A Bumpy Road to Power

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"Gauthier Pace?"

Dirk Carter paused for a moment and asked.

Jeff Hughes smiled faintly and asked, "Minister Carter hasn't heard of this name? I heard he came over with you from Serenity State."

Of course, Dirk Carter knew Gauthier Pace.

Gwendolyn Lewis's husband.

He remembered he was an acting Deputy District Chief in Silvercrest District, Rexton City.

But why him?

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "I know him; Deputy District Chief Pace is quite enthusiastic. I heard he studied in Rexton City before, and on my first day there, he helped me find a hotel."

"So, Minister Carter has no objections?"

Jeff Hughes asked.

At this moment, Dirk Carter's emotions were extremely complicated.

Gauthier Pace had told him he was in Rexton City for a temporary position to learn.

If he were transferred to Koryn City to serve as the Party Secretary of the Economic Development District, it would mean entering the Standing Committee, basically replacing Cornell Morgan's position.

After a pause, he said, "If Secretary Hughes thinks this person is suitable, then he must be. The Organization Department will work with the Municipal Organization Department to examine him."

"Good, then I'll wait for Minister Carter's good news."

Jeff Hughes patted Dirk Carter on the shoulder and turned to leave.

After returning to his office.

Dirk Carter was still thinking about this matter.

Just at this time, Arlo Yarbrough came in.

"Arlo, can you help me check on something?"

Dirk Carter suddenly said.

Arlo Yarbrough nodded and said, "What is it?"

"Go and find out the relationship between the acting Deputy District Chief of Silvercrest District, Gauthier Pace, and Jeff Hughes, as soon as possible."

"Alright, I'll do it now."

After saying that.

Arlo Yarbrough turned and left.

The seat wasn't even warm yet.

The phone rang.

When he looked at the number, it was Yves Giles calling.

Dirk Carter understood instantly.

He picked up the phone and said, "Mayor Giles, hello."

"Comrade Carter, you really have some skills."

Yves Giles said mockingly over the phone.

"Mayor Giles, I'm not quite sure what you mean."

"Don't understand? No worries, come to the Dynamic Vigor Gym, and I'll explain it to you in detail."

After saying that.

The call was hung up.

From the moment Dirk Carter's plan began, he foresaw Yves Giles taking action sooner or later. Now that the Joint Investigation Team has been formed, it won't take long for them to arrive. By then, whether Robert Shepherd can be saved is still unknown, leaving Yves Giles no choice but to find the originator.

When he arrived at the gym, it was only seven-thirty in the morning.

It was evident that Yves Giles must have rushed over to Koryn City right after a meeting in the city.

At such a crucial moment.

She must strategize for Robert Shepherd; otherwise, it really would be a crushing defeat.

As soon as he reached the door.

A young woman in a women's business suit approached and asked, "Are you Comrade Carter?"

"I am Dirk Carter."

"Hello, Comrade Carter, I am Mayor Giles's secretary, my name is Skylar Blue. Mayor Giles has been waiting for you, please follow me."

Under the guidance of Secretary Skylar Blue.

Dirk Carter walked through a corridor.

It was at this time that he realized the enormous gym was surprisingly empty.

Very soon.

Skylar Blue stopped and pointed to the treadmill area, saying, "Minister Carter, please!"

Dirk Carter hesitated, just walked in, and heard the clear sound of running.

After taking a few more steps, he discovered a woman jogging on a treadmill in the corner of the treadmill area.

It was Yves Giles.

At this moment, she was wearing a tight sports tank top, perfectly wrapping her chest. As she jogged, her two fleshy orbs bounced up and down, quite eye-catching.

Her lower body was in yoga pants.

Also tightly wrapped on her body.

Her tight butt was outlined, and between her legs, a very clear gap was formed, perhaps this is the allure of yoga pants.

"Mayor Giles."

Dirk Carter called out.

Yves Giles turned her head and glanced before jumping off the treadmill.

After wiping her sweat with a towel, she pointed to a bench nearby and said, "Let's sit and talk."

Dirk Carter just sat down.

Yves Giles, in front of him, started doing stretches, bending over as her cleavage faintly appeared, two fair and plump orbs swaying as if waving to Dirk Carter.

Indeed, Yves Giles had quite an attractive figure.

"So, what do you want?"

Yves Giles asked directly without any reserve.

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "I'm not quite sure what Mayor Giles means."

Yves Giles sneered, "Dirk Carter, things have reached this point, there's no point hiding things anymore, the Special Investigation Team will arrive in a few hours, Robert Shepherd is a lost cause, your plan to invite the enemy into a trap is brilliant, aren't you seeking anything?"

"Do you mean to protect Mayor Shepherd?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Yves Giles asked, "Do you have any other choice?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and asked, "Doesn't Mayor Giles think I'm more valuable than Mayor Shepherd?"

As soon as he finished saying this.

Yves Giles's actions stopped immediately.

She seriously scrutinized Dirk Carter, then sneered and said, "So that's your goal."

"The fact is, Mayor Giles is only interested in the benefits of the Economic Development District. Whatever Mayor Shepherd can achieve, I can achieve too. Whatever Mayor Shepherd cannot achieve, I can still achieve. I think Mayor Giles can see that."

Yves Giles paused and said, "But I don't like collaborating with dishonest people."

"Someone who rose to prominence through forged acts of bravery, isn't that dishonest?"

Dirk Carter retorted.

Yves Giles's face was getting increasingly hard to look at.

She said with a serious expression, "Are you threatening me?"

Dirk Carter slowly stood up.

He approached Yves Giles, getting almost nose to nose.

He said coldly, "Yes, I am threatening you."

"Dirk Carter, you're not just playing with fire; you're courting death. Do you really think I'll fall for your tricks? Don't forget, your position doesn't entitle you to speak to me like this."

From her expression, it was obvious Yves Giles was already somewhat angered.

Dirk Carter laughed, "Alright, then I won't get involved in this matter anymore. Mayor Giles, since you have the means, you can solve it yourself. But I still want to remind Mayor Giles, if Mayor Shepherd can't find protection on your side, he might seek someone else's help, just like your former driver Anson White did…"

Mentioning Anson White.

Yves Giles shivered a little.

The reason she rushed to Koryn City to see Dirk Carter.

Was because she was out of options.

The pressure came from the Provincial People's Congress, and even as a mayor, she could not meddle.

What Dirk Carter said made sense.

If Robert Shepherd failed to get help from her, he would certainly turn to someone else.

In this situation, Blossom Haney should be his best choice.

"Haha, Blossom won't help him, don't forget, everyone suspects Robert Shepherd orchestrated Cornell Morgan's death."

Yves Giles said.

Dirk Carter laughed heartily and said, "Mayor Giles, when you say something like this, aren't you feeling guilty? This whole thing was orchestrated by Blossom Haney from the beginning; do you really think Cornell Morgan's death was just an accident?"