Chapter 19: Guns and Private Investigators
"We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience, Mr. Zakhrov," said the IRS agent, a middle-aged woman with a no-nonsense demeanor.
"Let me guess, an anonymous tip-off?" asked Ivan, as he and Annette sat in the living room.
"Not so anonymous in our case Mr. Zakhrov, we were able to trace the tip to the Clarke estate," said the agent.
"Senator Sarah Clarke? But why? I’m a proud supporter! In fact, I’ve donated to her campaign!" exclaimed Annette.
"Well, I was pulled over by CPS on a tip that I was illegally holding a minor against her will, I suppose this is her way of doing a background check on me," growled Ivan.
"Well, regardless of her reasons, everything checks out. Your tax records are in order, and we have no reason to believe that you are involved in any illegal activities," said the agent, standing up.
"Thank you for your time, Mr. Zakhrov. We’ll be on our way now," she said, shaking Ivan’s hand.
"Thank you for your understanding," said Ivan, as the IRS agents left the house.
"Ivan Zakhrov, just who is Daisy Eddington that we’ve had visits from the IRS and CPS in one day?" asked Annette, her voice trembling with anger.
"A victim of abuse and bullying, Annette. And somebody who needs our help," said Ivan, his voice firm.
"I don’t like what you’re implying, Ivan. Are you saying that a state senator who is a vocal advocate for women and minority rights is abusing her own employees?" asked Annette, her voice rising.