"To put it simply, he’s a big shot!" Monroe laughed as he spoke to Hector Moreno.
"Exactly!" Hector Moreno nodded.
Monroe continued, "That’s right, a big shot is most concerned about his own safety. Now we can be certain that Donnie Block’s plan to establish a business empire in xico is impossible. Perhaps before, Donnie Block was thinking of indirectly realizing his plan through so business ans.
But once we told Donnie Block about Calles’ actions, he should realize that this plan is also infeasible.
For soone like Donnie Block, staying in xico now serves no purpose. To complete his plan, the only viable option now is to return to the United States, leverage his influence there, and lobby the U.S. Governnt to pressure xico!"
After listening to Monroe’s analysis, Hector Moreno sensed sothing wasn’t right, but he couldn’t work out what exactly was wrong.
It wasn’t until he received the news that all the xican businessn who had previously t with Donnie were arrested that Hector Moreno conceived a possibility.
So he urgently sought out Monroe to share his discovery.
But things were not that simple.
Donnie had previously t with over a dozen of xico’s top rchants. These individuals, who were prominent wealthy figures in xico, also had their own networks.
So had various connections within xico, while others had connections overseas.
Their sudden arrests were a shock to xico’s political arena, with countless people working connections on their behalf.
Even those coming to find Monroe were not few.
"Sir, we have no way, and Álvarez is helpless too. His business is mainly trading with the United States, and many of his ventures are collaborations with companies under the Venus Consortium. Now that Donnie invited him aboard, how could Álvarez not go?"
The person currently speaking with Monroe was a senior official from Veracruz State in xico and a confidant of Monroe.
The Álvarez in question was the largest foreign trade businessman in Veracruz State, xico.
Monroe said with so anger, "This is simply ridiculous, these people are law-abiding xican citizens, what right does the federal police have to arrest them?"
Like the United States, xico’s law enforcent is divided into federal police, state police, city police, and also includes military police!
The federal police departnt is headed by Edson Araujo.
"I personally called Araujo, but he rejected my suggestion to release Álvarez under the pretext of a secret mission. Sir, they are exceeding their authority!"
"Don’t worry about this matter, I’ll call Araujo right now!"
Monroe was already preparing to make the call as he spoke.
"Sir!" At this mont, Hector Moreno couldn’t hold back and quickly called out to Monroe.
"What’s the matter?" Monroe asked Hector Moreno.
Hector Moreno said solemnly, "Araujo has always been very steady, if not... he wouldn’t dare do sothing this bold. You have to know, Álvarez is not the only one being arrested!"
Monroe was startled, rembering that there was only one person with the authority to arrest around a dozen xican moguls like Álvarez at once, and who could make Edson Araujo proceed despite knowing the huge repercussions.
That person was Calles!
Edson Araujo was his most loyal henchman!
If I make this call now, Edson Araujo will certainly not release anyone.
Then, I would lose face in front of my confidants!
Having figured it all out, Monroe put down the phone and said, "Wait here for , I’ll go to the Presidential Office to inquire about the specific situation!"
This matter still needs to probe Calles’ intentions!
Subsequently, Monroe, together with Hector Moreno, drove to the Presidential Office, which was already gathering many reporters. Clearly, these reporters received the news and wanted to know why the Calles governnt suddenly ordered the arrests of these moguls.
In addition to these reporters, upon entering the Presidential Office, Calles saw many familiar officials’ cars in the parking lot. Obviously, they also ca for this matter.
"Wait for in the car, I’ll go and take a look!"
Monroe told Hector Moreno before getting out of the car.
Hector Moreno nodded, as he didn’t have the clearance to enter the Presidential Office and et with Calles!
As the leader of the xican Labor Party, when Monroe walked into the eting room of the Presidential Office, many xican officials greeted him warmly.
Although Monroe was eager, he still chatted cordially with everyone, while notifying the xican personnel in charge of secret affairs here that he wanted to et President Calles.
Naturally, Monroe couldn’t be treated like the other officials, so when Calles learned of Monroe’s arrival at the Presidential Office, he let him into his office.
"You’re here for those rchants too?"
Calles, sitting on the sofa, had several docunts in front of him, like ancient morials, all waiting for his review.
"Mr. President, now that Donnie Block has left xico, arresting those rchants seems inappropriate."
Monroe asked respectfully.
"I just want to know what exactly they discussed after eting Donnie Block. As long as they honestly answer the questions, I won’t make it difficult for them!"
Calles explained to Monroe.
"If that’s the case, then that’s really good news. Those of us outside are very worried that such actions by the federal police will affect our country’s economic stability!"
"Humph!" After hearing Monroe’s explanation, Calles snorted, "These people often receive bribes from these rchants, don’t they?"
Monroe thought to himself, who’s received more bribes than you?
"Mr. President, everyone is just concerned about the country’s economy, without any other intentions!"
Calles looked up at Monroe and asked, "Monroe, did you convey so ssage to Donnie Block, resulting in his sudden departure?"
Monroe maintained a calm deanor. On the way to the Presidential Office with Hector Moreno, they had analyzed the current situation in the car. Donnie Block’s sudden departure would inevitably arouse Calles’ suspicion.
Thus, Monroe naturally beca a suspect.
In this regard, Monroe resented Donnie’s departure at this mont. Even if you found all your plans in xico were impossible, you should have stayed a few more days. This way, I wouldn’t be suspected!
"Mr. President, whom else in xico wants Donnie Block to leave more than I do?"
Monroe didn’t directly answer Calles’ question but posed a definitive question instead, making Calles understand his stance toward Donnie Block.
Sure enough, after Monroe spoke, so suspicion disappeared from Calles’ eyes.
"Monroe, you should know, we are the ones who represent xico’s future. Only if we maintain close cooperation, neither Donnie Block nor the U.S. Governnt can deal with us!"
Upon hearing this, Monroe imdiately nodded, "Yes!"
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