A Bumpy Road to Power

"Alright, Comrade Norman, I'll entrust Comrade Gwendolyn's work transition to you. Comrade Dirk, you should go back and prepare well. Later, I'll have Comrade Domhnall send over all the relevant materials on the old downtown renovation for you to review thoroughly. Try to get the work underway as soon as possible."

Jamal Palmer said.

"Okay, Comrade Gwendolyn, come with me."

Norman Ross stood up and said to Gwendolyn Lewis.

Gwendolyn Lewis nodded.

Then followed Norman Ross out.

After bidding farewell to Jamal Palmer, Dirk Carter returned to his office with a storm of emotions.

He hadn't even had a chance to sit down.

Dahlia Hughes pushed the door open and came in.

"What's this? Seeing old friends made you a bit emotionally stirred?"

Dirk Carter spun around suddenly and asked, "Caroline, tell me, what's really going on? Who sent you guys here? Your transfer, Elsie Eames's transfer, and Gwendolyn Lewis's transfer are all across provincial lines, and it seems they're not aware of our connections. How was this possible?"

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you about these matters. Just know that we're all here to help you."

Dahlia Hughes said.

The puzzle in his brain.

At this moment, it was swelling to the extreme.

Dirk Carter really wanted to know what was happening.

Although he knew that bringing these people to his side was to help him, his curiosity still made him very uneasy.

Seeing Dirk Carter this conflicted.

Dahlia Hughes smiled.

And said, "Alright, don't waste your time on this matter. When it's time to know, you'll definitely know. This old downtown renovation is a good project; why do you seem reluctant to take it on?"

Dirk Carter sat down on the sofa.

Asked, "This position has been vacant for a long time. What's the fundamental reason for that?"

Dahlia Hughes thought for a moment.

And said, "Because Jamal Palmer and Norman Ross's interests can't be reconciled."

"Right, their interests can't be reconciled, which is why this position has remained vacant. The conflict between Norman Ross and me has become more or less public. In such a situation, why would he still recommend me to take charge of this project? Don't you find it strange?"

"Perhaps... perhaps he wants to use this to reconcile with Jamal Palmer?"

Dahlia Hughes asked.

Dirk Carter shook his head.

And said, "When he was weaker before, Norman Ross never thought of reconciliation. In a week, Rasco Shaw will be taking office. It's obvious that Norman Ross would benefit more if he waited for Rasco Shaw to gain some authority before deciding on this matter. Do you think reconciliation is possible under such circumstances?"

"No."

Dahlia Hughes said.

Dirk Carter sighed heavily.

And said, "Alright, since I've already agreed to it, I can only take it one step at a time now."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter also wanted to pursue the "mystery person" issue.

The phone rang.

Looking at the number.

It was Basilio Sinclair calling.

Dahlia Hughes took the opportunity to slip away.

On the phone, Basilio Sinclair informed Dirk Carter that everything in Cora Young's secret little room had been cleared out. Due to it being an old neighborhood, there was no surveillance nearby, and they disguised themselves as a moving company, so there shouldn't be any traces left.

Basilio Sinclair handling things.

Dirk Carter could still be at ease.

Thought for a moment.

And said, "Basilio, find a place to store these items for now, then pick two or three very recognizable antiques from them, and I'll send someone over to fetch them."

"Okay."

Basilio wasn't one to waste words.

After agreeing on a time and place, they hung up.

After they hung up.

Dirk Carter ran through the entire process in his mind once again.

Next.

It was time to prepare for the next step.

At 2 p.m.

Municipal Government Deputy Secretary Domhnall West delivered all the materials related to the old downtown renovation.

Dirk Carter spent an entire afternoon reviewing them carefully.

As it stands.

The project has already begun, and the tendering process has concluded.

The main contractor is Apex Construction Co., Ltd. of Veridia City.

The company's actual controller is Clark Fletcher.

Since he is now the responsible leader, and with tomorrow being the weekend, Dirk Carter plans to personally visit the construction site to get a firsthand understanding of the project's specific progress.

After putting down the materials.

The sky outside had already darkened.

It was long past work hours.

Dirk Carter felt somewhat disappointed.

He always believed that during this afternoon, Gwendolyn Lewis would definitely come to find him, but she did not.

Tidied up a bit.

Got ready to leave work.

At this time, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a gentle rain.

Dirk Carter quickly found an umbrella.

Just as he reached the corner of the first-floor lobby of the Municipal Government Building, he got a pleasant surprise when he saw that familiar silhouette standing under the eaves at the entrance, sheltering from the rain.

Today, Gwendolyn Lewis was dressed very simply.

A professional blazer on top.

A pair of tight jeans on the bottom.

It has to be said that Gwendolyn looks great in those jeans.

Her straight long legs and round hips made her all the more enticing.

"See that? The new City Government Secretary, that figure, those curves, I'm not exaggerating, with a body like that, I could have fun all night."

At this moment.

An indistinct male voice came from the corridor entrance.

Then.

Another voice said, "With your looks, you think she'll be interested in you?"

"I heard she's divorced. Think about it, a man who divorces at this age isn't very fulfilled in that regard. If I just show a bit of male charm, her bottom mouth might just start drooling."

"Hahaha, you're such a perv."

"..."

The two were having a raunchy banter about Gwendolyn's distant figure.

Dirk Carter was standing in the shadows, unnoticed by the two.

Seeing that the two kept chatting endlessly.

Dirk Carter was starting to feel uncomfortable.

Deliberately coughed to clear his throat.

The two looked over and broke into a cold sweat.

Respectfully greeted, "Hello, Mayor Carter."

And quickly scampered off.

Didn't even grab their umbrellas.

That one cough.

Also caught Gwendolyn Lewis's attention.

Dirk Carter no longer felt like hiding and emerged from the shadows.

"You just arrived, didn't bring an umbrella, did you? Let me give you a lift."

Dirk Carter said.

Gwendolyn Lewis still had a polite smile on her face, nodded, and pointed to the entrance, "Just drop me off at the entrance. I'll catch a cab from there."

Dirk Carter opened the umbrella.

Got closer to Gwendolyn Lewis.

A familiar scent reached his nose.

The two stepped into the rain together.

To keep Gwendolyn Lewis from getting wet.

Dirk Carter tilted the umbrella more towards her.

Gwendolyn Lewis noticed this detail.

She didn't refuse.

Instead, leaned closer against Dirk Carter, this way, both of them were covered by the umbrella.

"I heard what they said just now."

Suddenly, Gwendolyn Lewis said to Dirk Carter.

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