A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 459 459: You're Playing with Fire

Blossom's objective today is quite simple.

She just wants to get Sydney Tanner from Dirk Carter's hands.

Whether using soft or hard tactics doesn't matter.

As soon as she gets hold of Sydney Tanner,

she can expose the fabricated acts of bravery.

Just as Dirk Carter mentioned.

Once this matter is exposed, regardless of who exposes it, this debt will fall on Dirk Carter's head.

After all, Robert Shepherd's faction already knows that Sydney Tanner is in Dirk Carter's possession.

At that time, Robert Shepherd will be removed, and she can control everything in Koryn City.

After dealing with Robert Shepherd, the people behind him will certainly go after Dirk Carter. By then, even without her intervention, Dirk Carter will receive the punishment he deserves.

This can be considered a plan to kill two birds with one stone.

The calculations are loud and believed to be flawless.

Unexpectedly, there's nothing secret about it in front of Dirk Carter.

Even the Stonewater Village incident, Dirk Carter could guess who was behind it.

The man before her, though young, has quite a mature strategy.

Blossom feels this person can't be left alive.

She sneeringly said, "Dirk Carter, Dirk Carter, I now understand why even someone like Benson Caldwell could lose to you. Although you're smart, you've overlooked one crucial—and fatal—point."

Dirk Carter asked, "What point?"

Blossom replied, "This is Janton State, not Serenity State. Here, you have no backing, and no one will lend you a hand. You've come here alone, tearing faces directly with me. Aren't you afraid you'll fall here today?"

"Do you dare to touch me?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Blossom coldly chuckled, asking, "Don't believe it? Then feel free to try."

After speaking,

her hand tapped a dish on the table.

The dish clattered and shattered on the ground, making a loud noise.

The room door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Seven or eight fierce-looking men, dressed in uniform black suits, swarmed in, quickly occupying every corner of the room, with a few standing specifically behind Dirk Carter, ready to act at any moment.

"Dirk Carter, you've miscalculated. Not only do I dare to act against you, but I also want to make you wish you were dead. Brother Eladio was kind to me, I must avenge him!"

Blossom said through gritted teeth.

Faced with such a scene,

Dirk Carter wasn't intimidated in the slightest.

He smiled slightly and asked, "Blossom, do you know why I escorted Mr. Jacobson downstairs today?"

"Oh, of course, I know. You're trying to hint to Robert Shepherd's faction that Eladio Shelby's matter is being meddled with by Cornell Morgan. Do you think I can't see through it?"

Blossom asked.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "That's one of the objectives, and there's another objective."

"What objective?"

"Naturally, to find someone to protect me. After all, there are people who don't want to see me fall into your hands, aren't there?"

Just as Dirk Carter finished speaking,

distant footsteps echoed through the courtyard.

Blossom swiftly turned to see countless police officers swarming in, led by a woman.

This woman looked to be in her thirties, about five-foot-seven in height,

sporting a short haircut,

clad in a crisp women's suit.

Not only was her appearance full of charisma, but her body was also top-notch.

This woman, Blossom knew all too well.

Seeing her appear, Blossom's brow furrowed as she looked at Dirk Carter and asked, "You and her..."

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Blossom, I've warned you before, Sydney Tanner is my trump card. And what is the role of a trump card? To negotiate a good price. Since I know the mastermind behind Boone Jacobson is Flora Haney, why would I attend the banquet alone, right?"

Always thinking she was in control, only to realize she was played by Dirk Carter in the end.

Blossom's face turned quite unsightly.

At this moment,

the leading woman also stepped in.

She glanced at Dirk Carter and then at Blossom.

And with a smile, she said, "Blossom really does put on quite a show, having so many bodyguards just to eat. What, done so many guilty deeds that you don't feel safe out here?"

Blossom was used to grand occasions.

Even though she knew nothing could be accomplished today.

The gloomy look on her face quickly dissipated.

She cheerfully said, "Oh, who do we have here? It's Mayor Yves. Mayor Yves is also quite remarkable, bringing so many police officers out for a meal. Seems like, even to Mayor Yves, you don't feel safe in your jurisdiction?"

The two women locked eyes,

lightning and thunder in the air.

In terms of looks, Blossom holds the edge.

In terms of presence, Rexton City's Mayor Yves is significantly superior.

If we talk about their figures, both are equally matched, with curvaceous bodies, considered top-tier among women.

The open and hidden struggles in Koryn City, in simpler words, are just a war between these two women.

Some may question, what is Blossom's level, what status, to be compared with Rexton City's Mayor?

Then you're underestimating Blossom's methods.

In handling men, Blossom is quite skilled.

Yves has long wanted to eliminate Blossom, but even as a mayor, she couldn't even touch Blossom, simply because there are way too many men supporting her.

Facing Blossom's retort,

Yves chuckled coldly.

"Boss Blossom, was the meal tonight enjoyable?"

This question, hit directly at Blossom's weakness.

Her expression turned gloomy once more.

She looked at Dirk Carter and said, "Since Minister Carter and Mayor Yves are having a meeting, I'll not interfere further. Minister Carter, I'm quite regretful that this meal couldn't go through, but rest assured, since I know your taste, I'll certainly have another chance to entertain you properly, until we meet again."

The words were about dining.

But Dirk Carter heard it clearly.

Every punctuation mark implied a threat.

Blossom intended to let him know that she wouldn't let him have an easy time in Koryn City starting now.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "Blossom, you're too polite. I think when it comes to picking chefs, Blossom really should be more cautious. Otherwise, a spoiled dish might ruin your reputation. I'm not picky, and I don't refuse anyone. Whatever Blossom invites me to eat, I'll chew carefully and swallow bite by bite."

The words were cryptic.

But Blossom understood.

Dirk Carter was telling her, no matter the threats or tricks, he'd handle it all.

Receiving this answer,

Blossom could only leave reluctantly.

As soon as she left,

that bunch of men in black suits followed suit.

Yves closed the room door.

She sat straight down.

Raised an eyebrow and said, "Dirk Carter, after saving your life, shouldn't you repay me somehow?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and replied, "Mayor Yves, I never promised to hand the person over to you from the beginning, did I?"

Yves was stunned.

She retorted angrily, "Dirk Carter, you're playing with fire, you know? I can still hand you over to Blossom right now. She really wants your life."

Dirk Carter shrugged.

He said, "Mayor Yves, if you hand me over to her again, to save my life, I might not hold out and hand Sydney Tanner over to her. Do you think doing that will benefit you?"

With a bang,

Yves slammed her palm on the table.

She stood up directly, pointing at Dirk Carter's face, and yelled, "Dirk Carter, are you fooling me?"

"Mayor Yves, calm down. I won't give you Sydney Tanner, but since Mayor Yves has stooped to help me, I won't let you suffer losses either. I believe there's a deal Mayor Yves will find interesting."

Dirk Carter said firmly.