After weighing the pros and cons, Edgar Hoover believed that the stakes were manageable.
Firstly, Edgar Hoover knew that with his reorganization of the Bureau into the FBI, he had already expanded the FBI's power. Donnie needed him as an ally, even if he had done something displeasing to Donnie.
Secondly, Edgar Hoover wanted to use this opportunity to make Donnie understand that he was not Donnie's subordinate but an equal ally.
Finally, Edgar Hoover wanted to tell Donnie that since they were equal allies, he could not accept Donnie placing people around him!
As for William Bailey!
Edgar Hoover realized that the opponent's death merely reduced Donnie's gain from 100 points to 70 points, but it would not affect the final outcome.
So given this situation, he was determined to show Donnie Block his strength today!
"So are you still going to take William Bailey away, Director?" Rhode Granger calmly asked Edgar Hoover.
Edgar Hoover retorted: "Do you dare to stop me?"
