A Bumpy Road to Power

She let out a long sigh.

She said, "When I learned Rasco Shaw was appointed as the governor of Janton State, I started to worry about you. But I know you; you would definitely refuse to leave Veridia City. I also know that if I offered to help you, you wouldn't accept it either. So, I had no choice but to use this method to have them help you."

At that moment.

Dirk Carter wasn't angry.

He was somewhat moved instead.

Just like Dorothy said.

If Dorothy had suggested doing this from the start, Dirk Carter would have refused no matter what.

Involving others because of his own issues was not his style.

But now, it's done, and since Dorothy went to great lengths to help him, Dirk Carter couldn't blame her.

In fact.

The arrival of Dahlia Hughes and Gwendolyn Lewis really helped him a lot.

If it weren't for Gwendolyn Lewis's proactive sacrifice.

He might have been in dire straits by now.

"Dorothy, thank you."

Dirk Carter stood up, sat down next to Dorothy Zechariah, and put his arm around her shoulder.

Dorothy shook her head.

She said, "You should thank those sisters. I did nothing from behind the scenes—it's them who have been doing everything."

"I will, but you need to tell me now, what exactly happened to Jeanette Houseman? How did she end up getting shot?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Dorothy Zechariah shook her head.

She said, "After you took office in Veridia City, I went to Koryn City headquarters and kept an eye on your news. Around four o'clock in the afternoon today, just as I drove out of the headquarters building, a woman crashed into me…"

At that time, Dorothy Zechariah was terrified.

She thought she had hit someone.

When she got out of the car, she saw the woman covered in blood, and her mind went blank.

Upon closer inspection.

She found the woman lying on the ground was actually Jeanette Houseman.

After all, the two had met once at the wedding.

Seeing Jeanette Houseman so severely injured.

Dorothy Zechariah wanted to get her phone from the car to call for emergency help.

At that moment, Jeanette Houseman suddenly regained consciousness, called out to Dorothy Zechariah, telling her not to take her to the hospital, saying someone was after her life, and she needed to see Dirk Carter immediately, or it would be too late.

Dorothy Zechariah had no choice.

She could only laboriously move Jeanette Houseman into the car.

Seeing her shoulder still bleeding.

Dorothy Zechariah had no choice but to drive her to Veridia City.

While on the road.

Dorothy Zechariah contacted Rose Forrest.

And under Rose Forrest's guidance, they arrived at The Empyrean Palace.

Then, Basilio Sinclair called Dirk Carter.

The rest, Dirk Carter knew it all.

So it was.

Despite knowing the truth, Dirk Carter's heart was still heavy.

The reason lay with Jeanette Houseman.

After all, Jeanette Houseman belonged to the Houseman Family; her status was extremely prestigious. Generally speaking, not only could people not get close to her, firing at her was simply impossible.

And after being shot, her first thought wasn't seeking medical care, but to see himself.

This indicated that Jeanette Houseman's gunshot might have intricate connections with him.

The following time.

Was rather torturous.

In the bedroom without surgical conditions, Arlo Yarbrough and Rosalind Sullivan were busy for three whole hours before coming out.

When Dirk Carter heard the door open.

He immediately walked up.

Grabbing Arlo Yarbrough, he asked, "Arlo, how is she?"

"The bullet's been extracted; it didn't hit any vital parts, but due to excessive blood loss, she'll remain unconscious for a while. My blood type matches hers, so I gave her a transfusion. It's uncertain when she'll wake up."

At this point, Arlo Yarbrough looked rather exhausted.

Claire Kane immediately arranged for Basilio Sinclair to take him to rest.

Next.

There was another long wait.

That wait.

Lasted until four a.m.

The person inside, Rosalind Sullivan, opened the door excitedly and said, "She's awake."

Dirk Carter nearly jumped off the couch.

He rushed into the bedroom.

Indeed.

Jeanette Houseman had opened her eyes.

Though still appearing very weak, she was no longer in the previous near-death state.

Seeing Dirk Carter come in.

She almost excitedly tried to sit up in bed.

But the injuries were too severe, so she finally gave up.

"It's okay, just lie down and rest. The bullet has been extracted safely; it didn't hit any vitals, a period of rest will be enough."

Dirk Carter assured her.

It was unclear whether it was due to pain or something else.

Jeanette Houseman's eyes immediately welled up.

Dirk Carter picked up a tissue to wipe her tears, saying, "Whatever you need to say, tell me later. Focus on recovering first."

"No… there's no time left…"

Jeanette Houseman gritted her teeth, forcing out several words.

Dirk Carter was taken aback.

He asked, "What isn't there time for?"

"My… my father… my father wants… wants to rebel…"

"Rebel?"

Upon hearing these words.

Dirk Carter's mind buzzed.

Claire Kane, Dorothy Zechariah, and Rosalind Sullivan all froze on the spot, looking at one another, completely unclear about the meaning of "rebel."

"Next… next week, Bohdan Sherwood is supposed to… supposed to visit Veridia City for research, my father… my father plans…"

Jeanette Houseman could barely utter each word without gasping.

The more Dirk Carter listened, the tighter his heart clenched.

Unable to help asking, "What does Jethro Houseman plan to do?"

"He… he… he wants a coup!"

Once the word "coup" was spoken.

Dirk Carter froze.

At that moment, he almost forgot how to breathe.

The others were in the same state.

The word "rebel" was too distant, perhaps hard to understand, but the word "coup," who among them didn't understand?

Over the next half hour.

Jeanette Houseman haltingly explained the origin of the situation.

Dirk Carter listened with a pounding heart.

For the first time in his life, his hands couldn't help but tremble.

Who is Bohdan Sherwood?

He is a current member of the highest Political Bureau.

One of the powerful candidates for the next leader, and a true reformist and pragmatist.

In a few months, the current leader will retire, and if nothing unexpected happens, Bohdan Sherwood is poised to assume leadership in a few months. His appointment would be a nightmare for the influential families.

While serving as Argentum City Committee Secretary, Bohdan Sherwood initiated extensive political anti-corruption and factional clearing campaigns.

So-called anti-corruption naturally involves combating embezzlement to restore a good atmosphere in officialdom.

The clearing of factions vigorously targets alliances and conservative, entrenched forces.

The Houseman Family-led conservative family factions naturally became primary targets.

Initially, Bohdan Sherwood did not excessively touch the interests of The Three Great Families of Argentum, which followed a gradual approach to clear their party members in Argentum City.

Though the family factions weren't severely hurt, suffering great losses, since core interests weren't touched, they merely adopted a policy of retreat.

Unexpectedly, Bohdan Sherwood's approach became even tougher.

On one hand, vigorously weakening the families' presence in Argentum official circles.

On the other hand, breaking existing monopolies, and reforming state-owned economic systems, causing the monopolistic interests controlled by family factions to suffer huge losses.

Boiling frogs in lukewarm water.

Imagine, once he assumes leadership in a few months.

Bohdan Sherwood will thoroughly eradicate conservative forces.

Not just in Argentum, but nationwide...

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