A Bumpy Road to Power

A moment of silence.

Jethro Houseman suddenly raised his head and said in a doubtful voice, "Impossible, you can't possibly find Arnold Fuller's son. He went abroad very early, and there is no information showing where he is?"

Dirk Carter sneered.

He said, "Just because I can't find him doesn't mean others can't. Let me play you a recording."

After speaking,

he took out a voice recorder from his pocket.

Pressed a button, and Dirk Carter's voice started playing.

"Committee Member Sherwood, I've helped you so much. Can you do me a favor?"

Then came Bohdan Sherwood's voice: "Go ahead, as long as I can help."

"Back in the Ronan Kane case, there's a key figure named Arnold Fuller. I guess you must know him. I've checked his file; he has a son who went abroad early. I have almost no information on this person. Can you..."

"You want to find out where this person is?"

"Yes."

In the recording,

Bohdan Sherwood was silent for a while and then said, "Okay, I used to work at the Foreign Ministry. I'll contact the embassies to help check. If there's news, I'll notify you immediately."

The recording was stopped by Dirk Carter at this point.

With a slight smile, he said, "Old Houseman, you should know that Committee Member Sherwood worked at the Foreign Ministry for a long time when he was young. It's not that difficult for him to find someone, right?"

Shocked.

Shocked again.

That's the fact.

Bohdan Sherwood worked at the Foreign Ministry for eight years.

His diplomatic connections are incomparable to anyone else's.

Moreover, Claire Kane, who had been in hiding for so many years, also appeared in front of him. Without solid evidence, would she dare to show up?

After all, the Ronan Kane case involved many people.

He wasn't the only one who wanted to get rid of Claire Kane.

Thinking about this.

Jethro Houseman's fear grew more intense.

He firmly believed that there wouldn't be too much investigation into the assassination of Bohdan Sherwood, as it's something shameful.

But the Ronan Kane case was different.

After the case happened back then, it caused a considerable stir among the public. Many people didn't believe their upright secretary would do such things.

Public opinion was strong, which was also a consideration for the upper leadership.

Moreover, this matter was Jethro Houseman's own problem, having nothing to do with the nation's image. Once exposed, he could very likely be sent to prison.

In that case, the Houseman Family would be doomed.

All the wealth accumulated over the years would not only be confiscated.

Even the industries controlled by the family would be thoroughly investigated.

They assumed the Houseman Family was too big to fall.

Now it seemed that it could collapse overnight.

Thinking about this.

Jethro Houseman's body began to tremble.

He grabbed Dirk Carter's hand and pleaded, "Dirk Carter, Dirk Carter, I made a mistake in challenging you. The Ronan Kane case must never be exposed. I'll give you anything you want. If it's money, I'll have my family send it to you. If you want power, I can give you that too. I still have plenty of connections in the officialdom. I can help you, I can help..."

For the first time, in his life, Jethro Houseman, who had always been above, felt fear.

Just as he said.

He was the pillar left after the test of time.

Back in the day, he wasn't afraid on the battlefield when he killed enemies, but why did he fear now?

The answer is simple.

Because he's old.

Because he's enjoyed a luxurious life he doesn't want to lose.

He fears not the law, not justice, but losing everything.

Dirk Carter shook off his hand.

He said coldly, "Did you never think a day like this would come when you harmed Ronan Kane? Did you never think a day like this would come after doing so many unconscionable things? Jethro Houseman, you've done so many evil deeds, you're beyond redemption. Can I forgive you? Can Claire forgive you? Can those people forgive you?"

Like grasping a lifeline,

Jethro Houseman immediately stood up.

With a plop, he knelt tremblingly before Claire Kane.

He hadn't even begun to speak.

Claire Kane asked with tears, "Are my mom and dad still alive?"

She asked because she truly didn't know what happened to Ronan Kane.

Ronan Kane and his wife were secretly arrested back then, and afterwards, Claire Kane fled. There was no news about Ronan Kane, so she was totally unaware of her parents' situation.

"I..."

Jethro Houseman didn't know how to explain.

Claire Kane instantly understood.

Tears rushed out of her eyes.

She asked, "How did they die?"

Jethro Houseman lowered his head, seemingly unwilling to answer.

"Speak! If you don't, I'll hand over the evidence now!"

Claire Kane shouted loudly.

Jethro Houseman pursed his lips and said, "Your father was secretly executed by my orders, and your mother died of grief."

Upon hearing this,

Claire Kane finally broke down.

She kicked and hit Jethro Houseman.

Dirk Carter grabbed her.

After comforting her for a few words, he turned and asked Jethro Houseman, "What about Arnold Fuller? He was caught, and less than a year later, he died suddenly. Was it also your order to dispose of him?"

Jethro Houseman was already in despair.

He sighed, nodded, and said, "Yes, I ordered his execution."

"You're truly a ruthless beast, you should go to hell."

Dirk Carter cursed.

He held the heartbroken Claire Kane in his arms.

He looked up toward the door and shouted, "Those outside, you can come in now."

With this shout,

Jethro Houseman suddenly raised his head.

He saw the hospital room door open again.

Four or five middle-aged men, dressed in black suits with party badges on their chests, walked in.

The leader showed his credentials to Jethro Houseman and said, "Comrade Jethro Houseman, we are from The Supreme Disciplinary Committee. We've recorded everything you just said regarding the Ronan Kane case, and we should have a good discussion about it."

At that moment.

Jethro Houseman suddenly looked at Dirk Carter, seemingly understanding something.

Dirk Carter sighed deeply and said, "That's right. I don't have any evidence regarding the Ronan Kane case. If I did, Claire wouldn't have had to wait all these years. As for that recording, I colluded with Committee Member Sherwood to create it. He never helped me find Arnold Fuller's son."

"You deceived me?"

Jethro Houseman asked.

Dirk Carter smiled faintly.

He said, "If I didn't deceive you, how would you confess to murder? If you didn't confess to murder, how could you be held accountable later? Old Houseman, haven't you heard the saying 'justice may be delayed, but it's never denied'?"

"You deceived me?"

Jethro Houseman raised his voice and shouted.

He stood up, trying to grab Dirk Carter's clothes.

However, several staff members from The Supreme Disciplinary Committee immediately restrained him.

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