A Bumpy Road to Power

Dahlia Hughes smiled sweetly and said affectionately, "How about it? Surprised? I specially went for a tightening surgery!"

"For me?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Dahlia Hughes playfully punched his shoulder.

She said, "Annoying, do I have to say it so clearly?"

"Alright, since you've prepared a gift, I can't be too negligent. You like excitement, right? Then I'll fulfill that for you."

After saying that.

Dirk Carter's hands moved to Dahlia Hughes' hips.

With some effort.

He lifted her from the table.

In this position.

The contact between Dahlia Hughes and Dirk Carter was so intimate, it was almost seamless.

Just like that.

Dirk Carter carried her over to the window.

Outside, the vibrant Veridia City was in full view.

Dirk Carter lifted with force from his waist.

Their contact started a rhythm of give and take.

The sound of clapping was unending.

At this moment.

If someone was eavesdropping at the door.

They would hear Dahlia Hughes' moans and gasps.

While the two applauded for love over there.

In Norman Ross' office, Johann Holloway sullenly pushed open the door.

Inside, Ashlyn Grant immediately stood up, full of expectation, and asked Johann Holloway, "How did it go? Did Dirk Carter refuse?"

Johann Holloway frowned.

Said, "He accepted."

Norman Ross twitched a bit, somewhat disbelieving, and asked, "Accepted? He accepted the secretary you arranged for him?"

Johann Holloway nodded.

Said, "I told him just as we discussed, and he didn't object at all, he completely accepted my suggestion. What's going on? This isn't like Dirk Carter's character at all?"

The three were also quite puzzled.

The grand scheme they previously arranged got interfered with.

Ashlyn Grant thought of a new idea.

It was to have Johann Holloway proactively suggest to Dirk Carter about arranging a secretary for him.

Given Dirk Carter's character, he would definitely refuse. This way, Norman Ross could hold a Municipal Government party meeting to reprimand him for not complying with organizational arrangements. They were confident in this point, so they asked Johann Holloway to go.

Unexpectedly, another surprise occurred.

Dirk Carter agreed unconditionally.

This left the three at a loss.

"Old Ash, your idea didn't work either."

Norman Ross complained.

Ashlyn Grant suddenly burst into laughter.

Said, "Who said it didn't work? Didn't he say let Old Holloway arrange it? Then Old Holloway can arrange someone..."

Norman Ross suddenly remembered something.

Suddenly realized, "You mean..."

Ashlyn Grant had a smug look.

Said, "Since he wants us to arrange, we'll plant a thorn, monitor him, and continually cause trouble. When the situation escalates, we'll label him as abusing power. Let's see how he handles it then."

"Hahaha, brilliant, truly brilliant. Old Holloway, you heard it, do as Old Ash said."

Norman Ross laughed boisterously.

They say three humble cobblers can outsmart a mastermind.

These three cobblers didn't think about making achievements, just scheming about how to trick Dirk Carter every day.

If Rasco Shaw saw the comical way the three were acting.

He'd probably be furious.

What kind of three foolish pigs did he hire?

With such political intelligence, how could they become municipal leaders?

No wonder the economy of Veridia City hasn't improved.

Is it really because the three are too dumb and lack tactics?

Of course not.

The three were just too eager for quick success.

After all, Dirk Carter had just arrived, hadn't settled into his role yet, and wanted to trip him up before Rasco Shaw assumed power, so they resorted to these petty tactics.

To stand in this position.

Who among them is truly a fool?

Back to Dirk Carter's side.

Reaching the most critical moment.

Feeling tingling in his lower back, barely able to control himself.

Dirk Carter wanted to withdraw.

But Dahlia Hughes held his neck, gasping, "Give it to me, give it all to me, it's okay, I took medicine before coming..."

Seeing she was thoroughly prepared.

Dirk Carter had no more concerns.

With a thrust, he released completely.

At that moment.

Dahlia Hughes rolled her eyes back.

Her body briefly convulsed.

Mouth agape, she said with a trembling voice, "I'm dying, I'm dying, that familiar feeling is back again..."

After a good fifteen minutes or so.

Dahlia Hughes felt some sense returning.

Sat up with difficulty.

Complaining somewhat, "You don't know how to be gentle, haven't touched you in so long, are you trying to kill me?"

"I'm afraid if I'm too gentle, what if you don't get your fill?"

Dirk Carter playfully asked.

Dahlia Hughes exhaled deeply.

Said, "Satisfied, really satisfied. I've craved this for years, and today I finally got it. Alright, let's talk business. What did you want to tell me just now?"

Dirk Carter chuckled.

Fingers caressing Dahlia Hughes' ample chest, said, "You heard Johann Holloway come in to arrange a secretary for me, right?"

"I heard."

"I agreed just to make him leave quickly, but they probably won't arrange anyone decent for me. Once the secretary is in place, I need your cooperation."

"How do you want me to cooperate, just tell me."

Dahlia Hughes obediently responded.

Dirk Carter leaned close to her ear.

Whispered a few words.

Dahlia Hughes smiled knowingly.

Said, "Alright, I'll definitely cooperate with you then."

"By the way, when we were at the state level, you mentioned other surprises, what's the surprise?"

Dirk Carter asked while getting dressed.

Dahlia Hughes smiled mysteriously, said, "Telling you now wouldn't be a surprise, but heed my advice, stock up on some supplements, I'm worried you might be drained."

...

In the afternoon.

Norman Ross chaired a Municipal Government leadership work meeting.

During the meeting.

Norman Ross clearly delineated Dirk Carter's responsibilities.

In essence, he was taking over the previous work of Cliff Perry.

After the meeting ended.

Everyone left in small groups.

Dirk Carter, being new, was last to leave.

Just as he pushed open the office door, he saw a young man, about twenty-five or six, casually rummaging through the files on Dirk Carter's desk, quite rudely.

Hearing the door open.

The young man turned around, looked at Dirk Carter, perhaps not recognizing him, said, "Sorry, Mayor Carter isn't here, come back later."

"Who are you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The young man, hearing the question, immediately seemed displeased.

Said, "Is it your place to ask who I am? Stop bothering and get out."

"Are you the new secretary?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The young man seemed a bit surprised.

Somewhat smugly said, "You've got an eye for things, who are you?"

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