A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 467 467: The Male and Female Protagonists

Bennetson Dixon isn't a fool.

Initially, he was indeed a bit scared, but during the transfer to the police station, he sobered up.

If he keeps his mouth shut now and says nothing, surely someone outside will come to save him, or at least ensure he won't suffer too much.

But if he betrays the people above him.

The outcome would be completely different.

Imprisonment would be inevitable, and by then, no one would protect him.

So he was resolute, no matter what Dirk Carter asked or what kind of "torture" he was to endure next, he would remain silent, saying nothing.

"So, you're saying you're not prepared to say anything at all?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bennetson Dixon sneered, saying, "You're a Minister of Organization, acting like the Commission for Discipline Inspection, I'd talk if they interrogate me, but here with you, I won't say a word."

After saying this,

Bennetson Dixon dropped his head, prepared to remain silent.

He indeed had some brains.

Misappropriation of public funds falls under the jurisdiction of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Once it reaches them, it effectively reaches Ilario Sinclair, which is his objective.

Admitting to Gary Garrett's matter.

Would mean he couldn't get out.

Because that falls under criminal acts, also within the police's jurisdiction.

He planned to wait it out.

Until Ilario Sinclair intervenes.

Knock, knock, knock.

The sound of knocking suddenly echoed.

Next, the door was pushed open, and Genevieve walked in.

She gave Dirk Carter an unusual look, and Dirk Carter said, "Speak."

Genevieve nodded and said, "The Deputy Secretary of Discipline Inspection, Ilario Sinclair, has brought people, saying they've come to take someone."

Upon hearing this.

Bennetson Dixon's head shot up.

A glimmer of hope appeared in his dim eyes.

Evidently, he saw hope again.

"Alright, I understand. You go handle them first, I'll be there soon."

Dirk Carter said to Genevieve.

Genevieve nodded and turned to leave.

Dirk Carter stared at Bennetson Dixon and asked, "You seem rather pleased with yourself."

"I'm already a prisoner, what do I have to be pleased about? But if Minister Carter wants to right others' wrongs, he must weigh his abilities; just being a leader doesn't mean you can do anything as you please."

Bennetson Dixon mocked.

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "Alright, since Director Dixon has put it that way, I won't waste time on you any longer. I think I should go visit your son, Bastien Dixon."

"Tch, you're wasting time with my son too. You won't get what you want, I'm the one telling you this, believe it or not."

Bennetson Dixon said coldly.

Dirk Carter seemed intrigued.

He sat down on the table again.

And asked, "Director Dixon, have you ever thought about something? I'm a newly appointed Minister of Organization, only been here a few days, and I already know about your Cranhilla Village misappropriating funds. Do you think there's a possibility I might know other things? Things even Bastien Dixon might not know?"

"Stop exaggerating. If you knew everything, you wouldn't be wasting time on me."

Bennetson Dixon said.

Dirk Carter nodded slightly.

He picked up a photo from the table and placed it in front of Bennetson Dixon.

Bennetson Dixon took one look, his smile froze on his face, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

The photo depicted a man and a woman.

The man was indeed Bennetson Dixon, and the woman appeared quite young, probably in her early twenties.

The scene in the photo was a beach, Bennetson Dixon wearing a pair of swim trunks, while the woman in a bikini lay on top of him, their poses clearly suggesting an unusual relationship.

Then.

Dirk Carter took out another photo.

This photo was even more sensational.

Taken on the same beach, the woman's chest pressed against Bennetson Dixon's, both pouting their lips as if to kiss.

If they weren't a couple, they wouldn't pose like this.

"These… these photos, where… where did you get them from?"

Bennetson Dixon started to panic.

Beads of sweat began to form on his forehead.

Only he knew how hidden these photos were, but… but how did they end up in Dirk Carter's hands?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

"Where the photos came from, I'll hold off on telling you for now. Let's first talk about the protagonists in these photos. The man, no need to say, I already know it's you, right? As for the woman, she seems to be Mimi Hayes, your daughter-in-law..."

He directly stated the woman's name.

Bennetson Dixon was stunned.

His mouth gaped open, unable to utter a single word.

"Let me introduce you to Mimi Hayes, she's 26 years old, from Havenbrook Town, originally a waitress at the Big Head Tavern in Havenbrook Town. Am I right..."

Dirk Carter asked.

The story of Bennetson Dixon and Mimi Hayes goes back three years.

That night, Bennetson Dixon was entertaining guests at the Big Head Tavern in the town. It was also his first encounter with Mimi Hayes.

When the youthful and beautiful Mimi Hayes first appeared before Bennetson Dixon with a tray of food, he was entranced.

Her flowing hair, youthful and charming looks, and those astonishingly long legs made Bennetson Dixon drool.

Of course, whether it's the village or the town, there's no shortage of beauties, is there?

Looking is fine, doesn't always lead to stories.

But this time was different.

Because Mimi Hayes was no ordinary woman.

During the banquet, she noticed Bennetson Dixon's unusual gaze.

After inquiring, she learned this man, around her father's age, was the village head of Cranhilla Village. He also had a brother, who was the mayor of Havenbrook Town.

Mimi Hayes, from an average family background, was keen to use her beauty to make a name for herself.

In such remote areas, one doesn't often meet rich or influential young men; older men, not entirely out of the question.

With mutual interest, the story naturally progressed smoothly.

Before the banquet ended that night.

Mimi Hayes seized a moment while pouring Bennetson Dixon a drink to slip him a note.

After the banquet dispersed.

Mimi Hayes' phone rang.

That night.

In the town's only hotel room.

The two were "completely honest," with Mimi Hayes using every trick she knew to keep Bennetson Dixon completely satisfied, and from then on, Mimi Hayes stopped working, renting an apartment in town and discreetly kept by Bennetson Dixon.

Every few days, Bennetson Dixon would go to the town.

Under the pretense of being busy with work.

In reality, he was with Mimi Hayes.

Occasionally, he'd take Mimi Hayes on trips under the guise of work, and the photos we just saw were taken during their travels.

Later, to keep Mimi Hayes long-term, he secretly purchased an apartment in town, a place exclusively for their physical encounters.

And so it went.

They spent a peaceful year.

Bennetson Dixon even felt younger by several years.

However, a piece of bad news arrived, Mimi Hayes was pregnant.