A Bumpy Road to Power

This news was explosive for Dirk Carter.

If Rasco Shaw was destined to appear from the very beginning.

Doesn't that mean that the notebook Dylan Tate left for him was handed over to Rasco Shaw for nothing?

All the things he and the people around him had done for Bohdan Sherwood ended up being in vain because whether he did them or not, the end result would be the same as now, making no difference at all.

It seemed that she noticed Dirk Carter's thoughts.

The woman smiled and said, "In this matter, you've indeed done many unexpected things, such as convincing the Hughes Family and the Donovan Family not to get involved. This was something Bohdan Sherwood did not anticipate at first, so his plan to capture them all naturally fell through. In other words, you saved the Hughes Family and the Donovan Family, leaving Bohdan Sherwood without a reason to act against them for now."

At least it wasn't all for nothing.

The woman's words brought a slight comfort to Dirk Carter.

He took a deep breath.

And said, "No matter what, Jeanette Houseman is not at fault. Her involvement with the Houseman Family's dealings over the years was not deep, and after she learned of the Houseman Family's conspiracy, she chose to report it. From any perspective, Commissioner Bohdan shouldn't act against Jeanette Houseman."

"Heh, you're still too naive. The downfall of the Houseman Family will inevitably trigger a chain reaction. The people the Houseman Family has cultivated over the years are now in critical positions. Aren't they afraid of being implicated by the Houseman Family? As long as one person from the Houseman Family isn't caught, these people can rally together. At that time, Bohdan Sherwood will undoubtedly face backlash. He can't risk leaving hidden dangers behind."

The woman said leisurely.

Dirk Carter hurriedly said, "Jeanette Houseman is not that kind of person. If she were, she wouldn't have done something as righteous as exposing her own family. Doesn't Commissioner Bohdan understand such a simple truth?"

"Heh, so what if he knows? Hasn't there been such historical precedents of draping oneself in imperial robes? Once you ascend to high positions, some things, once done, must be done cleanly, leaving no hidden dangers behind."

The woman said.

These words.

Finally brought Dirk Carter's heart to his throat.

The woman in front of him had a much deeper understanding of the situation than he did.

Not because he lacked the brains.

But because his social level was too low.

Some things shrouded in mist were simply invisible.

He suddenly shouted, "Stop the car! Stop now!"

The driver braked suddenly, stopping the car by the roadside.

Seeing Dirk Carter reaching to open the car door.

The woman asked, "What are you going to do?"

"No matter what, I can't watch Jeanette Houseman get into trouble. I promised to protect her. I'm going to wait at the State Council's gate. As long as Commissioner Bohdan appears, I will plead. I must do something."

"I can help you."

The woman said.

Dirk Carter was taken aback, turning to look at this mysterious woman.

The woman smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong, I can't help you persuade Bohdan Sherwood, but I can take you to meet him. However, I still have to pour a bucket of cold water on you; no matter what you say or do, the outcome will not change."

"Really?"

The immense surprise made Dirk Carter instinctively hold the woman's hand.

Suddenly realizing it was inappropriate.

He quickly let go.

This brief contact made the woman blush instantly.

She quickly withdrew her hand too.

Stammering, she asked, "If the outcome won't change, are you still willing to meet him?"

"I want to meet him; I must meet him."

Dirk Carter said resolutely.

The woman asked again, "In this matter, you've left a good impression on Bohdan Sherwood. With such a relationship, you are bound to rise steadily in the future, but pleading for Jeanette Houseman would make Bohdan Sherwood see you differently. The good fortune you've hardly earned might slip away. Are you still willing to do this?"

"I am willing!"

Dirk Carter declared decisively once again.

The woman looked out the window, pondering for a long time.

Then she pressed a button on the car door, speaking to it, "Back to the compound."

As soon as she finished speaking.

The driver started the car.

Made a sharp turn at the spot.

Soon drove onto a secluded path.

This was an internal road.

There was a gate at the entrance, guarded by armed police. After checking their credentials, the armed police opened the gate for passage.

Driving along this dimly lit path for about a kilometer, a residential compound hidden among tall trees appeared before their eyes.

The residential compound had no door plate.

But it was heavily fortified.

At the main gate, there were still armed guards on duty.

After confirming credentials again and using an instrument to check the bottom of the vehicle, they opened the gate for passage once more.

After the entire process was completed.

The car slowly drove in.

A row of small quadrangle courtyards appeared in view.

These quadrangle courtyards were surrounded by tall trees as well. Even in daylight, the inside couldn't be clearly seen.

After the car stopped at the entrance of one small courtyard.

Weiguang got out of the car first.

He took the initiative to open the car door for the woman.

After Dirk Carter got out too.

The woman pointed to a small quadrangle courtyard not far away and said, "That's Bohdan Sherwood's house. At this time, he probably hasn't gone to rest yet. I won't accompany you over there."

"Thank you."

Dirk Carter said sincerely.

The woman smiled sweetly.

In the dim light, her smile blossomed like a flower, as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal.

Without saying another word, she turned and walked into the small courtyard before them.

Leaving Dirk Carter standing alone, in the midst of the silent courtyard, feeling somewhat at a loss.

Undoubtedly, those who lived in this residential compound were either powerful or prestigious.

Dirk Carter didn't bother to care about that woman anymore.

He went straight to Bohdan Sherwood's doorstep.

Taking a few deep breaths, just as he was about to reach out and knock on the door, with a creak, the door opened.

A familiar face suddenly appeared in front of him.

It was none other than Bohdan Sherwood's secretary, Anton Lewis.

Anton Lewis didn't expect someone to be standing at the door either.

He jolted a bit.

Squinted to look, and exclaimed in surprise, "Dirk Carter? What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to see Commissioner Bohdan."

Dirk Carter replied.

Anton Lewis was puzzled, asking, "I know, but how did you get in?"

Dirk Carter didn't want to trouble that unfamiliar woman, so he fumbled to say, "I... I found my own way in. Has the leader rested? I'd like... I'd like to see him."

Anton Lewis seemed to know the purpose of Dirk Carter's visit.

And said, "The leader has already rested. You should come another day. Come, I'll arrange a place for you to stay."

He was just about to reach out to invite Dirk Carter along.

But Dirk Carter avoided him.

And said sternly, "If the leader has rested, I'll wait here for him. After all, I must see him."

"Comrade Dirk Carter, do you know what this place is? If you wait at the leader's door, someone will come and take you away soon. You'd better come with me; I'll take you out!"

Anton Lewis said.

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