A Bumpy Road to Power

Every single word, Dirk Carter almost uttered word by word.

Deafening.

Yvonne Donovan finally stopped speaking.

She stared unwaveringly at the old man sweeping the street, observing for a long, long time...

At last.

She turned to look at Dirk Carter.

And said, "Even if I stop it now, there's no time left, and once we withdraw, the Donovan Family will face a bottomless abyss. The Houseman Family will crush the Donovan Family immediately. Doing this will harm everyone in our family."

"If you are willing to do as I say, everything will be in time, and I will definitely ensure the Donovan Family's safety."

Dirk Carter said firmly.

Yvonne Donovan pondered for a moment.

Then gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, I agree with you. Tell me, what should I do now?"

"Go to Elysia State and deliver a message to Mr. Donovan for me. I believe he will make the right choice."

"There's no time to lose, I'll go now..."

Without any delay.

Yvonne Donovan quickly left.

Handled Yvonne Donovan.

A weight on Dirk Carter's mind was somewhat lifted.

Next is the Hughes Family.

The Hughes Family is even harder to deal with than the Donovan Family.

At least the Donovan Family has Mr. Donovan, who is like a stabilizing force, able to turn the tide at critical moments, but the Hughes Family is different, Mr. Hughes is already bedridden, and it's impossible for him to step in and stop it.

Dirk Carter's only hope lies with the sisters Yara Hughes and Nora Hughes.

His relationship with Yara Hughes is not like with Yvonne Donovan.

There has never been any crossing of boundaries between the two.

Although he can feel that Yara Hughes has some affection for him, she is definitely not as easy to persuade as Yvonne Donovan.

And then there's Nora Hughes.

Although Nora Hughes likes him very much.

But because of the arranged marriage, Nora Hughes has never sought him out since, indicating that she has erased him from her mind.

But regardless, he still has to try.

Thinking of this.

Dirk Carter dialed Dorothy Zechariah's number.

Asking her to buy the quickest plane ticket to Argentum.

He needed to fly to Argentum immediately.

At noon.

Dirk Carter arrived at Kenning Airport.

At the moment he boarded the plane.

He felt a bit uneasy.

Not only due to the uncertainty of the road ahead but also due to vigilance against the Houseman Family.

No surprises, after long preparations, the Houseman Family already has total control over important departments in Janton State, and his trip to Argentum will quickly reach Jethro Houseman's ears.

Although he's playing openly.

Jethro Houseman will definitely not let him meet with the Hughes Family.

Thinking about this.

He immediately pulled out his phone and dialed The Leopard Cat.

"Where are you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The Leopard Cat scoffed over the phone and said, "Finally remembered me? Why? You freed me, didn't you? Why should you care where I am?"

After leaving Koryn City.

Dirk Carter found a way to give The Leopard Cat a new identity.

Allowing The Leopard Cat to pursue her own life.

Initially, she didn't agree.

But considering that she couldn't stay behind Dirk Carter forever, eventually she agreed.

"I need your help."

Dirk Carter said.

The Leopard Cat paused on the other end of the phone and said, "Go ahead."

"I'm giving you an address and a contact, buy the nearest flight ticket immediately, go to Elysia State, and help me protect that woman. First, ensure that no one harms her, second, assist her in meeting the person she wants to meet."

"Okay!"

The Leopard Cat uttered a single word in response.

Then hung up the phone.

Dirk Carter swiftly sent Yvonne Donovan's information over.

The other party replied with "Received," and only then did Dirk Carter breathe a long sigh of relief.

At that moment.

A voice sounded in his ear: "Excuse me, please let me through."

Dirk Carter immediately got up to give way.

As soon as he stood up.

He shivered slightly.

Looking up, he saw a familiar face right in front of him.

"Why are you here?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The person smiled and said, "What? You can sit, but I can't?"

"Did Isabelle send you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The person nodded and said, "Miss wasn't comfortable with your safety, so she sent me to protect you."

The one who spoke was none other than Boyd Linden.

The man who originally hated Dirk Carter to the core.

After Boyd Linden sat down.

Dirk Carter said, "I don't need protection, I can take care of myself."

Boyd Linden smiled and said, "Dirk Carter, I was wrong before, I misunderstood you. If not for you, Miss would have been dead long ago, so can you let bygones be bygones and accept me?"

These words.

Made Dirk Carter feel somewhat embarrassed.

He extended his hand voluntarily, smiling, "Let's get acquainted again, Dirk Carter!"

Boyd Linden reached out, showing a satisfying smile and said, "Boyd Linden."

After letting go of the hand.

Dirk Carter asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll steal your Miss?"

Boyd Linden laughed heartily.

And said, "I've thought it through, although I like Miss, she likes you more. As long as she likes it, I'm willing to do it, which includes protecting you. Miss wants you to help her take revenge, so I'll protect you with my life. Don't worry, even if there's a knife stabbing at you, or a bullet flying at you, the first one to fall will definitely be me!"

These words.

Somewhat touched Dirk Carter.

He patted Boyd Linden on the thigh.

And said, "You are a good guy, Isabelle is fortunate to have two brothers like you. But also, don't say discouraging words, you protect me, I protect you, we'll come back the way we go."

"Mm!"

Boyd Linden nodded in agreement.

At that moment, neither of them realized that the events that would ensue would be far more brutal than they ever imagined.

Just as the plane took off.

In that secret small courtyard in Kenning City.

Elston Houseman hurriedly crossed the courtyard and knocked on the innermost door.

Jethro Houseman was still resting.

However, he was awakened by the urgent knocking.

He climbed out of bed and called with displeasure, "Come in."

With a creak.

Elston Houseman pushed open the door and immediately said, "Dad, it's not good, something has happened."

Jethro Houseman showed displeasure and said, "Elston, how many times have I told you, you're already getting old, can't you remain calm in crises? Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up, why panic?"

Elston Houseman nodded repeatedly.

Jethro Houseman asked, "Speak, what's going on?"

Elston Houseman swallowed and said, "News from the airport, this morning, young Yvonne Donovan from the Donovan Family made her way to Riverton State. I judge she probably met with Dirk Carter."

"And you think that's worth panicking over? Anything else?"

"Additionally, at about eleven o'clock, Yvonne Donovan took a flight to Elysia State. It appears she has been persuaded by Dirk Carter to go find Old Mr. Donovan."

Elston Houseman said.

Jethro Houseman scoffed dismissively and said, "That Dirk Carter really has some skill; our Jeanette is infatuated with him, and now the Donovan Family's young lass has fallen for him too. Really unexpected, utterly unexpected..."

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