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Chapter 877: Chapter 439: Then Let’s Go Down Together_2 Chapter 877: Chapter 439: Then Let’s Go Down Together_2 Hearing that David was coming to Los Angeles and specifically asking for him, Thomas’s hairs stood on end in an instant. He then waved his hands repeatedly, “Sorry, I have to give a speech at Castro this afternoon, I hope Chief Inspector David understands.”

“Our Chief Inspector said, you don’t have to come, but when he comes looking for you, it won’t be so easy to talk to!”

Thomas’s expression immediately darkened.

The two IRS agents didn’t bother with him anymore and turned to leave.

Just as they were about five or six meters away, a voice calling out from behind them suddenly interrupted.

“Hold on, please tell your Chief Inspector that I will be there.”

A person’s reputation precedes them; he knew that since David had issued such a stern warning, if he didn’t go, he would certainly be in for trouble, so after much hesitation, he complied.

…

At the same time, in San Diego, Santa Clara, Sacramento, and other major cities in California, the candidates lobbying for the midterm elections received the same news.

In an instant, the political atmosphere in California became ominously clouded over.

Sacramento, Governor’s Mansion.

Winiford rushed into the office and said to Bogwana, who was working, “This is bad, Mr. Governor, I just received news that David is preparing to come to California, and he’s also summoned those candidates to talk.”

“What!”

Hearing this, Bogwana’s expression changed.

He knew that not long ago, David had initiated a great purge in New York, shattering all of Freemasonry’s political ties in New York State.

He even managed to land Derick, the esteemed Governor of New York State, in prison.

And now he was coming to California—could he be planning to replicate the New York purge?

“Sir, he’s definitely here for the midterm elections, but it’s hard to say whether he’ll target us…”

Listening to his secretary’s words, Bogwana’s expression grew even graver.

With the New York purge event as a precedent, who could say that David wouldn’t go for another round?

And as a key member of the Freemasonry Group, if David was in the mood of “since I’m here,” it wouldn’t be surprising if he decided to clean house with him too!

Thinking this, Bogwana could no longer sit still and immediately said, “Quickly check which international invitations we have!”

“Yes, sir.”

Not only Bogwana, but when officials with ties to the Freemasonry Group throughout California learned that David was coming, they all panicked.

With Bogwana, the backbone, preparing to go on an international inspection, these officials also started to scatter in various guises, some to other states, others straight to Washington D.C. to seek refuge, causing no small amount of chaos in California.

Approaching four in the afternoon, Waldorf Hotel Maria Hall.

The group of California assembly candidates supported by Freemasonry, led by Thomas, had already arrived one after another, but everyone’s face was cast in silence, with hardly any conversation.

A few minutes later, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, everyone reflexively lifted their heads. When they saw who it was, the assembly candidates couldn’t help but stand.

The person who arrived was none other than David, who had rushed over from Washington D.C.

David first looked over the candidates present, then turned to look at Ossatowal, whom he had recommended and who was currently serving as the Chief of the City of Los Angeles IRS, “Chief Ossatowal, what’s the situation with those who haven’t arrived?”

“I’ve informed them already. If they haven’t come, then they haven’t come.”

David nodded, turned to the group of candidates and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for gracing us with your presence today. The main reason I asked you all to come is to make one thing clear.”

“I know that the Freemasonry Group has made many promises to you and has agreed to many demands, but collaborating with them is not a wise decision. So, I am here today to give you a warning; it would be best to abandon some unrealistic ideas!”

These past few days, Freemasonry has been pouring hundreds of billions to buy the votes from many electorate hands.

Holding ballots naturally meant having chips to negotiate with these candidates.

David’s task was simple, he just needed to force these congressional candidates to withdraw. Then, even if Freemasonry held numerous votes, there would be no one to cast them to!

Hearing this, the candidates in the room looked at each other, but none dared to speak out.

“I know many of you are discontented and even resentful towards me, but there’s no helping it, since you chose to cooperate with them, our stances are different now.”

“However, I don’t wish to be the villain who cuts short your political careers. I can make you a promise, as long as you withdraw from this election, I will not obstruct you if you wish to run in the next one!”

Congressional midterm elections occur once every two years, and two years should be sufficient for David to deal with the matters concerning Freemasonry.

Truth be told, the candidates present were dissatisfied with David’s high-handedness, but upon hearing his promise, many had their anger somewhat quelled.

It was then that a black woman stood up and asked, “If we withdraw this time, can you truly guarantee that you won’t interfere with us in the next election?”

“Yes, Miss Lan Fu, I guarantee it!”

“Alright, then I can withdraw from this election.”

“I can also withdraw.”

“…”

After the candidate named Lan Fu took the lead, another seven or eight candidates expressed willingness to withdraw from this election.

The remaining dozen or so still wore expressions of hesitation and did not rush to make a statement.

“Alright, there’s no need to hurry with your decision. You can consider it and get back to me later!”

With that said, David strode out of Maria Hall and entered the adjacent Rose Hall.

In this hall, about thirty men and women sat.

Unlike the people in Maria Hall who looked bitter upon seeing David, the individuals here greeted him as if he were a beloved mother, with smiles and ingratiating expressions.

“Inspector David, hello, hello.”

“Inspector David, I’ve long admired you…”

“…”

After seeing David take control of the White House, many congressional candidates from across the country volunteered to join his camp.

California, being the most populous state in America, has two Senator seats, just like the other 49 states, but it boasts a whopping 53 seats for the House of Representatives.

The group in front of him were the candidates David had selected after careful screening to support in this midterm election.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to meet you all. I have read every email you’ve sent to me, and it’s clear that you truly wish to make a contribution to California. So if you need my help, I am indeed prepared to lend you a hand.”

This was precisely what the candidates had come to hear, so they naturally rejoiced at his words.

But after the joy subsided, a charming woman approached David and asked timidly, “Inspector David, the Freemasonry Group has been spending a lot of money in our state of California recently, winning over many voters’ ballots… This could be somewhat troublesome.”

“Don’t worry about it; I’ve come here to take care of this matter.”

“That’s a relief, that’s a relief.”

David walked to the table, picked up a champagne glass, and the others followed suit. Raising his glass high, he said, “Well then, let’s toast in advance to everyone’s success in seizing the congressional seats in this midterm election, cheers.”

“Cheers…”

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one go.