A Bumpy Road to Power

That's why Dirk Carter's luck in officialdom is so good.

He was just pondering how to deal with Athena Meyer when there was a knock on the door.

Dirk Carter could only temporarily gather his thoughts and shouted, "Come in."

At the door.

A waft of fragrance blew in.

When Dirk Carter looked up, the expressionless Athena Meyer surprisingly walked in.

"Secretary General Carter..."

"Oh, it's Commissioner Meyer? What's the matter?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Athena Meyer looked troubled and said, "Secretary General Carter, I'd like to request a few days off."

Dirk Carter was taken aback for a moment.

Athena Meyer seemed to have noticed his abnormal expression and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Secretary General Carter, don't get me wrong. I have no other intentions; there really is an issue at home."

"Can you tell me what's going on?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Athena Meyer sighed.

She said, "My...my father has Alzheimer's disease, and it's very difficult for my mother to care for him alone, so I want to take a few days off to find a better sanatorium to settle them in."

From Athena Meyer's expression.

She didn't seem to be lying.

Dirk Carter thought for a moment and said, "How about the Argentum Military Sanatorium? The conditions are good there, and the treatment might be more effective."

"Secretary General Carter, please don't joke. How could someone of my small standing arrange entry to such a high-level sanatorium? Even as a Prospera official, my rank isn't sufficient, let alone for my parents."

Athena Meyer thought Dirk Carter was joking.

So she spoke with self-mockery.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

He said, "Wait a moment. I'll make a call to see if I can arrange it."

Having said that.

Dirk Carter picked up his phone.

He found a number.

It rang only once before it was connected.

The person on the other end cheerfully said, "Hey, Dirk, is there something you need?"

"Director Summers, I'd like to trouble you with something,"

Dirk Carter said politely.

Who was this call to?

Charon Summers, the head of security at the Argentum Military Sanatorium.

The same Charon Summers who had given Dirk Carter trouble at the sanatorium entrance on the day Elder Sinclair passed away.

Originally, Dirk Carter could have leveraged Campbell Donovan's influence to punish Charon Summers, but he didn't. Instead, he spoke well of Charon, letting him off the hook.

Immediately upon leaving that day.

Charon Summers asked for Dirk Carter's phone number.

In his opinion, Dirk Carter was someone worth befriending.

And there's another obvious reason too.

Despite his young age, Dirk Carter had such good relations with The Hughes Family and the Donovan Family. For the sake of his own future, Charon thought it wise to pursue this friendship.

"Dirk, what are you saying? Just let me know what's needed, and if I can help, consider it done."

"Well then, I won't stand on ceremony. I have a friend whose father has Alzheimer's, and we can't find a suitable sanatorium here, so..."

Dirk Carter didn't finish his sentence.

Giving Charon Summers space to understand.

Upon hearing.

Charon Summers was silent for a moment.

He said, "Dirk, to be honest, there's a waiting list for spots at our sanatorium, but since you've asked, I'll arrange it. Let the elderly come over, give me a call, and by the time they arrive, I will have taken care of everything."

"Thank you so much, and the next time I'm in Argentum, I'll definitely treat you to a drink."

Dirk Carter said excitedly.

Charon Summers laughed heartily and said, "Sure, sure, I'll be waiting for that drink..."

Just now, Dirk Carter was using the speakerphone.

So Athena Meyer heard it too.

Something she couldn't solve with several attempts, Dirk Carter fixed with one call.

More importantly, it was to the best sanatorium in the country; how could Athena Meyer not be thrilled?

"Secretary General Carter, thank you, really, thank you so much. You've solved such a big problem for me. I...I don't even know how to thank you..."

Athena Meyer seemed at a loss.

Dirk Carter smiled.

He said, "Commissioner Meyer, there's no need to be polite. We're coworkers, helping each other is the right thing to do. You should go home today, book the plane tickets for your parents, and I'll give you the contact number. If you want to take a few days off to accompany them, it's approved from my side."

"No need, no need. I don't need to take time off; my mom is enough. I just need to arrange their plane tickets."

Athena Meyer, feeling flattered, waved her hands repeatedly.

"All right, if you need anything else, just let me know."

Dirk Carter said.

Athena Meyer exchanged a few polite words.

Just about to turn and leave.

As if she suddenly remembered something.

"Secretary General Carter, how about I treat you to dinner, just to express my gratitude?"

"It's okay, no need for that."

Dirk Carter waved his hand and said.

Athena Meyer wasn't giving up.

She continued, "Secretary General Carter, I mean no other intentions, just want to express my gratitude."

His earlier refusal was so that Athena Meyer wouldn't become suspicious.

Dirk Carter originally wanted to get closer to her.

Having dinner together would be even better.

He feigned agreement and said, "All right, but lunchtime is inconvenient; dinner would work."

"Then dinner it is; I'll make a reservation and let you know."

Seeing that Dirk Carter had agreed.

Athena Meyer was very happy.

After saying goodbye again, she left cheerfully.

After Athena Meyer left.

Dirk Carter also tidied up and got up.

Today was officially the first day of work, and by custom, he needed to make an appearance in the top official's office, or else people might talk.

Hadley Thorne's office was on the tenth floor of the main building.

Just after stepping out of the elevator.

Dirk Carter encountered Lane Quincy, who was storming by with an angry expression.

After all, he was the third highest-ranking official in Silverwood City.

Dirk Carter still greeted him.

But Lane Quincy seemed not to hear and directly got on the elevator without even glancing at Dirk Carter.

"Secretary General Carter, you're here..."

At this moment.

Jules Reid, the secretary of Hadley Thorne, came out of the office.

Seeing Dirk Carter, he immediately raised his voice to shout.

No need to say, he was reminding Hadley Thorne in the office.

"Is it Dirk Carter? Invite him in."

Hadley Thorne shouted from the office.

After pushing the door open.

Dirk Carter saw a teacup by the coffee table smashed to pieces.

Moreover, the tea tray was a mess. It was clear that Hadley Thorne's conversation with Lane Quincy had been unpleasant.

"Jules, clean this up quickly."

Hadley Thorne ordered.

Jules Reid hurriedly came in with a broom and a mop.

In no time.

The floor and the tea table were cleaned up.

Hadley Thorne pointed to the sofa and said, "Dirk Carter, please sit."

Naturally, Hadley Thorne wouldn't explain the mess to Dirk Carter.

"Dirk Carter, how are you finding things? Can you adapt?"

As soon as they sat down, Hadley Thorne crossed his legs and looked at Dirk Carter to ask.

"Thank you for your concern, Secretary Thorne. I'm adapting well; the work atmosphere in Silverwood City is quite good."

Dirk Carter said.

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