A Bumpy Road to Power

It's clear that among this couple, Mona holds the stronger position, while Brynn Quincy seems somewhat subdued.

After getting scolded by Mona.

Brynn Quincy just shot Dirk Carter a fierce glare and didn't dare say a word.

The Organization Department's car didn't arrive.

Dirk Carter couldn't figure out what was happening.

He took out his phone, walked to the side, and called Ruby Hall at the office of the Organization Department.

The call was quickly connected.

Asked for the reason.

Ruby Hall told Dirk Carter that due to being busy, they forgot to dispatch the car, and asked him to wait in place as they would send one over immediately.

After a six-plus hour car ride.

It's now around four in the afternoon.

Dirk Carter thought for a moment and said, "Director Liu, how about this? It's already late today, and it's definitely too late for me to report to the State Committee if you rush over here. I'll find a place to stay for the night and come bother you early tomorrow morning, okay?"

On the phone.

Ruby Hall paused for a moment.

Then said, "Alright, let's do it that way. Our Organization Department has a contracted hotel on Feixia Road, the Cosmo Grand Hotel. It's a three-star hotel with pretty good conditions. I'll call them, and you can just show your ID to get a room. I apologize for the inconvenience for one night; regarding food..."

"Director Liu, I'll sort out the food myself."

Dirk Carter replied courteously.

Since everything was settled.

Dirk Carter couldn't find anything to criticize.

When Dirk Carter hung up the phone.

Mona quickly came over and asked, "Mr. Carter, is someone coming to pick you up soon?"

Seeing Mona being so attentive made Dirk Carter somewhat embarrassed.

He said, "Miss Mona, you guys go ahead. The person coming to pick me up has a sudden issue, I'll take a taxi to the hotel myself."

"You're taking a taxi? Then take our car. I'll drive you there, just tell me which hotel it is."

After saying that.

Mona directly grabbed Dirk Carter's arm and led him outside.

Dirk Carter couldn't refuse.

He said, "Alright then, drop me off at the Cosmo Grand Hotel on Feixia Road. Once we're there, you can leave."

"Cosmo Grand Hotel?"

Upon hearing this name.

Mona hesitated for a moment.

Then exclaimed, "We're going to the Cosmo Grand Hotel too, that's such a coincidence."

"Mona, Mona, wait a second, wait a second..."

Hearing their conversation.

Brynn Quincy paused.

Quickly rushed over.

Grabbed Mona's arm and said, "Come over here, I have something to say."

Mona sighed.

Apologized to Dirk Carter and, under Brynn Quincy's insistent tugging, walked to the side, impatiently asking, "What do you want?"

"Mona, I feel like this guy is suspicious."

Brynn Quincy said firmly.

Mona asked, "What's suspicious? Brynn Quincy, can't you stop causing trouble? You messed up, and I was fixing it for you. Why can't you be sensible?"

"No, Mona, don't you see? We're going to the Cosmos Hotel, and he's going to the Cosmos Hotel too. That's clearly not normal. I think, he deliberately wants to get close to you or has ulterior motives. When you're out, you have to be cautious."

Brynn Quincy spoke earnestly.

Mona rolled her eyes.

Snorted, "I think it's you who has ulterior motives. All the way here, it's you causing problems. If it weren't for you, would I feel so apologetic towards him?"

"I just..."

Brynn Quincy tried to argue.

Mona wasn't willing to listen.

Walked over to Dirk Carter's side, grabbed his arm, and said, "Mr. Carter, let's go, we're on the way. I'll take you to the hotel."

At the entrance of the train station.

A business car was already parked there.

After Mona got on the car.

Brynn Quincy immediately sat beside her.

As if to assert ownership.

Dirk Carter had no choice but to sit in the back row.

On the way to the hotel.

Mona kept introducing the local customs of Prospera City to Dirk Carter, clearly a native of Prospera City.

Brynn Quincy remained silent, glaring at Dirk Carter with a somewhat sinister look, as if Dirk Carter were his rival in love.

Fortunately, the journey wasn't long.

About half an hour later, they arrived.

After the three got out of the car.

Mona insisted on taking Dirk Carter to the front desk to check in.

Dirk Carter knew he shouldn't bother them anymore.

After expressing his gratitude politely, he bid them farewell.

Upon learning he was reporting to the Organization Department, the front desk quickly completed the check-in procedures for him.

Around four thirty in the afternoon.

Dirk Carter finally entered his room.

After ensuring his family's safety, Dirk Carter felt somewhat tired.

He took a short nap on the bed and woke up around six in the evening.

At this time, the sun was starting to set.

The sky was turning gray.

His stomach began to protest with growls.

Dirk Carter thought he should head downstairs to find something to eat.

As he walked out of the elevator, he heard someone in the lobby shout, "Mr. Carter!"

Dirk Carter paused.

Turned towards the direction of the voice and was momentarily stunned.

The person calling him was, without a doubt, Mona.

However, the Mona he saw now was completely different from the one he had met on the train because she had taken off her mask and the hat she had been wearing.

He had thought of Mona as a beauty.

But Dirk Carter didn't expect she would be such a stunning beauty.

Sleek, long, straight black hair paired with a flawless face took Dirk Carter's breath away.

Her face was like a lily blooming in the morning light, with skin as translucent as if the gentle touch of moonlight could be felt.

Those eyes, deep and bright, shimmered with a starlit glow, each blink like the most brilliant meteor in the night sky.

A prominent nose, naturally pink lips, and a slight upward curve at the corners displayed an unintentional smile, like the warmest spring breeze, filling hearts with warmth.

Such imagery was not crafted by Dirk Carter.

But was his genuine feeling at the time.

In Dirk Carter's mind, he knew many outstanding women, but if he had to say who was the prettiest, it was undeniably Claire Kane.

The woman before him was at Claire Kane's level but of a completely different style.

She embodied the vibrancy of youth, bringing a refreshing yet spring-like warmth.

Though beautiful as a heavenly immortal, she lacked the aloofness that distances people, instead resembling a gentle, neighborly girl.

"Are you... Mona?"

Dirk Carter couldn't help but ask.

Mona giggled.

She said, "What? You don't recognize me without my mask?"

"No... it's just that I never expected such a beautiful face to be under that mask. For the first time, I feel the person who invented masks should really be condemned."

Dirk Carter smiled awkwardly.

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