Bucky immediately reprimanded, "Even if you wanted to be greedy, you should have declared it and paid taxes. Then we wouldn't be in such a passive position now!"
"I..."
Poppy's face reddened, unable to utter a complete sentence.
"Hand over your service weapon and the tax badge. You're suspended. Also, Ariel, get him a filing form, and let's get the taxes paid!"
This time, it was David speaking.
Having Poppy file his tax now was actually a bit late.
With Stevenson having this information and ready to leak it, Poppy would still be caught in the storm of public opinion.
But there was no choice, the procedures still had to be followed.
Otherwise, he would truly be abusing his power for personal gain.
Upon hearing that he had to surrender his gun and was suspended, Poppy panicked and pleaded in a tearful voice, "Chief Tax Officer, I know I was wrong. Please give me another chance, I swear I won't dare to do it again..."
