While in America, the system says Roosevelt was an emperor.

Seeing Tom's confidence, Godfather Vito believed that Tom had underestimated the danger of gang assassinations.

The gun is easy to hide, and the dark arrow is hard to prevent.

Vito's godfather gently advised:

"Tom, a safe house isn't just about being well-hidden."

"Otherwise, any cabin in the wild could serve as a safe house, and a safe house also needs to maintain contact with the outside world."

"Therefore, a safe house needs to have a certain level of firepower to ensure that even if it is exposed, you can leave calmly."

"How have we been able to contact you these past few days?"

Do you have enough firepower to protect yourself?

Tom was very confident and answered directly:

"Don't worry, Godfather Vito, my safe house isn't in the sewers. How could I possibly hide like a rat?"

"You can contact me at the Finance Bureau in the next few days. I'll be there during normal working hours."

Vito the Godfather pondered: Is Tom treating the Treasury Office as a safe house, planning to stay there for a few days?

Godfather Vito was somewhat worried. Tom was the family's hope for laundering money. Was the Treasury Department really safe enough?

Tom read Vito's subtle expressions, guessed his worries, and said reassuringly:

"Godfather Vito, rest assured, the place I've been staying these past few days is a million times safer than the Treasury Bureau."

"Even if you give the address to Tim Shelby, he still can't get in."

"I'm leaving, Father Vito. Remember to tell my parents I won't be back for the next few days."

Tom left with only his back to him, waving goodbye as he walked away.

After leaving the Corleone family's hideout, Tom drove to the Treasury.

Tom arrived at the Finance Bureau an hour and a half before closing time.

Ignoring his colleagues' expectant looks, Tom went straight to the director's office and knocked on the door.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

A few seconds later, Chief Dennis's voice rang out:

"Enter."

Inside the director's office, Director Denise was sitting on a sofa chair, holding a copy of "The Count of Monte Cristo" and reading it.

Unlike Tom, who only looked at the title page, Chief Denise had almost finished reading "The Count of Monte Cristo," and her expression changed constantly with the plot.

Tom glanced at the desk again; apart from a few more novels of 19th-century Romantic literature, it was exactly the same as it had been a few days ago.

It seems that Director Dennis has been quite free these past few days, spending most of her time reading novels.

If Director Dennis is already the director, and she still handles affairs personally, isn't she just wasting her time as director?

Tom looked at the desk and muttered to himself:

"I like reading romantic novels, no wonder I play the 'vicious boss and pitiful employee' version of Ga Ga Ge Mu with myself."

"Since you enjoy cosplay, it's time for me to show you my real acting skills."

Tom walked to the desk and, in a dramatic display, began his performance.

Tom stared blankly at the book "The Count of Monte Cristo" in Denise's hands, his blinking becoming erratic, his feet shifting slightly on the carpet, his hands moving back and forth, and his shoulder muscles twitching occasionally...

Tom looked exactly like a terrified child.

Even after Tom entered the office, Denise had been glancing at him out of the corner of her eye from time to time.

Seeing Tom's expression, Dani's lips curled into a smile, but she quickly suppressed it, thinking to herself:

"A nerd is a nerd; when he can't handle things, he comes to the 'teacher' for help."

"Let the 'teacher' give you a good 'comfort'."

Hehehe~

In Denise's eyes, Tom must have failed in tax collection and is now begging her not to fire him; he's probably terrified by the gangsters he encountered.

Chief Denise thought her plan had succeeded, and that Tom would become her loser because of the failed tax collection.

Little did they know that the true hunter often appears as the prey.

Tom looked nervous and, feigning a sob, said:

"Female horse... Chief Denise, I don't know what to do."

Before Tom could finish saying "Mom," he quickly corrected himself.

Don't get me wrong, Tom isn't some repressed man who calls every older woman he sees "Mom," but rather, Tom's 5.0 intelligence tells him:

When people are at a loss or in extreme panic, they will subconsciously call out the name of their mother; saying half of the word "Mom" is part of the acting.

This worked perfectly. Denise couldn't help but laugh, convinced that Tom was terrified and had even called out for his mother.

Denise put down her book, walked to the door, locked it, and then returned to Tom's side.

Denise gently patted Tom's shoulder and said in a soothing tone:

"Sit down first, don't be afraid, tell me what you've been through these past few days."

Tom sat down, and Denise sat on the desk to the side in front of Tom, comforting the "fearful" child.

The style of the office is gradually going astray—the Warhammer universe is truly becoming a desolate, wooden corner.

Due to the huge numerical difference, Tom unlocked three special CGs for Denise in a row, while Denise only managed to unlock one special CG for Tom.

It wasn't until almost time to leave work that the corner turned back into the Warhammer universe.

Afterwards, Denise quickly grabbed a large bottle of water and gulped it down.

Tom stepped forward to help Denise straighten her clothes, and whispered in her ear:

"Chief Dennis, may I stay with you for the next few days?"

Denise was startled. Why was Tom suddenly making such a request? She then glanced at Tom.

The Tom brand flashlight is truly beyond my expectations; it still had power after an hour and a half.

Suddenly, Denise wished she could be with Tom 24/7.

Denise immediately nodded in agreement, afraid that Tom might change his mind.

Tom remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was overjoyed that his plan had succeeded.

Was this also part of Tom's plan?

Of course, Tom's safe house was—Dani Vanderbilt.

After Tom learned that Denise was sexually interested in him, he designated her as a "safe house".

Until the Razor Gang is dealt with, Tom will stay close to Chief Denise, maintaining close, even indirect, contact.

As for safety?

Just kidding, besides being the Secretary of the Treasury, Dennis Vanderbilt's uncle is also a senator.

In the United States, senators have more influence than governors.

A governor may not have much influence in the federal government, but a senator certainly does.

Not to mention the New York State senators, who were undoubtedly Roosevelt's most trusted and influential figures.

Minor gang violence won't alarm the FBI, but assassinating the incumbent Treasury Secretary, especially a senator's niece, would mobilize not only the FBI but also the entire Marine Corps.

The crackdown on organized crime requires lists, while counter-terrorism operations only need coordinates.

Not to mention the ashes of the New York Peaky Blinders, the Peaky Blinders of the British Isles will also disappear into the annals of history.

Churchill could cooperate with the Razor Party, or he could destroy the Razor Party to appease the Roosevelt faction.

If Tim really had the guts to assassinate Chief Dennis, Tom would admire him.

Brother, if you don't mind taking the entire Razorfen Downs with you, then what else can I say? I'll give you my life.