A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 470: The Truth Revealed

"Mayor Morgan, you can't leave, you can't abandon me, I've even given you my woman, you can't leave..."

Ilario Sinclair's voice came from behind.

The defeated Cornell Morgan didn't care what he was thinking anymore and left without looking back.

On the way back to the Municipal Government.

Wade Quincy asked, "Just leave it at that? Are we really giving Dirk Carter the position of District Chief of The Economic Development District?"

Cornell Morgan let out a cold laugh and said, "Dirk Carter is somewhat clever, but he still overlooks one crucial point, the most important point."

"What?"

Wade Quincy asked.

Cornell Morgan's mouth curled into a sly smile and he said, "He forgot that Ilario Sinclair was promoted by Josias Rayburn. Today, by defending Ilario Sinclair like this, we are preserving Josias Rayburn's face. We've sacrificed a District Chief position to gain the support of an Inspector Secretary. No matter how you look at it, it's a profitable trade."

With that said.

Wade Quincy also smiled.

He said, "No wonder you agreed to him, you had other plans, huh."

"Hahaha..."

The two laughed heartily in the car.

At this moment, in the office of Irving Pace at the Public Security Bureau.

After winning a battle, Robert Shepherd was still complaining incessantly.

"Dirk Carter, are you foolish? Why the District Chief? We need the Party Secretary. You should have asked him for the Party Secretary."

Robert Shepherd lamented.

Dirk Carter said, "Deputy Mayor Shepherd, I never intended to give you the District Chief position. The candidate I've nominated is Genevieve from the Organization Department."

"What did you say?"

Robert Shepherd was stunned.

As if realizing something, he gritted his teeth and asked, "You're playing me?"

Dirk Carter took a sip of tea and asked casually, "Deputy Mayor Shepherd, let me ask you a question. Between the positions of Party Secretary and District Chief, which do you want the most?"

"Isn't it obvious? Of course, the top seat."

Robert Shepherd replied sullenly.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "The Party Secretary is their core interest. Just based on what's happening in the Public Security Bureau today, do you think Cornell Morgan would step down if you asked him for the Party Secretary? He wouldn't! He would fight to the death. So do you think, with this level of pressure, Cornell Morgan would fall?"

Robert Shepherd paused.

He shook his head and said, "No."

He started to understand what Dirk Carter meant and complained, "But you can't just take the District Chief position for yourself. Without me, you wouldn't have been able to achieve this at all. Can't believe I did all the work, and all the benefits go to you. Dirk Carter, you've calculated this too cleverly, haven't you?"

Dirk Carter chuckled and asked, "Deputy Mayor Shepherd, let me ask you one more question. When you nominated Asher Satterfield for this District Chief position, did Secretary Jeff Hughes oppose it?"

"No!"

Robert Shepherd shook his head.

"Then tell me, earlier when Cornell Morgan nominated Indigo Nash as District Chief of The Economic Development District, did Secretary Jeff Hughes oppose it?"

"He did."

Robert Shepherd said.

Dirk Carter continued to ask, "Why is there a difference here?"

"It's simple. Interests need to be balanced. Cornell Morgan can't hold both the top position and the second position, right? Wanting to swallow them both, he's dreaming."

As soon as he said this.

Robert Shepherd suddenly realized something and looked sharply at Dirk Carter, asking, "You mean, if I take the second position, then when the top position is vacated, it has nothing to do with me, right?"

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Right, now you know why Secretary Jeff Hughes has no interest in the second position, don't you? It's simple, because he knows that once the second position is taken, the top position can't be taken too. If he swallows both positions, you and Cornell Morgan will join forces against him. So, he allows you to fight for the second position. What he most hopes for is that you take the second position."

As if suddenly understanding.

Robert Shepherd was puzzled for a moment and said, "I see, so that guy Jeff Hughes is staying put in the second position at The Economic Development District, waiting for me. He wants me to take the second position first, then concentrate on taking the top position of The Economic Development District. Quite the clever calculation."

Hearing this.

Dirk Carter had an imperceptible smile appear on his face.

He said, "So, this second position in The Economic Development District can only be taken by me. Once I have it, it won't affect any of you competing for the top position. Now, we are in a cooperative state. I'm your best cover, and by taking this position under my name, I can assist you in securing the top position in the future."

"Alright, let's agree on that."

Robert Shepherd decisively tapped the table and said.

"However, I still have doubts. By taking down Ilario Sinclair, you've offended Josias Rayburn. This way, Josias Rayburn can easily sway towards Cornell Morgan. Josias Rayburn has always been neutral. Once Cornell Morgan gets his support, it's like adding wings to a tiger. This will significantly increase his influence, which seems like a worse outcome for us, right?"

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Deputy Mayor Shepherd, rest assured, Josias Rayburn won't side with Cornell Morgan..."

"How do you know?"

"I've said it before, a drink is to be sipped slowly, and a play is to be acted out scene by scene. This play isn't over yet. I ask Deputy Mayor Shepherd to have some patience."

That previous statement.

Robert Shepherd hadn't paid attention to it, but this time, he was completely convinced.

Knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

Irving Pace opened the door.

And said to Dirk Carter, "Minister Carter, Bennettson Dixon says he wants to see you."

Dirk Carter slapped his knee.

Stood up.

And said, "It seems that some matters need to be uncovered."

The scene shifts back to the interrogation room.

Bennettson Dixon's confession had been collected.

He was very cooperative.

Not only did he admit to oppressing his neighbors in Cranhilla Village, embezzling and taking bribes, and misappropriating public funds, but he also confessed to how he drove Gary Garrett's family to their deaths.

With all these charges, it's unlikely he'll be out anytime soon.

This local tyrant, who had been terrorizing the village, finally met his end today.

"I heard you wanted to see me?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bennettson Dixon took a deep breath and said, "I've told you everything, both what I should and shouldn't say. Now you should be able to tell me why you're so familiar with Cranhilla Village's affairs, and how you know about...my matters?"

Dirk Carter stared at Bennettson Dixon for a moment.

And said, "Bennettson Dixon, who do you think knows you best in this world?"

"Of course, it's my closest family members."

Bennettson Dixon replied without thinking.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "You already have your answer."

"Impossible, Dirk Carter, don't try to sow discord. My family would never betray me. That's absolutely impossible."

Bennettson Dixon thought Dirk Carter was bluffing him, and he couldn't help but shout in defiance.

Dirk Carter took a deep breath and said, "The world pursues fortune; the world bustles for fortune. In the face of interests, love, kinship, and friendship become insignificant. For those in officialdom, nothing is more tempting than promotion. Each step they take higher is over the bones of countless others. I believe, Director Bennettson, you understand such a principle."

Upon hearing this.

Bennettson Dixon suddenly froze and asked in disbelief, "Is it him?"