Chapter 558: 202, Atlantic City can’t be without Donnie, just like the West can’t be without Jerusalem_3 Chapter 558: 202, Atlantic City can’t be without Donnie, just like the West can’t be without Jerusalem_3 “`
“We shouldn’t take any action, at least not now.
Our relationship with Donnie just got smoother; we can’t afford any accidents at this ti.”
Right after Nucky made the decision, the phone on his desk rang.
Louis glanced at Nucky before picking it up.
After listening for a mont, he covered the mouthpiece and reported to Nucky, “IRS’s Rene l is here, boss.
Do you want to et with him?”
Nucky raised an eyebrow, not expecting the IRS to co knocking so soon after his decision.
After so thought, Nucky said, “Let him in!”
Louis put down the phone, left Nucky’s study, and before long, he brought Rene l into Nucky’s study.
“Good day, Mr.
...
Nucky.
I am Rene l, a special agent with the IRS.
I’ve co because there’s sothing I’d like to discuss with you, Mr.
Nucky!”
Nucky leaned back on the sofa, calmly asking, “What would you like to discuss, Mr.
l?”
Rene l said, “Mr.
Nucky, are you aware that you are currently in great danger?”
Nucky wasn’t frightened by Rene l’s rhetoric, just laughed and replied, “Mr.
l, speak frankly, please.
There’s no need for scare tactics with ; I’m not soone who gets rattled easily!”
Rene l looked slightly embarrassed, then chuckled, “You might think I’m trying to scare you, but the reality is, things that can threaten you are happening, and if you don’t cooperate with us, the outco will definitely not be good for you!”
Nucky raised an eyebrow slightly and said, “Mr.
l, if that’s all you have to say, I’m afraid I must ask you to leave, as I have many things to attend to!”
Rene l continued, “You must know already that the Bureau of Investigation has been looking into you.
They’ve been here in Atlantic City for nearly two years.
With that duration, you should understand that the Bureau must show so results from this investigation.
Moreover, when I ca to Atlantic City, there was already talk inside the IRS that the Bureau was planning to borrow people to investigate you.
You are aware of our investigative capabilities at the IRS.
That’s why I’m telling you that you are in a very precarious situation.
Trust , if the IRS decides to investigate, we will surely uncover details about you!”
Nucky furrowed his brow, “Are you threatening ?”
Rene l shook his head, “Of course not.
I just want to cooperate with you, Mr.
Nucky.
We at the IRS are not interested in your dealings with the Bureau; we are interested in Donnie Block.
He controls the entire bootlegging business in the United States, and the tax issues must be enormous.
So, our goal is to go after Donnie Block.
If you cooperate with us, then your issues will naturally be no issue at all.
I believe the IRS is very generous to its friends!”
Nucky quietly watched Rene l as if trying to read sothing from his expression.
The atmosphere between them cald for a long while until Nucky suddenly smiled and said, “I must apologize for declining the olive branch from the IRS.
After all, in my mory, Donnie is a law-abiding, comndable federal citizen.
I’ve never heard of any illegal activities associated with Donnie!”
Rene l’s expression turned displeased, “Are you refusing the friendship of the IRS, Mr.
Nucky?”
Nucky spoke evenly, “I would like to have the friendship of the IRS, but on this matter, I am powerless.
After all, my conscience wouldn’t allow to falsely accuse a comndable federal citizen, would it?”
With Nucky’s refusal, it was clear that their negotiation would not co to a fruitful conclusion.
After Rene l left, Nucky got up from his seat, took a glass of liquor, sat on the sofa, and began to rest with his eyes closed.
Soon, the scent of tulips filled Nucky’s nostrils; he knew Lucy had co at this mont.
Without a word, Lucy approached Nucky from behind and began gently massaging his shoulders.
“Could rejecting the IRS like this cause trouble for you too?”
“With respect to Donnie’s relationship with the White House, that’s one aspect…
Actually, we too have a good relationship with the White House.
But, more importantly, if the IRS wants to investigate Donnie, then bootlegging is definitely going to be a top priority, and this issue involves too many people.
I am one of them.
If the IRS wants to investigate Donnie over bootlegging, it actually implicates a huge network of interests, including Donnie, myself, and also several White House officials, State Governnt officials.
I’ve given it so serious thought, and this situation is definitely not going to be simple!
So, no matter what, we must not get involved.
Yet, after this incident, Donnie’s position in Atlantic City…”
Lucy watched Nucky frown, which was the first ti she had seen him like this.
.
“To beco the brightest jewel in the history of Atlantic City, Nucky’s strength is indeed formidable!”
After hearing the report from Lucy about herself, Donnie couldn’t help but feel admiration for Nucky, who had made the right decision without knowing Donnie’s specific plans!
Why disclose the IRS’s investigation?
Donnie’s initial thought was followed by another plan related to the White House.
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