Gray's expression darkened slightly before he responded, "A blatant attack on the Chief Tax Officer of your national tax authority? Is such a thing even possible? There must be some mistake..."
William scoffed dismissively and replied, "A mistake? Do you think our national tax authority would make a mistake?"
Gray appeared somewhat helpless and after a pause, he said, "Let me speak frankly, Chief William. The owners of these establishments you're investigating have over a dozen venues in the Lake District and other businesses. If they are all shut down by your tax authority, it could result in thousands of people being laid off!"
"These unemployed workers could not only bring instability to the Lake District, they may also significantly increase the demand for welfare and relief funds."
"I've already heard that the owner from the Indian Tribe has realized his mistake. He's willing to pay his taxes to your national tax authority and is even prepared to pay a penalty fine!"
