A Bumpy Road to Power

The last word, Jamal Palmer drew out the sound.

This meant that someone would soon take the cue.

Indeed.

Political and Legal Secretary Emilian Everett asked, "Secretary Palmer, what bad news?"

Jamal Palmer spoke with full officialdom.

He said, "Everyone must have heard, this morning, City Government Secretary Johann Holloway suddenly submitted his resignation, which surprised me greatly. I can only say, Johann Holloway was extremely irresponsible in his work. In such a situation, Norman, you, as the leader of the Municipal Government, bear significant responsibility!"

The conflict between the top two leaders.

Was publicly known in Veridia City.

But outwardly, the two always appeared harmonious.

Never had they torn masks in public.

Even Mayor Ross never imagined that Jamal Palmer would use such a welcome banquet to launch an attack.

Furious inside.

He said, "Secretary Palmer, I don't understand what you mean. How can I bear significant responsibility? I wasn't the one who made Johann Holloway resign."

"Is that so?"

Jamal Palmer asked.

Then he scanned the room.

"There's no outsiders here, we're all like family. Speaking behind closed doors, I'm not afraid if anyone gets angry. Who here doesn't know that Johann Holloway is very close to you, Mayor Ross? And he suddenly resigns, and you claim ignorance?"

"If I knew, do you think I'd let him resign?"

Mayor Ross asked.

Everyone thought Jamal Palmer was stirring up trouble.

No one paid it much mind.

Suddenly, Jamal Palmer changed the subject.

He turned to Dirk Carter and asked, "Dirk Carter, did you know about this beforehand? I heard that Johann Holloway submitted his resignation immediately after leaving your office. Did he say anything to you?"

Boom!

Like a bolt from the blue.

Everyone's eyes instantly shot towards Dirk Carter.

Even Mayor Ross was startled.

Looking sharply over.

Dirk Carter expected Jamal Palmer to pull some strings at this banquet.

But never imagined the open confrontation would target him. Knowing it was his doing, not only did Palmer not protect him, he seemed intent on letting him burn.

In that instant.

Dirk Carter understood.

Jamal Palmer's intention was simple.

He was probing for any intrigue in this affair.

Underestimated Jamal Palmer; he's quite politically shrewd.

"Dirk Carter, tell us why Johann Holloway resigned?"

Mayor Ross also lost composure, stood and asked.

In that moment.

Dahlia Hughes grew tense too.

Mayor Ross, losing his right-hand man, wouldn't spare Dirk Carter if the truth were known.

While Jamal Palmer watched indifferently, apparently unwilling to help.

At this time, Dirk Carter was posed to fall into oblivion with a single misspoken word.

Organizing thoughts and preparing to speak up for Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter suddenly set down his wine glass.

Cleared his throat and said, "Indeed, Secretary Johann came to see me before resigning, and I do know the reason for his resignation."

A chorus of scoffs ensued.

Mayor Ross knocked the table in anger with his knuckles and said, "Dirk Carter, you better give me a reasonable explanation."

With his goal achieved.

Jamal Palmer sat back down.

Looking at Dirk Carter with great interest.

Satisfied with his instigation.

After all, Dirk Carter was a small figure to him. If sacrificing him meant publicly embarrassing Mayor Ross, he'd be happy to see it happen.

Dirk Carter was a Ross protege.

Someone he promoted, yet begins an attack on him, isn't that laughable?

If Ross wanted to chastise Dirk Carter, it would be quite a show.

Next time Ross tries to promote someone, Jamal Palmer can use Dirk Carter's living testimony against him.

Just as Jamal Palmer was scheming.

Dirk Carter suddenly turned towards him and said, "Secretary Johann said he resigned because of Secretary Palmer."

Jamal Palmer had initially been unconcerned.

Ready to savor a "dog-fight" drama.

Unexpectedly, Dirk Carter made him the center of it.

"What's this got to do with me? I wasn't even in the city then."

Jamal Palmer asked.

"Indeed, Dirk Carter, you should be careful with your words; accusing a leader isn't wise."

Political and Legal Secretary Emilian Everett sneered.

Dirk Carter smiled faintly, full of confidence.

He said, "Everyone knows Secretary Johann's stated reason is poor health. But we also know that's just a pretext. He told me he resigned due to immense pressure since Secretary Palmer's appointment as Veridia City's Party Secretary. Palmer has repeatedly nitpicked his tasks and openly voiced dissatisfaction, leaving him deeply depressed and worrying about health issues if this continued, so he resolutely resigned."

Once those words were spoken.

Dahlia Hughes almost laughed out loud.

Though considering the occasion, she held it in.

Not just Dahlia Hughes wanted to laugh.

Others too found it quite absurd.

Firstly, knowing Johann Holloway, it's unthinkable he'd resign for such reasons.

Secondly, Dirk Carter had little interaction with Johann Holloway. Why would Holloway confide such feelings to him?

Clearly nonsense.

Yet, the nonsense was still plausible.

As a core Ross faction member.

Occupying the crucial position of City Government Secretary.

Jamal Palmer indeed tried many times to unsettle him.

But with Ross's protection.

Palmer couldn't make a move.

Though Carter's words were way off, once spoken, silence blanketed the room.

Since these absurd words revealed a truth to everyone, Johann Holloway was a casualty in the political clash between Palmer and Ross.

Mayor Ross, intending to seize the chance to strike, was suddenly at a loss for words.

He couldn't very well stand up and rebuke Palmer, could he?

Palmer was equally speechless.

He couldn't exactly deny the event and summon Johann to confront publicly, could he?

Though foolish words.

They carried an open scheme.

And left no solution.

After a brief awkward pause.

Dahlia Hughes suddenly stood up.

She said, "When roads diverge, there's no plotting together. Regardless of the position, pressure is inevitable. If one can't handle it, it's better not to occupy a crucial spot, right? If it's meant to be, let it be."

"Absolutely, let it be; the world goes on without anyone."

City Party Secretary Alejandro Dempsey immediately echoed.

As those words were spoken.

The atmosphere came back to life.

Bustling with clinking glasses.

"Old Palmer, this Dirk Carter isn't simple."

Leaning towards Jamal Palmer's ear, Political and Legal Secretary Emilian Everett whispered.

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