American Tax Officer

"That's right, especially that damn Peter..."

After the exclamation, many prisoners began to voice complaints, some even mentioning Peter's name directly. This made Peter both angry and panicked, and he immediately gave the guards a look.

Without a word, the guards opened the cell doors and entered with batons in hand, quickly followed by screams of pain echoing from inside.

Meanwhile, Peter awkwardly explained, "These criminals always have a hard time keeping quiet, always thinking of ways to get back at us law enforcement officers. A lesson needs to be taught..."

What he implied by those words was that these prisoners were talking nonsense, hinting to David not to take their words at face value.

David obviously understood, but he wasn't ready to make a scene just yet, so he dismissed it.

Next, Peter took David to inspect various areas of Zone A. However, David noticed that Peter purposely avoided a certain area on the west side.

Eventually, David stopped and pointed in that direction, saying, "Prison Chief Peter, I would like to take a look over there."

Peter's face stiffened, but in order not to reveal any flaws, he nodded and said, "Of course, you can, Director David. You can check wherever you'd like."

David didn't pursue the conversation and went straight to the west, passing through the recreation area, the cafeteria, and the library until he reached a metal gate.

"Prison Chief Peter, what is this place?"

"This... This is where we keep the more, the unruly and violent prisoners. For your safety, Director David, I think it's best not to go in."

"No, I would like to see for myself."

Peter's expression showed difficulty: "Don't put me in a tough position, Director David. You're an important figure at the IRS, and if something happens to you in our prison, I wouldn't be able to explain it!"

"I said I want to go inside. Prison Chief Peter, are you going to open this door or not?" Your journey continues on mvl

Peter's face darkened, but after a half-minute mental struggle, he ultimately didn't dare disobey David and took out his card to swipe on the reader.

"Ding..."

The next second, the gate slowly opened.

Meanwhile, Nisen Bakesimmons and the third person all reached for their waist guns, not sure if it was as Peter said, if this area indeed held violent prisoners, but it's always good to be careful.

However, when the gate fully opened, the scene inside made them all freeze.

Unlike other areas of the prison, the interior walls and floors here were bright and clean; looking ahead, there was a basketball court, a ping-pong table, a swimming pool, and even a bar for enjoying drinks.

And the people lazing around here weren't wearing the inmates' uniforms from outside, but various casual clothes instead.

If someone unaware of the situation outside came here, they would definitely think it was a leisure center, not part of a prison.

David turned to Peter: "Prison Chief Peter, is this what you call the place where dangerous criminals are kept?"

Peter showed a face full of embarrassment, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

But David didn't wait for an answer and strode inside; those who were engaged in their leisure activities saw him coming and all stopped.

David observed with his "golden finger" and found that these casually dressed people were indeed prisoners brought in.

As for why these prisoners could be so nonchalant in such a place within the prison, it must be a kind of operational mode of the prison.

The profits generated by this mode of operation would definitely not be reported accurately in the prison's finances, which explains why Peter was so reluctant to let him in.

Because if they came in for a look and combined it with a careful examination of the prison's reported figures, it would be easy to find discrepancies.

Passing through the leisure area, they arrived in front of the prisoners' cells, where something even more astonishing occurred.

The cells here were utterly different from those where the other prisoners stayed.

The cells were not only richly and elegantly decorated but also equipped with televisions, computers, soft large beds, luxurious toilets, and other amenities.

And even more outrageous was that they heard sounds from one of the cells that were definitely not suitable for children.

David turned to Peter: "Prison Chief Peter, this GCO prison of yours is hardly a prison; it's more like paradise on earth."

Peter was embarrassed again but then explained, "According to the regulations on private prisons, it's clearly stated that private prisons like GOC have the right to adjust certain areas. This has been reported to the relevant departments, and it is in compliance with the laws."

"Whether it complies with the relevant laws, I do not know, but are you sure it complies with the IRS tax codes?"

"This... of course, it does. Regarding the income generated here, we have included it in our profit reports; then we pay taxes accordingly as regulated."

"Okay, then let me ask you, Prison Chief Peter, how much does it cost a prisoner to stay in a cell like this per day?"

"100 US dollars."

David chuckled. Such facilities, along with the many services provided, would cost at least 200, 300 US dollars on the outside.

And that's before considering the extortionate nature of prisons.

100 US dollars?

They must think he's a fool!

David gave Nisen a sign, and understanding the cue, Nisen immediately went over and knocked loudly on the cell where the inappropriate sounds had been coming from.