A Bumpy Road to Power

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It's no exaggeration to say that this leadership change in Koryn City is akin to a complete overhaul.

After Dirk Carter was dismissed, the position of the secretary of the disciplinary committee was left vacant.

Subsequently, Wade Quincy, the head of the political and legal affairs committee, was transferred to judicial authorities on charges of corruption, abuse of power, and shielding criminals, and he is now detained in the Koryn City Detention Center.

Also, Koryn City's mayor Josias Rayburn and deputy secretary Carly Lambert were involved in Dirk Carter's investigation into the Teresa Thorne case.

Teresa Thorne's sudden death naturally implicated them as well.

Both were transferred from their original positions.

Josias Rayburn was transferred to Rexton City's earthquake bureau as director.

Carly Lambert was transferred to Kingsmont District as deputy chairman of the Political Consultative Conference.

On the surface, it seemed like a lateral move, but anyone with discernment could see it was a classic case of veiling a demotion as a promotion.

Barring any unexpected events, Josias Rayburn and Carly Lambert are unlikely to rise again in the near future.

In addition to the previously unfilled position of organization minister.

Koryn City suddenly had five vacant standing committee positions.

On the day Josias Rayburn and Carly Lambert's transfer orders came down, Rexton City Committee convened and decided to transfer Elliot Douglas, deputy secretary-general of Rexton City Committee, to Koryn City as a member of the standing committee, deputy secretary, and acting mayor.

Hakeem Young, minister of propaganda in Kingsmont District, was transferred to Koryn City as a member of the standing committee and deputy secretary.

The other three positions were hastily filled after Dirk Carter's departure to Argentum.

Zora Strong, deputy minister of the United Front Work Department of Rexton City, was transferred to Koryn City as the organization minister.

Evander Payne, secretary of the Archway District disciplinary committee, was transferred to Koryn City as the secretary of the disciplinary committee.

As for the last remaining position of the head of the political and legal affairs committee, it was internally promoted, with Owen, the chief prosecutor of the Koryn City Procuratorate, assuming the role.

Taking advantage of the Teresa Thorne case.

A major reshuffle in Koryn City was completed.

During the time in detention.

Dirk Carter had figured out the entire sequence of events.

The whole affair started with Fabian Vincent.

It was Fabian Vincent who encouraged Dirk Carter to investigate the Enzo Sawyer case.

Initially, Dirk Carter thought Fabian Vincent wanted to redress a grievance for Enzo Sawyer, but now it became apparent Fabian Vincent was also part of the Houseman Family, and from the moment he asked Dirk Carter to investigate Enzo Sawyer's case, the Houseman Family had already prepared to sacrifice Teresa Thorne.

The Enzo Sawyer case implicated Bennett Kane.

And Bennett Kane led to Teresa Thorne.

What seemed like two independent cases was actually a strategic chess match.

The proposal for the Economic Development District did indeed come from Fabian Vincent, but at the time, it faced strong opposition from Duncan Linden.

To settle Duncan Linden.

Bennett Kane stepped in, entertaining him at the villa with a virgin from a mental hospital, gaining Duncan Linden's consent.

After the Economic Development District was established.

Duncan Linden started realizing it was a lucrative opportunity, transferring his secretary Cornell Morgan to Koryn City to lead the Economic Development District, with the simple intention of monopolizing its benefits.

Little did he expect that his protege Jeff Hughes would fall short, as city mayor Yves Giles also set his sights on the Economic Development District, supporting Koryn City mayor Robert Shepherd, creating a power triangle in Koryn City.

This was not anticipated by Fabian Vincent at the outset.

Another unexpected aspect was Jeff Hughes' downfall.

Having tasted success, Jeff Hughes fell into a pit of crime, giving Dirk Carter a chance to break the deadlock.

After Jeff Hughes was imprisoned.

Fabian Vincent feared he might spill secrets, which led to Jeff Hughes' eventual suicide in detention.

Back then, Dirk Carter couldn't understand why Jeff Hughes died, but following this logical thread, everything became apparent.

Seeing Dirk Carter gaining momentum.

The Economic Development District was being gradually taken over by Dirk Carter.

Fabian Vincent and the Houseman Family behind him started getting anxious.

It was at this time that Deborah Hughes left home, prompting Teresa Thorne to rush to Koryn City to silence Nevaeh. The so-called soldiers kept for a thousand days were finally deployed at the right moment, and the Houseman Family moved to reveal their intentions openly.

Leveraging Dirk Carter's hand, ostensibly to clear up the Enzo Sawyer case, the real aim was to have Teresa Thorne and Dirk Carter destroy each other.

Doing so brought four benefits.

The first benefit was that, through the Teresa Thorne incident, all supporters of Dirk Carter's faction would be purged, enabling Fabian Vincent to place his people in city positions.

The second benefit was the exposure of issues at the mental hospital, bringing down Duncan Linden, who remotely controlled Rexton City.

The third benefit was the impact on the Hughes Family.

The Teresa Thorne incident not only disgraced the Hughes Family in the Capital Circle but also dealt a heavy blow to their reputation.

The final benefit was that Apex Investments, led by the Houseman Family, could easily swallow Apex Group, and the Economic Development District, with investments worth billions, would essentially become the private property of the Houseman Family.

It was a case of killing four birds with one stone.

Dirk Carter didn't know who orchestrated this series of plans.

But this person was indeed terrifying.

Throughout the entire plan, nearly all participants were his pawns, exercising absolute control and manipulation, fitting the image of a Machiavellian character.

Just as Dirk Carter entered the waiting lounge.

In the Donovan Family living room.

Campbell Donovan was seated on the sofa, scrutinizing his beloved daughter Yvonne Donovan.

"Dad, why are you staring at me like that? It's creeping me out,"

Yvonne Donovan said bashfully.

Campbell Donovan asked, "Let me ask you again, what did you do the night you and Dirk Carter disappeared?"

Again with this question.

He had asked it dozens of times over the past few days.

Yvonne Donovan, feeling a bit impatient, said, "Dad, like I said, we went racing."

The same old response.

Campbell Donovan sighed and said, "Alright, this is the last time. I won't ask again. Pack your things and head to Rexton City."

Yvonne Donovan was taken aback.

She asked, "Why Rexton City?"

Campbell Donovan asked, "What? You don't want to go?"

Yvonne Donovan quickly waved her hand, saying, "I want to go, I want to go, I just didn't know. You never let me leave Argentum before, now why are you allowing me to go to Rexton City?"

"Dirk Carter refused to marry Old Man Hughes' granddaughter. For us, the Donovan Family, this is an opportunity. Your purpose in Rexton City is to win over Dirk Carter. I believe you can do it, right?"

"Win over Dirk Carter? You mean..."

Yvonne Donovan exclaimed in shock.

Campbell Donovan nodded, saying, "That's right, I want Dirk Carter to become our family's son-in-law. This is the greatest contribution you can make for our family. Even if you can't win him over, don't let the Hughes Family have him. Understood?"

"Oh."

Yvonne Donovan's response was light-hearted.

But her heart was overjoyed, recalling the events in the cabin that night, her face blushing again.

Similarly.

At the Hughes Family.

Nora Hughes had just returned home after seeing off Dirk Carter.

Grant Hughes met her at the door, saying, "Nora, Dad wants you in the study."

Nora Hughes paused and asked, "Is there something the matter?"

Grant Hughes shook his head, saying, "I didn't ask, you'll know when you go in."

In a hurry, Nora Hughes pushed open the study door and saw Miles Hughes sitting in a wheelchair, his face full of worry.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

Seeing her father in such a state, Nora Hughes couldn't help but ask.

Miles Hughes slowly raised his head, let out a deep sigh, and said, "I've been thinking at home for a long time; since Dirk Carter has no regard for Nevaeh, it seems like it's up to you to step in."

"What do you mean by 'step in'?"

Nora Hughes just asked the question when she was taken aback, her mouth agape, and she asked, "Dad, you don't mean for me to..."

Before she could finish.

Miles Hughes nodded, saying, "Nevaeh has never left home since childhood and hasn't seen many men, lacking experience in dealing with men. If not my granddaughter's husband, then my son-in-law is also good enough..."