A Bumpy Road to Power

Today, Lily Sullivan is wearing a tight-fitting long dress.

The fabric of the dress clings closely to her body, perfectly outlining her large bust, making it quite a sight.

You could even feel the bounce of those two flesh masses when she walked towards Dirk Carter.

Apart from the big white rabbits.

There were also significant changes elsewhere.

Her waist had become slimmer.

Her hips were much fuller.

Overall, Lily Sullivan is still Lily Sullivan, but her appearance has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Dirk Carter still remembers, when he was rising rapidly in the health department, the office deputy director, Fordham Wright, transferred Lily Sullivan to Glenwood Township Health Clinic, and since then, it seemed they hadn't seen each other.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, they met by chance on the streets of Argentum.

Noticing Dirk Carter's eyes "roaming" over her body.

Lily Sullivan appeared quite pleased.

She raised an eyebrow and said, "Long time no see, how have you been?"

"Not bad, and you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Although he had grievances towards her back then, time has a way of smoothing out all the edges, and looking back, he realized the old resentment had long faded into thin air, not stirring any waves.

Lily Sullivan also gave a slight smile.

She glanced back at the BMW and said, "I'm doing alright too. What brings you to Argentum?"

"Oh, on a business trip, yes, I'm here on a business trip."

Dirk Carter casually found an excuse to brush it off.

Lily Sullivan paused and said, "I'm just about to go eat. It's been a while, how about having dinner together?"

Dirk Carter just reached out to refuse.

Lily Sullivan interrupted him and asked, "Why? Are you so petty? How long has it been since then? Are you still holding grudges? Could it be you haven't let go of me?"

That remark was quite provoking.

If Dirk Carter didn't go along, he would seem narrow-minded.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll go."

Upon hearing this.

Lily Sullivan turned around and got into the car.

Elbert Rivers leaned over to Dirk Carter's ear and asked softly, "Boss, what's your relationship with this woman?"

"Ex-girlfriend!"

With those three words from Dirk Carter.

Elbert Rivers stuck out his tongue and whispered, "You two rekindle your old romance, I won't get in the way. I'll go find a hotel and wait for you to finish. Is that alright?"

Since he didn't want to go.

Dirk Carter couldn't force him.

He nodded and said, "I'll be back after dinner."

With that, he opened the car door and got in.

After driving for about ten minutes, they stopped in front of a building nestled among lush green trees.

The building was uniquely designed, resembling three square boxes stacked together.

Upon entering a door that wasn't particularly grand or opulent, they encountered a different world.

What appeared was a hall with extremely luxurious decor.

A waitress in a qipao approached proactively and complimented Lily Sullivan, saying, "Ms. Sullivan, please head upstairs."

It was clear.

Lily Sullivan should be a regular here.

Following the waitress's lead.

They opened a vintage-style wooden door.

What caught Dirk Carter's eyes was a private room that amazed him greatly.

The room was large and decorated like a Veridia-style garden.

Pavilions, bridges, and flowing streams were all present.

Right in front was a stage that resembled an ancient theater stage.

Below the stage, a man-made creek meandered by.

The water flowed gently.

Inside, one could clearly see the blooming lotus flowers and colorful koi swimming around.

In the center of the garden, there was a large pavilion.

Inside the pavilion was a table.

Three men and two women were already seated around it.

Upon hearing footsteps.

The five looked over.

At that moment, Dirk Carter felt like backing out.

He thought the dinner was just the two of them, but unexpectedly, Lily Sullivan had brought him to some sort of dinner party.

Since they were already inside, leaving now would seem impolite.

In an instant, Dirk Carter made up his mind, planning to take a few bites and then find an excuse to leave without upsetting anyone.

"Lily, why so late?"

As the two approached the table, a man who looked to be in his fifties asked, frowning.

Lily Sullivan sat down beside him and pointed to Dirk Carter, saying, "I ran into a friend, chatted a bit, and brought him over for dinner."

"Friend? What kind of friend?"

The man in his fifties asked.

Lily Sullivan covered her mouth with a smile, then whispered a few words into the man's ear.

At first, the man looked very surprised.

Then, with a look of sudden realization, he said with a mocking tone, "Oh? So it's an ex-boyfriend, sit, sit, please sit."

As soon as he said that.

The waitress who had led them in pulled out a chair for Dirk Carter.

Just as he was about to sit down.

The elderly man beside Lily Sullivan reached out to shake Dirk Carter's hand and said, "Hello, ex-boyfriend."

Dirk Carter politely rose.

And was about to extend his hand in return.

Just as their hands were about to meet.

The elderly man's hand suddenly withdrew, and he asked Lily Sullivan, "You mentioned before, what does your ex-boyfriend do?"

"He works at the health bureau."

Lily Sullivan replied.

Health bureau?

That was something from ages ago.

It was evident that over these years, Lily Sullivan had no news about Dirk Carter.

"Oh, the health bureau? A leader there?"

The elderly man exaggeratedly looked at Dirk Carter and asked.

Dirk Carter was about to say something humble.

Lily Sullivan chuckled coldly and said, "What leader? It's just the county's health bureau. Even if someone becomes a director there, it doesn't count as a leader."

Saying this.

She looked at Dirk Carter and asked, "By the way, I forgot to ask, did you become a director?"

"No."

Dirk Carter shook his head.

"Hahaha... I knew it, with your competence, it's impossible for you to be a leader in your lifetime. But it doesn't matter, I've made it big now, giving you a taste of the high life, consider it an eye-opener."

Lily Sullivan laughed as she spoke.

Upon learning that Dirk Carter never became a director.

She seemed quite pleased.

As things unfolded, Dirk Carter saw the signs.

The so-called long-time no-see reunion was just an excuse. Lily Sullivan's purpose for inviting him to the dinner was purely to ridicule him and flaunt her superiority.

"Yes, an eye-opener. People from your small place wouldn't have seen such a gathering. You're lucky to have this meal today, and you'll have stories to brag about when you go back, hahaha..."

As soon as Lily Sullivan finished speaking.

The elderly man immediately burst into laughter.

The other two couples chimed in with giggles as well.

Their eyes filled with contempt and disdain for Dirk Carter.

One should compete with like-minded individuals, not argue with fools over trivialities. Dirk Carter understood this principle.

Since he had grasped Lily Sullivan's intentions.

Dirk Carter let it go.

He asked Lily Sullivan, "Lily, aren't you going to introduce these friends?"

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