A Bumpy Road to Power

"Oh, about last night, Director Kent, I truly thank you. Were it not for your timely intervention, who knows how things would have developed. I've come today specifically to express my gratitude."

Dirk Carter said respectfully.

To be honest.

Last night, when Kent Hamilton received the call, his first reaction was that something was amiss.

Braddock Yarbrough, no matter how bold, wouldn't dare mess with the Deputy Mayor and the City Government Secretary.

Insisting on calling him over.

There was only one possibility, Dirk Carter wanted to use this incident to trigger a conflict between Jamal Palmer's faction and Norman Ross's faction.

Precisely because of this.

Kent Hamilton didn't make a decisive move against Braddock Yarbrough; he was worried about falling into Dirk Carter's trap.

What he never expected was for Dirk Carter to come by early in the morning carrying "something" and specifically to express thanks, which took him somewhat by surprise.

"Mayor Carter, hearing you say this makes me somewhat embarrassed. As the Chief of Police, I did not manage my subordinates well and caused you distress, yet here you are thanking me, it's quite daunting."

"Director Kent, that's not how things should be assessed. Every system has its corrupt elements. If it was always due to the leaders, then we wouldn't need leaders at all. No matter what, I must thank you."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter lifted up a box.

He said, "I really didn't know what Director Kent likes, so I just casually prepared something. A few years ago, I went to a flea market and saw this bottle, thought it was nice, and bought it. Today, I brought it for Director Kent to have a look. If you like it, please keep it. If not, you can toss it out as trash, no harm done."

After speaking.

Dirk Carter opened the box.

What appeared before him was a porcelain bottle.

The bottle was quite beautiful.

Kent Hamilton gave it a glance, and his eyes lit up.

"Mayor Carter, this bottle isn't cheap, is it?"

"Such bottles, what's talked about is the connection, the price is actually very cheap. I heard from the seller that the bottle was once part of a temple's possession and sanctified by a master. Just placing it in the office assures success against obstacles, a future full of clarity."

Dirk Carter said this because he knew Kent Hamilton's weakness was superstition.

He gained insider information from Claire Kane.

Despite Kent Hamilton's long career in Public Security.

He's quite obsessed with mystics and spirits.

Every first and fifteenth of the month, he'd go to the temple to offer incense.

Moreover, it's said his office hides a deity statue which receives incense daily, though most people don't know where it's located.

Dealing with such people require a touch of the mystical.

"Oh? Sanctified?"

Upon hearing this.

Kent Hamilton's interest surged.

He didn't dare touch it with his hands.

Dirk Carter nodded, saying, "Once, this bottle received offerings in the temple, later a believer took it home. Within five short years, the believer rose from a deputy divisional level to a full director's level. Alas, his son squandered family wealth and sold the bottle, bringing it to me."

These words, Dirk Carter completely fabricated.

But upon hearing it.

Kent Hamilton immediately associated it with Dirk Carter's situation.

At just over thirty, Dirk Carter was already a Deputy Mayor, wasn't this the best proof?

He asked, surprised and delighted, "Mayor Carter, are you truly willing to part with it?"

Dirk Carter laughed heartily.

He said, "Director Kent, without you yesterday, who knows how those bastards would have treated me. I'm sincerely grateful to you, gifting other things might fall short, so I brought this item over."

"A good item, a superb item…"

Kent Hamilton looked at the bottle, practically drooling.

Seeing this.

Dirk Carter promptly opened another box.

Inside was a bracelet.

Don't underestimate this bracelet; it's evidently aged and wonderfully polished.

Kent Hamilton was unaware that the bracelet was made of high-quality red sandalwood.

The price of the bracelet alone was nearly one hundred thousand yuan.

"When found, this bracelet was inside the bottle, the two items are meant to be used together. Since Director Kent likes them, please take them both."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter directly placed the bracelet on Kent Hamilton's wrist.

"Oh dear, Mayor Carter, how can I accept such valuable gifts…"

Despite saying this.

Having heard it was once offered incense, Kent Hamilton couldn't let go of the bracelet.

Dirk Carter held Kent Hamilton's hand.

He said, "A sharp sword deserves a hero. In Director Kent's hands, this item is even more precious. Director Kent knows I'm about to oversee the renovation project of the old city district. If I encounter any issues, I'll need Director Kent's help."

If the previous gifts felt off to Kent Hamilton.

Upon hearing this.

He completely understood.

To him, Dirk Carter's intention was simple.

It was to seek more assistance in the upcoming old city district renovation.

After yesterday's secretary workshop concluded.

Norman Ross gathered the faction's core members to explain why he recommended Dirk Carter for this project.

Kent Hamilton was present then.

Norman Ross understood that Dirk Carter was someone who couldn't tolerate any grievance.

The old city district renovation was subcontracted to Clark Fletcher, as long as Dirk Carter delves deep, he will uncover Jamal Palmer's profiteering through Clark Fletcher.

Therefore.

Dirk Carter would certainly cause disruption.

By then, falling out with Jamal Palmer was expected.

This was Norman Ross's trick of killing with a borrowed knife.

He instructed his faction not to interfere with Dirk Carter's work but to offer their greatest support.

Let Jamal Palmer and Dirk Carter clash.

They'd watch from the sidelines.

How delightful.

So when Dirk Carter said this, Kent Hamilton almost laughed.

Dirk Carter asking for his help was precisely what he intended to do. This favor felt too easy to gain.

"Mayor Carter, rest assured, as long as my help is needed in the old city district renovation, just speak, and I will assist wholeheartedly."

Kent Hamilton said, suppressing his internal excitement.

"Great, with Director Kent's assurance, I feel relieved. Well then, Director Kent, you can enjoy this, I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll take leave."

"Mayor Carter, please stay and have lunch with me?"

Kent Hamilton invited.

Dirk Carter refused repeatedly.

Upon reaching the door, Dirk Carter whispered suddenly, "Director Kent, these two items, please never say I gave them to you. If anyone asks, say you found them. You know, within our system, the fewer people know about these superstitious things, the better."

"Rest assured, I promise not to speak of it."

Kent Hamilton said, gently patting his chest.

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