A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 490 490

Cornell Morgan's face displayed a ghostly smile as he muttered, "Carly Lambert, oh Carly Lambert, usually acting all aloof, but in just a few days, you've hooked up with Dirk Carter. Seems like you're not that decent after all..."

No matter what.

This was the best news Cornell Morgan had heard in days.

He had held it in for almost ten days.

Finally, it was his turn to vent some anger.

Returning to the guest room again.

Geraldine was curled up in the corner of the sofa.

As soon as Cornell Morgan closed the door, he stripped himself bare.

He lay straight on the bed and said, "You little minx, get your ass over here!"

Geraldine crawled onto the bed, using both hands and feet.

This time, she didn't need Cornell Morgan to guide her and swallowed the caterpillar whole...

With the tutoring just now.

Geraldine was evidently much more compliant.

Not only was she very cooperative, but she was also more proactive during the act.

While he and Geraldine were in the throes of passion.

Dirk Carter and Arlo Yarbrough walked into a roadside BBQ stall, ordered a few dishes, and got a few bottles of beer, ready to feast.

Arlo Yarbrough picked up a skewer of lamb and asked, "Let's set it straight, who's paying today?"

"I am!"

Dirk Carter replied peevishly.

Arlo Yarbrough was overjoyed hearing this.

He began to eat without reservations.

"How have the girls been recently?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Arlo Yarbrough stuffed his mouth full, as if afraid that eating slowly would put him at a disadvantage.

He replied indistinctly, "Apex Group's Rexton City branch opened a few days ago, Josias Rayburn's son, Briggs Rayburn, has joined the company, and everything's going smoothly."

"And what about Zoey and Rosie?"

Dirk Carter continued to ask.

Arlo Yarbrough said, "Zoey's restaurant is still under renovation, and Rosie is still looking for a house, but it should be soon."

Everything is progressing smoothly.

This also set Dirk Carter's mind at ease.

After two years of operation in Serenity State.

All the businesses under his name have developed quite well.

As of now, there is not only no shortage of funds, but there is also a substantial profit, and expanding into Janton State's market has become inevitable.

It's believed that once it unfolds, it will be more profitable than in Serenity State.

At this time.

Arlo Yarbrough suddenly looked towards the entrance with an unwavering gaze, and Dirk Carter reflexively turned around, only to see two men in black suits escorting a glamorous lady inside.

Wow, what a coincidence, this is already the third time meeting.

The leading black suit, on the older side, was immediately recognized by Dirk Carter as the same middle-aged man who had searched their room last time.

"Boss, give us a private room."

One of the men in black demanded.

The shop owner, wiping his greasy hands, apologetically replied, "I'm sorry, sirs, our business is small, and we don't have private rooms."

The black suit was about to turn away.

The glamorous lady waved her hand and said, "Alright, just have a bite, no need for a private room. Bring Zhen Zhen in."

With that said.

The black suit quickly took several napkins and started wiping a seat by Dirk Carter.

Once the tables and chairs were all wiped down.

The glamorous lady bent down and took a seat.

Next, a girl in her early twenties hopped in cheerfully from outside, sat across from the woman, and said, "Mom, I want lamb skewers, grilled chicken legs, and..."

Ordered a whole bunch in one breath.

The glamorous lady indulgently said, "These places aren't clean, just have a little to satisfy your craving."

"But mom, you never let me eat this at home. Now that I'm finally out, you're still not letting me eat."

The girl said with a pout.

This girl, probably around 1.65 meters tall.

Actually quite pretty, especially her eyes, large and bright, full of spirit.

With fair skin, a delicate makeup, and wearing luxury brands, she clearly seemed pampered.

If this glamorous lady is Xiaoxue's stepmother.

Then, unsurprisingly, this young girl is Xiaoxue's half-sister.

The glamorous lady's biological daughter.

"You know we're not out here for fun, but to find your sister."

The glamorous lady said.

The girl pouted and said, "I just don't get it, why must dad find that brat? She's the one who left, and who knows, she might already be dead, so why waste time looking for her."

Brat?

Upon hearing this term, Dirk Carter felt a twinge inside.

The glamorous lady, hearing this, also glared at her and whispered, "I've told you several times, be a little more respectful when talking about her."

"Why should I respect her? Didn't you say that as long as she's dead, I'll be dad's favorite? You've been drugging her for so many years, and now that things are finally this way, we should be celebrating."

More shocking words followed.

Dirk Carter instantly understood.

Turns out, Xiaoxue's reverse blood flow was caused by her stepmother's long-term drugging.

The glamorous lady smiled slightly and said, "Whatever the case, your dad wants us to find her. We need to put up a good show. You hurry up and eat, then go back to the hotel to rest."

"What about you?"

The girl asked.

The glamorous lady, with a distant gaze, said, "I have a few other things to handle."

The BBQ joint was noisy.

Their voices were also very low.

They believed no one heard them, and even if they did, no one would care about a stranger's conversation.

But little did they know.

Sometimes, things just happen like this.

Unintentionally spoken, yet intentionally heard.

Dirk Carter picked up quite a lot from their conversation nearby.

"Are you done eating?"

Dirk Carter asked Arlo Yarbrough.

Arlo Yarbrough nodded and said, "Let's go."

The moment the two stepped out of the BBQ stall, they saw the Rolls Royce parked by the roadside.

Both exchanged glances.

With tacit understanding, they entered a nearby alley.

Hiding in the dark for about twenty minutes.

The group came out.

The girl got into the Rolls Royce while the glamorous lady watched the car depart.

At this point, she was left all alone.

In the quiet of the night, in a foreign place, what exactly was she planning?

Dirk Carter exchanged a glance with Arlo Yarbrough.

Arlo Yarbrough nodded, left the alley, hailed a taxi, and followed the Rolls Royce.

Dirk Carter saw her make a call on the spot. In about ten minutes, a Mercedes arrived, and to his surprise, it had a Rexton City plate.

No time to ponder more.

The Mercedes set off.

Dirk Carter quickly hailed another taxi to follow them.

The Mercedes stopped in front of a hotel.

Then, a man and woman stepped out from the backseat.

The woman naturally being the glamorous lady, and the man looked to be in his forties, quite handsome, and the two walked into the hotel, arm in arm, heads close in laughter, clearly indicating an unusual relationship.

Dirk Carter initially wanted to follow, but also feared alerting them, so he could only watch from afar.

Soon enough.

His phone rang.

It was Arlo Yarbrough calling.

Arlo Yarbrough informed Dirk Carter that there was nothing unusual with the girl; she went straight to rest at the hotel, and because there were bodyguards, it was impossible to get closer.

Dirk Carter said, "Got it, fall back. I'll send you a license plate later, help me check where this car is from..."