A Bumpy Road to Power

"They were caught, the two brothers were sentenced to death and have already been executed by firing squad."

Bohdan Sherwood sighed as he spoke.

The case wasn't complicated.

The president of the Intermediate People's Court was murdered, and it was a massacre, causing a huge sensation in Silverwood City.

The city's criminal police brigade quickly formed a task force.

The provincial department also dispatched an expert team to guide the work.

A citywide manhunt was launched.

At the same time, a bounty announcement was released via the media: a reward of ten thousand yuan for anyone providing useful clues.

Within less than twenty-four hours of the crime.

The task force received a tip from the public, saying they seemed to have seen the two brothers hastily returning home that night.

And so.

The police raided the brothers' home.

The two brothers, who were playing mahjong at home, were arrested.

Guns used for the murder were found in their home.

Ballistics and fingerprint identification confirmed that these two guns were indeed used by the brothers, and bloodstains from the scene were found on the brothers' shoe soles.

From this, it was determined that Jinn Goodman's family was killed by the brothers.

Although the brothers tried every means to deny it after being caught, they eventually admitted their crimes under police pressure. In the autumn of the same year,

the brothers were executed by firing squad.

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter asked, "What was the motive for the brothers to murder?"

Bohdan Sherwood replied, "The motive was a case that Jinn Goodman, as a judge, had adjudicated..."

Three months before Jinn Goodman was murdered.

Jinn Goodman, as the presiding judge, had handled a civil dispute case.

When the brothers built a new house, they encroached on the neighbor's property; the neighbor tried multiple times to negotiate but to no avail and was even beaten by the brothers.

In the end, having no other option, the victim sued the brothers in court.

Jinn Goodman ultimately ruled that the brothers should demolish the illegally constructed part and cease infringing the victim's rights.

The judgment was delivered.

But the brothers refused to comply.

After being urged repeatedly, Jinn Goodman, along with colleagues from the Enforcement Division and various departments, enforced the demolition of the illegally constructed part of the brothers' new house.

After that incident.

The brothers were very resentful.

They repeatedly went to the court to cause trouble.

They even threatened Jinn Goodman.

No one could have expected that three months later, the tragedy would really occur.

At this point, Bohdan Sherwood sighed again.

Said, "Jinn and I come from the same place; when we worked in Varden State, we were neighbors and developed a deep revolutionary friendship. After the incident, I had Megan brought over and raised as my own daughter ever since. In my mind, she's no different from my own daughter."

"Ever since she grew up and became mature, she's been clamoring to go to Silverwood City, which I didn't agree with. This time, forcing you to go to Novaria State, she insisted on going. I had no choice; at the time, I agreed just to placate her. Now, I regret it somewhat. I forgot that she's grown up and those steadfast ideas cannot be changed with just a few words."

Dirk Carter nodded.

Asked, "Am I going to Silverwood City this time?"

Bohdan Sherwood nodded.

Said, "That's the current arrangement. You're going to serve as the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, which should be your area of expertise. Whether you can establish yourself will depend on your ability. I can't help you, nor do I have the means to help you."

After saying this.

He opened the drawer.

Took out a file folder and pushed it in front of Dirk Carter.

Said, "Silverwood City's waters run deep; Novaria State's waters are deeper. Here is a basic dossier of provincial and municipal leaders for you to study. You have a week to prepare to take up the post."

Dirk Carter took the file folder.

After a pause, he said, "Committee Member Sherwood, there's still something I don't understand."

Bohdan Sherwood smiled and said, "You want to ask why Megan revealed the plan between Rasco Shaw and me, right?"

"Yes!"

Dirk Carter nodded and said.

"As for Rasco Shaw, it's related to high-level confidential matters, which I can't disclose to you yet. If possible, you'll find out one day. I'm not in a position to explain too much on this matter. I had Megan tell you about our cooperation, to make you understand my good intentions, and not to think that I'm someone without any sense of humanity beyond politics."

After saying this sentence.

Bohdan Sherwood stood up.

Said, "Pass a message to the Hughes Family and Donovan Family for me: the Houseman Family has already fallen; the family's power is at the end of its rope. I hope they will behave and not repeat the same mistakes, or else they'll be next."

After saying this sentence.

Bohdan Sherwood opened the door.

Shouted outside, "Anton Lewis, see Dirk Carter out and arrange a hotel for him."

"Dirk Carter, let's go."

Anton Lewis came in and said to Dirk Carter.

Under his guidance.

The two finally left the compound.

Anton Lewis drove personally, taking Dirk Carter toward the city center.

After stopping at the entrance of a hotel.

Anton Lewis turned to Dirk Carter and said, "The room has been arranged. You can check in directly with your ID."

"Okay, thank you, Secretary Lewis."

Dirk Carter was just about to get out of the car.

Anton Lewis suddenly shouted, "Dirk Carter, wait a minute."

"Is there something else?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Anton Lewis seemed like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Seeing this, Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Secretary Lewis, feel free to speak."

Anton Lewis nodded and said, "It's just that you shouldn't have pleaded for Jeanette Houseman. You were very close with the Hughes Family, Donovan Family, and Jeanette Houseman. The Veridia City incident already proved your stance, but your plea for her made the leadership... lose confidence in you… if you regret it now, I can help persuade the leadership to revoke the previous decision..."

Dirk Carter slightly nodded.

Said, "Thank you, Secretary Lewis, but there's no need."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter got out of the car.

Back at the family compound of Bohdan Sherwood.

After Dirk Carter left.

Bohdan Sherwood returned to the study.

Sitting down.

He said to the empty study, "Come out, he's gone."

With a creak.

A concealed small door opened in the darkness.

A middle-aged man emerged from inside.

The middle-aged man, not very tall, wore an administrative jacket, and like Bohdan Sherwood, exuded a certain commanding aura, clearly someone accustomed to occupying high positions.

He sat down opposite Bohdan Sherwood.

Asked, "This young man indeed has some courage, but not enough cunning; entrusting him with such a heavy responsibility, isn't it a bit too risky?"

Bohdan Sherwood took a deep breath.

Said, "That's why I'm sending him to Novaria State to temper his temperament. I hope by the time we meet again, he'll meet all our criteria."

The middle-aged man smiled.

Said, "You should pray that he can establish himself smoothly in Novaria State, and not end up losing everything."

Bohdan Sherwood's eyes lit up.

Looking at the night sky outside, he said, "For some reason, I have confidence in this young man..."

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