A Bumpy Road to Power

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Clear-sky Lake Tourist Resort.

The lake was shrouded in the night, its surface shimmering poetically.

On the hillside of the resort, there was a luxurious villa, nestled amid lush greenery.

A Rolls-Royce drove along the winding path.

Soon, it arrived at the entrance of the villa's courtyard.

The heavy bronze gate slowly opened.

The Rolls-Royce drove in.

As the car door opened, a beautiful leg emerged.

It was Teresa Thorne.

Today, she wore a very short tight-fitting skirt, her long legs glowing white under the moonlight, looking quite alluring.

She swayed her hips.

Gracefully walked into the villa's living room.

At this time, Bennett Kane, dressed in a robe, was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed, enjoying the elegant piano music surrounding the room; life seemed quite comfortable.

He heard the click of high heels on the floor.

Bennett Kane opened his eyes.

Seeing Teresa Thorne, he immediately stood up, went over to her, and wrapped his arms around her waist, attempting to kiss her.

Teresa Thorne pushed Bennett Kane away in disgust.

She walked over to the sofa, sat down, and crossed her legs.

"Baby, what's wrong? Why do you seem so upset?"

Bennett Kane asked fawningly.

Teresa Thorne glanced at him disdainfully and snapped, "Useless, you can't even handle a small matter. What use are you to me?"

Bennett Kane was stunned.

He quickly sat opposite her.

Asked, "What happened exactly?"

Teresa Thorne took out two photos from her bag and threw them at Bennett Kane.

Bennett Kane picked them up and looked at them.

He was instantly dumbfounded.

Sighing deeply, he said, "I've already dealt with this; nothing will come of it."

"Really?"

Teresa Thorne asked coldly.

"Yes, yes, yes, Jamie Ford is already clearing it up. I guarantee that no trace will be left behind."

Bennett Kane replied meekly.

Teresa Thorne said leisurely, "There's no problem with that matter, but another issue has blown up. I came to discuss with you how to handle it."

"Oh? What issue?"

Bennett Kane just asked the question.

When he felt something pressed against his head.

He flinched; turning around, he became deathly pale. Behind him, Teresa Thorne's bodyguard, A-Ping, was pointing a gun at his head.

"Jean, what are you doing?"

Bennett Kane asked in panic.

Teresa Thorne, crossing her arms, said, "Bennett, don't blame me for being ruthless. Jean's identity has been discovered, and you know how serious this is. I have no other choice but for you to remain silent forever, so our secret won't be exposed."

Hearing this, Bennett Kane's body began to tremble uncontrollably.

He swallowed hard and said, "Jean, I've done so much for you over the years. Without me, you wouldn't be where you are today. How can you bear to kill me now?"

"Hahaha…"

Teresa Thorne suddenly burst into laughter.

This laughter echoed throughout the living room, sending chills down one's spine.

She said, "Bennett, this world is survival of the fittest, you know. I came from a tough background. It wasn't easy for me to get where I am today, and I won't let everything I've worked hard for crumble. So, I have to sacrifice you. Don't worry; I'll make sure your child becomes the Hughes family's heir. That way, your sacrifice won't be in vain."

"Teresa Thorne! You're ruthless!"

Bennett Kane clenched his teeth and shouted.

Teresa Thorne took out a small bottle from her bag and said lightly, "Those who aren't ruthless won't succeed. You should have expected this day from the moment you began working for me."

After saying this,

She opened the bottle in her hand.

Poured some powder into the teacup in front of her, then swirled it around and pushed it toward Bennett Kane, saying, "Two choices: first, drink it and leave an intact corpse; second, A-Ping shoots you, and you end up in Clear-sky Lake. You choose."

Seeing Teresa Thorne's determination,

Bennett Kane's face turned ashen.

He sighed deeply and said, "When Dirk Carter told me you'd kill me, I didn't believe it. I never thought I was just a stepping stone for you. Now thinking about it, it's truly pathetic."

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing Bennett Kane's words,

Teresa Thorne had an epiphany.

Bennett Kane's face, originally terrified, suddenly became indifferent. He shouted, "Secretary General Carter, you can come out now. Since she's ruthless, don't blame me for responding in kind. What do you want to know now? I'll tell you everything."

As he said this,

Teresa Thorne became even more tense.

She looked around nervously.

A figure appeared at the staircase, none other than Dirk Carter.

"You... how are you here?"

Seeing Dirk Carter, Teresa Thorne was very surprised.

Her voice trembled slightly.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "Madam Teresa, you didn't really think I'd be foolish enough to let you help, did you?"

At that moment,

it was like a thunderclap,

Teresa Thorne seemed to understand something.

"I see, I see, you've been acting all along, haven't you? You provoked me to act against Bennett Kane so you could reap the benefits."

Teresa Thorne shouted furiously.

Dirk Carter still wore his trademark smile, saying, "We're both playing the same game, aren't we? If I didn't play along, wouldn't it be a letdown? Besides, Cassandra Ford and Ashton Hughes have been dead for many years. Without this method, how could I uncover the truth?"

A feeling of being played pervaded.

Teresa Thorne saw no need to pretend.

She pointed in Dirk Carter's direction and said, "A-Ping, kill him! Shoot him!"

Just as A-Ping was about to shift his gun towards Dirk Carter,

in a split second, an ashtray flew out from the side, hitting him squarely on the temple, causing A-Ping to grunt and fall to the floor, the gun flying from his hands.

As he staggered to pick up the gun,

a foot stepped on it.

Looking up,

it was none other than The Leopard Cat.

This unexpected turn of events was something Teresa Thorne hadn't anticipated.

The game was over.

Yet she remained undaunted.

She sneered and said, "Dirk Carter, even if you've outsmarted me, what makes you think you can take me down?"

"How would I know without trying?"

Dirk Carter retorted.

Teresa Thorne leisurely sat down, lit a cigarette,

and took a drag.

She said, "You're not taking Bennett Kane today! And you probably won't get away either."

After saying this,

she snapped her fingers.

At the villa's entrance, two cars pulled in in an orderly fashion.

From the leading car, Wade Quincy emerged first, followed by Deputy Director of Public Security Jamie Ford.

Behind them were four or five people, all in plain clothes, who quickly stormed into the living room.

They surrounded Dirk Carter and his group.

It was always assumed that Jamie Ford was Bennett Kane's man, but now it was clear, he was always on Teresa Thorne's side.

"Secretary General Carter, didn't I just say, you can't take Bennett Kane? Do you believe me now?"

From the sofa, Teresa Thorne spoke with ease.

Dirk Carter remained untroubled.

He sat down opposite Teresa Thorne.

Crossing his legs, he said, "Madam Teresa, do you plan to kill and silence us in front of so many people?"

Hearing this, Teresa Thorne burst into laughter and asked back, "Why wouldn't I?"

Jamie Ford snorted coldly and said, "I personally trained these people. They will follow my orders unconditionally. Once you're dead, the scene will look like Bennett Kane killed you and your people, and then committed suicide, leaving no trace."