As tensions between the two men escalated, Brod hurriedly tugged at Jerome's sleeve, signaling him to calm down.
But by this time, Jerome was blinded by rage and beyond caring for such subtleties.
His gaze bore into David as he said, "Do you have any idea how many people we've lost in Bear Country because of that damned spy?"
David shrugged indifferently and replied, "What's that got to do with the National Tax Bureau?"
This response infuriated Jerome beyond words. He gritted his teeth and said, "Don't forget, you're an American too. All we're asking is for a bit of information to eliminate a significant threat to the country. Why worry about your damned taxes?"
"Heh, damned taxes?"
David chuckled coldly and responded, "Without our 'damned taxes', how would your CIA have so many weapons, so much high-tech equipment?"
"Without our tax bureau's funds, could your CIA operate all around the globe?"
"Without our taxes, what would you use to feed your bunch of good-for-nothings?"
