novelraw Chapter 548:
Chapter 548:
It was night.
Night World Club in Koryn City.
In a luxurious private room.
A man in his thirties sat poised on the sofa.
Beside him was another middle-aged man, none other than Fabian Vincent, who had just been promoted to Mayor of Rexton City.
Just yesterday, the Organization Department of the State Committee issued a transfer order.
Relieving Yves Giles of his duties as Deputy Secretary and Mayor of the Rexton City Committee, and reassigning him as Deputy Secretary and Mayor of the Rynfield City Committee.
Although it appears to be a lateral move.
To Yves Giles, however, it was somewhat disheartening.
After all, Rexton City's economy ranks among the top in Riverton State, whereas Rynfield City, despite bordering Rexton City, lags far behind economically. Moreover, at this critical juncture, Koryn City's Economic Development District infrastructure project has already been launched, and moving forward, Rexton City's economy is set to advance significantly. Such a promising political achievement is handed over just like that.
But for Fabian Vincent, it was indeed a moment of great triumph.
From deputy level to full level, though it seemed like just half a level.
To the average person, this is indeed a formidable barrier.
Fabian Vincent had been striving for this mayoral position for a long time, and today, he finally got his wish.
More importantly, the middle-aged man before him promised that when Herman Bates's term ends and he is transferred, the top position in the Rexton City Committee would be his.
It really confirms the saying.
Choice is more important than effort.
Since affiliating with the Houseman Family, he has truly been soaring high.
This person beside him has the surname Houseman.
His name is Elihu Houseman.
Indeed, he is a member of the Houseman Family, the leading family among the three major families in Argentum.
He is also the eldest son of Elston Houseman, the eldest grandson of the Houseman Family.
Elihu Houseman is 33 years old this year; at 21, he founded the venture capital company Apex Investments. Though the name is rarely heard in the industry, insiders know that behind Apex Investments is the Houseman Family.
"Mayor Vincent, congratulations."
Elihu Houseman proactively raised his glass, speaking to Fabian Vincent.
Being called Mayor Vincent made Fabian Vincent quite content.
He hastily raised his glass, saying, "Still, I must thank the leadership's guidance; without it, I wouldn't have become mayor."
"Hahaha… Mayor Vincent, you're overpraising me. Just remember, as long as you remain loyal to our Houseman Family, the future won't be limited to just being mayor."
"Thank you, leader, thank you, leader. Don't worry, once Bennett Kane is arrested, I'll handle the restructuring of Apex Group and ensure Excalibur Capital's acquisition of Apex Group is executed well."
"Good, good."
Elihu Houseman nodded approvingly.
He downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.
He asked, "Mayor Vincent, you're in such high spirits. How about I take you to unwind today?"
Upon hearing this, Fabian Vincent understood somewhat.
Though not a licentious person, today he had to follow through. He knew this was Elihu Houseman's test.
He nodded and said, "I'll follow the leader's arrangement."
Elihu Houseman snapped his fingers.
The door to the private room opened.
A graceful woman walked in elegantly.
She wore only a sheer fabric, under the lights, her towering bosom and the forest between her legs were clearly visible.
The music started playing gradually.
The barefoot woman began to dance opposite the sofa.
The sheer fabric was already light.
With each movement, every intimate part of her body seemed to appear indistinctly, appearing quite alluring.
As the music became more intense.
Her dance became more uninhibited.
Suddenly, she stuck out her tongue, placed a finger on its tip, her gaze dreamy, shaking her hips, she slowly walked towards Fabian Vincent.
When she got in front of him.
She spread her legs, sitting down directly on Fabian Vincent's thighs.
Her upper body continued to sway, then she used her two hands, lifting Fabian Vincent's hands, placing them on her bosom.
The soft touch came over Fabian Vincent gradually having a feeling.
"How is it, Mayor Vincent? Is it comfortable?"
Beside him, Elihu Houseman asked with a hint of teasing in his voice.
At this point, Fabian Vincent's breathing was already somewhat rapid.
He nodded and said, "Comfortable, very comfortable, this feeling is great."
Upon hearing this.
The woman dancing used her butterfly, nestled on Fabian Vincent's leg, to start rubbing his thigh.
Though separated by pants.
The sensation was extraordinarily thrilling.
He could distinctly feel warmth from his lower abdomen gradually releasing.
This was the desired effect.
The woman also felt Fabian Vincent's evident change; her delicate hands unzipped the zipper, diving into his pants. When the warm hand grasped the "banana" at that moment, Fabian Vincent shivered slightly.
His body immediately straightened.
Finally.
The woman took out his manhood.
Squatting down.
Just as she extended her tongue, suddenly, with a bang, the private room's door was pushed open.
The music abruptly stopped.
Due to the sudden intrusion by an outsider.
The woman also halted her actions.
She stood aside.
The person appearing at the door was none other than Fabian Vincent's secretary Briscoe Young.
With his mood interrupted, Fabian Vincent hurried to tuck his "weapon" back into his pants, yelling at Briscoe Young, "Who told you to come in? Get out!"
Having disrupted the leader's "good time."
Briscoe Young looked frightened.
Yet he still quickly walked to Fabian Vincent's side, whispered something into his ear.
Upon hearing Briscoe Young's words, Fabian Vincent's face suddenly grew tense, he scolded, "What did you say? Repeat that!"
Briscoe Young swallowed and said, "We've just received news from the detention center: Dirk Carter has been released on bail."
Elihu Houseman, who had been indifferent, also stiffened, frowning, he asked, "Dirk Carter was released on bail? Who handled it?"
Briscoe Young replied, "It was approved by Secretary Sterling of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."
"Wayne Ford? How could it be him? Impossible!"
Fabian Vincent, hearing this name, hastily took out his phone.
With one call, he directly reached Wayne Ford.
On the phone, Wayne Ford admitted that it was indeed his signature on Dirk Carter's release on bail decision, but it wasn't his independent decision; it was Aurelius Hughes who called him.
The face of the Hughes Family, Wayne Ford dared not refuse.
"Aurelius Hughes? Impossible! How could it be? Hadn't he expressed he wouldn't interfere?"
Elihu Houseman asked, surprised.
A week ago.
When Dirk Carter was just sent to the detention center.
Aurelius Hughes, having learned of his wife's misfortune, specifically flew from Argentum to Rexton City.
For the Hughes Family.
Teresa Thorne was indeed detestable.
But once this matter was exposed, it would be an enormous joke.
The wife he marries turns out to be the murderer of his ex-wife, and as the Hughes Family's eldest son, he has been manipulatively played all along. Should this spread within Argentum's circles, the Hughes Family would truly be unable to hold their head up high.
So at that moment, Aurelius Hughes's request was simple.
Not to investigate Cassandra Ford's death further, as for the responsibility of the psychiatric hospital case, entirely pinned on Bennett Kane.
Though this was self-deception, they could only grit their teeth and swallow it.
For the aristocracy, reputation is more important than truth.
The next day.
Deborah Hughes was taken away by her father.
Although it was heard she pleaded her father for a long time to save Dirk Carter, Aurelius Hughes steadfastly refused to save Dirk, after all, Dirk was the initiator of the whole incident. Aurelius hated him too late, how could he save him?
Precisely because they pegged this.
Elihu Houseman went on arranging for an assassination of Dirk Carter.
This way, everyone would focus on the Hughes Family; after all, even using their thumb, they could deduce that Aurelius hated Dirk with a passion.
Logically, Dirk Carter should have been dead in custody by now.
Not only is he not dead, but Aurelius Hughes even called to bail him out.
Exactly what happened today?
"Where is Dirk Carter now?"
Elihu Houseman asked Briscoe Young.
Briscoe Young took a deep breath and said, "I heard he was secretly taken to the airport after being released from detention. I checked, and he booked the earliest flight to Argentum…"