A Bumpy Road to Power

"Old Alexander, is that what you mean too?"

Lane Quincy finally couldn't hold back and asked Alexander Camden.

Alexander Camden still had a carefree demeanor, smiling as he said, "Old Lane, young people nowadays are not like us back in the day. They all have their own ideas. Whether the two kids can be together ultimately depends on them. I think we should delay the engagement and let the kids decide for themselves. Let's not meddle."

This statement.

Was considered the final reply.

Lane Quincy was also not insensitive.

He nodded.

And said, "It seems Brynn was being wishful. Let's wrap up today's gathering. Let's go."

As he spoke.

He pushed the chair dissatisfiedly.

When he reached the door with Hannah Jacobson and Brynn Quincy.

Lane Quincy suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Turned to Dirk Carter and asked, "Secretary General Carter, you're supposed to take office tomorrow, right? Then we'll meet again tomorrow."

This statement, the tone was quite unfriendly.

It seemed like he was signaling Dirk Carter.

Let's see the real deal in Silverwood City.

Once the three on the other side left.

Mona jumped up.

She grabbed Dirk Carter's arm, excitedly saying, "Wow, you're part of the State Commission for Discipline Inspection too? Then you're colleagues with my dad, that's amazing..."

"Mona, don't be ridiculous!"

Alexander Camden reprimanded.

Then he said to Dirk Carter, "Comrade Carter, the child is ignorant. I'm sorry for today's events that wrapped you in them."

"It's okay, it's not your fault."

Dirk Carter replied.

Alexander Camden nodded.

And said, "Comrade Carter, I wonder if you have some time. If so, shall we have a chat?"

"Sure, but I'd like to shower first."

Dirk Carter gestured to his disheveled appearance.

Alexander Camden nodded.

And said, "Alright, I'll wait for you in the tea room on the sixth floor."

...

Over at Lane Quincy.

The three hurriedly returned to the car.

Once the car door closed.

Hannah Jacobson angrily said to Lane Quincy, "You... you're really useless. Your son got bullied and you didn't say a word. I don't care, you must give me an explanation for this. Otherwise, I'm not finished with you..."

Lane Quincy looked annoyed.

Seeming not to want to argue with the woman, he gazed out the window with a preoccupied expression.

Seeing him ignoring her.

Hannah Jacobson targeted Brynn Quincy.

She lovingly wiped the water stains off his face, saying, "Brynn, today's trouble was caused by Dirk Carter. But we can't give in. The Camden Family hasn't clearly refused. Put some effort in and marry Mona."

"Mom... I don't want Mona. She doesn't like me at all."

Brynn Quincy's voiced his grievance.

Hannah Jacobson knocked him on the head.

She said, "Talking nonsense, liking and not liking doesn't matter. You know your father's situation; the only way to resolve it is by staying with Mona. I'm giving you half a month, whatever it takes, make Mona willing to marry you. If all else fails, it's not impossible to make a cooked deal, Mom will help you..."

Saying this.

She leaned close to Brynn Quincy and whispered something in his ear.

Meanwhile.

Dirk Carter had also come down from his room after showering.

At the sixth-floor tea room entrance.

Mona was eagerly waiting.

Seeing Dirk Carter approach, she bounced up and held onto his arm again, saying, "I'll take you to my dad."

Regarding Mona's "enthusiasm."

Dirk Carter really couldn't do much about it.

Nevertheless, it also demonstrated Mona's inherent simplicity and innocence.

Possibly, in her eyes.

Such flirtation wasn't seen as anything bad at all.

"Dad, I've brought him to you."

She opened the door.

Mona remained clinging to Dirk Carter.

Alexander Camden saw their close interaction and frowned.

He said, "Mona, I'd like to discuss work matters with Dirk Carter. Please step out."

"Oh—"

Though somewhat reluctant.

Mona still sensibly nodded.

Then she made a face at Dirk Carter and said, "After you're done with Dad, I'll take you for a midnight snack. I'll wait downstairs."

Saying so.

She happily left.

Once the door closed.

Alexander Camden offered Dirk Carter a cup of tea, saying, "Comrade Carter, young women tend to be frivolous, don't mind her."

"Not at all, Mona is quite interesting."

Dirk Carter replied.

Alexander Camden nodded and said, "Initially, I planned to visit you in Prospera City later, but it seems we've bumped into each other. Let's skip formalities and talk business directly."

"Secretary Camden wants to discuss the Silverwood City 626 case, right?"

"You've heard about this matter?"

Alexander Camden was surprised.

Dirk Carter nodded.

And said, "I've heard of it, but not much. I'm curious, isn't the 626 case a murder mystery? What does it have to do with our State Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

Alexander Camden sighed slightly.

And said, "Our State Commission for Discipline Inspection received an anonymous letter indicating the 626 case might be connected to Silverwood City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Squad Leader, Grady Sawyer."

"What?"

As Dirk Carter was sipping tea.

He suddenly raised his head in disbelief at Alexander Camden.

Here.

We need to highlight the Silverwood City 626 murder case that occurred a month ago.

On June 26th last month.

Isaac Shelby, head of the Kingsward District Bureau Legal Affairs Division at Silverwood City Police, reported to the political commissar, Cornellius Sharp, that his division member, Courtney Childers, hadn't reported to work for two days.

The division called her multiple times, all leading to a powered-off phone.

Thus.

They contacted her parents.

Courtney Childers' parents informed the unit she'd moved out last year.

They'd requested several times to visit her apartment.

But Courtney refused.

She claimed she was executing a confidential task, hence the apartment wasn't convenient for parental visits.

Thus.

Her parents were unaware of Courtney's whereabouts.

Political Commissar Cornellius Sharp was concerned upon hearing this.

Quickly ordered the Legal Division to find her.

Simultaneously.

The command center received a report.

Saying a fisherman found a large malodorous sack by the Azure River.

The Kingsward District Investigative Squad rushed to the scene, retrieved the sack, and inside found a naked female corpse.

Due to water exposure.

The body was decomposed and bloated, unrecognizable by sight.

A major felony occurred.

The District Police Bureau initiated a critical case mechanism.

The body was sent to forensics for examination.

Simultaneously, a large-scale investigation was launched at the discovery site.

A group of officers found a police cap on a rocky beach 300 meters from the body.

And the cap was a female officer's cap.

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