A Bumpy Road to Power

"Director Guo? Kira, you seem to have forgotten something. You only have Director Guo because of The Empyrean Palace. Without The Empyrean Palace, you're nothing. If you don't believe me, you can try leaving The Empyrean Palace and see if he still cares about you."

Basilio Sinclair said this.

Kira froze momentarily.

She suddenly realized.

Even though she was already Director Guo's "woman," she didn't even have his phone number.

Every time they met, it was always in the guest room of The Empyrean Palace.

If she wasn't at The Empyrean Palace.

Director Guo naturally wouldn't be able to meet her.

She shuddered.

Looked over at Dirk Carter and asked, "Who... who exactly is he?"

Basilio Sinclair gave a cold smile.

He said, "He's a friend of the boss, someone even more important than Director Guo."

This introduction.

Made Kira shiver.

She trembled.

Said to Basilio Sinclair, "Manager Sinclair, please don't fire me. I won't dare anymore, I won't dare anymore, please don't fire me. I can't leave The Empyrean Palace, I can't leave The Empyrean Palace..."

Basilio Sinclair didn't react.

Suddenly, she looked over at Dirk Carter.

With a thud.

She fell to her knees in front of Dirk Carter.

Wailing in despair, she said, "Boss, I was wrong, I was wrong. I didn't have the eyes to recognize a giant. Please forgive me, please forgive me..."

Dirk Carter glanced back at Sheryl Schultz.

Said, "You ask her, if she forgives you, I won't hold a grudge."

Apologizing to Sheryl Schultz.

For Kira, it was very, very difficult.

But, thinking about losing this job, losing the comfortable life.

Fear naturally arose.

She quickly said to Sheryl Schultz, "Beautiful lady, beautiful lady, I was wrong, I was wrong..."

It seemed she felt her apology wasn't sincere enough.

She hurriedly slapped her own face.

Sheryl Schultz also felt a bit sympathetic.

Said to Dirk Carter, "Dirk, why not just let it go?"

"When she was backstage hitting you, she didn't seem to want to let you go back then."

Dirk Carter asked.

Sheryl Schultz nodded.

Said, "But... it's not a big deal, and I wasn't injured..."

"If you forgive someone like her, when she rises back up, the first thing she'll do is step on you. At that time, you can see if she would forgive you..."

After saying this sentence.

Dirk Carter turned and left.

Sheryl Schultz glanced at the pitiful Kira.

Sighed and chased after him.

"Take her away."

Basilio Sinclair gave the final command.

Amidst the cries of despair.

Kira was taken away by several security guards.

From that day on, The Empyrean Palace no longer had Kira.

Of course, top positions are rotated.

Lose one, another will replace.

For that mysterious Director Guo, he only needs a woman, whether it's Kira or not is not that important.

From the beginning.

The women in The Empyrean Palace were merely playthings for the aristocrats.

This is reality.

The next day.

Dirk Carter had just returned to his office in Helios County.

Houston Marshall quickly followed in, saying, "Secretary General Carter, you're finally back?"

"What's up?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Houston Marshall said, "What else? The folks down there, I don't know where they heard the news, say that you're getting promoted. They also say you have the right to recommend successors. My phone has been ringing off the hook, all wanting to report to you."

"Director Marshall, I actually wanted to discuss this with you as well, come sit."

Dirk Carter pulled Houston Marshall to sit down.

Houston Marshall seemed anxious, asked, "Secretary General Carter, discuss what?"

"My departure seems to be a foregone conclusion, who do you think is suitable to succeed as the County Committee Secretary after I leave?"

"Secretary General Carter, such a big matter, I can't give an opinion. But if I had to choose someone, I think Director Zhang is still the best."

The "Director Zhang" Houston Marshall referred to is Britt Ford, who has just taken office as the Chairman of the People's Congress.

Dirk Carter shook his head.

Said, "Director Zhang's qualifications may be suitable, age appropriate, but her capabilities don't match."

Dirk Carter was speaking truthfully.

The reason Britt Ford got where she is today, frankly, is still because of Garrison Summers.

Her past with Garrison Summers is very sensitive.

Once she reaches a leadership position.

Undoubtedly, it will be exploited by those with ulterior motives.

So, she should still stay behind the scenes, avoiding many troubles.

"Then I really can't say."

Houston Marshall said, furrowing his brows.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

Asked, "Director Marshall, how about you taking the helm?"

Houston Marshall suddenly froze.

Thought Dirk Carter was joking.

He said, "Secretary General Carter, don't tease me. I'm still at the branch level, haven't been a county leader, how could I possibly rise to the leadership position?"

"Don't worry about these things. I'm just asking, if I leave, can you steer Helios County well?"

Houston Marshall carefully observed.

Dirk Carter's expression was very serious.

Didn't seem like he was joking.

Even so, he still felt unconfident.

Just about to speak.

Dirk Carter took his hand and said, "Director Marshall, you've spent a lifetime in Helios County. Your feelings for this city are surely deeper than mine. Now is Helios County's best time, but developing this place isn't easy. There's no one I trust but you."

These words were sincere.

And earnest.

At that moment, Houston Marshall felt a bit moved.

His hand gradually gripped harder.

Nodded firmly.

Said, "Secretary General Carter, as long as you trust me, as long as I'm alive, I won't disappoint your expectations, won't disappoint Helios County."

"Good, then it's settled."

Dirk Carter said.

Then.

Dirk Carter waved his hand, said, "Please call Secretary Arlo in for me."

Houston Marshall immediately got up and went out for a moment.

Not long after, Arlo Yarbrough also followed and came in.

"Sir, what's the matter?"

Arlo Yarbrough was quite aware of the rules, in public calling him sir, privately it was Dirk.

Dirk Carter did not respond, instead looked at Houston Marshall, said, "Director Marshall, after I leave Helios County, I would like to let Secretary Arlo stay for some training. When the time comes, please help guide him, if he does anything wrong, please advise and assist."

"Dirk, what are you doing? I'm not staying here! I'm going with you!"

Arlo Yarbrough shivered.

Completely disregarding the rules, he shouted at Dirk Carter.

Houston Marshall was momentarily unsure of how to respond.

Dirk Carter still ignored Arlo Yarbrough.

Said, "Director Marshall, do you agree?"

"Secretary General Carter, rest assured, I will do my utmost."

"Hearing that from you puts my mind at ease. Alright, you may leave for now, I need to speak with Secretary Arlo for a few words."

Dirk Carter said.

After Houston Marshall left.

Arlo Yarbrough grabbed Dirk Carter's collar and angrily said, "What's with you? You're headed to Veridia City, leaving me in this lousy place. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking..."

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