A Bumpy Road to Power

The driver heard these words.

Without saying a word, he shifted gears and stepped on the accelerator. With an intense thrust, the car sped up.

It's important to note that the highway to Argentum's airport is usually very congested.

Initially, the cars trailing them were able to maintain a moderate distance.

Once the driver became more assertive, the car maneuvered through gaps and gradually widened the distance.

Dirk Carter and Boyd Linden finally let out a sigh of relief.

For now, they were considered safe.

The driver kept his word.

In less than forty minutes.

The two arrived at their first destination, Qianshan Street.

The reason for coming here.

Was because Miles Hughes's nursing home was located in this area.

Dirk Carter had already inquired with Yvonne Donovan; ever since the old man became critically ill, Nora Hughes and Yara Hughes have been at the nursing home.

This was also the reason Dirk Carter came to this place.

The nursing home on Qianshan Street was specially designated for high-ranking officials.

Though there was no noticeable sign, it was well-guarded with security posted at regular intervals.

In addition, the personnel responsible for security work were all armed police soldiers, so trying to force entry was naturally impossible.

While considering how to get inside.

A soldier from the armed police force ran towards him.

Asked, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Dirk Carter?"

Dirk Carter froze.

He nodded and said, "I am Dirk Carter."

The armed police soldier saluted Dirk Carter and said, "Mr. Dirk Carter, please come in."

Come in?

Could it be that someone from the Hughes family discovered him?

At this moment, he couldn't ponder too much.

He gave Boyd Linden, not far away, a look and followed the armed police through the gate into the nursing home.

The nursing home here was shaded by green trees, with small bridges flowing with water; the environment was quite pleasant.

Of course, Dirk Carter didn't have time to admire it.

The armed police soldier pointed a finger at a distant building and said, "Mr. Dirk Carter, the person you want to meet is waiting for you in Room 606 of Building 7."

"Alright, thank you."

After expressing his gratitude.

Dirk Carter quickly headed toward the indicated direction.

After entering Building 7.

Dirk Carter quickly reached the fourth floor.

In the empty corridor, he didn't see anyone; just as he was thinking that this high-level nursing home was indeed quiet.

Dirk Carter had arrived at the door of Room 606.

Just about to reach out to knock.

At this moment, Dirk Carter felt a chill down his back.

Suddenly, he sensed that something was amiss.

Earlier, in a rush of emotions, he didn't have time to think, but now that he'd calmed down and reflected, nobody from the Hughes family had been informed of his trip to Argentum in advance. If Miles were inside, then who had instructed the armed police soldier to guide him?

It wasn't right, still not right.

Dirk Carter felt his hair stand on end.

Thinking it was best not to linger here.

Just as he was about to turn around, it was already too late...

"Dirk Carter, long time no see."

A familiar face appeared behind him, it was none other than Elihu Houseman.

Elihu Houseman, who had once suffered a great loss at the hands of Dirk Carter.

Of course, Elihu Houseman was not alone.

Beside him stood five or six burly men, who clearly were not easy to deal with. With Dirk Carter's individual strength, escaping from these men was impossible.

His eyes glanced around.

His mind hadn't made its next move.

Elihu Houseman laughed heartily and said, "Are you thinking about whether there's a place to escape to? Don't bother thinking, this is a backup building; besides us, there is no one else. The place I chose for you is pretty good, isn't it?"

"You've gotten smarter."

Dirk Carter said.

"Hahaha... there's no choice, you learn from your mistakes, right? People need to progress. I know with your skills, sneaking out of the airport wouldn't be hard, but you didn't expect me to be waiting here, did you?"

Elihu Houseman spoke these words very proudly.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "I was careless. I didn't expect that with your status, having an armed police soldier help with such a small matter would be very easy for you."

"Haha... now that you've realized it, it's too late. Please."

Elihu Houseman gestured towards the door of Room 606.

With nowhere to retreat.

He had no choice but to comply.

At this moment, one of Houseman's men opened the door.

Dirk Carter's shoulder was pushed.

He stumbled into the room.

The room should originally have been a patient ward, but now it was empty, except for a chair positioned right in the middle.

Two large men brought Dirk Carter in front of that chair.

Elihu Houseman sat down arrogantly.

Crossing his legs.

Throughout the whole process, the smug look on his face never faded.

When enemies meet, emotions run high, and putting one's past victor in a tight spot was indeed something to be proud of.

"Let me see, it's been two years since we last met, right? Dirk Carter, you wouldn't know how I've lived these past two years, unable to raise my head in the Houseman Family nor get anything done. Every time I closed my eyes, I thought about how to kill you, hehe, but heaven was good to me, sending you into my hands. I think you should really consider repenting to me now."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what an honor it is to be someone Elihu Houseman thinks of day and night. This feeling isn't bad, these last two years have been great for me, plentiful meals, sound sleep, rarely dreaming, hahahaha..."

Dirk Carter laughed aloud.

He originally thought Dirk Carter would surely be terrified.

Unexpectedly, he's still being so stubborn.

Elihu Houseman felt annoyed.

Suddenly stood up.

Pointing at Dirk Carter furiously, he shouted, "Dirk Carter, are you looking to die?"

"I'm already in your hands, do as you please. But I guess your grandfather wouldn't allow you to kill me."

"Are you a bit too confident?"

Elihu Houseman asked.

Dirk Carter laughed brightly.

Said, "Firstly, with so many things happening lately in Veridia City, it's already drawing too much attention. If I, as the deputy mayor, suddenly die under suspicious circumstances, do you think Officer Wu is an idiot? Wouldn't he send people to investigate what happened in Veridia City? As a result, wouldn't the Houseman Family's meticulously planned strategy be thwarted?"

"What else?"

Elihu Houseman asked.

Dirk Carter continued, "Secondly, while this is Argentum's high-ranking official nursing home, if I were to die here, the case would surely not be small. Regardless of how well-prepared you are, it wouldn't be hard to investigate. I suppose you wouldn't want to have a murder charge on your back, would you?"

"Is there a third reason?"

"Of course, the third reason is Elihu Houseman is a cowardly mouse who wouldn't dare kill anyone. You're just a useless fool, a piece of rubbish!"

The last sentence.

Dirk Carter uttered with a tone of disdain.

Elihu Houseman, despite his temper, was completely provoked.

Teeth clenched tightly.

With a wave of his hand, he shouted to his men, "Beat him! Beat him hard!"

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