"Me? When did I ever get involved in a tax evasion case?"
McCauley was dumbfounded. You IRS guys arrested so many people at the Oscars, and now you're coming to our Fox Film Corporation to arrest people?
"I can't explain in detail right now, but once we get back to our office or go to the court, you'll find out!"
"I... Mr. Hawner..."
With a pleading look in his eyes, McCauley turned to Hawner for help.
At that moment, Hawner's brow was deeply furrowed, his face dark and brooding.
Just moments ago, he had been speculating that the Western Suburb Branch's apparent roundup of more than a dozen celebrities was very likely targeted at the eight major film companies.
And now with the Western Suburb Branch at their doorstep, this further confirmed his suspicion!
"Since the IRS has shown up, you should go with them and explain yourself well!"
Now that the IRS had come knocking, resistance was surely not an option; compliance and long-term planning were the only paths forward.
