Chapter 704 -353: Appearance at the Press Conference
Washington D.C., Internal Revenue Service Headquarters.
In the high-rise office building, Obadiah, Donald, and a group of people were standing anxiously in the lobby, looking towards the elevator doors as if waiting for someone.
About five or six minutes later, the elevator dinged and opened. When they saw the figure who stepped out, everyone’s tense faces finally relaxed.
When they had heard from Donald the night before that David was alive, Obadiah and the others found it hard to believe. After all, all evidence pointed to David having perished in the explosion. How could he possibly be alive?
Although Donald had tried to explain afterwards, it was not until they saw David, truly in the flesh before them, that they truly believed.
“You bastard, you could’ve at least warned us about something this important, you know. You’ve had us losing sleep over this!”
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Obadiah was the first to come forward, punching David in the chest as if to vent his dissatisfaction.
“Sorry, Director, it was indeed a bit abrupt of me, but…”
“Alright, alright, we might not be happy about this, but it’s good you’re still alive. As for explanations… you better think about how you’re going to explain this to the media and the whole world!”
“Yeah, David, in the days since your ‘death,’ memorial activities have been organized for you all over the country. Many of your supporters have been grieving like mad. If you can’t give them a reasonable explanation, I’m afraid things won’t end well.”
Donald had explained the night before the reasons behind David’s fake death and why they hadn’t been informed in advance, so there was no need to hear it a second time.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already thought of a convincing story. I believe it will satisfy them!”
“Well, in that case, let’s not delay any longer. Last night, you appeared at the Freemasonry banquet in New York, and that incident has already started to ferment. Hurry up and call a press conference to resolve this matter!”
Although the New York Observer wasn’t an authoritative media outlet, after this morning’s report, the White House, Congress, and various departments had phoned Obadiah to confirm the veracity of the report, so it had to be clarified swiftly.
Otherwise, if it were to drag on, it would not only cause public outrage, but the White House and Congress would also be difficult to appease.
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Shortly afterward, the Internal Revenue Service sent out a notice to the media about the upcoming press conference, and upon hearing this news, the media exploded.
It was known that this morning’s New York Observer report had set off a storm. If it were just a rumor, the Internal Revenue Service would only need to issue a press release to clarify, without the fanfare of holding a press conference.
Now that the Internal Revenue Service was set to hold a press conference, it likely wasn’t just to clear up rumors.
Could it be… the New York Observer’s report was true?
David really hadn’t died?
With this revelation, the major media outlets couldn’t contain their excitement; if it were true, this would be sensational news!
To fully understand the truth, the major media hastily made their way to the Internal Revenue Service Headquarters as quickly as possible.
White House.
Upon receiving this news, Wylder immediately set aside all his work and went to knock on the door of the President’s office.
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“Come in.”
After receiving permission, Wylder pushed the door open and entered, seeing a near-octogenarian with white hair sitting behind the Oval Office desk.
He was Payden, the President of the United States.
“Sir, I’ve just received some news that I think you should hear.”
“Oh? Let’s hear it.”
Payden set down his paperwork, ears attentive.
“This morning, a media outlet in New York published a front-page headline claiming that David did not die and was even seen last night at a Freemasonry dinner in New York. As a result, I specifically inquired with the Internal Revenue Service and some attendees of last night’s banquet. Guess what?”
“What?”
Payden, who had been seemingly calm, felt his heart skip at the mention of David’s death. He had been deeply grieved for several days.
After all, America’s finances were so troubled; with David being a financial moneymaker, his sudden assassination had left him uncertain about how to push his financial legislation and policies forward.
“The individuals at the banquet confirmed that David did indeed appear last night. Afterward, I inquired with the Internal Revenue Service, and although they were somewhat vague, the Internal Revenue Service has just notified the media that they will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Hence, I believe it is very likely that the Internal Revenue Service will announce David’s return at this press conference!”
“What, he really isn’t dead!”
Upon hearing this, even the most powerful and well-known person in the world could not stay seated.
If David was alive, then the financial acts he had planned to advance might have a chance again!
With this in mind, Payden immediately glanced at his watch and hurriedly said, “It’s almost time, turn on the television!”
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Meanwhile, apart from the White House, powerhouses throughout America and a large swath of the public were stationed in front of their televisions, waiting for the Internal Revenue Service’s press conference to officially commence.