A Bumpy Road to Power

The time given to Rapp Carter was fifteen minutes.

However, during those fifteen minutes, not a single person arrived on time.

It was not until the 16th minute.

The first person finally walked in.

This person was around his forties, with a square face and quite tall, possibly over 1.85 meters.

Dirk Carter just glanced for a moment and knew the person was Logan Linden, a standing committee member of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection of Silverwood City and a supervisory committee member, ranked seventh in the leadership team of the commission.

After entering.

Logan Linden didn't even greet Dirk Carter.

He directly went to his seat and sat down.

After stretching lazily, he started playing with his nails.

It seemed like he didn't notice the new leader at all.

"Old Logan, how does the tea I gave you last time taste?"

At this moment.

Another voice sounded at the doorway.

The person was also in his forties but probably older than Logan Linden.

About 1.70 meters tall, with a slightly bald head and a large mole on his chin. This person, ranked eighth in the commission, was named Benedict Hall.

"Good tea, indeed very good tea, old Benedict, if you have more, please get me some."

Responded Logan Linden.

Just like him.

Benedict Hall saw Dirk Carter but also acted as if he hadn't seen him at all, walking directly inside.

He sat down beside Logan Linden, and the two leaned close to each other and started whispering.

Soon after.

The sound of high heels echoed.

This time, it was the voices of two women.

A fifty-something woman and a thirty-something woman walked in side by side.

One tall, one short.

Both looked fairly ordinary.

The thirty-something woman was somewhat plump.

Standing 1.60 meters tall, she weighed at least over 150 pounds.

"Hello, Secretary General Carter."

The fifty-something woman was named Yates Grant, a standing committee member of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Director of the Municipal Inspection Office, ranked fourth in the leadership team, right after the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries.

Among the four who had entered, she was the only one who greeted Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter, of course, responded politely.

The thirty-something woman was named Jasmine Summers, a supervisory committee member, ranked last among the eleven leadership members.

After they sat down.

The remaining three members, two men and one woman, entered one after another.

These three people each greeted Dirk Carter.

Special mention goes to the last entrant, Athena Meyer.

She was the youngest member among the leadership team besides Dirk Carter.

35 years old this year.

Dirk Carter had reviewed Athena Meyer's profile.

Her husband was originally the County Committee Secretary of Greshire County, Baxter Chadwick.

About two years ago, Baxter Chadwick was reported for major corruption and was later taken down by Alexander Camden, after which he was sentenced to life in prison by the courts and is currently serving time.

During Baxter Chadwick's time.

Athena Meyer rose through the ranks swiftly.

Before his fall, her husband had helped her climb to the position of a standing committee member of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Regrettably, just a few months later.

Baxter Chadwick was arrested.

At that time, Athena Meyer was also taken for review, but the final result showed that she had no connection to her husband's case.

This allowed her to keep her position.

Of course, due to this incident, Athena Meyer's career is probably at its peak.

It must be said.

Athena Meyer was reasonably attractive.

She had an oval face with cherry-like lips, and her eyes were particularly striking, standard peach blossom eyes.

Along with naturally long eyelashes.

They fluttered enticingly.

As Athena Meyer took her seat.

Dirk Carter noticed Jasmine Summers gave her a disdainful glance.

Although it was just a quick look.

But it was caught by Dirk Carter.

"Excuse me, excuse me, Secretary General Carter, see here, everyone is quite busy, and there are a lot of cases to handle. If we have a meeting, let's hurry it up; wouldn't everyone agree?"

Evidently.

These people knew the three Deputy Secretaries would not be attending.

So after everyone was present.

Standing Committee Member Logan Linden cleared his throat and addressed Dirk Carter.

Benedict Hall, who was whispering with him earlier, echoed: "Right, our commission's work is quite unique, and we don't have time for activities like accompanying the crown prince for reading."

If Logan Linden's words were merely confrontational.

Benedict Hall's remark changed the atmosphere in the meeting room directly.

Accompany the crown prince for reading?

Wasn't this implying Dirk Carter was a useless figure?

Everyone expected Dirk Carter to be angry.

However, he wasn't.

He only smiled mildly.

And said: "Okay, since everyone's time is precious, I'll keep it brief. As Logan and Benedict have just mentioned, the commission's work is indeed quite extensive, and everyone is very busy, right?"

When Dirk Carter said this.

He was looking at Logan Linden and Benedict Hall.

Both showed a disdainful look and naturally nodded.

After obtaining their affirmation, Dirk Carter said: "Since both standing committee members have mentioned the recent busyness of work, the absence of the three Deputy Secretaries is quite impactful. I will record your comments in the meeting minutes and report to the Municipal Organization Department as evidence of the three Deputy Secretaries' passive neglect of duty without organizational discipline. Alright, this meeting is over, let's adjourn!"

After these words were spoken.

Dirk Carter started writing rapidly in his notebook.

Logan Linden and Benedict Hall were suddenly dumbfounded.

The disdainful air on their faces quickly froze.

The two looked at each other.

Benedict Hall's face went dark.

With a slap on the table: "Secretary General Carter, what do you mean by this? We talked about being busy with work, but what does this have to do with the three Deputy Secretaries? Why are you blaming us?"

"Could it be that what both standing committee members said was false, and our commission isn't as busy as mentioned? Were you merely trying to avoid the meeting?"

Dirk Carter raised his head and asked.

Benedict Hall was suddenly speechless.

To be aware, being at the Standing Committee meeting room of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Spouting nonsense during such meetings is severe dereliction of duty.

"No, Secretary General Carter, the three Deputy Secretaries not attending your meeting, how does that relate to us? It's uncalled for to drag us into this mess, isn't it?"

Seeing Benedict Hall defeated.

Logan Linden added another sentence.

Such an approach was evidently smarter.

The speechless Benedict Hall quickly nodded in agreement.

"Oh, I see, does Standing Committee Member Linden mean the three Deputy Secretaries intentionally did not attend my meeting, so their leaves are merely excuses, and they are deceiving the organization, correct?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Yet another imposition.

Logan Linden was then speechless too.

For a moment, unsure how to even explain.

In fact, the three Deputy Secretaries' prolonged absence.

Dirk Carter had already guessed their intentions.

In essence, it was to suppress him, aiming to marginalize his power.

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