American Tax Officer

Director Elvis carefully examined the document after taking it, but as its contents continued to emerge before his eyes, his expression went from serious to earnest until, finally, it was one of shock.

To be honest, before he saw this information, he had even suspected that David might have arrested the wrong person.

After all, whether it was the California Institute of Technology or the World Trade Center Association, the number of members and the volume of people involved were both enormous.

In his opinion, this was definitely not a workload that could be completed within just a few days.

But now, David had not only uncovered the two spies from Bear Country hidden within the California Institute of Technology but had also pulled out three business spies from the World Trade Center Association. It was too inconceivable.

"How... how did you pull them out?"

"I have my ways."

Although Director Elvis really wanted to know this so-called method, David clearly didn't want to elaborate, so he didn't feel it was appropriate to press further.

After a moment of thought, he said, "How about this, we don't need those three business spies. Just hand over the two from the California Institute of Technology to us, how does that sound?"

The three from the World Trade Association were merely business spies and were not as destructive to national security, while the two from the California Institute of Technology were stealing core technology, which was obviously more critical. Turning them in would naturally mean greater credit for Director Elvis.

"No, these three aren't being handed over to you."

"What do you mean?"

Director Elvis hadn't grasped his meaning yet.

"These five are for me to exchange for Rodrigozki. I've also arrested four more from the City Hall and the Naval Air Station. Those four are your share, but I haven't interrogated them yet; you go deal with it."

"What?!"

Director Elvis's thoughts had been preoccupied by the five spies, but on hearing this, he realized there were four more spies?

And they were arrested from the City Hall and the Naval Air Station?

If it was indeed confirmed that these were spies threatening national defense security, one could only imagine the significance.

If this was reported up the chain, the charge causing huge losses to Bear Country Station might not be completely offset, but at least he wouldn't be subjected to dismissal or a clearing of accounts.

"They are in our detention room. I'll have someone take you for the transfer..."

"Wait, Director David..."

Director Elvis seems to have thought of something, and after turning his eyeballs, he said, "In addition to those four spies, how about you hand over those two arrested at the California Institute of Technology to me too, and we at the CIA will take care of Rodrigozki for you, how about that?"

To him, these spies were like bricks of gold: for each one he could turn in, he would accrue more political achievements. How could he not vie for them?

"I don't need to kill him; I need to capture him and put him on our court to stand trial, to deter everyone!"

David was no fool and naturally refused without hesitation.

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Director Elvis's mouth, but he was still persistent, saying, "If we really need to capture him... it's not impossible. Could you let the CIA have a try at it?"

"No need, I don't have time to mess around. That's all, Director Elvis, let's leave it there."

David was getting impatient. If he handed over the two spies from the California Institute of Technology to the CIA, the remaining three business spies might not be enough to negotiate with Bear Country. He had to play it safe.

"This... alright then."

With the conversation reaching this point, Director Elvis knew it would be inappropriate to press any further.

He also knew that the four spies David had given him were much more important than the previous five; to ask for more would seem rather unseemly. Enjoy new chapters from empire

After all, in this arrest operation, the CIA had only provided a piece of intelligence and had gained four important spies with little effort. It was indeed a big win.

About half an hour after Director Elvis departed, someone knocked on the office door, and David stopped his work and called out, "Come in."

The next second, Nisen pushed the door open, and he was followed by a man around fifty years old.

This man had a round, rather plump face, and his belly bulged against his suit, which seemed barely buttoned and ready to burst at any moment.

"Director, this is Mr. Tugenev, the consul from Bear Country."

David immediately extended his right hand and said, "Consul General Tugenev, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Tugenev also extended his right hand for a shake and then said with some impatience, "Director David, I have a lot of work, so if you have something to say, please speak directly."

According to international laws, the Inland Revenue Service actually had no authority over the Bear Country Consulate, so originally, he had no intention of dealing with David.

But the problem was that Nisen was too cunning, threatening that if he didn't come, the Western Suburb Branch would thoroughly investigate all tax issues of Bear Countrymen in the area.

And if the Western suburb Branch were to take such action, the Bear Country Consulate would have to cooperate in dealing with many troubles, so Tugenev had been forced to come, and that's why he was hardly in a good mood.

"Alright, then I'll get straight to the point. You must have heard something about Rodrigozki's case..."

Tugenev immediately gestured with his palm to stop him, then said, "Yes, I've heard of it, but sorry, Director David, whatever crimes Rodrigozki has committed in your jurisdiction, he is a citizen of Bear Country, and now he is in Bear Country. Our two countries don't have an extradition agreement, so I can't help you."