American Tax Officer-Chapter 785 - 393: Thoughts from All Sides_2

Chapter 785: Chapter 393: Thoughts from All Sides_2

“There is that possibility, but we also can’t just take Freemasonry’s word for it. They probably also have the intention to anger us so that we refuse to sign!”

Wylder wasn’t a fool either; he had certainly seen through the intentions of Freemasonry.

“Forget about that for now. What we should be thinking about is how to avoid angering both sides, yet still manage to secure the best interests for ourselves.”

“I do have a feasible idea!”

Payden’s eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, “What is it?”

“It’s simple. We can talk to the Internal Revenue Service, tell them we’re under a lot of pressure, and if they want us to sign, they need to be direct. To put it bluntly, David will then have to shoulder the blame for threatening us. That way, The Big Three Groups won’t take out all their anger on us!”

Hearing Wylder’s words, Payden’s expression became animated.

Katherine had received a promise of support from David to rise to her position, so he could very well take advantage of the situation, acting as if he signed under threat.

In this case, The Big Three Groups couldn’t possibly turn all their wrath onto him.

After all, I too was threatened—that’s why I signed. You can’t blame me entirely, right?

Of course, the only issue now was whether David was willing to honestly take the fall for him!

“Your method is workable but think about how to execute it.”

“Leave it to me, Mr. President!”

“Good, then go arrange it!”

Without another word, Wylder turned and left at once.

…

Trump International Hotel.

“It appears David is still one step ahead, not bad. In light of this, we’ll have to seriously consider the prospect of collaborating with him.”

A smile appeared on the face of a tall man in a suit and red tie, inside an office at the top floor.

“Father, Katherine has indeed been won over by David, but I feel… that might not be good news for us right now!”

Unlike her father, Ivanka’s face was full of concern at the moment.

“Oh? How so?”

The man looked at his daughter with some doubt.

“Think about it. Katherine has that decisive vote in hand. Freemasonry sent Nancy directly—a clear sign they were determined to secure that vote.”

“But in the end, Katherine still voted for David. What does that imply?”

“It means that David must have offered her something better, and considering the position Katherine is in, what offer do you think could be so persuasive?”

Hearing Ivanka’s analysis, the man’s expression darkened.

He had been too preoccupied with the passage of the bill earlier and hadn’t thoroughly thought about this issue.

And now, listening to his daughter’s words, the matter seemed worthy of serious contemplation.

Despite the Vice Presidency’s mostly titular nature, it is, after all, the second-highest position in America.

What could sway such a person other than the throne close at hand?

Yes, the offer David made to her must relate to the presidential seat!

“Father, during our previous interactions with David, although he did not explicitly share his more detailed plans with us, it seems unlikely, given his modus operandi, that he didn’t consider the presidential signature phase after the bill passed the Senate and House of Representatives.”

“After all, while the bill has passed the Senate and House, it hasn’t secured a two-thirds majority, so the next move would have to involve the President.”

“My speculation is that if the White House is influenced by The Big Three Groups and refuses to sign, then David is quite likely to take action against the President, and he would probably proceed through impeachment.”

“If the impeachment succeeds and Payden is removed from office, then Katherine would ascend smoothly!”

“This might also be why Katherine chose to reject The Big Three Groups and cast her crucial vote for him!”

Despite Ivanka’s supermodel origins, she had become a key adviser to her father after his White House tenure, and years of experience had sharpened her insight, enabling her to quickly deduce the intricacies involved.

The man in the red tie nodded in agreement upon hearing these words.

This move was indeed killing two birds with one stone. Once successful, it would not only bypass the need for a signature, but also earn gratitude from Katherine for supporting her ascension to power.

With Katherine as a president in their corner, it would be far too convenient for future endeavors.

“However, father, there is almost two years left until the presidential election of ’24 and if Katherine really gets the chance to serve, it means she’ll have less than two years in office.”

“But I think, with her character, having struggled to reach this pinnacle of power, she definitely won’t be content with just two years.”

“The most critical aspect is that she has now sided with David. If she has David’s support in the future, it will be extremely unfavorable for us…”

Hearing his daughter’s words, the man in the red tie’s expression instantly stiffened.

And in his heart, a strong sense of crisis immediately emerged.

It wouldn’t just be Katherine—anyone who got to that position and tasted its sweetness would find it impossible to let go.

After all, the most delightful thing in this world is power.

From that position, just a casual remark can change the fate of tens of millions of people. No one would be willing to give up on such a sense of supremacy!

So, once the ’24 election arrived, Katherine would definitely seek reelection at any cost.

Then, what should he do?

To make a comeback in ’24, he had been plotting for years and didn’t want to face such a formidable opponent at that point!

Especially since that opponent might be supported by David— he had already seen how difficult this person was to deal with, even causing chaos among America’s top Big Three Groups.

If Katherine continued to receive David’s backing, he had little confidence in his ability to win.

No!

Such a situation must not happen!

He had finally seen hope for reclaiming the throne and couldn’t let it be someone else’s wedding dress at the last!

With this in mind, the man in the red tie turned to his daughter and said, “Let’s go, we must talk to him!”

…

Meanwhile, in an office in the Senate.

“Vice President, with this matter settled, the Internal Revenue Service will undoubtedly be grateful, but there’s something I think I should remind you of…”

Windsor stopped short, hesitant.

“What is it?”

Katherine sipped water from her cup and lifted her head to listen.

“I was thinking, even if David succeeds in ousting Payden, his term will be less than two years and so will yours upon taking office. You’ll have to seek reelection in two years. If you still have David’s strong support by then, your chances of reelection will increase…”

At these words, Katherine fell into deep thought.

Ever since her conversation with David at the Naval Observatory, one idea had dominated her mind—to claim the presidential throne!

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As for reelection after the fact, she hadn’t even considered it.

After all, it was already quite an achievement for her to be in contention for the presidency, let alone think about reelection.

But now it was different.

The tax legislation in the Senate had just been settled.

And she had calmed down.

Thinking carefully, it wouldn’t make sense to only serve two years after finally ascending to such a supreme position.

And in the mere span of two years.

The tax revenues collected by this legislation were just starting to be used for construction in various industries and for welfare. These were all accomplishments. How could they be passed on to a successor!