America 1919

. Since Michael Ribeiro had already learned about the whole incident from Eric Liribeiro, it was naturally impossible for him to go to "The Washington Post". Instead, as usual, he arrived at the IRS on time, but when he saw the reporters gathered at the entrance of the IRS, he couldn't help but show a look of disdain. "These flies!" "Michael, you're finally here. Do you know where Kevin has gone? All those reporters outside are here for him. The director hasn't come in today either, and we don't know how to deal with the reporters." The clerical staff at the IRS, upon seeing Michael Ribeiro, immediately acted as if they had seen a savior. In the past, wherever the IRS went, they were the center of attention, and anyone who saw them would show a look of fear. But today, the situation had changed. The reporters, who once did not dare to provoke them, were now buzzing around them like they had found feces that had cooled for several days. Michael Ribeiro shook his head: "I don't know where Kevin is either, but I think the Director will certainly be here soon!" Since that report had been published, not to mention becoming the director of the IRS, whether Kevin could continue at all was a question. And now the director of the IRS was surely either at Congress or the White House. He needed an affirmative response from both parties, and once that response was received, the director would definitely appear here. Of course, the so-called Director of the IRS would definitely not personally face the reporters' questions. But he would bring back the decision from Congress and the White House, and with that decision, they would basically be able to handle the reporters! Therefore, after answering the clerical staff's question, Michael Ribeiro returned to his own office. Although today's events were enough to overturn the IRS, once back in his office, Michael Ribeiro still began his day's work. As long as the Earth doesn't stop spinning, Americans have to pay taxes! However, it was clear that there were not many at the IRS who had the fortitude of Michael Ribeiro; people kept coming in from time to time to ask for his opinion on the matter. For these inquiries, Michael Ribeiro's uniform response was: "I have no comment on this matter; just do your own job well!" Since there was no news to be had from Michael Ribeiro, people could only gather privately to discuss the matter. Eventually, at around 10 a.m., a dispirited Kevin Coshek appeared in the IRS office building. He had come in through the back door and had not been caught by the reporters at the front door. Then, what awaited Kevin Coshek were the complex glances from everyone in the IRS office building: some were schadenfreude, some doubtful, and some anxious. To these looks, Kevin Coshek acted as if he saw none of them, and to some people's questions, he had no answer. He made a beeline for Bixir Mendy's office, but it was clear that Bixir Mendy had not come to work today, leaving Kevin Coshek empty-handed. Then, Kevin Coshek went to Michael Ribeiro's office. "Michael, at this moment, in this building, aside from you, I no longer trust anyone else!" Coshek Kevin spoke earnestly. Michael Ribeiro felt no guilt in his heart, he had never thought highly of Coshek Kevin from the beginning. "What did Cecil say?" "There's no hope left, Rudenessey didn't even see me," Coshek Kevin said dejectedly, having changed how he referred to Rudenessey. Even love couldn't be relied upon at this time, even if it was a love at sunset or a clandestine love! Michael Ribeiro said, "If that's the case, I think the director should be back soon!" Coshek Kevin pleaded to Michael Ribeiro, "Mika, is there really no way to deal with this? I know you must have a way, just help me through this difficulty, and I will definitely repay you well. Whatever decision you make at the IRS, I will support you, and I will also have Eric called back to headquarters!" At this point, Coshek Kevin was desperately seeking help! Michael Ribeiro replied with displeasure, "Kevin, I can pretend I did not hear what you just said and I hope you won't say such things again in the future!" "What?" Coshek Kevin looked at Michael Ribeiro angrily and said, "Are you going to betray me now, just like that hell-bound Bixir Mendy?" Michael Ribeiro said, "I have never pledged loyalty to you, I have only been serving the IRS. As for what you said, I hope you can understand. Can you still say those words in your current position?" The end for Coshek Kevin was already sealed, so he would lose all the support he once had. In the political arena of the United States, there may not be anyone to lend a helping hand in times of need, but there would certainly not be a shortage of people ready to kick someone who is down. When Coshek Kevin was in a high position, everyone naturally wanted to ingratiate themselves with him. But now that he was on the verge of leaving the IRS in disgrace, his opponents were sure to unite against him. Coshek Kevin showed a look of fright and said, "Thank you, Mika. No matter what happens in the future, you will always be my friend! I apologize for my impulsive words just now!" Michael Ribeiro waved his hand dismissively and said, "You should think more about your future life!" Coshek Kevin looked at Michael Ribeiro full of hope and said, "What else can I do? Leave the United States!" Michael Ribeiro thought for a moment and said, "That's a very good choice!" Coshek Kevin did not receive the answer he wanted, and a great disappointment rose within him: "Mika, one last question, do you think it's possible that this was done by Donnie Block in collusion with Bixir Mendy?" Donnie Block was the person he was currently investigating, and Bixir Mendy was his biggest rival for the head of the IRS. Coshek Kevin couldn't help but think this. Michael Ribeiro shook his head and said, "I don't know, but if I were them, I wouldn't do it. Although it would cost you the chance to become the director of the IRS, the outcome for both of them wouldn't be good either. They are both smart people, and I don't think they would be foolish in this matter!" "Really just a coincidence?" Coshek Kevin shook his head, puzzled. Just then, the IRS director returned and immediately convened a meeting with the IRS's middle and senior management. At the meeting, the director severely reprimanded Michael Ribeiro, something that had never happened before. At the same time, the director also made it clear that since the problem was caused by Coshek Kevin himself, he should solve it himself! This effectively meant that the IRS was ready to abandon Coshek Kevin!