A Bumpy Road to Power

Let's look at Mona's side of things now.

The time was already very late.

So when she opened the door, she did so quietly and gently.

First, she didn't want to disturb her parents; secondly, her dress had been torn by Dirk Carter.

If her parents saw it, they'd start asking all sorts of questions.

After crossing the living room and returning to her bedroom, Mona breathed a sigh of relief.

It was as if she remembered something.

She quickly took out her phone and made a call.

Unfortunately, no one answered the call.

Mona muttered, "What's going on? Sleeping so early?"

The call was actually for her colleague, Braulio Golding.

At this moment, she had a vague suspicion about who had been following them today.

Mona was a graduate of journalism and media studies.

After graduation, she joined Novaria State Television and is currently a reporter for a news program.

As for today's incident, it probably had something to do with their recent investigation.

Since she couldn't reach her colleague.

Mona let out a long sigh and walked into the bathroom.

After undressing, as the shower water cascaded over her body, that peculiar feeling crept over her again.

Thinking back to the "intimate contact" with Dirk Carter in the massage parlor's private room, her face heated up again.

As her hands rubbed over her body, the desire deep within began to rage uncontrollably.

Her two bunnies in front swelled slightly, and the two pink peaks at the top became even more pronounced.

But that wasn't the most obvious.

The most apparent sensation was between her legs, that unbearable tingling that continued to persist.

Out of curiosity, she touched it lightly.

Her fingers ended up coated with a sticky, shiny liquid.

For someone so inexperienced, she was surprised and thought there might be something wrong with her body. The more she touched it, the more pronounced the strange feeling became, and she couldn't resist indulging in a bit of self-comfort under the hot water...

"Mona, why are you taking so long in the shower?"

Suddenly, her mother, Wanda Griffin's, voice came from the door.

Mona shivered, taking a few deep breaths, suddenly realizing the water splashing over her was no longer warm—she'd used up an entire water heater's worth of hot water.

"I'm done; I'll be right out."

Mona hurriedly turned off the faucet.

As soon as she put on her pajamas and stepped out of the bathroom, she saw the living room light was on, and her parents were sitting on the couch as if waiting for her.

Bear in mind, it was already one in the morning.

In her memory, apart from when they worked late, they never stayed up this late before.

"Mom, Dad, why are you still up so late?"

"We're waiting for you; we have something to discuss."

Wanda Griffin said.

Thinking of her actions earlier made Mona a bit embarrassed.

She whined, "Can't it wait until tomorrow? I'm really sleepy."

"No way!"

Alexander Camden said decisively.

There was no helping it.

Mona could only sit across from them.

"First thing, let me ask you, do you like that Dirk Carter?"

He went straight to the point.

Expressionless, Alexander Camden dropped a bombshell.

Mona was stunned.

Then, blushing, she said, "Dad, what nonsense are you saying? I've only known Dirk Carter for a day, and you're talking about liking him—that's a bit exaggerated, isn't it?"

"Good if you don't like him. I warn you, stay away from Dirk Carter. He's already married, unless you want to be the other woman. Also, Dirk Carter's career in Silverwood City won't be smooth. Keep your distance to avoid any trouble."

"Dad, look at you, I already said I don't like Dirk Carter, why are you like this?"

Honestly, when she heard that Dirk Carter was already married.

Mona felt a bit disappointed.

Which was why she pouted at Alexander Camden.

Alexander Camden ignored her and continued, "Second thing, don't think I don't know what you've been up to at work recently, whatever you're investigating, stop it immediately, it's not as straightforward as you think, if you keep it up, you might get into trouble, understand?"

Mona wanted to argue.

But was silenced by a glare from Alexander Camden.

Instantly, she didn't dare say another word.

"Lastly, your mom will talk to you."

Alexander Camden finished, stood up, and left.

Wanda Griffin sat down next to Mona, held her hand, and said, "Mona, your father and I discussed finding a time to invite Brynn's family over for a meal. You should also try to spend more time with Brynn; after all, our families have been connected for so many years."

"Mom, what's going on? Didn't you promise not to arrange anything with Brynn?"

Mona asked.

Wanda Griffin stroked Mona's head.

She said, "Yes, we still respect your opinion, but the situation last night was too special. Your dad has his reasons. Just listen and follow along; we're not asking you to do much, just go out for a coffee or a movie, as long as you don't completely turn him away."

Even though she didn't understand why.

Mona had always been obedient and well-behaved.

Reluctantly, she nodded and said, "Okay, Mom, I got it..."

...

Early the next morning.

Dirk Carter showed up on time at the Organization Department of the State Committee.

Led by the office director, Ruby Hall.

Dirk Carter arrived at the door of the office of Durant Lewis, the executive deputy minister of the Organization Department, and said, "Comrade Carter, Minister Lewis is currently in a meeting. Once he's done, you're next. Please wait in the reception room for now."

"Alright, thank you, Director Hall."

Dirk Carter said politely.

Ruby Hall smiled slightly and led him to a reception room diagonally opposite.

She said, "Wait here; I have other work to attend to. Please excuse me."

"Alright, alright, Director Hall, go ahead with your work..."

Dirk Carter started to stand up to see her off.

But Ruby Hall declined politely.

Inside the reception room.

Dirk Carter had just sat down.

When the sound of two people whispering came from the door.

Before he had time to turn around, those two had already walked in.

Seeing someone in the reception room.

They immediately quieted down.

Sitting down on the sofa opposite Dirk Carter.

Both of them seemed to be in their forties.

One wore a white short-sleeved shirt, the other a POLO shirt, judging by their attire, they seemed to be leaders within the system as well.

They crossed their legs.

First eyeing Dirk Carter.

Then, the one in the POLO shirt said, "Old Zhang, you didn't come all this way empty-handed, did you?"

The so-called Old Zhang was the guy in the short-sleeved shirt.

He glanced at Dirk Carter, as if signaling to the one in the POLO shirt that it wasn't appropriate to say such things now.

But the POLO shirt guy didn't mind at all.

He said, "What are you afraid of? Being in my territory, there's nothing to fear. I've already spoken with Minister Lewis."

Upon hearing this, the short-sleeved shirt perked up immediately.

He leaned in, lowered his voice, and asked, "About the appointment..."

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!