A Bumpy Road to Power

Along the mountain peak, heading down.

There's a vast, flat plain.

Dirk Carter left his mark on every inch of "land".

Finally arriving at the hidden haven within the dense forest.

Gently unveiling the last layer of cover.

The grass was lush, the creek murmured softly.

Last time, his senses were blurred.

Such a beautiful view, yet he hadn't really appreciated it, leaving him with a sense of regret.

This time.

Dirk Carter crouched down, spreading apart two jade-like legs.

He stared at the small patch for a long time, marveling that Jeanette Houseman's petals were among the most beautiful he'd ever seen.

"Stop staring, it's embarrassing."

Jeanette Houseman finally couldn't hold back, shyly uttering these words from the bed.

Dirk Carter slowly stood up.

Clothing dropped away one by one.

At that moment.

Jeanette Houseman's breathing became rapid.

When Dirk Carter displayed his impressive form.

Jeanette Houseman's pretty face turned crimson.

Her eyes locked onto the center like radar, unable to move.

Of course.

Her body's reactions were equally candid.

Even before the final act had begun.

The floral streams overflowed again, trickling like a hungry mouth watering.

Effortless flow.

Dirk Carter knew Jeanette Houseman was already yearning desperately, deciding not to tease her any longer. He first raised her long, straight legs onto his shoulders, aimed at the target, exerted a little force, provoking a soft moan from Jeanette Houseman...

Then, a relentless, hour-long battle ensued.

Dirk Carter exerted himself.

Jeanette Houseman enjoyed it thoroughly.

When Dirk Carter surrendered, drained and defeated, Jeanette Houseman could barely breathe.

Her jade-like figure lay twitching on the bed, even her eyes wet with tears.

That night was destined to be extraordinary.

Starting from eleven at night, they battled through three entire rounds.

When the sky began to brighten outside.

Jeanette Houseman no longer had the strength to stand.

Her legs couldn't even close together.

The petals were slightly swollen and red.

Even so, the sense of satisfaction filled her body, making her unwilling to stop.

As Dirk Carter dressed to leave, Jeanette Houseman had already fallen asleep.

There was no farewell.

No farewell was needed.

Arriving at the hotel lobby.

He felt a surge of bitterness well up in his chest.

He turned to glance back.

Understanding in his heart that this parting might be the final farewell.

Elbert Rivers, informed in advance, waited at the hotel entrance.

They hailed a cab, heading straight for the airport.

Just as they got in.

Dirk Carter's phone rang.

The number displayed was Yara Hughes.

For some reason, Dirk Carter's heart sank at that moment, anticipating something bad.

"Hello."

Dirk Carter softly called.

On the other side, Yara Hughes's sobs were immediately heard.

"What's happened?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Yara Hughes struggled to control her overwhelming emotions, chokingly saying, "Dad... Dad..."

"What's wrong with Mr. Hughes?"

"Dad said... Dad said... He wants to see you."

Dirk Carter hardly hesitated.

Saying, "I'm right here in Argentum, wait for me, I can be there in half an hour."

After hanging up.

Dirk Carter immediately asked the driver to turn around and head to the sanatorium.

About half an hour later, Dirk Carter arrived at the sanatorium gates.

Last time, the sanatorium felt quite peaceful, but today it was entirely different, with many vehicles coming and going, and even the guards at the gate had doubled.

"Comrade, please show your pass."

Dirk Carter had just reached the entrance.

A military police officer blocked his way.

"I... I don't have a pass."

Dirk Carter said.

The officer extended a hand to stop him, saying, "Sorry, without a pass, you cannot enter this place, please step back."

"Comrade, please make an exception, I have urgent business inside."

Dirk Carter pleaded.

The officer looked sternly, stating, "Sorry, comrade, it's the rule."

Dirk Carter was about to argue further.

At that moment.

A middle-aged man in a suit noticed the dispute and quickly approached, asking the junior officer, "What's going on? Why the commotion? So many important people are here today, it looks bad."

The junior officer looked embarrassed.

Gesturing towards Dirk Carter, saying, "This comrade doesn't have a pass, but he claims he has urgent business inside."

The middle-aged man frowned, inspecting Dirk Carter.

He said, "Hello, I'm the director of the sanatorium's security department. My name is Charon Summers. Is there something urgent?"

Although he sounded polite.

Charon Summers's eyes held disdain.

You see, everyone moving in and out was arriving by car.

Yet Dirk Carter and Elbert Rivers were on foot.

Also, Dirk Carter looked quite young and unfamiliar, and his accent wasn't local to Argentum, so Charon Summers naturally didn't feel Dirk Carter carried much weight.

"Hello, Director Summers, I'm here to visit Mr. Hughes."

Dirk Carter said.

Upon hearing this.

Charon Summers frowned again, asked, "Visiting Mr. Hughes? What position do you hold?"

"Vice Mayor of Veridia City in Janton State, here's my ID."

Dirk Carter retrieved his work ID from his pocket, presenting it to Charon Summers.

Charon Summers looked at it.

Surprised to a certain extent.

After all, judging Dirk Carter's age, he seemed only in his twenties and yet was of deputy hall level?

Although perplexed.

Being the security director at the sanatorium, he's seen many high-ranking leaders.

Charon Summers returned the ID to Dirk Carter, saying, "Young man, this is a high-level sanatorium, those at this place for treatment are all high-ranking leaders. I've seen many youngsters like you hoping to get in and network, but sorry, today you can't enter, leave now."

After saying this.

Charon Summers began to turn away.

Dirk Carter grabbed him, saying, "Director Summers, please make an exception, Mr. Hughes asked to see me, I have contact with his daughter, but for some reason, her phone isn't picked up. You can come in with me, when we meet, I'll have Ms. Hughes speak with you."

"Hey, kid, you just want to get in, don't make such ridiculous excuses, okay? Mr. Hughes wants to see you, huh? You can really talk big, huh? I was being polite and speaking nicely to you, but if you continue, I won't be, I'll give you a minute to vanish from my sight, or else I'll have someone drag you away, believe it?"

Charon Summers got a bit angry.

Elbert Rivers was inexperienced.

Not understanding much of the protocol.

He directly said with a stern face, "You're quite unreasonable. You don't understand the urgency of this matter? With your awareness, how do you qualify as a security department director? You aren't even fit to guard the gate."

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