A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 571 571:

9:00 AM the next day.

In front of the unfinished building of the Economic Development District Management Committee.

Executive Vice Mayor Dirk Carter, Minister of Publicity Danielle Linden, and Chief of Staff Bertrand Levin were all present.

On the Economic Development District's side.

The newly appointed District Party Secretary Peter Palmer, District Governor Genevieve, and the rest of the leadership team were all present as well.

Around 9:15 AM.

A line of vehicles slowly drove in.

After the car door opened.

Jeanette Houseman, dressed in formal attire, got out of the car.

She looked very beautiful today.

On top, she wore a striking red, designer blouse.

On the bottom, her signature pencil skirt.

Emphasizing her full hips.

Black stockings and thin-heeled high heels.

She looked both sharp and alluring.

Clearly the role of a strong woman.

Before the city leadership could make a move, Peter Palmer, the District Party Secretary, was the first to step forward, reaching out to Jeanette Houseman with a bow and a smile, saying, "Hello, Ms. Houseman, welcome to our Economic Development District for inspection. I am Peter Palmer, the District Party Secretary."

There were quite a few leaders present.

But Dirk Carter was the highest-ranking.

Logically, he should have been the first to step forward.

But since Peter Palmer was with Mayor Elliot Douglas, and Jeanette Houseman was a member of the Houseman family, he wanted to make a good impression on her.

Also, everyone thought that Dirk Carter had detained Elihu Houseman.

Jeanette Houseman's visit was to intimidate Dirk Carter, with the aim of pressuring him to release Elihu, which is why she required Dirk Carter to accompany her.

This was also why Michael Hall and Elliot Douglas did not participate.

Avoid problems where possible.

However.

Regarding Peter Palmer's outstretched hand.

Jeanette Houseman seemed not to see it, merely smiling and nodding, saying, "Hello, Secretary Palmer."

Peter Palmer felt a bit awkward.

He thought it might be due to her being female, thus inconvenient for a handshake.

He quickly said, "Ms. Houseman, let me introduce the leaders to you."

"No need."

Jeanette Houseman waved her hand and walked directly to Dirk Carter, smiling knowingly, she said, "Executive Carter, we meet again."

Meet again?

These words.

Gave the others present a shiver.

They certainly didn't know what happened in Argentum with Dirk Carter and had no idea he and Jeanette Houseman actually knew each other.

As soon as these words were spoken.

Jeanette Houseman extended her hand toward Dirk Carter.

This time, it was Dirk Carter who pretended not to see, saying, "Ms. Houseman is even more stunning now."

This was so rude.

Jeanette Houseman had never encountered such behavior before.

Wherever the Houseman family went, they were surrounded by attention, and here she was actively reaching out, yet received no respect, naturally, this angered her.

Everyone thought Jeanette Houseman would fly into a rage, but she didn't.

She simply smiled slightly and said, "Is this how Executive Carter welcomes guests?"

Dirk Carter also smiled slightly, saying, "If Ms. Houseman came to Koryn City as a guest, I, as the host, would certainly welcome you. But since you are here to take something from me, I have no reason to treat you as a guest, right?"

With that said.

The atmosphere immediately tensed up at the scene.

Everyone knew Jeanette Houseman came for Elihu Houseman, expecting to at least go through the motions of an inspection, but unexpectedly, the two directly laid their cards on the table upon meeting.

Dirk Carter's stance was clear; he wanted to tell Jeanette Houseman there was no way to take Elihu Houseman away.

The two locked eyes.

Intense and thunderous.

Everyone thought the Houseman Family's furious rage would follow.

But surprisingly, Jeanette Houseman burst into laughter.

She said, "Executive Carter, I feel unwell from the long journey. Let my subordinates handle the inspection, why don't you first take me back to the hotel to rest?"

"Certainly."

Dirk Carter said.

Jeanette Houseman waved her hand, and a middle-aged man in a suit quickly ran over.

"Vice President Xu, you will handle the inspection."

Jeanette Houseman said.

"Yes!"

The so-called Vice President Xu nodded.

Dirk Carter turned and said to Minister of Publicity Danielle Linden, "Minister Linden, you will be fully responsible for the inspection."

Danielle Linden was puzzled.

But she couldn't refuse, only nodding in agreement.

"Please, Ms. Houseman."

Dirk Carter said.

Jeanette Houseman didn't hesitate, opened Dirk Carter's car door, and sat directly inside.

Everyone watched as Dirk Carter and Jeanette Houseman's car left the Management Committee's gate, all puzzled as to what was happening.

The car left the Economic Development District and entered the city.

"Are we really going back to the hotel?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Jeanette Houseman stretched languidly, saying, "After traveling for hours, I'm dizzy and need to return to the hotel to shower and change clothes. Then we can have a proper chat."

Dirk Carter patted the driving Arlo Yarbrough, saying, "The Fragrant Garden Grand Hotel."

Soon.

The car stopped in front of The Fragrant Garden Grand Hotel.

Jeanette Houseman opened the door and got out.

Noticing Dirk Carter not moving, she asked, "Isn't Executive Carter coming with me?"

"You're going to shower and change clothes, why should I follow?"

Dirk Carter retorted.

Jeanette Houseman smiled sweetly, asking, "Could it be that Executive Carter is afraid I'll eat you? Daring to act against the Houseman family, I thought Executive Carter would dare to do anything."

After saying this.

Jeanette Houseman confidently walked away in her high heels.

Dirk Carter contemplated for a moment.

Just as he was about to open the car door to get out.

Arlo Yarbrough said, "Hold on, let me give you something."

"What is it?"

Just after Dirk Carter asked.

Arlo Yarbrough opened the glove box, took out a box, and handed it to Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter opened it to find a box full of "raincoats," hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Why are you giving this to me?"

"Keep it just in case."

Arlo Yarbrough laughed cheekily.

Dirk Carter threw the box back to Arlo Yarbrough angrily, saying, "Just in case of what? I'm going to negotiate with her, not to flirt, besides, even if she's a Houseman, you'd have to be suicidal to touch her."

After saying this.

He also entered the hotel.

The room door was ajar.

It seemed Jeanette Houseman was sure Dirk Carter would follow, thus leaving the door open for him.

Pushing the door open.

Dirk Carter saw Jeanette Houseman's red shirt from earlier lying on the floor by the door.

Taking a few steps forward.

He saw her pencil skirt.

A sexy red lace bra was draped over the armrest of the sofa.

A red lace panty was casually thrown on the bathroom floor.

Looking up.

The bathroom door was half ajar.

The sound of water splashing came from inside.

Amidst the obscured view, it seemed a body was stretching under the showerhead.

"Could you hand me the bathrobe?"

Suddenly.

A voice from inside asked.