A Bumpy Road to Power

To tell the truth.

Athena Meyer isn't very talkative.

Most of the time, she's either agreeing or responding.

In this situation, the atmosphere of the conversation wasn't very pleasant.

This made Dirk Carter somewhat disappointed.

He initially wanted to lead the conversation towards the situation with the three Deputy Directors and the internal affairs of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, but Athena Meyer didn't seem to want to engage. Either she didn't understand, or she had some reservations.

To be able to become a member of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The latter possibility is evidently more likely.

Dirk Carter, after all, had just taken office as the head, and no one can guarantee he'll definitely open up the situation. If too much is said and Dirk Carter ends up being a flash in the pan, she wouldn't be able to maintain her footing within the Commission.

At this moment.

The room door opened.

A waitress brought in the last plate of fruit.

At the same time.

A voice came from the doorway: "Hey, isn't this Director Meyer."

Dirk Carter turned his head to look.

He saw two middle-aged men appear at the doorway.

Perhaps because the waitress had opened the door, they glanced inside and saw Athena Meyer.

Both were dressed casually.

But judging by the brand of their clothes, they didn't seem cheap.

Their faces were both clearly drunken, showing they had drunk quite a bit.

Athena Meyer hadn't even reacted yet.

These two drunkards walked in one after the other.

The one in the lead was in his forties, with a plump face and big ears, a protruding belly, indicating he often indulged in rich food.

The other one was also in his forties, not too thin nor too fat, with a flattering smile on his face, presumably an underling or a sycophant of "Oil Tank".

Seeing these two people walk in.

Athena Meyer was a bit flustered.

She stood up quickly.

Oil Tank first glanced at Dirk Carter, then said cynically: "Director Meyer, what's going on? Secretary General Carter has been gone for two years, and finally couldn't stand the loneliness. What's that pretty boy you called over? How much did you spend?"

"Kingston Perry, you better watch your mouth."

Athena Meyer reprimanded Oil Tank.

This man named Kingston Perry turned around and laughed at the man behind him.

He said: "Watch my mouth? She wants me to watch my mouth? She really thinks she's some big deal, hahaha... Director Meyer, Director Meyer, do you still think you're the wife of the County Committee Secretary from back in the day? Why act all high and mighty in front of me? Everyone knows you can't stay put in the Commission..."

"Hahaha, exactly..."

The man behind him laughed along.

Seeing Athena Meyer left speechless.

Kingston Perry suddenly reached out, aiming at Athena Meyer's chest.

Athena Meyer shuddered and quickly dodged.

Kingston Perry didn't seem angry.

He sleazily said: "Director Meyer, when old Carter collapsed, I told you, if you can't manage one day, come find me. There will always be a spot for you in my bed, hahaha..."

"Kingston Perry, I'm warning you again, if you drank too much, go home and sleep, stop causing a drunken scene outside."

Athena Meyer growled.

"Oh, oh, oh, giving you face and now you're getting cocky, huh?"

After saying this, Kingston Perry suddenly lunged forward.

And shoved Athena Meyer up against the wall.

Dirk Carter hadn't expected this man to act so roughly. Just as he stood up, he heard a ripping sound.

Athena Meyer's V-neck shirt was torn open by Kingston Perry.

Her black underwear was directly exposed.

"Buddy, this isn't your business. Sit down obediently."

Seeing Dirk Carter trying to intervene.

Kingston Perry's cohort directly blocked between them and said to Dirk Carter as if ordering.

"Tsk tsk tsk, those breasts are really big and white. I've long wanted a taste..."

Kingston Perry said rudely and then leaned in towards Athena Meyer's chest.

In that moment.

There was a yelp.

Followed by a crash, as if someone had fallen.

Kingston Perry turned around, instantly shocked.

He saw his henchman who had come in with him, falling against the wall, moaning in pain.

This scene.

Made him stop his assault on Athena Meyer.

He turned towards Dirk Carter, pointed at his henchman and said: "Come on, help him up."

"What if I don't want to?"

Dirk Carter replied seriously.

Kingston Perry sneered and said: "Oh, trying to be a hero in front of me, huh? Do you know who I am?"

Dirk Carter looked him up and down.

And said: "I don't know, you might need to ask your mother."

Kingston Perry was stunned.

He didn't react for a moment.

After being bewildered for a few seconds, he understood what Dirk Carter meant.

Cursing, he grabbed the wine bottle from the table and swung it at Dirk Carter's head.

At that moment.

Athena Meyer was terrified.

How agile could a drunk and plump man be?

Dirk Carter dodged to the side nimbly.

Then, clenching his fist, he punched Kingston Perry hard in the side of the waist.

With a thump.

Kingston Perry's expression froze.

A sharp pain spread from his waist.

Then, his expression became distorted, and his body bent over.

Finally, he fell to the ground with a thud.

Screaming like a banshee.

"Deputy Director Perry, what's wrong? Deputy Director Perry, what's wrong?"

The screaming, akin to a pig being slaughtered, was heard by those outside.

Two more men rushed in and helped Kingston Perry up, visibly frantic.

"Hiss... hiss..."

Kingston Perry was helped up awkwardly by several people.

Continuously sucking in cold air.

Pointing at Dirk Carter, he gritted his teeth and said: "Hit him, hit him, how dare he hit me, if I don't finish you off today, I'm a son of a bitch."

"You already are a son of a bitch."

Dirk Carter replied calmly.

The two who rushed in didn't seem to be good fighters either.

But in front of Kingston Perry.

They couldn't just do nothing.

One grabbed a stool, the other picked up a plate from the table, intending to assault Dirk Carter.

Just then, Athena Meyer shouted: "Stop hitting, he's the new Chief Secretary of the Commission!"

Suddenly.

All four people froze.

Especially the one holding the chair.

Just about to smash it down.

He heard this, attempted to retract his force but it was too late.

Immediately changed direction halfway, and with a crash, smashed onto the dining table.

The previously uneaten table of food was shattered, spilled, and the scene was in disarray.

Kingston Perry was previously determined not to rest, now wore a face of shock.

Clearly.

He believed Athena Meyer's words.

"He... is he really..."

Kingston Perry swallowed and asked Athena Meyer.

Athena Meyer nodded, crossing her hands to cover her clothes and said: "This is Dirk Carter, the new Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

With those words, it was concluded.

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