A Bumpy Road to Power

Derick Walsh is Faron Walsh's son.

Considered a complete spoiled brat.

Having been "taught a lesson" by Dirk Carter late at night, he naturally felt indignant.

After going home, he vented his grievances to his mother, Jacqueline Wright.

Jacqueline Wright is the deputy general manager of the city's investment corporation. She dotes on her son, which has fostered Derick's arrogant personality. Upon hearing that her son was bullied and his car was smashed, she immediately called Kent Hamilton, the police chief.

Although Kent Hamilton found Derick Walsh quite troublesome, since it was the wife of a leader calling, and smashing cars is indeed a criminal act, he had to take it seriously.

A night's effort.

Identified the perpetrator of the car smashing.

The person turns out to be none other than the newly appointed deputy mayor, Dirk Carter.

This situation prompted Kent Hamilton to refrain from acting impulsively; he sought instructions from Jacqueline Wright.

Jacqueline Wright's intention was to arrest Dirk Carter immediately, and she would take responsibility for whatever happened.

Kent Hamilton dared not.

Reported to Faron Walsh.

Faron Walsh understood his son's nature, but as Dirk Carter, a "youngster," bullied him, he felt quite discontent.

As one of the core figures in Norman Ross's faction.

Faron Walsh reported the matter to Norman Ross.

Norman Ross, upon hearing it, felt it was a godsend.

At a banquet, he also heard about Johann Holloway's resignation being indeed related to Dirk Carter.

Promptly arranged a dramatic turn of events.

In his view, Dirk Carter was doomed this time.

For criminal acts aren't things you can evade with eloquence.

Just after Jamal Palmer questioned Dirk Carter about Johann Holloway's matter.

Faron Walsh took a wine glass and sat in front of Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter saw Faron Walsh's wine glass was empty.

So he proactively picked up the wine bottle, wanting to pour him a drink.

Unexpectedly, Faron Walsh moved his hand to the side toward a server.

The server, seeing this, immediately filled his glass with wine.

The message was clear: in Faron Walsh's eyes, Dirk Carter was even less than this server.

Dirk Carter knew that Faron Walsh would eventually come to him.

He subtly smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Mayor Walsh, I toast to you."

Faron Walsh pretended to be terrified, saying, "Mayor Carter, let me toast to you, please be magnanimous and not trouble my son; he was ignorant, and I apologize on his behalf."

Though he spoke of apologizing.

His tone was extremely stiff.

It was obvious that it was meant to be sarcastic.

"Mayor Walsh, regarding your son, I also considered finding an opportunity to explain to you, it's all a misunderstanding."

"Mayor Carter is indeed young and capable; a single misunderstanding, and the matter is over."

After saying these words.

His cup suddenly overturned.

The wine inside poured directly onto Dirk Carter's pants.

Directly soaking a large area of Dirk Carter's pants.

At that moment, Dirk Carter remained composed, as standing abruptly would have attracted everyone's attention.

"Oh, sorry, Mayor Carter, it's all a misunderstanding."

After pouring the wine, Faron Walsh said with an arrogant expression.

Dirk Carter pulled out a napkin, casually wiped.

In Faron Walsh's view, Dirk Carter, regardless of agreeing to it or not, would have to deal with it, as he held substantial power, much larger than Dirk Carter.

"What does Mayor Walsh intend to do?"

Dirk Carter tossed away the napkin and asked.

Faron Walsh smiled slightly, saying, "Very simple, you cover all losses, find a place, apologize to my son; if you do all these, I won't hold it against you. After all, we work in the same place, I must give some face."

"Oh? What if I don't comply?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Faron Walsh laughed disdainfully.

He said, "If Mayor Carter indeed doesn't want to do it, then don't blame me for being rude. The problem is, once I burst out, you might not withstand it; hence, I'm still willing to give you another chance."

"Then Mayor Walsh might as well not give me a chance, do whatever you want, please."

Dirk Carter lightly said.

This comment thoroughly ignited Faron Walsh.

Originally, he wasn't planning to spare Dirk Carter.

So, after a secret signal was sent out, Kent Hamilton responded.

After that, the drama unfolded.

Reaching this point.

Dirk Carter also admitted.

Now it was up to Jamal Palmer, the head, to decide.

This not only sullied Dirk Carter's reputation but also undermined Jamal Palmer, as Norman Ross turned his organized reception into a farce.

And took the chance while everyone was present, to express his stance.

Though Dirk Carter was recommended and promoted by him.

It didn't mean Dirk Carter was part of his faction.

At this moment, it was Jamal Palmer caught in a dilemma.

If he agreed to arrest, it meant falling into Norman Ross's trap, for why Norman Ross wouldn't order himself but wanted to use his hand to deal with Dirk Carter.

If he disagreed, since the evidence was irrefutable, it meant openly sheltering him.

"Secretary Palmer, you're the leader, you must say something."

Kent Hamilton was still waiting for Jamal Palmer's instruction.

Norman Ross couldn't hold back.

Urged him.

Facing everyone's gaze, he took a deep breath.

Just about to make the final decision.

At that moment, Dirk Carter spoke up.

"I think everyone misunderstood, I just said, it was indeed me who did it, those three cars were smashed by my friend at my request, but it has nothing to do with criminal acts. I was entrusted by someone, even if someone investigates, it won't be traced to me."

As soon as he finished.

Norman Ross shouted, "Nonsense, Dirk Carter, what nonsense, you're saying someone entrusted you to smash someone's car, do you think anyone will believe this?"

"Mayor Ross, have you heard the saying, 'the summer insect cannot talk about ice, the frog in the well cannot talk about the ocean, the layman cannot talk about the way'? Just because you don't believe doesn't mean such things aren't possible. We rely on facts, unless you were at the scene when the cars were smashed?"

"You..."

Norman Ross was furious.

Dirk Carter's words were clearly mocking him as unenlightened.

Through clenched teeth, he said, "Fine, then tell us, who made you do this? If you can't speak clearly, I'll make you pay today!"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

Unhurriedly asked Kent Hamilton, "Director Hamilton, could you tell everyone whose car I smashed?"

Kent Hamilton hesitated, looked at Faron Walsh.

He wasn't sure if he should say it.

After a nod from Faron Walsh.

Kent Hamilton said, "Mayor Walsh's son, Derick Walsh's car."

Once said.

A burst of discussion rose among the attendees.

Norman Ross coughed once, saying, "Even if it's Derick Walsh's car, so what, it's his own money that bought it, also legal property, can you smash it arbitrarily?"

This utterance was to support Derick Walsh.

He misunderstood Dirk Carter's intention.

He thought Dirk Carter intended to make a fuss over leading children buying luxury cars.

Opted to block his way altogether.

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