A Bumpy Road to Power

Even so, Graeme Lewis still betrayed him.

How could he accept this?

At this moment.

Anger mixed with confusion had burned to the extreme.

Jabez Shaw, who had always had the final say in Helios County, was so angry he was about to explode.

"Graeme Lewis, what's going on with you? What did Dirk Carter threaten you with? Tell me, I'll help you solve it."

No longer caring about any semblance of dignity.

Jabez Shaw stood up, pointed at Graeme Lewis, and asked.

"County Mayor Shaw, what do you mean by that, saying Dirk Carter threatened me? Everyone's eyes are clear; from the beginning of the meeting until now, I haven't said a word. If there's any threat, I think it's been you, County Mayor Shaw, doing the threatening, right? What? Are you anxious? Stamping your feet? This isn't too good; it's not like the County Mayor Shaw I know."

Dirk Carter said leisurely.

Jabez Shaw's target immediately turned to Dirk Carter, shouting, "Dirk Carter, don't think I don't know what tricks you've been pulling behind my back. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

"I do feel like you're a bit scared."

Dirk Carter said gently.

It was only then that Jabez Shaw noticed.

Everyone was looking at him with a puzzled expression.

He suddenly realized.

He was the real master of Helios County.

Dirk Carter's provocation had thrown him off balance, leaving no trace of his authoritative stance.

Thinking of this.

He sat back down.

He said, "Fine, very well, no problem, there still isn't a result yet, let's play slowly, I'll let you see whether I'm afraid of you, Jabez Shaw."

After speaking.

He addressed Carlisle Grant, a member of the County Committee and Vice County Mayor, saying, "Vice County Mayor Grant, it's your turn."

Carlisle Grant said firmly, "I don't agree with Comrade Iris Baldwin being appointed as the Party Secretary of Northgate Town."

Before he spoke.

Jabez Shaw was somewhat nervous.

After he finished speaking.

Although there was no change in his expression.

He let out a long breath of relief in his heart.

At this point.

The situation was even again.

Jabez Shaw merely glanced at Phineas Thurston, a member of the County Committee and Secretary of the Greengate Street Party Committee.

Phineas Thurston then said calmly, "I disagree too."

As soon as his voice fell.

Jabez Shaw's smugness finally returned.

Eleven members of the committee had already clearly taken sides.

Now only two were left.

To this point, Jabez was still ahead by one vote.

That means, as long as one of the remaining two stood by him, he would win.

Though not that straightforward, results don't lie.

In Helios County, it was still him, Jabez Shaw, who had the final say.

In order of ranking.

Next was Vice County Mayor Laura Forrest.

In his view, Laura Forrest would certainly stand on his side.

After all, above them was a chain of interests.

Moreover, even if Dirk Carter was "cunning," he couldn't possibly have any hold over Laura Forrest.

In an instant.

He felt assured inside.

Looking around, he said leisurely, "I've spent quite some time in our Helios County, and before Secretary Carter came, I always thought everyone in Helios County was pretty united. Now it seems, it's time for some cleaning up."

This was a threat.

A naked threat.

He wanted to tell those supporting Dirk Carter.

Wait and see.

Jabez Shaw would show them the true colors.

"County Mayor Shaw, we're voting now, no need for such nonsensical threats, okay? Everyone's busy, we can't just watch you show off."

As soon as Dirk Carter said this.

Britt Ford almost burst out laughing.

She quickly lowered her head and covered her mouth with her hand.

Jabez Shaw nodded, "Alright, don't shed tears until you see the coffin, and you won't give up until you reach The Yellow River. I'll fulfill your wish. Vice County Mayor Forrest, it's your turn."

At this moment, Laura Forrest's heart was pounding.

Dirk Carter hadn't told her to support him.

Between the two, they hadn't discussed any interests.

But her mind couldn't help but ripple when she thought of that day on Dirk Carter's couch, "the complete release."

If she opposed Dirk Carter now, wouldn't there be no more "massage" in the future?

But, if she supported Dirk Carter, how would she explain it to her husband?

On one side was desire, on the other was reason.

In such a situation, bodily needs triumphed over reason.

She paused and said, "County Mayor Shaw, on this matter, I still support Secretary Carter. It is appropriate for Comrade Iris Baldwin to be appointed as the Party Secretary of Northgate Town."

Bang!

Another thunderbolt from a clear blue sky.

Jabez Shaw was stunned.

Despite all calculations.

He never considered that Laura Forrest would go against him.

Even though they hadn't had much private contact before.

How could Laura Forrest betray her husband because of Dirk Carter?

Impossible!

This is absolutely impossible!

Anyone else could be scolded.

But not Laura Forrest.

All his hopes were now pinned on the last person, Casimir Summers, a member of the County Committee and the Minister of the Armed Forces Department.

This person was now his only hope to turn the tide.

Why did Jabez Shaw attach so much importance to Iris Baldwin's appointment to Northgate Town?

It's simple.

This was a matter of his dignity, his authority, and his voice in Helios County.

The issue with Iris Baldwin, by now, had escalated to the point of losing influence, causing a significant blow to his prestige in Helios County.

If Iris Baldwin wasn't dealt with and instead became the leader.

It would mean those forces he once suppressed would all rebound.

The forces aligned with him would start doubting him.

This is why such a minor Iris Baldwin could affect the entire situation.

"I also support Secretary Carter."

Casimir Summers didn't hesitate at all.

Without waiting for Jabez Shaw's reassurance or warning.

Casimir Summers spoke up.

At that moment, the entire conference room fell silent.

It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Jabez Shaw was dumbfounded.

Completely stunned.

Both those swayed by Dirk Carter and those in the Talon Group were also stunned.

Even Houston Marshall, who had been sitting on the sidelines watching with tense emotions, was stunned.

This situation hadn't occurred in Helios County for many years.

Jabez Shaw, who had long held power, was defeated by Dirk Carter, who had only been in Helios County for two months.

In his heart, Jabez Shaw kept saying over and over, it's impossible. He even blinked hard, hoping his body would perceive this as just a "nightmare."

Unfortunately.

Everything was real.

Dirk Carter had truly defeated him.

"I'm quite satisfied with this result. Haha, County Mayor Shaw, can I now announce that Comrade Iris Baldwin is elected as the Party Secretary of Northridge Town?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Jabez Shaw didn't answer.

But in his eyes, a hint of malice flashed.

He slowly raised his head.

And mysteriously smiled, saying, "Of course, since the committee has voted, Secretary Carter can certainly announce it, but... I think I heard that Comrade Iris Baldwin injured someone while escaping from the commission's supervision, and this has reached the level for criminal responsibility..."

Dirk Carter froze.

He looked toward Franklin Ross, the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, and asked, "Secretary Ross? Is this true?"

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