american tax collector

Chapter 315 Are You Scared Now?

Amid discussions from all sides, two days passed quickly.

At the Bellagio Hotel, La Croix and others gathered together early in the morning, but at this time everyone of them had a frown on their face.

"The court session is about to begin in four hours. How can that damn David still be so calm?"

"In the past two days, the Los Angeles IRS has not shown any intention of terminating the trial. Could it be that they really have something in their hands?"

"It's hard to say for sure when he seems so confident even though the trial is almost over..."

After guessing that David might be trying to trick them into reaching a compromise agreement, the Mason Legal Department waited patiently.

But it has been two days, and the trial is only a few hours away, and the IRS in Los Angeles has not expressed or hinted that they will come to negotiate.

This naturally made them a little uneasy now.

If the Los Angeles IRS really knew something about them and they went to court, then it would be irreversible!

When they thought of this, both La Croix and the other members of the Ministry of Justice felt a chill down their spines.

Just when the atmosphere seemed to be a little tense, Lacroix's cell phone rang. He picked it up and immediately a look of fear appeared on his face.

Because the person who called him was none other than Jeff Bezos, chairman of Amazon's board of directors.

There are only 4 hours left before the court session. His boss called him and he must be anxious. When he thought about the possibility of being scolded after picking up the phone, his hair stood on end.

But he had to answer the boss's call, so Lacroix finally pressed the answer button tremblingly and said weakly, "Mr. Jeff..."

"What's going on in La Cleopatra? The court session is about to start in four hours. What's going on at the Los Angeles IRS? Have they revealed any 'flaws'?"

The flaw that Jeff was referring to, of course, was whether the Los Angeles IRS had hinted that they should come to their house.

"It seems not... They even seem quite fearless!"

"Assholes, they don't really have anything in our group, do they?"

Jeff's tone became more exasperated.

"This……"

At this point, La Croix still dares to speak so absolutely.

"No matter what, you go to the Los Angeles IRS right now and find out their bottom line and their attitude. If that doesn't work...just tell them that we are willing to reach an agreement with them and see what they say!"

Doing so would put the Amazon Group at a disadvantage, but Jeff didn't dare to gamble because he was afraid that David really had something in his hands, and once he went to court, there would be no room for remedy.

"Mr. Jeff, please think twice. We have discussed before that David might be trying to blow us up. If we take the initiative to approach him now, we might fall into his trap!"

"Assholes, do you have any brains? Look how long it will take for the court to start. Even if it's a trap, we have to fall for it!"

La Krois was choked by this, but after thinking for a while, he said, "How about this, Mr. Jeff, there are still four hours before the court session. If it really doesn't work, we can wait until there is one hour left and then go to your house. There may be a chance of turning around."

Jeff thought about it after hearing this. He still had some time to try. Then he compromised and said, "Okay, La Kroy, but you better remember this. Don't mess it up."

"understood……"

After the call ended, the members of the legal department of Mason began to wait patiently.

Soon, three hours passed.

They still hadn't received any news from the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service. Many people could no longer sit still and stood up to pace back and forth in the room.

Wilbur was also restless. He picked up his phone and dialed several numbers in succession. After not getting any useful information, he came to Lacroix and said, "Lacroix, the situation is not good. I think we should follow what Mr. Jeff said and go to the Los Angeles IRS!"

Anger and unwillingness appeared on La Croix's face, but in the end he gritted his teeth, stood up, and said the word "go".

……

As the time for the lawsuit against the Amazon Group draws closer, the heated discussions on major social media platforms are getting louder and louder.

At the Los Angeles IRS, many media outlets were stationed at the door in an effort to receive the latest news from inside at any time.

"That's... the car of the legal department of the Yamason Group!"

Just as the media was still discussing what happened next, someone at the scene shouted this, and then everyone looked over there.

Sure enough, two cars were parked in front of the IRS in Los Angeles.

When the car door opened, the people who got out were the members of the legal department of the Amazon Group, led by La Croix.

"Dear viewers, there is only about an hour left before the court session begins. Now we can see that the legal team of the Amazon Group has come to the Los Angeles IRS. It is not yet known whether they are here to negotiate or beg for mercy. Please continue to pay attention to the reports brought by our station..."

"Oh my god, the legal team from Amazon is here again. Are they really here to beg for mercy as the TV reporter said?"

"There is only one hour left before the trial begins. It seems that the possibility that David is deceiving the Amazon Group as the outside world says is very small, so it is normal for the Amazon Legal Department to be afraid."

"I don't want Director David to reach an agreement with Amazon. I really want to see the Amazon Group be sued!"

Amid media reports and discussions on social media platforms, Lacroix and others have already walked into the lobby of the Los Angeles IRS.

Wilbur immediately said to a receptionist, "Hello, we are from the legal department of the Amazon Group. Please inform Director David that we want to meet him."

"Okay sir, please wait a moment..."

About five minutes later, the receptionist came back and said with regret, "Sorry, gentlemen, our director said he has something to deal with and is not available right now. If you have anything to say, let's talk about it in court later!"

"what!"

Hearing this, La Croix and the others were struck by lightning and stood there numb.

They had always thought that David might be deceiving them, and they still had this idea when they came here near the trial.

But David didn't want to see them and told them to talk about it in court. What does this mean?

This meant that David had no intention of deceiving them and had no intention of talking to them from the beginning.

In other words, David and the Los Angeles IRS may already have enough evidence to get their group sanctioned!

If that's the case, then their entire legal department is doomed!
How can I take the blame for this?
Thinking of this, La Krois was completely panicked. He quickly asked the receptionist, "Please notify Director David for us and tell him that we are sincerely seeking to see him. As long as they are willing to meet us, everything can be discussed!"

"That's...ok."

The receptionist hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

Director's Office.

"Are all the files ready?"

David looked at Simmons and asked, "Everything is ready, just waiting for the court to start!"

David turned to look at Bucky and asked, "Where are the people from the Amazon Group? Are they all here?"

Two days after announcing the lawsuit against Amazon, David had someone notify the Amazon Group's board of directors and asked them to prepare to go to Los Angeles.

But these people thought David was just trying to scare them and didn't take it seriously.

"Their board members are almost all here, and Jeff Bezos' flight will arrive in Los Angeles in about 10 minutes, so he will be able to arrive on time."

"it is good……"

"Giggle..."

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and then Keppel walked in and said, "Director, the people from the Law Department of Mason still want to see you. They said that they came with great sincerity. As long as you are willing to see them, then anything can be discussed."

"Haha, this dumb Amazon is now afraid!"

"They really thought we were trying to scare them. Now they finally know that death is imminent, but it's too late to say anything now."

Hearing that the people from the Amazon Group even used a pleading tone, Simmons and Bucky also showed refreshed expressions.

"Just tell them I'm busy and we can talk about it in court!"

"Yes."

After Keppel left, David began to make arrangements for the later court trial.

Lobby.

"Gentlemen, our director is still very busy. Sorry!"

After hearing this, La Croix and others felt as if a bucket of ice water was poured over them, and they felt cold from head to toe.

At this moment, they had only one thought in their minds: it was over, all over.

After being stunned for a long time, Lakeroy finally took out his mobile phone with a dull expression and dialed a number.

A private plane is slowly landing at Long Beach International Airport.

The hatch opened and a big bald man came out first. It was Jeff Bessos who came from Seattle.

"Mr. Jeff, Mr. Lacroix is ​​calling."

After hearing the assistant's reminder, Jeff immediately picked up the phone and asked eagerly, "How is La Kroa? Is there any progress?"

"Mr. Jeff, according to your instructions, we have now arrived at the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Department, but David...he doesn't want to see us."

"What do you mean I don't want to see you?"

"We made a wrong prediction. He had no intention of talking to us from the beginning. Maybe he had some important information about our group."

Listening to the words coming from the other end of the phone, Jeff's face changed instantly. He immediately asked: "Then have you told him that if this is true, we are willing to pay a certain price?"

"I've already said that we came here with sincerity and used the phrase 'we can talk about anything', but he still remains indifferent!"

"Damn it!"

Jeff hung up the phone and turned to his assistant and yelled, "Where's the car?"

He has realized the seriousness of the matter and plans to rush to the IRS in Los Angeles as quickly as possible to see if there can be any turnaround.

"This way, Mr. Jeff..."

……

Los Angeles IRS.

Because there was still half an hour before the court session began, some celebrities and politicians who were invited had already arrived at the scene.

"That's Senator Scalvini, and Senator Ruggeri from the Senate is here too, and that's Boniface, the representative of the teachers' union..."

Due to the huge influence of the Amazon Group, the people invited today are all big names, which also caused exclamations from the on-site media and online audiences.

Just when everyone was still paying attention to the arrival of the political and business bigwigs, a black Maybach arrived at the scene, and when Jeff with his iconic bald head appeared, the exclamations at the scene became even louder.

"Here comes Jeff Bezos!"

"The big boss of Dumb Amazon has finally appeared. I just don't know if he can walk out after he walked into the door of the IRS today!"

"It would be hilarious if a man who has been the world's richest man for four terms ended up in jail because of this!"

While people on social media were still discussing the matter, the media at the scene could no longer wait and they all picked up microphones and wanted to interview Jeff.

But unfortunately, Jeff had no intention of being interviewed and, escorted by his bodyguards, walked all the way to the gate of the IRS in Los Angeles.

"Mr. Jeff."

"Mr. Jeff, long time no see."

"Mr. Jeff, I believe this is just a minor incident. Nothing will happen to you and your group!"

As the big boss of Amazon, it goes without saying that Jeff has a wide network of connections. As soon as he entered here, people from the business and political circles came up to say hello.

Jeff agreed to everything and then scanned the scene. Soon he saw the people from his group and walked over.

"Mr. Jeff..."

"What's the situation now?"

When Jeff came here, he didn't give everyone much chance to greet him, and asked directly.

"We have been communicating with the IRS, but David is unwilling to see us. It seems that we can only see him in court."

A senior member of the board of directors replied helplessly.

Jeff immediately turned around and glared at La Croix and the other members of the Legal Department with angry eyes, then said, "Find a way to send him a message, tell him that I'm here and want to talk to him in person!"

Director's Office.

Keppel knocked on the door again and walked in, saying to David, "Director, Jeff Bezos, chairman of the board of directors of Amazon, has come to our bureau and he requests to speak to you in person."

"Let's not talk about it. Just tell them the same thing."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)