A Bumpy Road to Power

Aurora laughed, "Just like the pets you keep at home, don't you hope that he can receive praise from many pet owners?"

Though her words were subtle.

Dirk Carter understood.

In other words.

Just like the No. 4 Kira in front of them.

She is indeed a "pet" of a high-ranking official.

Appreciating such a beautiful pet alone is naturally boring.

You have to show it off to everyone.

If those rich people want to curry favor with this powerful person.

Then naturally they wouldn't hesitate to elevate this pet.

So although the first person bid a hundred thousand.

He didn't really like Kira.

He just wanted to suck up to the person behind Kira.

What a novel way of brown-nosing.

Dirk Carter had to admit that he opened his eyes today.

Then, the fierce auction resumed.

Money seemed to be just a number for these people.

Dirk Carter, however, wasn't very interested, and asked, "Aurora, can you tell me where the backstage is?"

"Boss, I can't tell you where the backstage is, or I'll get penalized."

Aurora said in surprise.

Dirk Carter held her hand and said, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone you told me. I just want to find someone to chat for a few minutes. After this, I'll commend you to Manager Shen."

"Really?"

Ashamed, Aurora asked in surprise.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "I keep my word."

Aurora was silent for a moment.

In the end, she believed him.

She pointed in a direction and then told Dirk Carter the route.

The situation couldn't be delayed.

After leaving the private box, Dirk Carter quickly found the contestants' backstage following Aurora's directions.

Since it was a changing area for women,

there was no guard.

Besides, average people wouldn't find this place anyway.

Dirk Carter knew he couldn't just recklessly barge in here.

So he quietly lifted the curtain to the dressing room.

With just a glance inside, he happened upon a shocking scene.

It wasn't because the scenery inside was so provocative.

But at this very moment.

Sheryl Schultz was lying on the ground, with her arms held down by two other women, and the No. 4 woman, Kira, was straddling her, slapping her in the face.

"You pathetic bitch, asking you to pour water was showing you respect, who the hell do you think you are, acting up like this? Didn't you realize what status I have in The Empyrean Palace?"

Kira slapped and taunted simultaneously.

Dirk Carter, though not fully understanding the situation,

had to save her.

Thinking quickly, he shouted loudly, "The second round is about to start, everyone please get ready."

That shout.

Did indeed make everyone tense up.

Kira stood up.

Gave Sheryl Schultz another kick.

And disdainfully said, "I'll let you go this time, but if there's a next time, see if I don't scratch your face."

Everyone dispersed.

And started preparing at their respective makeup mirrors.

Sheryl Schultz scrambled up to sit on the floor.

The off-shoulder bodycon dress had been pulled down halfway.

Exposing a large chunk of flesh.

She just silently tidied her clothes, saying nothing.

"Sheryl, Sheryl..."

Dirk Carter softly called out to Sheryl inside.

Sheryl was stunned.

Turned her head to look at the curtain.

When she saw that it was Dirk Carter, she shuddered.

She immediately got up to head to the makeup mirror.

As if she didn't want to see Dirk Carter.

"You come on over; if you don't, I'll come in to find you."

Dirk Carter whispered.

Sheryl, with no choice, hesitated for a moment.

Then lifted the curtain and came out.

Dirk Carter grabbed her hand again, saying, "Come with me!"

"Let go of me, let go of me..."

Sheryl struggled, pounding on Dirk Carter's hand.

At the corridor's corner.

Dirk Carter helplessly let go of her hand.

"Where are you taking me?"

Sheryl's voice was tinged with tears.

"I'm taking you away, where else could I take you, what are you here for?"

"It's none of your business, you lecherous man."

Sheryl rolled her eyes and said.

Dirk Carter knew it wasn't time to explain now.

He said, "Are you here to raise money?"

Hit the nail on the head.

Sheryl pouted and said, "The bank won't give me money, and I can't borrow from others. I have to issue pay tomorrow, so if I don't come here, how can I pay my employees?"

"Do you think you can earn enough money for payroll here?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Sheryl resolutely said, "No matter what, I have to try. I have a friend who works here. He told me that if I win, I can get a 500,000 bonus. I have to get that money."

"Do you know that if you win, you need to spend the night with other men?"

Dirk Carter continued to ask.

Sheryl was silent all of a sudden.

Her expression revealed that she knew.

Dirk Carter said in a disgruntled tone, "Since you're willing to sacrifice, why not sleep with Norman Ross, then you can get the loan, right?"

As soon as these words were uttered.

Sheryl's eyes welled up.

She wiped a tear with her hand.

And said, "Norman Ross is a scoundrel. If I sleep with her once, she'll want a second and a third time, but it's different here. Just one night, and I can get the money. I've put everything on the line for Vivida Electronics."

In this scene.

Dirk Carter felt a little heartache too.

Paused and said, "I'll figure out the payroll for you, will you come with me?"

"No!"

Sheryl shrugged off his hand.

Asked, "What can you figure out? Are you very rich? I'm in a hurry now; I don't want such empty promises."

After saying that,

she was about to turn around.

Dirk Carter grabbed her again.

Asked, "Why did Kira bully you just now?"

Sheryl sighed deeply.

And said, "She asked me to pour her water, I didn't, so she hit me. After all, I'm an outsider here, and they don't want me to win either."

Dirk Carter was silent for a moment.

Released her hand.

And said, "Fine, so be it."

After saying that, he also turned and left.

Sheryl watched his back.

A feeling of disappointment welled up inside her.

She thought Dirk Carter was sincerely helping her.

Now it seems, he was just a scumbag.

When it came to money, he ran away.

Five or six minutes later.

Dirk Carter returned to the private box.

As soon as he entered,

he asked Aurora, "What's the current score?"

Aurora pointed to an LED screen above the stage, saying, "Currently, No. 4 Kira is leading with 110 points, 1, 6, 7, and 12 have lower scores and seem to be getting eliminated."

Dirk Carter looked wide-eyed.

It was indeed so.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Sheryl's looks and figure are quite competitive.

It wasn't surprising that she passed the first round.

After the final countdown ended,

four contestants were eliminated.

The host, Geoffrey Sutton, announced the other eight to advance.

Next, the second round of body showcasing began.

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