A Bumpy Road to Power

This pause.

It lasted for a good ten minutes.

Elsie Eames finally had the strength to prop herself up and sit on the sofa.

Even so.

Her mouth was still covered in saliva.

It seemed to have unconsciously flowed during her loss of control earlier.

"You lost, now can you tell me who assigned you and your group here?"

Dirk Carter took a sip of tea and asked.

Elsie Eames took a deep breath.

She said, "I can't say, I promised not to."

Dirk Carter was taken aback.

His face showed a hint of anger.

He said, "We just had a bet."

Elsie Eames raised an eyebrow.

She said, "Didn't anyone ever tell you not to trust what women say? Especially attractive women."

After speaking.

She slowly stood up.

Adjusted her dress.

Put the previously removed thong into her bag.

She said, "Alright, I'm very satisfied, time for me to leave."

"What about the interview?"

Dirk Carter asked, somewhat disgruntled.

Elsie Eames smiled slightly and said, "I'll write the interview myself when I get back. I just came today to inform you that I'm in Veridia City, and unexpectedly gained something extra."

After saying this.

Elsie Eames pushed open the door and left.

Dirk Carter was speechless.

If it weren't for knowing Elsie Eames came to support him, he would have definitely given her a lesson.

However, Elsie Eames' appearance made Dirk Carter increasingly curious about the person behind the scenes.

Who exactly is this person?

To be able to persuade so many women at once.

First, this person must be someone close to him, otherwise, he wouldn't know the relationships between him and these women.

Secondly, this person should have some influence among these women.

Otherwise, they wouldn't come at his call and be so loyal in guarding his identity.

While his mind was sorting through potential candidates.

The phone on Dirk Carter's desk rang.

He looked at the caller ID.

It was a call from the City Committee Office.

"Hello, this is Dirk Carter."

"Hello, Mayor Carter, this is Larson Sutton."

On the other side, it was Jamal Palmer's secretary.

"Oh, Secretary Larson, what's the matter?"

"Mayor Carter, are you free now? If you are, please come to Secretary Palmer's office."

"Alright, I'll be there shortly."

After hanging up the phone.

Dirk Carter quickly tidied up.

Especially took extra care to clean his mouth in front of the mirror.

Otherwise, if someone accidentally saw any curly hairs sticking to it, he wouldn't be able to explain even if he jumped into The Yellow River.

Upon pushing open the door to Jamal Palmer's office.

There were already five people inside.

Exactly Veridia City's "Five-Person Group."

City Committee Secretary Jamal Palmer, Mayor Norman Ross, Deputy Secretary Axel Dixon, Executive Deputy Mayor Ashlyn Grant, and lastly, the newly appointed Organization Minister Dahlia Hughes.

Major decisions for a city.

Are not necessarily made by the Standing Committee.

Sometimes, just a meeting among the Five-Person Group to set the direction is enough.

If opinions align.

There's no need to bring it to the Standing Committee for discussion.

This Five-Person Group is sometimes called the Secretary's Office Meeting.

Essentially meaning the same thing.

Since the Five-Person Group was all present and called Dirk Carter in, it indicated that the content of today's meeting likely concerned Dirk Carter.

Since Dahlia Hughes was among them and hadn't given him any prior notice.

It indicated the meeting was called on short notice.

"Mr. Carter is here, please have a seat."

Jamal Palmer waved his hand while seated in the center of the sofa.

Larson Sutton placed a chair beside the opposite sofa, right next to Dahlia Hughes.

Dirk Carter sat down respectfully.

Norman Ross said, "Mr. Carter, we called you over today to seek your opinion and discuss your views."

Dirk Carter nodded slightly.

He said, "Please go ahead, leaders."

Norman Ross crossed his legs.

He said, "Recently, the city confirmed the upcoming priority development direction for city construction, namely the so-called old district renovation project. Currently, the special funds are almost in place. The project was initiated when Deputy Mayor Cliff Perry was in office, since you have succeeded Mayor Perry, it is suitable for you to take charge of the old district renovation project, what are your thoughts?"

To be honest.

Norman Ross's words were quite unexpected to him.

He did have some understanding of the old district renovation project.

This project was Jamal Palmer's upcoming political achievement project, involving 11 old districts in two areas of Veridia City, with funds totaling 220 million.

The main content was refurbishing the road networks, electrical circuits, residential environments, and supporting facilities for these 11 old districts.

Additionally, the exterior facades would be refinished.

In other words, it's about giving these 11 neighborhoods a fresh look.

It was previously mentioned.

This project was championed by Jamal Palmer.

It is quite significant for him.

After the fall of Zolan Summers.

Jamal Palmer took advantage to push through the resolution.

However, Norman Ross didn't leave empty-handed; he also took the opportunity to appoint his own person, Deputy Mayor Cliff Perry, as the leader responsible for this project.

Typically, such engineering projects are highly lucrative.

Jamal Palmer surely wasn't willing to let Norman Ross monopolize the benefits.

He resorted to some tactics to have Cliff Perry reassigned.

Thus, the leader's position became vacant.

During the vacancy period.

Both sides' forces clashed several times over the leader's position.

Ultimately, neither side gained any advantage.

Unexpectedly, this time at the Secretary's Office Meeting discussing the topic.

Norman Ross directly recommended Dirk Carter.

For Dirk Carter, successfully handling this project would also count as a political achievement.

Although it seemed like a good thing.

His adversary Norman Ross recommending him, just like initially recommending him as Deputy Mayor, certainly had ulterior motives.

The opposition between Dirk Carter and Norman Ross was known to Jamal Palmer.

Having Dirk Carter as the project leader was emotionally acceptable to him.

Since both sides agreed.

So Dirk Carter was called over.

Even Dahlia Hughes sitting beside gave a cough, hinting for him to accept this responsibility.

Everyone assumed Dirk Carter would agree.

Unexpectedly, he thought for a moment and said, "Mayor Ross, thank you for your trust, as all the leaders know, I've just arrived in Veridia City, and haven't started my work, still learning in many aspects, suddenly giving me such an important project, honestly, I'm a bit apprehensive."

Jamal Palmer was stunned.

Asked, "Why? You're unwilling?"

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Secretary Palmer, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I feel my ability is insufficient. I believe there must be someone more suitable."

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