A Bumpy Road to Power

"You're not exactly a good person yourself."

Mona was also quite helpless with Brynn Quincy. After a complaint, she brought Dirk Carter to the restroom entrance.

Before they could go in.

Brynn Quincy acted up again.

He blocked the restroom door with a cheeky grin and said, "Mona, why don't I take him in? I made the mistake, so I'll make amends."

This little scheme was obvious to both Dirk Carter and Mona.

The train's restroom space was tiny.

If Mona took him in, they would definitely have physical contact as they squeezed together.

That's why Brynn Quincy volunteered.

This time, Mona didn't let him have his way.

She reached out and pushed him aside.

She glared at him and said, "Go back to your compartment, you're not needed here."

With that said.

She helped Dirk Carter and walked into the restroom together.

Brynn Quincy wanted to say something.

With a click, Mona directly shut the restroom door.

This left Brynn Quincy scratching his head, pacing back and forth at the restroom door, full of frustration.

In the spacious restroom.

Dirk Carter and Mona were almost body to body.

The scent from her body drilled into his nose relentlessly; he had to admit, it smelled quite nice.

Mona was using cold water to rinse Dirk Carter's arm while apologizing profusely, making Dirk Carter feel a bit embarrassed.

He said, "You're Mona, right? This isn't your fault, you don't need to apologize, and besides, no serious harm was done."

Mona was wearing a mask.

Her expression was not visible.

But judging from the guilt in her eyes, she was indeed a very decent woman.

Unfortunately, her choice in men was not so great.

"How is it? Feeling a bit better?"

After a while under the cold water, the redness on the skin had faded somewhat.

Mona turned her head towards Dirk Carter and asked.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "It's fine now. I just need to ask the attendant for some burn ointment to apply later."

"Okay, I'll help you apply it."

After saying that, Mona wanted to reach for some paper.

The paper holder in the restroom was behind Dirk Carter, and with such a cramped space, to get the paper, she had to press close against Dirk Carter.

Mona didn't think much at the time.

She stretched her hand out abruptly and lost her balance, tilting towards Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter reacted quickly, noticing Mona's movement at once.

He immediately reached out to catch her.

This embrace turned into a hugging stance.

The two bodies pressed tightly together.

As if electrified.

Mona quickly stood straight.

The part of her face that was visible turned crimson red.

She said awkwardly, "I'm... I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean it."

Dirk Carter was also somewhat embarrassed at this point.

He said, "Let me do it."

He reached for a few sheets of paper.

Preparing to wipe the water droplets off himself.

Mona grabbed them again and said, "Let me do it; it's inconvenient for you with one hand."

Thus.

Mona carefully dried Dirk Carter using the paper.

After the task was finished, she opened the door and walked out of the restroom.

"Mona, he didn't bully you, did he?"

As soon as Mona came out, Brynn Quincy rushed up and asked with concern.

"Get out of my way."

Mona pushed Brynn Quincy aside again.

She helped Dirk Carter back to the compartment, then immediately went to the carriage to find the attendant.

"I'm warning you, don't you dare have any designs on Mona. She's my woman. If I find out you have any improper thoughts about her, I'll definitely make you pay."

As soon as Mona left.

Brynn Quincy pointed at Dirk Carter and warned in a low voice.

Dirk Carter sneered, "Dude, aren't you being overly paranoid? Was the earlier incident my fault? I haven't even settled it with you, yet you're here yakking away. Do you have no shame? If it weren't for her pleading on your behalf, I'd have reported you to the train police, got it?"

"Threatening me? Are you kidding? Do you even know who I am? If you have the guts, go ahead and call the police, and let's see who they'd deal with—you or me."

Brynn Quincy said aggressively.

At that moment.

Footsteps sounded from the corridor.

It seemed Mona was back.

Brynn Quincy immediately quieted down.

He obediently sat on the bed opposite Dirk Carter.

He gave Dirk Carter a fierce look, as if warning him not to make a fool of himself.

Soon enough.

Mona entered the compartment.

She carefully applied the burn ointment she'd gotten from the attendant to Dirk Carter's arm.

During the application process.

She sat body to body with Dirk Carter on the same bed.

Brynn Quincy looked on as if his eyes were about to shoot flames.

Yet, he couldn't utter a word.

Thus, it was evident.

He still had some "fear" of Mona.

The next four or five hours, the compartment was much quieter.

Dirk Carter lay on the bed reading a book, while Mona climbed up to the top bunk above Dirk Carter's to rest.

Brynn Quincy couldn't sit or stand comfortably; he would repeatedly ask Mona if she wanted water or if she was hungry, but Mona seemed fed up with him and responded indifferently.

With a belly full of pent-up frustration, the train arrived at the station.

According to the itinerary.

Dirk Carter first needed to report to the Organization Department of the State Committee.

This meant staying in Prospera City for a few days before being escorted by car from the Organization Department to Silverwood City for his appointment.

Because Elbert Rivers's transfer order hadn't been issued yet.

So this time to Prospera City, Dirk Carter was alone.

His travel items included just one luggage case and a backpack aside from that.

Under normal circumstances, carrying such luggage isn't a problem for a grown man, but now, with one arm injured, Dirk Carter found it difficult to handle the backpack upon getting off the train.

Mona promptly came over and said to Dirk Carter, "Let me take it for you."

"No need, really, no need."

Dirk Carter answered politely.

Without further ado.

Mona took the backpack, handed it over to Brynn Quincy, and said, "You carry the backpack, I'll take the suitcase."

Although unwilling.

Brynn Quincy didn't dare to defy Mona's orders.

He grumpily strapped on the backpack.

With the help of both.

Dirk Carter got off the train.

Before arriving, Dirk Carter communicated with the Organization Department of the State Committee.

The office had promised they'd send a car to pick him up.

But at the station exit, Dirk Carter looked around for a long time, yet didn't see anyone from the Organization Department.

Mona also waited with him for quite some time.

Seeing there was likely no one coming for Dirk Carter.

She actively suggested, "Mr. Carter, do you want to go somewhere? We can give you a ride."

"No, you both can go ahead, I'll make a call."

Dirk Carter said.

Hearing this.

Brynn Quincy quickly said, "Let's go, Mona, we've helped him this far, we've done our duty, and time's getting on, your parents are waiting."

"Done our duty? When that word comes out of your mouth, why does it sound so awkward? Would he be in this state if not for you? I'll inform my parents. If you want to leave, you can go first."

Mona replied irritably.

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