A Bumpy Road to Power

Dirk Carter believed.

The person orchestrating the entire drama must be someone who knows him well.

First, let Norman Ross recommend him for the position of Deputy Mayor.

In doing so.

Dirk Carter could break free from the constraints of Helios County and become a pawn on the chessboard.

Because of the issues with Zolan Summers, Dirk Carter and Norman Ross had a conflict.

Next.

Get Norman Ross to recommend him as the head of the old district renovation project, which would create a basis for conflict between him and Jamal Palmer.

After the triangle relationship forms.

The three forces will start competing against each other.

No matter who wins, it is beneficial to the entire plan.

Either Dirk Carter and Norman Ross join forces to remove Jamal Palmer, or Jamal Palmer and Dirk Carter join forces to remove Norman Ross, creating an important vacancy in Veridia City.

From an outsider's perspective.

No matter who leaves, it appears as if Dirk Carter orchestrated it.

It wouldn't affect anyone else or anything else.

Naturally, it wouldn't arouse suspicion from certain individuals.

When Dirk Carter discovered the hidden elements within the old district renovation project.

In order to protect himself, Jamal Palmer was bound to sacrifice Terrence Hall to ensure his safety.

To expose this and also achieve a dual purpose, the planner demanded Terrence Hall's life.

This was supposed to be the best outcome.

According to their plan.

Jamal Palmer would be held accountable, and Dirk Carter would fall into Rasco Shaw's hands smoothly, clearing all obstacles for the entire plan. But they hadn't anticipated that Dorothy Zechariah had long been prepared as a shield by Dirk Carter.

Gwendolyn Lewis sacrificed herself.

In exchange for Dirk Carter's safety.

In this way, their "framing plan" was aborted.

After all the commotion.

No important figure was taken down.

Instead, Rasco Shaw got caught up in the mess.

Under these circumstances, they would inevitably push the plan forward forcefully.

"What does that have to do with the arrest of Kent Hamilton and Cora Young?"

Basilio Sinclair asked in confusion.

Dirk Carter let out a sigh.

He said, "Both Kent Hamilton and Cora Young are guilty of knowing the law and breaking it. They were able to commit misdeeds for so long due to Norman Ross's protection. As expected, they will face overnight interrogation, and under pressure, Kent Hamilton and Cora Young will expose Norman Ross. Thus, Norman Ross's position will be vacated, won't it?"

"Are you saying they will target Norman Ross? This guy did a lot for them."

Basilio Sinclair asked incredulously.

Dirk Carter laughed coldly and said, "That's the fate of pawns; when things go smoothly, they can be used to take other pieces, and in adversity, they can be sacrificed for the advancement of other pieces."

"Exactly, such matters are trivial to them. My injuries were actually ordered by my elder brother."

Jeanette Houseman said.

Everyone was stunned once more.

Jeanette Houseman told everyone that a few days ago, her father Jethro Houseman and her eldest brother Elston Houseman were planning to come to Janton State. Upon hearing the news, she insisted on accompanying them.

There was no choice; Jethro Houseman finally agreed.

But upon arriving at the hotel.

Jethro Houseman and Elston Houseman "disappeared."

Jeanette Houseman sensed something was wrong.

So she began to search everywhere.

Eventually, she found traces of Jethro Houseman and Cullen Houseman in a small courtyard.

Through the door.

Jeanette Houseman overheard a lot about this matter.

But she was still exposed.

And was locked up by Cullen Houseman's orders.

Afterwards, Jeanette Houseman kept urging her father and brother not to proceed, as such matters are too dangerous for the family.

But both Jethro Houseman and Cullen Houseman were resolute.

They simply refused to listen to Jeanette Houseman's advice.

Jeanette Houseman had no choice and threatened to report them, ensuring their plan couldn't succeed.

Cullen Houseman then ordered his men to send Jeanette Houseman out of Janton State.

On the way to the airport.

Jeanette Houseman managed to escape during a gap.

She drove all the way to Koryn City.

Hearing this, Dirk Carter interrupted her and asked, "Why did you go to Koryn City instead of coming directly to me? You should know I'm in Veridia City."

Jeanette Houseman paused and said, "If I had come directly here, my brother would have surely suspected that I was looking for you, and they would have started monitoring you."

Hearing this, Dirk Carter understood.

After escaping to Koryn City.

Jeanette Houseman quickly found Dorothy Zechariah's company location.

However, before she could find Dorothy Zechariah, the pursuers caught up with her, and they were willing to shoot in order to capture Jeanette Houseman.

Jeanette Houseman managed to escape the chase, but she was left on the brink of death after being shot. Had it not been for encountering Dorothy Zechariah at the right time, she might have lost her life.

"How ruthless! They even targeted their own sister's life. Do these people have any humanity left?"

Rosalind Sullivan, who hadn't spoken until now, exclaimed.

Dirk Carter laughed coldly.

He said, "Forget a sister's life; for the sake of profit, they might even sacrifice their parents, their children. What does a sister's life count for?"

Upon hearing this.

Everyone fell into silence.

For a long time afterward.

Claire Kane asked, "Shouldn't we do something? There's less than a week before Councilor Exon comes to Veridia City, and another three days until Rasco Shaw takes office. By that time, whatever we do will be too late."

"We could try notifying Councilor Exon; as long as he doesn't come here, this event won't happen."

Dorothy Zechariah suggested.

"No, we cannot notify Councilor Exon. He must come to Veridia City, and they must implement their plan. Only then can we capture the Houseman Family's power in one sweep."

Dirk Carter said.

Upon hearing this.

Everyone looked at Jeanette Houseman.

To finish off the Houseman Family's power, would she be willing to let that happen?

Jeanette Houseman remained silent.

But her expression was quite complicated.

"Jeanette..."

Dirk Carter called out.

Jeanette Houseman immediately responded, "You don't need to worry about me. From the moment they fired at me, my heart was already dead. I've seen through that so-called family."

Although this was her current sentiment.

Everyone present knew that Jeanette Houseman felt very hurt.

While Dirk Carter and others were discussing the next plan.

In a secret manor's reception room in Kenning City.

Jethro Houseman sat in the center with his cane.

Frowning deeply.

Looking worried.

As if waiting for something.

At this moment, with a squeak, the door opened.

Cullen Houseman hurriedly walked in.

Jethro Houseman immediately asked, "Any news about Jeanette?"

Cullen Houseman shook his head and said, "We've searched nearly every hospital in Riverton State, but haven't found any trace of her."

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