American tax officials

Chapter 315 Now you know fear?

Amidst the discussions from all sides, the two days passed quickly.

At the Bellagio Hotel, Lacruy and others gathered together early in the morning, but everyone had a furrowed brow on their face.

"The trial starts in four hours, how can that damn David still be so calm!"

"In the past two days, the Los Angeles IRS hasn't shown any intention of cancelling the trial. Do they really have something on our hands?"

"His attitude of being so confident and fearless is a bit hard to predict, even with the trial date approaching..."

After guessing that David might be trying to trick them into taking the initiative to reach a compromise agreement, Amazon's legal department waited patiently.

But it's been two days already, and the court hearing is in just a few hours, and the Los Angeles IRS hasn't shown any indication or hint that they'll come to talk to them.

This naturally makes them a little uneasy.

If the Los Angeles IRS really finds something out of them and it goes to court, then it could really be beyond repair!

The thought sent a chill down everyone's spine, whether it was Lakluva or the other members of the Ministry of Justice.

Just as the atmosphere was starting to freeze, Lakrue's phone rang. He picked it up and a look of fear immediately crossed his face.

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

With only four hours left before the court hearing, his boss was calling, clearly anxious. The thought of being bombarded with insults made his hair stand on end.

But he couldn't ignore his boss's call, so in the end, Lakruva shakily pressed the answer button and weakly said, "Mr. Jeff..."

"What's going on in Lakrova? The court hearing is in four hours. What's the situation with the Los Angeles IRS? Have they given anything away?"

The flaw Jeff was referring to was, of course, whether the Los Angeles IRS had given them any indication that they should visit their office.

"It seems not...they even seem quite emboldened!"

"Damn it, could they actually have some kind of control over our company?"

Jeff's tone became increasingly agitated.

"this……"

Even now, Lakrois still dares to speak so definitively.

"Never mind that, go to the Los Angeles IRS right now, find out what they're up to, and see what they say. If that doesn't work... just tell them we're willing to reach an agreement with them and see what they say!"

This would put Amazon at a disadvantage, but Jeff didn't dare gamble because he feared David might actually have something in his hands, and once they went to court, there would be no way to salvage the situation.

"Mr. Jeff, please think it over. We've discussed the possibility that David might be planning to bomb us. If we go to him now, we might fall into his trap!"

"Damn it, do you guys even have brains? Look how long until the trial starts! Even if it's a trap, we have no choice but to fall for it!"

Lakluva was speechless for a moment, but after thinking for a while, he still said, "How about this, Mr. Jeff, there are still four hours before the court hearing. If it really doesn't work, we can go there again in one hour. Maybe there will be a chance."

After hearing this, Jeff considered it for a moment. There was indeed still some time to try and win. He then compromised and said, "Alright, Lakruva, but you fucking remember this: don't mess this up."

"knew……"

After the call ended, the legal team at Amazon waited patiently.

Three hours passed quickly.

They still hadn't received any news from the Los Angeles IRS, and by this time many people were getting restless, standing up and pacing back and forth in the room.

Wilbur was also getting restless. He picked up his phone and dialed several numbers in a row. After not getting any useful information, he went to Lacroix's side and said, "Lacroix, things aren't looking good. I think we should do as Mr. Jeff said and go to the IRS in Los Angeles!"

Anger and resentment flashed across Lakruva's face, but in the end, he gritted his teeth, stood up, and said "Go."

……

As the date for the lawsuit against Amazon Group draws closer, the buzz on various social media platforms is growing louder.

Meanwhile, at the Los Angeles IRS office, many media outlets were still stationed at the entrance, hoping to receive the latest news from inside.

"That's... the vehicle used by the legal department of the Amazon Group!"

Just as the media were discussing what was going to happen next, someone shouted something, and everyone immediately looked up.

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

When the car door opened, it was members of the legal department of the Amazon Group, led by Lac Rúa, who stepped out.

"Viewers, there is only about an hour left before the court hearing. As you can see, the legal team from Amazon Group has arrived at the Los Angeles IRS office. Whether they are here to negotiate or to beg for mercy is still unknown. Please continue to follow our reports..."

"My goodness, Amazon's legal team is here again. Is it really like the TV reporter said, that they've come to beg for mercy?"

"There's only an hour left before the court hearing. It seems unlikely that David is trying to deceive Amazon, so it's understandable that Amazon's legal department is worried."

"I don't want Director David to reach an agreement with Amazon; I'd really like to see Amazon Group sued!"

Amid media reports and discussions on social media, Lakluva and his entourage entered 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 would like to see him."

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

About five minutes later, the receptionist returned, looking regretful, and said, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, our director said he's busy right now and can't make it. We can talk about it later in court!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Lakruwa and the others were struck dumb, completely stunned.

They had always thought that David might be lying to them, and they still held that belief as the court date approached.

But David refused to see them, telling them to discuss things in court. What does that mean?

This means that David had no intention of deceiving them and never planned to talk 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 anyone take the blame for this?!

Realizing this, Lakrue panicked completely. He hurriedly pleaded with the receptionist, "Please also inform Director David that we are sincerely seeking a meeting with him. If they are willing to see us, then everything is negotiable!"

"Well... okay."

After hesitating for a moment, the receptionist finally agreed.

Director's Office.

"Are all the files and documents ready?"

David looked at Simmons and asked.

"Everything is ready, just waiting for the court hearing!"

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

Two days after announcing the lawsuit against Amazon, David had someone notify the Amazon board of directors to prepare to go to Los Angeles.

These people just thought David was bluffing them and didn't take it too seriously.

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

"good……"

"Giggle giggle..."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Kepper walked in, saying, "Director, the people from the Amazon Legal Department still want to see you. They said they came with great sincerity, and that if you are willing to see them, then we can talk about anything."

"Heh, this dumb Amazon is scared now!"

"They really thought we were just bluffing them. Now they finally realize they're about to die, but it's too late to say anything now."

Hearing that the people from the Amazon Group were even using a pleading tone, Simmons and Bucky both showed expressions of satisfaction.

"I'll just tell them I'm busy, and we'll talk about it in court!"

"Yes."

After Kepper left, David made arrangements for the upcoming court hearing.

Lobby.

"Gentlemen, our director is very busy, I apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Lakruwa and the others felt as if they had been doused with a bucket of ice water, their entire bodies chilled to the bone.

At that moment, they had only one thought in their minds: it's all over, it's all over.

After standing there dumbfounded for a long time, Lakruva finally took out his phone with a blank expression and dialed a number.

At Long Beach International Airport, a private plane is slowly landing.

The hatch opened, and a bald man emerged first; it was Jeff Bezos, who had come all the way from Seattle.

"Mr. Jeff, it's Mr. Lacruy calling."

Upon hearing his assistant's reminder, Jeff immediately picked up the phone and asked eagerly, "How's it going with Lakrova? Any progress?"

"Mr. Jeff, as you instructed, we have now arrived at the IRS office in Los Angeles, but that David... he doesn't want to see us."

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

"We misjudged the situation. He never intended to talk to us in the first place. He probably... really had some important information about our group."

Hearing the words on the other end of the phone, Jeff's expression changed drastically. He immediately asked, "Did you tell him that if that's the case, we're willing to pay a price?"

"I've already said we came with sincerity, and we've even used phrases like 'we're open to discussing anything,' but he remains unmoved!"

"Damn it!"

Jeff hung up the phone immediately and yelled at his assistant, "Where's the car? Where is it?"

He had realized the seriousness of the situation and planned to go to the IRS in Los Angeles as soon as possible to see if there was any way to turn things around.

"This way, Mr. Jeff..."

……

Los Angeles IRS.

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

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

Given Amazon's immense influence, the guests invited today were a veritable gathering of celebrities, eliciting gasps from the media present and online viewers.

While everyone was still focused on the arrival of political and business luminaries, a black Maybach pulled up to the scene. When Jeff, sporting his signature bald head, appeared, the gasps from the crowd grew even louder.

"Jeff Bessos is here!"

"The big boss of Amazon has finally shown up. I wonder if he'll be able to walk out of the IRS building today!"

"It would be ridiculous if a four-time world's richest man ended up in jail for this!"

While people on various social media platforms were still discussing it, the media at the scene couldn't wait any longer and rushed up with microphones, eager to interview Jeff.

Unfortunately, Jeff had no intention of giving an interview and, escorted by bodyguards, walked into the entrance of the Los Angeles IRS.

"Mr. Jeff."

"Mr. Jeff, it's been a long time."

"Mr. Jeff, I believe this is just a minor incident, and there won't be any problems for you or your company!"

As the big boss of Amazon, Mrs. Jeff's extensive connections are well-known. As soon as she entered, people from the business and political circles came up to greet her.

Jeff agreed to each of their requests, then scanned the room with his eyes. He quickly spotted his own group's men and walked over to them.

"Mr. Jeff..."

"What's the situation now?"

After Jeff arrived, he didn't give everyone much of a chance to greet him and went straight to questioning them.

"We've been communicating with the IRS, but David refuses to see us. It seems the only way we can see him is in court."

A senior member of the board replied with a helpless expression.

Jeff immediately turned around, glaring angrily at the legal team members from Lakruva, and then said, "Find a way to send him a message that I'm here and want to talk to him in person!"

Director's Office.

Kepper knocked on the door again and came in, saying to David, "Chief, Jeff Bessos, the chairman of the board of directors of Dumbasson, has come to our office. He requests to speak with you personally."

"Let's not talk about it. Just pass on the same message to them."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)