A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 468 468: All Sides Enter the Scene

According to reason, this child should not have been born and should be aborted.

Mimi Hayes, who had secured Bennettson Dixon, was unwilling.

She knew that only by giving birth to this child could she completely tie Bennettson Dixon down and get more money from him.

But Bennettson Dixon couldn't possibly divorce and marry her, that's reality.

After all, he's the village director. If such a scandal were to spread, he might lose his position as village director.

Therefore, Mimi Hayes came up with a perfect solution for all.

Which was to marry Bennettson Dixon's son, Bastien Dixon.

When Bennettson Dixon heard, he thought it was a good idea too. From then on, the two of them wouldn't have to sneak around, and the child could be born smoothly.

After some discussion.

Bennettson Dixon arranged for his son to meet Mimi Hayes for a blind date.

Bastien Dixon, having never seen such a refined woman, was immediately captivated by her beauty.

Just like that, within less than two months, Bastien Dixon and Mimi Hayes walked into the halls of marriage, and six months later, the child was born. Using Bennettson Dixon's influence, the child was registered as a premature birth, and thus, their affair was successfully concealed.

In these two years.

Bastien Dixon was very fond of his wife, Mimi Hayes.

But he had no idea that the woman he doted on was actually his father's woman, and the child he adored was also the son of his father, Bennettson Dixon.

Even more damning.

Previously, Bennettson Dixon and Mimi Hayes had to sneak out to have their affair.

Now, there was no need at all.

Even when Mimi Hayes was cooking in the kitchen.

The impatient Bennettson Dixon would seize the chance when no one was watching to have a "quick meal."

The most outrageous time was when Bastien Dixon was watching TV in the living room. Right in the stairwell, Mimi Hayes bent over as Bennettson Dixon "pushed the cart."

Bastien Dixon remained oblivious to all this.

Dirk Carter finished telling the story.

Bennettson Dixon's breathing started to become a bit rapid.

Dirk Carter noticed the change in his expression.

He smiled and said, "What do you think, if I tell this story to Bastien, what would his reaction be?"

"No, please don't, Minister Carter, I'm begging you, don't!"

Seeing Dirk Carter about to turn and leave.

Bennettson Dixon panicked and pleaded with him.

Dirk Carter said, "I won't tell, but… the things I want to know, you should also tell me. This is a fair trade."

"I'll tell, I'll say whatever you want to know…"

Bennettson Dixon sighed.

Mumbling to himself.

At this moment.

In the surveillance room.

Robert Shepherd and Irving Pace were watching the screen, having heard every word of Dirk Carter's conversation with Bennettson Dixon.

"Go, send someone to take a statement."

Robert Shepherd let out a long sigh.

His mind was a mess too, not just because of Bennettson Dixon's issue, but also puzzled why Dirk Carter, a newcomer, knew so much about Bennettson Dixon. Such information shouldn't be obtainable even with money, right?

At this time.

In the lobby of the police station.

Ilario Sinclair brought people from the disciplinary committee, causing a disturbance with Genevieve.

His emotions were very agitated.

Just when Genevieve was about to lose control of the situation, Dirk Carter walked out slowly from inside.

Genevieve saw him.

Breathed a sigh of relief and said to Ilario Sinclair, "Deputy Secretary Ilario, whatever you have to say, please direct it to Minister Carter."

"Minister Carter, hello."

Although anxious, he didn't forget to be polite.

Ilario Sinclair walked up to Dirk Carter and extended his hand to shake.

"Deputy Secretary Ilario, is there something going on?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Ilario Sinclair said, "Minister Carter, according to the division of powers, the case of Cranhilla Village's Director Bennettson Dixon's embezzlement of funds should be handled by our disciplinary committee. I'm here now to take over the person."

"No."

Dirk Carter said bluntly.

Ilario Sinclair was stunned.

He thought Dirk Carter would dodge a bit, but unexpectedly, the answer was just those two short words.

"Minister Carter…"

He wanted to argue with reason.

Dirk Carter didn't let him continue, interrupted saying, "I said no, so no it is."

"Minister Carter, that's unreasonable of you. You're the Minister of Organization, you should understand the organizational procedures better than us. When a public servant commits a crime, it should be handled by our disciplinary committee. That's the rule."

Ilario Sinclair said urgently.

Dirk Carter gave a slight smile and said, "And if I refuse? Deputy Secretary Ilario, are you prepared to take him by force?"

When he said this, Dirk Carter raised his voice, knowing full well that Ilario Sinclair couldn't possibly have come alone to take the person.

He didn't have that audacity, nor that capability.

This remark left Ilario Sinclair speechless.

As a leader, every word and action was done with depth; a show of such blatant attitude like Dirk Carter was truly rare.

It rendered him at a loss.

"Minister Carter, such mighty authority, but given your position, why make life difficult for the ones under you?"

At that moment.

A booming voice came from the door.

Cornell Morgan, hands behind his back, followed by another middle-aged man, Wade Quincy, the Koryn City Committee member and Political and Legal Affairs Secretary.

It was precisely Cornell Morgan who spoke those words.

Dirk Carter and Cornell Morgan were officially meeting for the first time on this occasion.

"And who might this be…"

Dirk Carter deliberately asked Genevieve.

Genevieve replied, "Minister Carter, this is Deputy Mayor Cornell Morgan."

"Oh, so it's Mayor Morgan. Well, I'm surprised, the police station isn't in the high-tech zone, why is Mayor Morgan intervening in police matters?"

Dirk Carter asked with feigned surprise.

Cornell Morgan heard this and turned pale, somewhat displeased, "If you can manage it, why can't I?"

"So, Mayor Morgan means to say, you came specifically to back up Deputy Secretary Ilario, right?"

Dirk Carter asked.

"Backing or not, I just happened to pass by, heard your argument, and came to look. I think Sinclair makes a valid point. If it's within the disciplinary committee's purview, why not let them intervene? Could it be that Minister Carter intends to obstruct judicial fairness?"

A high hat accusation was put on.

Dirk Carter quickly responded, "No, no, I don't have that kind of courage. However, law enforcement is still investigating, and once it's completed, naturally it will be handed over to the disciplinary committee. After all, it was the police who apprehended the individual; it wouldn't be fair to let them work for nothing, right?"

At this moment, Wade Quincy stepped forward and said, "Minister Carter, that's not correct. Bennettson Dixon is a village branch secretary. Even if he committed violations, it should be handled by the disciplinary committee first before handing over to the police. This violates protocol."

"Minister Carter is the Minister of Organization, surely he knows about procedural violations. Isn't this a bid for political achievement, right, Minister Carter?"

Cornell Morgan chimed in sarcastically.

Implying that Dirk Carter was knowingly breaking the law.

Dirk Carter smiled faintly.

Said, "Mayor Morgan, say what you want today. But as long as I, Dirk Carter, am here, no one, including you, will take Bennettson Dixon away today."

This statement was intentionally made by Dirk Carter.

His objective was simple, to provoke Cornell Morgan.

Sure enough, after hearing such brazen words, Cornell Morgan also laughed.

Muttering, "Only a few days here, and already consider yourself omnipotent? Since Minister Carter says so, I'll definitely help with this issue today. Ilario Sinclair, take your men and come with me to take the person."

"Yes!"

With the backing of Cornell Morgan's forceful stance.

Ilario Sinclair felt confident.

Responded loudly.

Cornell Morgan, hands behind, alongside Wade Quincy, approached beside Dirk Carter, deliberately pausing, said from Dirk Carter's side, "Minister Carter, sometimes one shouldn't overestimate themselves. You just arrived; don't rush to stir up things blindly. The first thing is to find your footing, don't think you can run before you can walk, or you'll fall badly…"