A Bumpy Road to Power

When Terrence Hall handled it this way.

Clark Fletcher was furious again.

Just raised his hand.

Terrence Hall immediately said, "I did this to get the building materials replaced quickly. Even if they took some photos, we can still deny it."

Clark Fletcher stopped his hand.

Asked, "How much longer will it take?"

"Replacing several sites simultaneously, it should be done by noon tomorrow at the latest."

Clark Fletcher let out a long sigh of relief.

Sat down, and said, "You've done well, prepare some cash in case of emergencies. I'll take Secretary Palmer out for a meal later to let him in on this matter. If things really go south, we can have him step in. A vice mayor and a City Government Secretary won't cause too big of a commotion."

Terrence Hall was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Asked, "Brother-in-law, how did I handle this matter?"

"It seems you're making progress. Work hard and don't let your deceased sister down."

"Got it, brother-in-law."

At this moment, Terrence Hall was filled with pride.

After all this time, it was the first time he had received acknowledgment from his brother-in-law.

Around ten at night.

Dirk Carter woke up from his brief rest on the sofa.

At this moment, Gwendolyn Lewis was still asleep.

Looks like after three intense battles, she was utterly drained.

Dirk Carter gently shook her.

Gwendolyn Lewis woke up instantly.

Asked, "What's wrong?"

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "It's time for us to leave."

"Leave? How are we leaving?"

Gwendolyn Lewis asked puzzled.

Dirk Carter pointed to a corner of the office.

There hung an old towel, probably used for wiping tables.

Said, "We can rely on it."

"What good is a towel for?"

Just as Gwendolyn Lewis was baffled.

Dirk Carter had already grabbed the towel, spilled mineral water onto it, thoroughly soaking it.

Then, rummaged through boxes and found a wrench.

First, he looped the towel around two iron bars on the window, then inserted the wrench through, and began turning it. Using the contraction of the wrapped towel, the two iron bars began to slowly bend.

Bent until they couldn't bend anymore.

Dirk Carter then exerted force on another pair of adjoining iron bars.

This way.

The two originally parallel iron bars were now spaced enough for a person to squeeze through.

Dirk Carter fetched a chair.

Said to Gwendolyn Lewis, "I'll go out first. Once I'm out, you follow."

"Okay."

Gwendolyn Lewis nodded.

The construction site at night was still quiet.

Once Dirk Carter gingerly stepped out, he stood by the window to assist.

Helped Gwendolyn Lewis down.

After all, they were both stark naked.

Appearing like this on the street wasn't ideal.

Dirk Carter crouched.

Creeping to the site shed.

Originally intending to find random clothes to cover up, unexpectedly, their clothes were casually tossed in a basket beside the shed.

Quickly gathered them back.

After both changed into their clothes.

Slipped across the construction site, finally escaping danger.

Just stepped onto the street.

Gwendolyn Lewis stopped abruptly.

"What's wrong?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Gwendolyn Lewis stared at Dirk Carter, asked, "You obviously had a way to escape. Why didn't you use it earlier, were you just trying to… to do that with me?"

"You didn't want to?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Gwendolyn Lewis' face turned crimson.

Stammered, "Even if I did, it shouldn't have been there, right?"

Dirk Carter chuckled.

Pinched her nose and said, "There were so many people during the day, we would've been discovered as soon as we ran out. Would we have escaped that way?"

These words once spoken.

Gwendolyn Lewis' face reddened even more.

They took a few steps.

Stopped again.

"What's wrong again?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Gwendolyn Lewis looked at him affectionately, somewhat guiltily, and said, "Dirk, I misunderstood you, I'm sorry!"

Dirk Carter laughed and said, "No need for apologies, next time find someplace for me, serve me well, and I won't be mad."

"You're so bad!"

Gwendolyn Lewis burst into laughter.

Chased after Dirk Carter to hit him.

Dirk Carter quickly said, "Stop it, the building materials at Prosperity Gardens have been replaced, but tonight, they definitely won't finish replacing all the materials for the entire residential site. As long as our photos are exposed early enough, there's still time."

"How to expose them?"

"Veridia City Television, they have an evening news slot. If we can get these photos on the evening news broadcast, there's no way they can remedy it in time."

"Oh yes, let's find Elsie."

Gwendolyn Lewis said.

She actually knew Elsie Eames?

And knew she was at Veridia City Television?

Seems like the mysterious figure behind the scenes had already placed everyone precisely and these people all knew of each other.

"Dirk, I must say something now."

Gwendolyn Lewis' tone suddenly became serious.

"Go ahead."

Dirk Carter responded.

Gwendolyn Lewis said, "Norman Ross is Rasco Shaw's man, reconciliation won't happen between him and you. In Veridia City, the only force you can rely on is Jamal Palmer's. If you expose these photos, you'll become an enemy of Jamal Palmer. If both factions suppress you, you won't withstand it."

Dirk Carter knew.

Gwendolyn Lewis was being kind.

He smiled.

Said, "You're right, I do need Jamal Palmer's support, but if that support conflicts with the people's interests, I will always choose the latter, no matter what the outcome may be."

"Alright, let's do it!"

Gwendolyn Lewis didn't hesitate, directly said.

At this time.

In a luxury private room at a hotel.

Clark Fletcher and Jamal Palmer had just finished their dinner.

Jamal Palmer clearly was already tipsy.

His articulation wasn't as clear anymore.

"Alright, Fletcher, let's leave it at that for today. I can't drink anymore, need to go back and rest. Tomorrow morning, I'll personally go to Prosperity Gardens for a chat with them. No big deal, these two people won't cause a stir."

Jamal Palmer wobbled as he stood up.

Clark Fletcher immediately supported him.

Fawningly said, "Glenn, tomorrow is Sunday, still early. I've managed to reserve a private room at The Empyrean Palace, let's go sing and sober up, how long has it been since we went?"

Upon hearing The Empyrean Palace.

Jamal Palmer's eyes lit up instantly.

Looked at Clark Fletcher, asked, "Go sober up?"

"Yes, go sober up!"

Clark Fletcher repeated.

Thus, with Clark Fletcher's support.

The two got into a car and began their second round of revelry.

Regarding Dirk Carter's affair.

Why was Jamal Palmer indifferent?

It's simple.

First, Dirk Carter is merely a vice mayor, he hardly rates him.

Second, in his view, Dirk Carter wouldn't dare oppose him since he's the only support Dirk can seek against Norman Ross.

Third, and there's a third point, which is the most critical one...

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