A Bumpy Road to Power

"Oh, hello, my name is Dirk Carter."

Dirk Carter said.

The young man nodded.

Suddenly shivered.

He became nervous and shouted, "Mr... Mayor Carter, hello."

"Is it time for me to ask your name now?"

"I... I'm Cavanaugh Burke, Johann the Secretary called me to report to you, this... this is my resume."

Having said that,

he handed over a folder from the table to Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter opened it and glanced through.

Asked, "Transferred from Concord District?"

As mentioned before.

Veridia City has two districts and four counties.

The two districts are Concord District and Northvale District.

Among them, Northvale District is the established city center, as well as the economic, cultural, and political center, and also houses the Municipal Government.

Concord District is considered a new district, and it has been developing for over ten years.

"Yes, yes, I previously worked in the Concord District Government office."

Cavanaugh Burke said.

At 26, he was already the head of the third division of secretaries in the Concord District Government office.

Looks like this kid must have a strong backing.

Thinking for a moment, he asked, "Your surname is Burke, do you know Thayer Burke, the chairman of the Political Consultative Conference?"

Cavanaugh Burke chuckled, "Yes, that's my dad."

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter inhaled sharply.

The young man in front of him turned out to be Thayer Burke's son.

Definitely a second-generation official.

Johann Holloway arranged this kid by his side with ulterior motives.

"Alright, since you've worked in the Concord District Government office, I don't need to instruct you on business aspects. You can go through the procedures at the office, just start working on time tomorrow morning."

Dirk Carter said.

Cavanaugh Burke nodded.

He said, "Alright, Mayor Carter, I'll take my leave then."

Saying that, he turned and left.

To be honest, Dirk Carter's first impression of Cavanaugh Burke was neither good nor bad.

Although, at first, he seemed a bit uncultured fumbling through his things, his subsequent behavior was courteous at least.

Certainly, Dirk Carter could imagine that Johann Holloway's sudden move was like a fox seeking no good intentions during a chicken's New Year celebrations, but today was the first day in office, nothing could be observed yet.

Now, if he wanted to grasp the situation in Veridia City as quickly as possible.

There was only one way.

Visit The Empyrean Palace!

It was also time to meet Claire Kane.

At nine in the evening.

A car appeared at the agreed location with Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter initially thought Basilio Sinclair would personally pick him up.

Unexpectedly, once he got in the car, the driver was someone else.

Basilio Sinclair came across as gentle, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, appearing to be a schemer with a sophisticated demeanor.

The person in front of him seemed around the same age as Basilio Sinclair.

Sporting a short military-style haircut, dressed simply yet efficiently, with sharp and bright eyes, evidently not a talkative type.

Upon confirming Dirk Carter's identity, he directly started driving.

On the way to The Empyrean Palace, he didn't say a single word.

Until the car entered the underground parking lot and stopped, the man suddenly turned around and coldly said to Dirk Carter, "Don't bully our Chief Kane, or else, I won't let you get away with it."

"What makes you think I'd bully her?"

Dirk Carter asked curiously.

There wasn't a flicker on the man's face.

He said, "I've looked into you. You're a master at manipulating women, just someone who climbs by relying on women. I don't like you, but Chief Kane wants to use you, I don't oppose it. If I find out you've done anything bad to Chief Kane, I won't let you off."

Dirk Carter got closer to the man.

Asked, "What do you mean by bullying Chief Kane, is it by sleeping with her?"

Upon hearing this.

The man's muscles twitched.

Through clenched teeth, he said, "Anything, any matter that makes Chief Kane unhappy counts."

"And what if your Chief Kane falls in love with me?"

Dirk Carter asked with interest.

The man hesitated, "Rest assured, she won't fall in love with any man, including you."

"That would naturally include you, right?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The man's face instantly became uglier.

Obviously already on the verge of anger.

Dirk Carter didn't plan to joke with him any further.

Opened the car door and stepped out.

Asked, "Claire Kane told me, back then protecting her to escape were two guards, one was Basilio Sinclair, and the other must be you, right? I guess, that day when I negotiated with Claire Kane, you must've been hiding in some corner."

The man was suddenly guessed correctly.

His face showed uncertainty again.

However, he dared not react.

Could only grit his teeth, "I'm Boyd Linden, Dirk Carter: remember, I will be watching you at all times, you can't escape."

Saying that.

Pointed two fingers at his eyes, then at Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter laughed heartily.

Said, "Watching me is fine, but next time when Chief Kane undresses in front of me, don't watch. It's impolite."

After leaving this remark.

Dirk Carter swaggered away.

Watching his back.

Boyd Linden was so pissed that he clenched his fists.

Eager to immediately rush forth, knock Dirk Carter down, and give him a good beating.

Reason told him otherwise because Claire Kane said, to avenge, Dirk Carter was crucial.

After entering the VIP path.

Dirk Carter saw Aurora waiting by the elevator.

Just like last time.

Aurora was still dressed in a fitted cheongsam.

But compared to last time, this cheongsam seemed more expensive.

"Aurora, it's you."

Dirk Carter said with a smile.

Aurora was also very pleased, bowing to Dirk Carter.

Said, "Hello Mr. Carter, Manager Sinclair asked me to wait for you here, he wants me to take you upstairs."

Having said that.

She opened the elevator door.

Once the elevator door closed.

Seeing Aurora looking as if she had something to say.

Dirk Carter asked, "Do you have something you want to tell me?"

Aurora's face flushed.

Bow to Dirk Carter, said, "I want to thank Mr. Carter, your praise was really useful."

"Oh? What was the effect?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Aurora's face immediately reddened to the neck, shyly, "Manager Sinclair directly promoted me to Moonlight Dream."

"Moonlight Dream? Doesn't that require being kept?"

Dirk Carter asked, startled.

Aurora shyly nodded.

Dirk Carter suddenly realized.

Laughing, "So, from now on, you're the woman I'm keeping, right?"

"Yes."

Aurora nodded.

Dirk Carter laughed heartily.

Asked, "Does this mean I can do anything I want with you?"

Aurora softly replied, "Following Mr. Carter's arrangements, any time, any place, any way."

Dirk Carter was amused by Aurora's demeanor.

At this moment, the elevator arrived.

He patted her shoulder, said, "Next time, be more open, I prefer proactive girls."

This was originally a joke.

When Dirk Carter saw Aurora again.

He never expected, the impact of his words to be so significant.

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