A Bumpy Road to Power

"Are you unwilling to cooperate with me?"

Claire Kane was quite surprised to hear Dirk Carter say this.

She originally thought that once Dirk Carter learned about her background, he would agree without hesitation.

After all, the threat from Rasco Shaw to him is real.

For self-preservation, Dirk Carter would certainly agree.

Dirk Carter shook his head and said, "Not for the time being, I feel I, Dirk Carter, have the ability to protect myself."

"Secretary General Carter, you're too confident. I admit you do have your ways, but now you're facing the entire Houseman family and Rasco Shaw, the governor. What are you? Just a vice mayor, not even a committee member. Do you really think you have the ability to resist?"

"Perhaps."

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

He headed towards the door.

Claire Kane, who originally held the leading position, became anxious.

She shouted, "Wait a moment."

"Does Ms. Kane have any advice?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Claire Kane blushed.

She said, "If you are willing to cooperate with me, I... I'm willing... I'm willing to be your woman."

"Ms. Kane, let's not joke about this."

"I'm not joking, I'm serious. If you agree, you... you... I... I'd be your woman right now, you... you can do whatever you want..."

As she spoke.

Claire Kane unbuttoned her shirt.

The silk fabric of the shirt was quite smooth.

With a shake of her shoulders.

It directly fell to the ground.

Skin so tender it had a rosy sheen.

Two white rabbits lifted by the bra.

And a taut abdomen with two visible abs lines, shown in front of Dirk Carter without reservation.

Sure enough.

Beneath the loose clothes, there was truly a flawless body hidden.

Dirk Carter turned around and walked up to Claire Kane.

As soon as he reached out for a touch.

Claire Kane nervously closed her eyes.

Clearly, she wasn't someone with a casual personality.

Taking off her clothes took a great deal of courage for her.

However, Dirk Carter didn't touch her.

Instead, he bent down.

Picked up the shirt from the floor.

Draped it over Claire Kane's shoulders, buttoned it up, and said, "Ms. Kane, you are Secretary Kane's daughter, don't demean yourself. Your identity is hidden, few people know, but you are this desperate, there must be a reason, right?"

Claire Kane was taken aback.

Feeling as if her thoughts had been seen through.

Pausing, she said, "Next May, it will be the tenth anniversary of my mother's death, ten years. I should give my mom an explanation, regardless of success or failure. I'm already over thirty, I can't wait anymore, and frankly, with this Empyrean Palace, I have no hope of revenge in my lifetime. If the Houseman's plan in Janton State succeeds, no one will ever be able to move them again."

Standing in front of Claire Kane.

Dirk Carter was stunned for a moment.

Then nodded.

He said, "Alright, I promise you, we can cooperate."

"Really?"

This time, Claire Kane was very surprised.

She had just said everything she needed, but Dirk Carter still wouldn't budge.

Now, suddenly he agreed.

At that moment.

Claire Kane seemed to understand something.

Previously discussing this matter with him was more of a coercion, but now that she'd expressed her hardships, the cooperation had turned into a mutual agreement.

All along, he didn't like that feeling of being forced.

He truly is a very special person.

"Alright, it's about time, I need to go back to Helios County to hand over my work, I'll contact you when I get to Veridia City."

Dirk Carter said.

Claire Kane nodded.

Watching Dirk Carter's back disappear in the empty office.

She sat down on the sofa.

Not knowing why, her heart which had been anxious for ten years suddenly felt relieved.

Perhaps every woman needs a strong shoulder.

When reaching The Empyrean Palace's hall.

It was already a bit dark outside.

The hall was busy.

Busy with preparations for the most hectic time of the day.

Just as she was about to exit.

Suddenly, a voice called from behind.

"Dirk Carter!"

It was Sheryl Schultz's voice.

Dirk Carter turned around.

Indeed, Sheryl Schultz came out of the elevator, chasing after him.

Panting as she arrived.

Dirk Carter asked, "Why are you down? Weren't you supposed to be there for 24 hours?"

Sheryl Schultz said, "Yes... Manager Shen informed me I can leave, no one will trouble me."

Dirk Carter thought, it must've been Claire Kane's order.

"Let me treat you to dinner."

Suddenly, Sheryl Schultz said.

Dirk Carter was a bit surprised, asking, "You don't hate me anymore? Now that you're free, why don't you leave quickly?"

With those words.

Sheryl Schultz blushed.

She lowered her head, hesitating for a moment, then said, "I apologize, I misunderstood you. My mom told me I do have symptoms of sleepwalking, although I don't know what happened last night, now I'm sure my face... my face... it wasn't because of you."

"That night, there were only two of us in the room, and the mark on your face... was indeed caused by me."

Dirk Carter said jokingly.

Sheryl Schultz's face reddened further.

Almost spreading to the roots of her neck.

A bit sheepishly, she said, "I know, but... oh, I'm not sure how to put it."

At that moment.

Sheryl Schultz wished to find a hole to jump into.

Those fluids were from Dirk Carter.

If it wasn't Dirk Carter actively releasing them.

Then it meant she "asked" for it during sleepwalking.

Thinking about her state while sleepwalking certainly made her feel extremely embarrassed.

"Alright, I'm done joking. It's over, let's have dinner. Come on, what would you like to eat?"

Dirk Carter said.

Joyful, Sheryl Schultz quickly waved her hand saying, "No no no, I should treat you instead, after all you..."

Before finishing her sentence.

Sheryl Schultz was interrupted.

A sneering voice came from behind them: "Oh, look who's here, isn't this the Oiran of our Flower Beauty Competition? What? Not sleeping upstairs with your man, now coming down here to flirt? Girls, this Number 7 surely has the potential to be a tramp."

After those words.

A burst of laughter from women followed.

Both turned around.

Seeing Number 7, Kirin, leading a few other women, about five or six, walking out together from the corridor.

Enemies meet.

Sheryl Schultz didn't want to waste words with them.

She grabbed Dirk Carter's hand, saying, "Come on, let's ignore them, let's go eat."

Just as they were about to leave.

Two women moved in.

Quickly stepped forward, standing in front of them with arms outstretched, blocking their path.

"Did I say you could leave?"

Kirin asked arrogantly.

Seeing the situation, Sheryl Schultz angrily asked, "What do you want?"

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