Morgan's tone was firm, as if everything was under control, which made Ribs's tense nerves relax a little.

He ended the call and looked at Alfred, who was silent but with a serious look in his eyes, and said:

"Governor Morgan has promised. It's no big deal, just that old dog Harold's last act of madness. The IRS has to follow procedures. With Sterling, Eberhard, and Morgan backing us, our frozen funds will be released in a few days."

Alfred nodded slightly, his gaze behind his glasses still sharp. "I hope so, Speaker. However, the execution of the initial freezing order has far exceeded our expectations. Harold's power should not be underestimated. We still need to prepare for the worst. Our cash flow is already very tight."

Libus nodded helplessly and said, "Do your best to transfer the assets, as much as you can."

After receiving the order, Alfred immediately turned around and went out to arrange things.

However, just three days after Morgan assured him that "it would be fine in a few days", the disaster struck without warning like a torrential downpour.

This time, instead of a few alarms blaring on Alfred's tablet, a series of them lit up almost simultaneously. He quickly walked over to Ribs, and even this always calm butler's voice had a rare urgency and solemnity:

"Speaker! Emergency! Things are getting out of control!"

Ribs' heart sank suddenly, and he had an ominous premonition: "Speak!"

"In the past twenty minutes!" Alfred spoke rapidly. "Not only did the IRS not release the previously frozen funds, but it actually issued a comprehensive asset freeze order, citing 'suspected massive cross-border tax fraud and illegal fund transfers'! The scope of this order far exceeds the scope of the initial complaint!"

Alfred quickly scrolled through the screen, reading out shocking names one after another: "...Ribbs United Foundation, Chicago Development Fund, Blue Roof Trust... All the core fund accounts under our names, openly associated with you and the group, are affected! Including the multiple shell companies and offshore accounts invested by these foundations... even..." Alfred's tone showed a noticeable pause, "...even including the special account that provides daily operating funds for 'Black Rabbit Security'!"

"What did you say?!" Reeves stood up suddenly, his eyes instantly filled with incredible rage. "Black Rabbit Security's operating account was also frozen?! ​​Damn it! What are Sterling and Eberhardt doing?! Where's that old bastard Morgan?!"