A Bumpy Road to Power

"You lost."

These were the first words Jethro Houseman said after seeing Dirk Carter again.

Then.

He waved his hand.

The two men in black suits carrying Ezekiel Sawyer stepped forward and threw him directly at the door.

Dirk Carter focused his gaze.

Ezekiel Sawyer was severely injured at this moment, but he was still breathing faintly, meaning he wasn't dead yet.

The burden in his heart was immediately lifted.

He was just about to step forward to retrieve Ezekiel Sawyer.

The cane in Jethro Houseman's hand tapped directly on Ezekiel Sawyer's forehead.

"You can take him away, but you must hand Bohdan Sherwood over to me."

Dirk Carter's footsteps suddenly halted.

At this moment, Bohdan Sherwood was already being protected by Chance Ford and Cosimo Griffin.

Upon hearing this.

Bohdan Sherwood forcibly pushed away the people in front of him, walked out, and reached Dirk Carter's side, finally facing Jethro Houseman head-on.

Seeing this.

Jethro Houseman sneered coldly.

Said, "I thought you wouldn't dare show yourself."

"I have no choice; I'm not like you. I won't sacrifice innocent lives for power."

Bohdan Sherwood said.

Jethro Houseman laughed heartily.

Said, "If what you said is true, you should have died from the beginning. How many people died protecting you? Pretending here doesn't mean anything."

"No, no, no, that's different. I've never died, not because I'm afraid, but because I want to tell you, justice must never bow to evil, never!"

"Hahaha... Who is justice, who is evil, that's written by the victor. After this ends, the one who killed you was Dirk Carter, not me."

Jethro Houseman laughed.

At this moment, his face already began to show a victor's smile.

And indeed, this was true.

As long as Bohdan Sherwood died, regardless of the truth, Jethro Houseman would decide it.

Dirk Carter and the rest would never have the chance to speak.

Jethro Houseman let out a long sigh.

Said, "Alright, it's finally over."

After these words.

His gaze shifted to Dirk Carter's face.

Said, "Dirk Carter, actually I see a lot of potential in you. If you were to stand on my side, I could offer you more than they'll ever give you. Now, I offer you one last chance. If you personally take care of Bohdan Sherwood, not only will I spare you and your brothers, but I'll also make you a hero in quelling this unrest. How about it? Care to consider?"

"It does sound tempting indeed."

Dirk Carter said.

He paused, then continued, "But I am a man of conscience. Doing so would leave me with a lifetime of guilt, so I'll pass on your goodwill."

"So young and to die, isn't it such a waste?"

Jethro Houseman asked.

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Compared to dying, I'm more afraid of living a lifetime in nightmares."

This answer was his final decision.

Jethro Houseman didn't want to waste any more time on him.

Nodded.

Said, "Alright then, as I said before, I respect all of your decisions."

As soon as he finished speaking.

He glanced at Jay Ford.

Jay Ford raised his gun, first aiming at Bohdan Sherwood.

Dirk Carter immediately blocked Bohdan Sherwood, which meant the gun was aimed at himself.

"Dirk Carter, you..."

Bohdan Sherwood was also surprised that Dirk Carter was so resolute in the face of death.

"Shoot!"

Dirk Carter fearlessly stared at Jay Ford's gun.

The aura emanating from him even made Jay Ford, who was ready to act, feel a bit uneasy.

He hesitantly looked at Jethro Houseman.

Jethro Houseman laughed and said, "Since someone is so determined to die, let's grant him his wish."

That sentence was an order permitting Jay Ford to shoot.

Jay Ford nodded.

His finger settled on the trigger.

Just a slight squeeze, and Dirk Carter would say goodbye to this world.

Right at the moment he was about to shoot.

A loud bang was heard.

Jay Ford's head exploded suddenly, blood and brain matter bursting out, even tainting Jethro Houseman's face.

Then.

Jay Ford fell straight to the ground and died instantly.

The men in black suits immediately protected Jethro Houseman.

Their eyes darted around, trying to see who fired the shot.

At this moment.

Intense footsteps were heard from the stairway.

Then, numerous police cars and military vehicles emerged from the small path beside the auditorium, swiftly arriving at the cafeteria building's entrance.

After the car doors opened.

Armed police and soldiers quickly surrounded the building.

Looking again at the balcony corridor.

Small groups of special forces appeared on both sides.

Their rifles aimed at Jethro Houseman and his subordinates.

At this moment.

Dirk Carter finally opened his eyes.

Breathed a sigh of relief.

He addressed Jethro Houseman, "You lost."

As the special forces approached.

Jethro Houseman's subordinates finally couldn't withstand it, one by one dropping their weapons and crouching down with their heads in their hands.

Only Jethro Houseman stood straight with his cane.

Clearly, he still couldn't believe how things took a turn at the last moment.

On the space in front of the cafeteria building.

The number two vehicle of the State Committee slowly drove in.

The driver got out, opened the rear car door.

The person getting out wasn't a stranger, but Rasco Shaw, the Governor.

In other words, the troops now were all brought by Rasco Shaw.

After getting out, Rasco Shaw looked around and was escorted by armed personnel up the stairway.

Soon.

He appeared at the corridor entrance.

Exchanged glances with Jethro Houseman first.

Did not say anything.

Then walked into the large room.

Went directly to Bohdan Sherwood, and apologized sincerely, "Commissioner Sherwood, so sorry I came late."

"You arrived just in time."

Bohdan Sherwood, having survived the ordeal, was visibly thrilled.

He patted Rasco Shaw on the shoulder.

This scene left Jethro Houseman utterly incredulous.

In contrast, Dirk Carter wasn't very surprised.

It seemed Rasco Shaw's arrival was entirely within his expectations.

Then.

Rasco Shaw looked at Dirk Carter.

His gaze very complex.

Paused and said, "Comrade Dirk Carter, handle the aftermath; I'll take the leaders to safety."

"Understood, Governor Rasco."

Dirk Carter replied.

In this way.

Under Rasco Shaw's personal escort.

Bohdan Sherwood, Gregory Bates, and the leaders of The State Council and the State Committee were all safely evacuated.

Jethro Houseman and his subordinates were naturally all apprehended.

An astounding riot concluded mysteriously.

Walking out the doorway of the private room.

The scene outside made Dirk Carter freeze.

The balcony corridor on the second floor, the hallway, and the stairway on the first floor were strewn with bodies.

Including the police officers who protected them at the time.

Also those in black suits brought by Jethro Houseman.

The scene was unbearable to look at.

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