A Bumpy Road to Power

There were two purposes for doing this.

Firstly, if Dirk Carter's abilities are sufficient, he could leverage them to make a breakthrough in Novaria State.

This would disrupt the Houseman Family's self-proclaimed kingdom in Novaria.

It also increases the control of the top leadership over Novaria State.

Secondly.

If Dirk Carter's abilities are lacking.

He could also divert some of the Houseman family members' animosity towards Bohdan Sherwood.

He would then be able to concentrate on other matters.

In summary.

No matter the outcome, it would be beneficial for Bohdan Sherwood.

Noticing the change in Dirk Carter's expression.

Bohdan Sherwood asked, "What's wrong? Not willing to go?"

Dirk Carter suddenly smiled.

He said, "Committee Member Sherwood, I see clearly now, actually, Jeanette Houseman poses little threat to you. You just need to force her abroad, capturing her is just your way to get me to Novaria State, right?"

It seemed as though he had been seen through.

Bohdan Sherwood was momentarily startled.

Then he laughed heartily and said, "The road is chosen by you, what I did was merely to give a little push."

"Was the beauty I encountered at Petalwash Stream today also arranged by you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Since it was already seen through.

There was no need to conceal anything anymore.

Bohdan Sherwood stood up.

He walked to the door of the study and directly opened it.

"Come in and listen, sneaking around, did you think I didn't know you were outside?"

Upon hearing this from Bohdan Sherwood.

Dirk Carter curiously turned his head.

He saw the beauty from Petalwash Stream standing sideways at the door, and from her stance, it was obvious that a moment before the door opened, she had been eavesdropping with her ear against it.

Upon seeing Dirk Carter.

Her expression was a bit awkward.

She scratched her head uncomfortably and walked in.

Complaining, she said, "Dad Sherwood, you're too unscrupulous, I helped you out and you exposed me, that's not how you treat people."

"What do you mean I'm not treating people right? I didn't ask you to go to Petalwash Stream, you volunteered how did it become my fault? Come in and meet Dirk Carter."

Bohdan Sherwood said.

The woman walked into the study with a noticeable fear in her eyes.

She walked up to Dirk Carter, reached out her hand and said with confidence, "Hello, my name is Megan Goodman."

Megan Goodman?

Doesn't she have the surname Sherwood?

Though Dirk Carter was puzzled for a moment, he still extended his hand to shake Megan Goodman's hand and said, "No need for me to introduce myself. Miss Megan, your acting skills are impressive. At Petalwash Stream, I truly believed you didn't recognize me."

"Hehe, I intentionally pretended to hesitate when I first heard your name, so that later on, helping you would seem more natural, and you wouldn't guess my identity."

Megan Goodman said proudly.

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "Indeed, Miss Megan, you're remarkable."

After being praised by Dirk Carter.

Megan Goodman pouted and said to Bohdan Sherwood, "Dad Sherwood, see, I'm not a child anymore. I can help solve your problems too."

"Alright, alright, you're great, really great. Okay, I need to discuss serious matters with Dirk Carter, it's getting late, you should go rest."

Bohdan Sherwood said.

Megan Goodman said unhappily, "Dad Sherwood, didn't you promise me that if Dirk Carter decides to go to Novaria State, I can go with him? Are you taking back your word?"

"Let's discuss it later."

"No way, you promised, why postpone it? I want to go with Dirk Carter to Novaria State..."

Megan Goodman insisted.

Bohdan Sherwood was at a loss with her behavior.

He nodded, saying, "Alright, fine, you can go. If you don't leave now, I might actually change my mind."

"Okay, okay, I'm going, I'll go right now."

Megan Goodman became instantly cheerful, made a funny face at Bohdan Sherwood, and skipped out of the room.

When the door closed again.

Bohdan Sherwood pointed towards the door and said, "A friend's daughter who grew up with me, spoiled by me, hence so willful."

"Committee Member Sherwood, what does it mean for her to go to Novaria State with me? To supervise me?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bohdan Sherwood waved his hand.

He said, "Certainly not for that purpose, there's no such necessity."

"Then why did she say she's going to Novaria State with me?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bohdan Sherwood sat down.

His expression turned serious.

He downed a cup of tea.

He said, "Her father is buried in Novaria State."

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter felt a chill down his spine.

He straightened up and looked at Bohdan Sherwood.

Bohdan Sherwood paused and said, "I didn't intend to bring this up, but since she is set on going to Novaria, I can't oversee her, so I must entrust her to you."

Megan Goodman's father was named Jinn Goodman.

Over twenty years ago, he served as the president of the Intermediate People's Court in Silverwood City, Novaria State.

It was a snowy New Year's Eve.

Outside was filled with the sound of drums and firecrackers.

The Goodman family gathered in front of a black-and-white TV, ready to watch the New Year's Gala.

At this time, a knock sounded on the door.

Upon hearing it, Jinn's mother, Megan's grandmother, went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, a dark gun barrel was pointed at her head, and the trigger was pulled.

Jinn's mother was the first to fall.

Jinn's father was also in the living room, and instinctively tried to grab something to attack the assailant.

No one expected there was another assailant behind with a shotgun.

A shot was fired directly at Jinn's father.

As a result.

The elderly couple died instantly.

At the same time.

Jinn was busy in the kitchen, his wife was in the bedroom trying new clothes on their five-year-old daughter Megan.

When the two assailants entered, Jinn rushed out at the noise, only to get shot down in an instant.

Jinn's wife heard the noise; taking a glance outside, she was terrified.

In utter panic, she quickly shut the door then hid Megan in the wardrobe, covering her with clothes and quilts and instructed her to stay quiet.

After doing all this.

The assailants were already smashing the door.

Just as they broke in.

Jinn's wife climbed onto the windowsill and jumped out.

Being on the sixth floor, she died immediately upon impact.

As Bohdan Sherwood recounted the event, Dirk Carter's heart felt constricted.

Upon hearing about Jinn's wife's suicide, he understood the intention of this great mother.

By jumping, she would create a commotion, notifying neighbors that something was wrong, forcing the assailants to flee quickly without searching for the child.

She sacrificed herself to protect Megan.

"Were those two assailants eventually caught?"

Dirk Carter asked.

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