Chapter 91: The Big Shot

The next morning, Li Mochen appeared together with Mike Ross in a bright and spacious conference room inside the Cagellen Law Firm.

The lawyer Garlson, who was handling Li Mochen's inheritance case, clearly recognized Mike Ross and was quite surprised by his arrival. However, he didn't dwell on it and laid out all the documents in front of Li Mochen.

"Mr. Wiltonstein, the procedures for inheriting the shares of Sunrise Corporation have been completed. As long as you pay the inheritance tax of 936,000 gold shields to the IRS now, it will be yours. Of course, if you can't come up with the money, we can auction off some of the shares you inherited to pay the tax."

Li Mochen sighed inwardly, thinking that Specter had really guessed it right, even the final inheritance tax amount was almost the same.

"936,000 gold shields? That means a valuation of 31.2 million, right?"

Mike Ross took the documents on behalf of Li Mochen and flipped through them one by one: "Sorry, but I fail to see how my employer's company is worth that much."

"That was from an authoritative appraisal agency designated by the IRS. Although our law firm did our best to appeal on behalf of Mr. Wiltonstein, the result is regrettable."

Bobby Garlson spread his hands, looking helpless: "Sunrise Corporation itself has five warehouses, three of which are near the East City District and are quite large, and it is developing a real estate project. They estimate that this Archibald Apartments can generate a profit of 22 million to 31 million gold shields for Sunrise Corporation. This valuation is beyond reproach."

Ross sneered upon hearing this: "As far as I know, this Allen Appraisal Company is hardly an authority. I've also read your appraisal documents, and they are extremely sloppy, with very irregular procedures. For example, the housing price reference actually uses the Deffield Apartments, which are 1.3 kilometers away, while the two are separated by half a block. That's simply incredible. I strongly doubt your professional ethics now."

"Mr. Ross! That is a very serious and false accusation! The Deffield Apartments are the only apartment building nearby, and using them as a reference for the Archibald Apartments' housing prices is in accordance with legal procedures. If you can't produce evidence, please shut up, okay?"

Garlson's tone was强硬, and he stared at Li Mochen with piercing eyes: "Mr. Wiltonstein, our law firm naturally did our utmost to reduce the amount of inheritance tax for you, but things didn't go as planned. I think you must have offended someone, right? This is beyond the capabilities of our law firm. Of course, if you are not satisfied, you can choose to continue appealing. However, our Cagellen Law Firm can do nothing about it; you'll have to find another expert."

Ross looked at Li Mochen with a questioning gaze. Seeing the latter nod slightly, he leisurely produced a letter: "Sorry, my client doesn't want to talk to you. I think there's no need for further discussion. This is our lawyer's letter. Please accept it, Mr. Garlson. My client believes that your Cagellen Law Firm, driven by unknown interests, colluded with the Allen Appraisal Company to deliberately harm the employer's interests. Now we give you three days to correct everything and make appropriate compensation. Of course, your Cagellen Law Firm can also choose to receive a court summons after three days."

Garlson was stunned for a moment. After a full three seconds, he looked at the lawyer's letter in his hand, then raised an eyebrow: "Fire lawyers Garlson and Daniel, report their misconduct to the Legal Affairs Department, correct the appraisal result of Sunrise Corporation, and compensate all losses totaling 9.7 million gold shields? Is this Mr. Wiltonstein's request?"

"That's right!"

A smile curled at the corner of Ross's lips: "I think my client's request is very reasonable."

Garlson's expression seemed as if he wanted to throw the lawyer's letter in their faces, but in the end, he just shrugged: "I'm sorry, I don't have the authority to answer your request. I need to consult with several partners on this matter. But frankly, the possibility of our law firm agreeing to your request is almost zero."

"Then please look forward to the court summons."

Mike Ross had already stood up and shook hands with Bobby Gallison: "My client's time is limited, so let's stop here for today. Before I take my leave, allow me to offer a friendly reminder: last Monday afternoon, you should have received a phone call and a letter from the Rising Sun Company. I don't know if you overlooked them or deliberately ignored them, but this is undoubtedly a major work error."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Bobby Gallison's brows furrow, a hint of wariness in his eyes. Mike Ross chuckled softly and followed Li Mochen out of the conference room.

As the two walked toward the elevator, they noticed a middle-aged man with white hair, a burly build, and a waist, belly, and head forming an inverted triangle, approaching from the opposite direction surrounded by a large group of people.

Mike Ross's expression turned serious, and he whispered in Li Mochen's ear: "It's Antonio of the Blood Hand Gang!"

Li Mochen focused his gaze on the man for a moment, then dismissed him. This should be a fifteenth-level warlock, quite formidable in strength, and with the top-tier magical artifacts he carried, he could likely rank among the first-class experts in Atlanta.

But according to Li Mochen's understanding, warlocks were the type of magic-energy profession he could handle most easily.

It was the two thirteenth-level magic-energy professionals beside this man that made Li Mochen feel somewhat wary.

But that was all. Li Mochen didn't think these people had the strength to threaten his life, and he was confident that within at most half a year, he could trample them all underfoot.

Just as they were about to pass each other, Antonio suddenly stopped: "You're Andre Wiltonstein, aren't you? Interested in having a talk?"

Li Mochen also halted upon hearing this: "About what? The Archibald Apartments?"

"You're quite sharp. It seems you've gotten some news."

Antonio took the cigar from his mouth and exhaled a large cloud of smoke: "Let's speak plainly. I'm very interested in your Rising Sun Company's apartment project and import-export trade business, and I'm willing to buy them for 520,000 gold shields. Then I heard you're having some trouble with inheritance taxes—how about I help you solve that?"

Li Mochen shook his head slightly and turned to leave. He didn't think there was any need to continue the conversation.

"Hey, boy, I know you're at that hot-blooded age, but you can't accomplish anything with just passion and impulse. That's a valuable lesson I learned when I was young and got my head bloodied."

Antonio smiled faintly, showing no anger: "You know? I just met your sister, Jennifer Wiltonstein. Compared to your relatives, I think I have a bit more humanity. When there's no need, I never wipe out the entire family. So, won't you reconsider, Mr. Wiltonstein?"

But the next moment, he saw the elevator doors open, and Li Mochen stepped inside without any hesitation.

Antonio shrugged and turned his gaze away. Then he saw some employees in the office suddenly panic, rising and hurrying toward the conference room.