, I've realized my mistake. Hence, in the coming days, I specifically instructed my staff to be mindful of this..."

As he spoke, Lawson took out one of the documents he had brought and spread it in front of the camera, saying, "This is the complete expenditure detail of our team since the Governor's criticism. We've compared it, and it's even lower than what more than half of the current national Senator Candidates spend in a month."

"Very well, Mr. Lawson, this financial detail of yours is indeed the best response to the Governor. I think the Governor might also be watching the program right now, and he ought to be satisfied with your financial detail!"

"Maybe. The Governor might be satisfied with my financial detail after his criticism, but... I'm not satisfied with some of the Governor's unethical actions!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a slight change came over the host Milton's face.

The television station's executives and other senior staff below also had their expressions turn grave in an instant.

Meanwhile, other citizens watching the interview were instantly abuzz.

Lawson and Stevenson had been at odds not just for a day or two, but all along it had been limited to verbal jabs, trading criticisms and insults.

But now, Lawson had actually used the words 'unethical behavior,' which was no small matter.

You have to understand, Stevenson is the Governor of Nevada; if he engaged in unethical behavior, he could be criminally liable!