A Bumpy Road to Power

Dirk Carter's gaze was deep.

He watched the traffic on the street outside the window.

He still hadn't made up his mind.

The door was pushed open again.

Houston Marshall walked in.

"Secretary General Carter..."

Houston Marshall called out.

Dirk Carter turned around and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Houston Marshall nodded and said, "Mayor Ross wants you to head over to the Municipal Government immediately."

"Norman Ross?"

Dirk Carter asked in surprise.

Houston Marshall nodded and said, "Secretary Johann Holloway from the Municipal Government office and I are old classmates. I mentioned it indirectly, and it's probably about your promotion."

Promotion?

A promotion at this juncture?

It's important to know that after the downfall of Brett Summers' group,

the city hasn't filled all the vacancies in the county yet.

Even if they were filled, it would still require a period of adjustment.

Being the top leader of Helios County, Dirk Carter, despite his merits in this matter, wouldn't likely change positions so soon.

"It's a bit strange."

Dirk Carter muttered.

Houston Marshall chuckled and said, "With the Brett Summers' incident, you played a significant role. It's normal for them to reward you somehow. I've already had the drivers prepare the car, you can head over now."

He checked his watch.

It was around one o'clock in the afternoon.

Heading to the Veridia City Municipal Government.

He could definitely make it in time.

No matter what the issue was, Dirk Carter had to go. After all, it was an order from the mayor; not going would be disrespectful.

He quickly tidied up.

Dirk Carter got into the car with Arlo Yarbrough.

Around 2:20 in the afternoon.

Dirk Carter entered the government compound.

He took the elevator to the tenth floor of the Municipal Government.

As soon as he entered the corridor, he noticed it was completely empty, not a single person in sight.

Strange.

Wasn't it already working hours?

Could it be that the government here has different working hours from the county?

Dirk Carter looked around.

Still didn't see anyone.

So he walked a few steps forward.

He reached the mayor's office door, just as he was about to knock, he heard voices of a man and a woman inside.

"Mayor Ross, I beg you, please let me go, I beg you..."

It was a woman's pleading voice.

Then.

Norman Ross' voice followed: "Sheryl Schultz, what are you saying? Letting you go is up to you, you see Zolan Summers has fallen, no one to speak for you anymore, if that fund doesn't come through your business will go bankrupt, won't it?"

Hearing this.

Dirk Carter felt something was off.

Luckily the door was slightly ajar.

Dirk Carter peeked through the gap.

He saw a woman being pinned down by Norman Ross.

The woman was wearing a skirt below.

Now it was forcefully pulled up to her waist by Norman Ross.

Moreover, his pants were pulled down, revealing half of his white rear.

The woman was still struggling.

But not a match for Norman Ross at all.

A pink panty was casually tossed on the coffee table.

The woman's legs were already splayed open.

Seeing Norman Ross about to make his move.

Dirk Carter snapped awake.

Just about to open the door.

Suddenly realized it wasn't a good idea.

If he ruined Norman Ross' good time, it would surely bring trouble for himself.

But if he didn't take action now, that woman might get assaulted.

"Help, help... Mayor Ross, please let me go, I beg you..."

The pleading continued unabated.

Dirk Carter finally understood why there was no one in the corridor; it's likely that Norman Ross had people "clear the area."

During this time, no one would disturb him.

He had also barged in unwittingly.

"Scream, scream all you want, no one can save you today, Sheryl Schultz, I've wanted you all along, you know that..."

Norman Ross said sleazily.

Can't wait any longer.

If he waits more, it probably will be too late.

Dirk Carter hesitated.

Grit his teeth.

Pushed the door open fiercely.

Rushed to the vicinity of the coffee table in two strides.

Directly grabbed the ashtray from the table...

Until now, Norman Ross hadn't reacted, still busy on the woman.

By the time he realized someone had come in and wanted to turn around, it was already too late.

Just heard a thud.

Dirk Carter's ashtray smashed the back of his head.

The force was just right.

Neither too light nor too heavy.

Norman Ross hadn't yet turned his head when he grunted and fell onto the woman.

The woman quickly shoved Norman Ross off her.

Sure enough.

The most private parts were displayed in front of Dirk Carter.

She looked panicked, quickly pulling down her skirt.

Glanced gratefully at Dirk Carter.

Fled hastily.

In the blink of an eye, she was gone.

Dirk Carter then noticed that the pink panty that was taken off earlier still remained on the coffee table.

Immediately picked it up, stuffed it into his pocket.

Honestly.

At that moment, Dirk Carter was dazed.

Not because of the tension of having knocked out Norman Ross.

But because the woman was extraordinarily stunning.

Dirk Carter had seen quite a few beauties.

But such a combination of elegance and spirit was a first for him to encounter.

At first glance, she truly had the aura of the star "Hana Ross."

Unfortunately, the moment was too brief, fleeting and not fully clear.

No time to think about that woman anymore.

The immediate problem needed quick solving.

Dirk Carter first put the ashtray back in its place.

Then helped Norman Ross pull up his pants, placed him rightly on the sofa.

Next, he lightly pinched his philtrum.

He felt Norman Ross take a deep breath; his eyelids began to tremble slightly.

He was about to wake up.

Dirk Carter immediately sat on the opposite sofa, acting as if nothing had happened.

It was barely a matter of seconds.

Norman Ross opened his sleepy eyes, rubbed his eyes, and after seeing the person across, was startled.

"Mayor Ross, you're awake?"

Dirk Carter said, pretending to be relaxed.

Norman Ross suddenly stood up, his eyes scanning around, and seeing nothing unusual, asked Dirk Carter, "Why are you here?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

He said, "I just got here too, the door was open, saw Mayor Ross resting, so I didn't dare disturb. Mayor Ross, even though work is busy, you should still rest. You are the backbone of Veridia City, what would happen if you fell?"

Honestly.

At this time, Norman Ross was confused.

He remembered someone hitting him.

But had no idea who did it.

And what happened after he fainted, he had no clue.

Since Dirk Carter said he was doing well when he came in, and his pants were also on, he assumed it was the woman's doing.

He really wanted to pursue.

But since Dirk Carter came over now.

He could only delay it for later.

Swallowing this anger was really uncomfortable.

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