2:26:09
- Bill?
- Huh?
2:26:10
Bill.
2:26:15
- Bill.
- Yeah.
2:26:17
Yes, he's, um--
2:26:20
He's an agent for
the lnternal Revenue Service.
2:26:23
Mmm, yes, we were convinced
that Bontecou, on past deals,
2:26:26
has structured his mergers
and acquisitions...
2:26:28
in suspicious and complicated ways
so as to evade paying the taxes
he is liable for.
2:26:32
The agency asked Bill for
his cooperation in an undercover
investigation of Bontecou.
2:26:37
We wanted to go after him, and this deal
gave us that perfect opportunity.
2:26:43
- And l offered to cooperate.
- And we're very grateful.
2:26:47
Uh, Agent Joe Black here--
Of course, that's not his real name--
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smelled out your involvement, Drew.
2:26:54
He developed evidence you were
working both sides of the fence.
2:26:58
Unfortunately, that is what is known
as a conflict of interest.
2:27:02
Undisclosed conflict of interest.
2:27:04
- An offense.
- An indictable offense.
2:27:06
- And a likely conviction.
- Very likely.
2:27:09
l think l'd like
to talk to my lawyer.
2:27:12
No lawyers, Drew.
Uh, we're gonna offer you a deal.
2:27:17
Confess to the board
every detail of your participation,
then submit your resignation.
2:27:20
What do l get?
2:27:22
You get not to go to jail.
2:27:23
You're talking through your hat.
2:27:26
You're offering me a deal
because you've got no proof.
2:27:28
- Proof? We've got plenty of proof.
- He's talking through his lips.
2:27:32
Drew, make no mistake. Should you choose
to test my resolve in this matter,
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you will be looking at an outcome
that will have a finality...
2:27:39
that is beyond your comprehension.
2:27:41
And you will not be counting
the days or the months or the years,
2:27:45
but millenniums
in a place with no doors.
2:27:51
All right, you win.
2:27:53
Soon as l get back to the city,
l'll meet with the board.
2:27:56
You're meeting with the board
right now, Drew. Resignation accepted.
2:27:59
Moreover, l propose a motion
to reconfirm William Parrish...