A Bumpy Road to Power

"A Secretary, you're asking me to clean for you?"

Johann Holloway asked in disbelief.

By saying this, he was also questioning Dirk Carter: I've just done what you said, do you intend to carry on humiliating me?

Implicitly, Dirk Carter understood.

He smiled.

He said, "I think Secretary Johann might have misunderstood my intentions. Once you step out of this door, you're no longer Secretary. Do you understand this time?"

"Dirk Carter! What do you mean by this? Are you forcing me to resign?"

Johann Holloway asked.

In Dirk Carter's palm, there were a few more photos.

Still Johann Holloway's "scandalous photos."

He said, "Secretary Johann, personal conduct issues aren't that severe, but have you considered other problems? The houses in Veridia Gardens aren't cheap. Where did Noah Forrest get the money to open the store? Do you think that with these photos in my hands, I won't have any other evidence? Two paths, make a glorious retreat; you've thought about the kind of life you want, and no one will stop you—or you can resist until the end. I actually want to see what kind of outcome Secretary Johann will have in the end."

At that moment.

Johann Holloway was on the brink of collapse.

He really didn't know where Dirk Carter, who had just arrived in Veridia City, got these incriminating evidence from.

But the fact is if Dirk Carter exposed all these "evidence."

Not only would it be the end of him as Secretary, but he might also face imprisonment.

"If I resign, will you let me go?"

After a long silence.

Johann Holloway asked.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "You have no choice; you can only do as I say."

Johann Holloway sighed deeply.

He said, "Fine! I will do as you say, but I hope you'll keep your promise."

After leaving those words behind.

Johann Holloway was just about to leave.

Suddenly thought of something.

Turned his head and said, "Dirk Carter, bringing me down is not your victory. I hope you keep being this arrogant; I'll be waiting for the day you come undone."

"I'm afraid you won't get to see that."

Dirk Carter said casually.

Johann Holloway said no more.

Departed decisively.

At ten in the morning.

In Norman Ross's office.

He was still chatting and laughing with Ashlyn Grant.

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open.

A young man hurried in—Norman Ross's secretary.

He went straight to Norman Ross, just about to whisper in his ear, when Norman Ross shot him a glance and said, "We're all on the same team; speak directly."

The secretary swallowed.

He said, "I just received news that Secretary Johann... Secretary Johann has submitted a resignation letter to the Organization Department."

Upon hearing this.

Norman Ross laughed heartily.

He said to Ashlyn Grant, "Old Ashlyn, you know, sometimes these rumors are really ridiculous; it seems it's about time the Public Relations Department took control."

Ashlyn Grant didn't take it seriously either.

He said, laughing, "It's a bunch of people who have nothing better to do. They don't know what to gain from spreading these rumors."

Hearing this, the secretary became anxious.

He said, "Leaders, it's not a rumor; it's real. I verified it with the Organization Department. Secretary Johann has indeed submitted his resignation letter, and he has already packed his personal belongings and left."

"Are you serious?"

Norman Ross sensed something amiss.

He asked the secretary.

The secretary nodded emphatically.

He said, "It's true; Secretary Johann's reason is health-related issues."

"What about Cavanaugh Burke?"

Ashlyn Grant asked.

The secretary said, "Before leaving, Secretary Johann issued a red-letter directive to dismiss Comrade Cavanaugh Burke, which has already been handed over to the secretariat for printing."

Once these words were spoken.

Norman Ross and Ashlyn Grant exchanged glances.

Ashlyn Grant quickly took out his phone.

Called Johann Holloway.

After a while, Ashlyn Grant was dumbfounded.

"What's the matter?"

Norman Ross asked.

Ashlyn Grant said absentmindedly, "Old Johann's phone is off."

Phone turned off?

This is absolutely impossible under normal circumstances.

The City Government Secretary, as a key position for coordination between various government agencies, must keep his phone on 24 hours a day; it's basic.

But now the phone is off, indicating a real problem.

"Investigate! Hurry and investigate! Check thoroughly to see what exactly went wrong!"

Norman Ross yelled at the secretary.

The secretary didn't dare to delay and rushed out.

The two men were stunned for a moment.

Ashlyn Grant asked, "Old Norman, do you think it's Dirk Carter who did something?"

Norman Ross shook his head immediately and said, "Impossible. He's always worked in Helios County. Although he's had work-related contact with old Johann, their intersection is shallow; he couldn't have made old Johann come to terms in such a short time."

"Then how come?"

Ashlyn Grant asked.

Norman Ross couldn't immediately answer.

Because this matter was too bizarre, too sudden.

It was completely an unforeseen outcome.

Regardless, he could only wait until after work to see Johann Holloway in person to understand the situation.

Dirk Carter's counter-attack was understated.

In the situation where everyone was unclear of the situation.

Took down one of Norman Ross's key aides.

Bear in mind.

The City Government Secretary is the pivot of operations within the entire municipal government.

This position also holds enormous potential for advancement.

Moreover, Johann Holloway is 45 years old, in the prime of life; it's absolutely impossible to make a glorious retreat under these circumstances. Hence, his resignation seemed understated, but within the Veridia City Municipal Committee and Government, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring layers of ripples.

Almost all institutional units found this news unbelievable.

At that moment, Jamal Palmer was still in a car speeding back to Veridia City.

Originally, he was napping in the back seat.

The secretary in the front seat received a call, then turned and gently called out to him, "Leader, Leader..."

Normally, when Jamal Palmer is resting.

The secretary wouldn't dare disturb him.

Jamal Palmer felt a bit irritated, slightly opened his eyes, and asked in a hostile tone, "What is it?"

The secretary nervously said, "I just received a call; Johann Holloway, Secretary Johann has resigned."

As if electricity coursed through his entire body.

Jamal Palmer shivered and instantly woke up.

He asked, "Who? Johann Holloway?"

The secretary nodded and said, "Yes, confirmed; it's Secretary Johann Holloway."

"What's the reason for the resignation?"

"Said it's due to health reasons, no specific explanation."

The secretary replied.

Jamal Palmer was stunned for a moment.

Murmured, "Drive a bit faster; it seems there might be an upheaval at home."

Jamal Palmer's words weren't fear-mongering.

As Norman Ross's protégé.

As the back-up leadership reserve.

The impact of Johann Holloway's resignation was equivalent to a bomb in the Veridia City official circles.

Some people couldn't understand.

Dirk Carter, just arriving on the second day in Veridia City, unleashed such a major move; why?

Very simple, he wanted to catch Jamal Palmer's attention.

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