A Bumpy Road to Power

"You really haven't been bribed by Dirk Carter?"

Jabez Shaw asked incredulously.

Dallon Lewis nodded and raised two fingers, saying, "I swear, if I've been bribed by Dirk Carter, then let me get hit by a car when I step out."

Such words in officialdom are untrustworthy.

But Jabez Shaw knew that after today's standing committee meeting, only Dallon Lewis followed him in.

Those who once drank and dined with him now avoided him like the plague.

"Investigate! Find out exactly what's happening. I want to know what Dirk Carter is up to!"

Jabez Shaw shouted angrily.

Dallon Lewis paused and said, "County Mayor Shaw, the situation's wrong now. Should we report to President Summers and have him step in to control the situation?"

"At this point, I've lost ground in the County Committee, and if we don't do something, the situation might spiral out of control. It seems the time has come to lay our cards on the table with everyone."

These words.

Made Dallon Lewis break into a cold sweat.

He nodded.

And said, "County Mayor Shaw, I'll go investigate now."

After speaking.

He hurriedly turned and left.

After he left.

Jabez Shaw slumped onto the sofa.

He still couldn't figure out what had happened recently.

It was understandable that the standing committee members were bribed by Dirk Carter.

But how did the people under the Public Security Bureau stop following orders?

No one should be able to do such a thing!

Of course, someone could.

That person is Hawkeye.

The Public Security Bureau is under Hawkeye's protection, but at the same time, Hawkeye also holds leverage over these police officers.

The entirety of Helios County is rotten to the core.

The gambling culture is quite rampant within the Public Security Bureau too.

These officers, in their off-duty time, loved nothing more than heading to Hawkeye's place for a few rounds of gambling. Over time, Hawkeye naturally gathered "evidence" against them.

Once Hawkeye decided to blackmail them.

Handling them wasn't too difficult.

That's why Dallon Lewis's orders went unheeded by those below.

After all, shedding their uniforms was more terrifying than Dallon Lewis's wrath.

At this moment.

In Dirk Carter's office.

Britt Ford, Iris Baldwin, and Arlo Yarbrough all followed him in.

Although all three wore faces full of victorious joy.

Dirk Carter remained calm and collected, showing no sign of excitement.

He stood by the window with his hands behind his back, muttering, "It didn't go as I expected. Today's win was a bit too easy."

"What's wrong? Isn't winning good? You should've seen Jabez Shaw's face when he left the meeting room. He almost cried."

Britt Ford chuckled while covering her mouth.

Dirk Carter turned around.

And said, "I also had a feeling we'd win, but I didn't anticipate it would be this smooth. I thought Brett Summers would definitely intervene, but there was no reaction from his side at all."

"What's so strange about that? Maybe for Brett Summers, it doesn't matter who controls Helios County, as long as his interests are safeguarded."

Iris Baldwin said.

Dirk Carter shook his head.

Asked, "If you were Brett Summers, engaged in illegal dealings, and for so long Jabez Shaw has been secretly helping you, would you allow such a person to fall?"

"Maybe Brett Summers hasn't received the news yet?"

Iris Baldwin asked.

Dirk Carter shook his head again.

And said, "Impossible. Brett Summers' grip on Helios County's power exceeds that of Jabez Shaw. Whether it's those around me or Jabez Shaw, there must be Brett Summers' people lurking among us. Although we've acted discreetly, we can't escape Brett Summers' eyes. His lack of response is unusual, absolutely unusual!"

"Because Brett Summers wants to use your hand to get rid of Jabez Shaw!"

Amidst everyone's puzzlement.

The door suddenly opened.

Houston Marshall walked in, speaking to everyone.

"Director Marshall!"

Seeing Houston Marshall.

Dirk Carter was slightly surprised.

Houston Marshall stepped forward.

Firmly shook Dirk Carter's hand, and said, a bit excitedly, "Secretary General Carter, I underestimated you. I... I... Anyways, from now on, my life belongs to you. Whatever you ask of me, I will do, as long as Helios County can return to a peaceful and bright state, I die without regret!"

These words.

He said with great conviction.

Moving all present.

Dirk Carter held his hand.

And said, "Director Marshall, it's not worth dying for such scoundrels. We not only need to dispel the dark clouds over Helios County, but we also all need to be well."

"Yes! Secretary General Carter, you're admirable."

Houston Marshall sincerely said.

After inviting everyone to sit down.

Arlo Yarbrough locked the door.

Dirk Carter asked, "Director Marshall, you just mentioned that Brett Summers is using me to get rid of Jabez Shaw, what's this about?"

Houston Marshall paused and said, "Jabez Shaw and Brett Summers' son, Garrison Summers, have always had secret cooperation, and they've been gathering Brett Summers' forces in secret."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone present was stunned.

"How do you know this?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Houston Marshall said, "These years, I've always seemed timid in front of everyone, so no one in Helios County ever took me seriously. But secretly, I've been gathering all kinds of information. Recently, Louisa Wagner, who died, had long been Garrison Summers' woman."

"Is that so? The son has an affair with his father's woman?"

Arlo Yarbrough exclaimed.

Houston Marshall nodded.

And said, "Brett Summers isn't a good man, but his son Garrison Summers is the truly terrifying one, a master at winning people. Perhaps Brett Summers already knows these situations."

"If that's the case, why doesn't Brett Summers get rid of him or drive him out of Helios County?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Houston Marshall sneered.

And said, "It's not that he doesn't want to, but he can't. Brett Summers owns four major industries, three of which are controlled. Now only Hawkeye's sector is left. Hawkeye has a loyal group of brothers, which is why Garrison Summers fears him. Think back, hasn't it been a long time since Brett Summers appeared in public?"

"It does seem that way. Even the last time we met was arranged by Jabez Shaw."

Dirk Carter nodded and said.

On the surface, Brett Summers remains the spiritual pillar of the entire group.

But behind the scenes.

It's Garrison Summers who calls the shots.

So Houston Marshall concluded, Brett Summers must know the inside story, so he hasn't stepped forward.

If he can use Dirk Carter to remove Jabez Shaw, why not?

"Damn!"

Dirk Carter suddenly stood up.

Everyone looked at him in confusion, asking, "What's wrong?"

Dirk Carter exhaled deeply.

And said, "This time, being able to restrain the Public Security Bureau is all thanks to Hawkeye. If Jabez Shaw wants to investigate, it won't be hard for him to find out that it was Hawkeye causing trouble behind the scenes. If that happens, they'll definitely make a big move..."

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