A Bumpy Road to Power

Because there was only a very small paper fragment.

The text that appeared under the lighter's heat was not much.

But apart from the word "Astral," there was another person's name—"Ron Linden."

"Ron Linden, this name sounds so familiar."

Caleb Ford muttered.

Dirk Carter pondered for a moment and said, "President of the Arnheim City Intermediate People's Court, formerly a judge at the Stillwater County Court."

With that said.

Caleb Ford realized suddenly.

Nodded and said, "Yes, yes, that's him. When I was mixed up back in the day, I ended up in this guy's hands, but slipped him some money and there was no problem."

"What's Ron Linden's relationship with Astral, could Astral also be someone's name?"

Dorothy Zechariah asked.

Dirk Carter shook his head.

He said, "In godfather's notebook, many people are mentioned on the surface, almost all are leaders who have held important positions in Stillwater County, Ron Linden is one of them, but according to my memory, there doesn't seem to be anyone named Astral."

Paused.

He continued, "Besides, look at the word Astral, there's also a blank before those two characters, no surname at all, so the two characters Astral, I judge should be standalone."

Even though Dirk Carter explained with a steady appearance, he was filled with suspicion inside.

Ron Linden's name is the only name from the fragment.

What was written on that burnt paper?

If this randomly torn piece of paper recorded this, then what astonishing secrets might be hiding on the remaining pages?

The more he pondered, the more confused he became.

Dirk Carter carefully put away the fragment.

Currently, the clues are still too few to deduce what is hidden here.

Rasco Shaw was relentlessly pursuing.

Jethro Houseman's warning.

These two matters seemed to indicate the unusual nature of the notebook's contents.

"Boss Archer, can you do me a favor?"

Dirk Carter suddenly asked Caleb Ford.

Caleb Ford chuckled, saying, "I nearly gave you my life, a little favor is nothing, go ahead."

"After the Houseman Family turmoil ended, Edgardo Houseman remained missing, not sure whether Rasco Shaw captured him or if he hid himself away, but either way, Edgardo is crucial to unlock the notebook's mystery. I can't find him through direct means, so..."

Before he finished speaking.

Caleb Ford understood.

Asked, "You want me to find a way to locate him?"

"Yes, at any cost to find him. I am worried that handing the notebook to Rasco Shaw will cause serious consequences."

Dirk Carter said.

Caleb Ford nodded.

He said, "Alright, I'll help you with that favor. From now on, I'll try to mobilize people to look for him on the streets."

Dirk Carter patted Caleb Ford's arm to show his gratitude.

Suddenly.

Claire Kane's phone rang.

She walked aside to answer the call.

After asking a few questions, her expression seemed off.

"What's wrong?"

Dirk Carter noticed the abnormality.

Claire Kane put down the phone and said, "It's Basilio Sinclair calling, he said just now, a dozen unidentified people broke into The Empyrean Palace and took Jeanette Houseman away."

"What? Took Jeanette Houseman away?"

Dirk Carter was startled.

He took the phone from Claire Kane's hand and asked Basilio Sinclair, "Tell me the details."

Basilio Sinclair informed Dirk Carter.

About twenty minutes ago.

Three unmarked commercial vehicles drove directly into The Empyrean Palace's basement.

Then, they showed their credentials to the security, saying they were carrying out official duties.

And asked the security to open the elevator, directly went up to the highest floor office and took Jeanette Houseman away without a word.

Hearing this.

Dirk Carter asked, "They showed credentials, so which unit are they from?"

"The Supreme Procuratorate."

"The Supreme Procuratorate?"

Upon hearing this name, Dirk Carter was shocked again.

The Supreme Procuratorate came to Veridia City to arrest someone, without even consulting province or city, clearly shows their intent is straightforward.

Connecting the dots, Elston Houseman was arrested the day before yesterday, Cullen Houseman yesterday, and now Jeanette Houseman suddenly taken away today. This seems to send a signal—higher-ups aim to wipe out the Houseman Family.

Thinking to this point.

Dirk Carter felt nervous.

Asked, "How long have they been gone?"

"At least half an hour."

Basilio Sinclair said.

Dirk Carter's heart sank.

Putting down the phone, he said, "It's definitely too late to chase them, even if managed that, it won't change a thing, I must immediately make a trip to Argentum."

Everyone knew.

The Houseman Family's plot could be thwarted, thanks to Jeanette Houseman's sacrifice.

If not for her, Bohdan Sherwood might have perished in Veridia City long ago.

Dirk Carter, a small fry, naturally couldn't rescue Jeanette Houseman from the Supreme Procuratorate.

But there is one person who can.

That is Bohdan Sherwood.

"I'll book you a flight ticket."

Dorothy Zechariah immediately turned around and took out her phone to start making calls.

Caleb Ford said, "I'll let Little Rose and Little Ruby accompany you, so you can have some backup on the road."

"No need, I'll have Elbert Rivers go with me."

Dirk Carter said.

Just the day before yesterday.

Alba Spire Street Police Station officer Elbert Rivers had officially reported to Dirk Carter.

No time to waste.

Dirk Carter quickly called Elbert Rivers.

Approximately twenty minutes later, Elbert Rivers was already waiting downstairs with a car.

The two hurriedly rushed to the airport.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, the two boarded the earliest flight and landed in Argentum City.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as imagined.

Departing from Veridia City, Dirk Carter hadn't kept Bohdan Sherwood and Anton Lewis' contact numbers.

That means he had no quick means to reach the two.

Night fell.

He could only wait till the next day to try his luck at The State Council.

After a long journey, Dirk Carter decided to find a place to fill his belly first.

Just as the two wandered aimlessly on the road searching for a restaurant, suddenly, a BMW stopped at the roadside, and the passenger seat window opened.

A voice called out, "Dirk Carter, is that you?"

From across the passenger seat, Dirk Carter took a clear look, and surprisingly, the face appearing in front of him was both unfamiliar and familiar.

Saying familiar, because this person was none other than his long unseen ex-girlfriend Lily Sullivan.

Saying unfamiliar, because after years of no contact, the once slightly immature Lily Sullivan had now fully matured.

Her long, wavy hair cascaded to one side, adding an air of sophistication.

"Wow, it's really you? I thought I mistook someone else!"

Lily Sullivan, driving, exclaimed in surprise, opened the car door and got out.

Only then did Dirk Carter realize that it wasn't just her face that had changed, her figure had transformed a lot too.

Back when Lily Sullivan was in her twenties, she had a decent figure, but not quite voluptuous; however, today she appeared remarkably stunning.

Especially the two fluffy bunnies adorning her chest.

Somehow, in a matter of just a few years, they had grown from a B cup to a D cup.

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