America 1919

Rhode Granger thought for a moment and agreed with Edgar Hoover.

But now, no matter what Edgar Hoover said, Rhode Granger understood that these interrogation records must not be accessed by Edgar Hoover, so he said, "If you really want to help, Director, I hope you can go out and calm those annoying lawyers and journalists!"

Apart from the current interrogation records, the lawyers gathered outside were even more of a headache for Rhode Granger. Additionally, as the impact of this incident expanded, local newspapers in Washington also received the news.

So they split into two groups, with one heading to the hospital where Donnie was located. However, when they arrived, they found that Donnie had already left and returned to his manor. Thus, they went to Donnie's manor, only to be stopped by the guards outside.

The other group went to the FBI, intending to cover the incident. Especially upon learning that the journalists sent to Block Manor were unable to meet Donnie, the reporters at the FBI became even more frantic to get some information!

Now Rhode Granger needed to review these interrogation records but had no way to deal with those journalists and lawyers.

Edgar Hoover sighed, stood up, and said, "Alright, I'll go handle them now!"

After speaking, Edgar Hoover walked out of Rhode Granger's office. After closing the door, his face turned thoroughly grim.

Besides wanting to prove his innocence in this matter, Edgar Hoover had approached Rhode Granger to control Trey Layman's testimony.

Edgar Hoover was much smarter than Trey Layman.

Trey Layman believed he could rest easy after sending his men out of Washington in time, but Edgar Hoover was well aware of the FBI's capabilities. If they wanted to investigate, they would definitely find out something.

But now that Rhode Granger was firmly holding onto these interrogation records, Edgar Hoover had no way around it.

Under normal circumstances, he could have discreetly replaced Trey Layman and his subordinates' testimonies. However, now, he didn't know who inside the FBI could be trusted or who couldn't be trusted. What if the person he arranged was actually one of Donnie's people?

Then he really wouldn't be able to clear things up at that point.

He still had to find a way to solve this matter.

With a mind full of complex thoughts, Edgar Hoover arrived at the reception room of the FBI headquarters.

This place had long turned into a marketplace with countless lawyers and journalists gathered there.

"My client is brought here without violating any federal law and interrogated as if a criminal; this is against federal law. I now demand to meet my client immediately; otherwise, we reserve the right to sue the FBI!"

This was the most common phrase shouted by the group of lawyers.

"Can you tell us how the investigation into Donnie Block's attack last night is going?"

"Is it because of Donnie Block's attack that you're bringing countless federal citizens to the FBI, indicating that you are giving special treatment to privileged classes like Donnie Block?"

These questions were posed by the journalists!

They didn't really care if the attacked person was Donnie Block; some reporters even secretly hoped that America's wealthy would face attacks every day.

That way, they'd never be short of news stories.

Faced with these inquiries, the FBI staff on site all felt overwhelmed.

Only with Edgar Hoover's arrival did everyone's attention turn to him.

But in doing so, they also focused all their questions on Edgar Hoover.

With a stern expression, Edgar Hoover responded, "First, we did not arrest these people; rather, we invited them back to assist with the investigation. Once they're done speaking, they will be released naturally.

Secondly, the rampant gunmen have openly challenged federal law. We at the FBI always treat everyone equally and do not engage in irregularities based on someone's status."

Despite Edgar Hoover's answers, these people still weren't satisfied, even if his response carried more weight than that of an ordinary FBI receptionist.

The scene remained chaotic, but Edgar Hoover subsequently announced that there would be a news conference to address all journalists' questions regarding this matter.

This announcement slightly calmed some journalists down.

However, the lawyers weren't about to let it go so easily, and they began spouting various professional legal terms to get Edgar Hoover to give them a definitive response.

While these people were quarreling.

The reception room doors opened once more.

Another group of people entered.

When everyone on site saw the leading figure, they were all stunned.

Because that person was none other than Harry D'Agostino, a former Attorney General and a member of President Harding's Cabinet!

Not only was it Harry D'Agostino, but behind him were many other figures who could make these lawyers shudder. To put it this way, even the least conspicuous person among them might have been a lecturer for those eager-to-be-famous lawyers back in their school days.