A Bumpy Road to Power

Another major twist.

The whole room once again burst into exclamations.

Seeing this, Norman Ross quickly said, "Secretary Randall, regarding this matter..."

"Comrade Dirk Carter is a cadre under State management. Any violations and disciplines should be dealt with by the State Commission for Discipline Inspection. As the Secretary of the Commission, if I say he's fine, then he's fine. Do I need to repeat myself?"

Randall Zechariah's attitude was resolute.

There was a hint of reprimanding Norman Ross.

Honestly, this scene was surprising to everyone present.

And for Dirk Carter as well, wasn't it?

He didn't even know Randall Zechariah.

Moreover, in the Janton State Committee, he had no connections at all.

He really couldn't understand why Randall Zechariah would appear at this moment, and furthermore, such a firm tone...

Rasco Shaw, after all, was the second in command.

He was the Governor.

In front of Rasco Shaw, the Secretary of the State Commission for Discipline Inspection was still half a rank lower.

That kind of tone felt somewhat confrontational.

Norman Ross was helpless.

He turned to look at Rasco Shaw.

Rasco Shaw also realized something was off.

Logically, in this situation, Randall Zechariah should approach Rasco Shaw to explain things.

But Randall Zechariah just stood in the middle, with no intention of stepping onto the stage.

Unable to do anything else, to prevent this result, Rasco Shaw had to put aside his status and step down from the platform.

"Secretary Randall, shouldn't you explain this matter to me?"

Rasco Shaw asked.

Randall Zechariah gave him a cold look.

He said, "Rasco... Rasco Shaw, as far as I know, the process for you to officially assume the position of Governor of Janton State hasn't been completed, which means you're not the Governor of Janton State yet, right? You're here for research unrelated to me, but you'd best not interfere in Commission matters."

Indeed, this was the case.

Rasco Shaw was originally going to formally assume office four days later.

The reason he hurried to Veridia City was because of Terrence Hall's unexpected situation.

Otherwise, he could have waited four days to make a move on Dirk Carter.

His initial plan was just to have the Veridia City police control Dirk Carter.

And then apply a little "pressure."

If Dirk Carter could hand over the notebook, all the better.

If he didn't, the case would then be transferred to the State Committee for investigation.

As long as Dirk Carter was brought down, as the Governor, he had countless ways to get Dirk Carter to "deliver."

He hadn't expected the State Commission to intervene early before the ordeal was over.

Moreover, he could tell from Randall Zechariah's tone that he was there to support Dirk Carter.

As their eyes met, the air was electric and tense.

There was no need for further words among the powerful figures.

Rasco Shaw could already see that he couldn't touch Dirk Carter today.

After all, he hadn't officially taken office yet, and that was a fact.

"Fine, since violations and disciplines are within the Commission's purview, given my current status, it's not appropriate for me to inquire. Secretary Randall, I expect a reasonable explanation from you four days later, yes?"

Rasco Shaw's words were both a concession and a warning.

He was warning Randall Zechariah.

Today you indeed won.

But four days later, when I assume office...

At that time, you'll see what I do.

Randall Zechariah gave a cold smile.

He said, "Rasco Shaw, I said as the head cadre for the Discipline Inspection, in four days, I will report to the State Committee."

He intentionally emphasized "State Committee."

Indicating to Rasco Shaw.

Janton State Committee is not yours alone.

Even if I, Randall Zechariah, were to report, it's not just for your ears only.

You, Rasco Shaw, cannot control Janton State single-handedly.

Rasco Shaw naturally understood.

Nodded slightly.

Said to his secretary, Edgardo Houseman, "We are leaving!"

With that statement left.

Rasco Shaw then strode out.

Norman Ross, in his heart, was also a bit disappointed.

He followed closely behind Rasco Shaw as he left.

As for Jamal Palmer, he surely stayed behind.

The hall immediately descended into chaos, as those anticipating a major drama never expected this outcome.

"Comrade Dirk Carter, come with me!"

Randall Zechariah said to Dirk Carter.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Next to the Municipal Committee Compound, there was a small garden with a pavilion.

By the time Dirk Carter hurried there, Randall Zechariah was already standing in the pavilion.

First.

He gave Dirk Carter a once-over.

Said, "You're Dirk Carter, who took down Brett Summers' criminal group in Helios County?"

"Secretary Randall, I'm Dirk Carter."

Dirk Carter responded.

Randall Zechariah nodded.

Said, "As you heard just now, Rasco Shaw will take office in four days. You need to find the truth about Terrence Hall's death within these four days, or else you won't be able to save Comrade Gwendolyn Lewis."

Boom!

It was like a bolt of lightning out of a clear sky.

Dirk Carter shuddered.

Asked, "Comrade Gwendolyn Lewis? What happened to her?"

"Her voluntary confession, you didn't know?"

Randall Zechariah asked with some confusion.

Dirk Carter shook his head, exclaiming, "Confession? What do you mean?"

Randall Zechariah seemed to understand.

Nodding slightly, he said, "Early this morning, Comrade Gwendolyn Lewis went to the State Commission for Discipline Inspection, voluntarily admitting to entering the police station improperly, acknowledging it was her doing and unrelated to you. Furthermore, she admitted that the blade Terrence Hall used to commit suicide was provided by her, meaning she confessed to causing Terrence Hall's death."

"Secretary Randall, it's not like that, it's not like that..."

Dirk Carter wanted to explain.

Randall Zechariah raised a hand to interrupt him.

He said, "I, of course, know it wasn't her doing, but right now, by admitting Terrence Hall's death as her doing, she prevents dragging you into it. She cited being humiliated by Terrence Hall at Haha Local Restaurant and held a grudge, thus seeking revenge on him, which logically makes sense. So, your task, within these four days, is to clear her name, and yours too. If you fail, then our Commission would have no choice but to convict Comrade Gwendolyn Lewis for it."

So that's how it is.

Dirk Carter understood.

The reason Gwendolyn Lewis did this.

Was to protect him.

This was the only viable way.

However, Dirk Carter also knew that finding out the truth in four days was very challenging, and even if the truth came out, Gwendolyn Lewis's career would be over.

Because of the false testimony to the Commission, Rasco Shaw would certainly use it against her.

In other words, she secured Dirk Carter's safety at the cost of her own sacrifice.

Why did it have to be this way?

Why did it have to be this way?

In his mind, he suddenly recalled what Gwendolyn Lewis said to him last night.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to eat it in the future."

Back then, Dirk Carter thought it was because he was going to jail, so Gwendolyn Lewis said that.

Unexpectedly, what she really meant was she herself was about to lose her freedom.

At that very moment.

He suddenly understood why Gwendolyn Lewis and Dahlia Hughes suddenly came into his life.

They were there to be shields for Dirk Carter.

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