A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 572 572:

Dirk Carter took a bathrobe from the wardrobe.

He walked to the door and pushed the bathrobe through the gap.

Jeanette Houseman inside took the bathrobe.

Dirk Carter returned to the couch.

About three minutes passed.

The bathroom door opened.

Wrapped in a bathrobe, Jeanette Houseman walked out barefoot.

"I feel so much better after a shower."

She sighed after saying this.

She headed straight to the fridge, took out two bottles of drinks, opened them, and handed one to Dirk Carter, then sat down opposite him.

"Thanks."

Dirk Carter responded briefly.

Only then did he notice.

The belt on Jeanette Houseman's bathrobe was loosely tied, causing the collar to slip down.

A patch of fair skin on her chest was exposed.

The soft, round breasts each showed half of themselves.

This tantalizing allure of half-reveal was particularly enticing.

The same went for her lower body.

Due to sitting on the couch, the bathrobe was pulled up to her thighs.

I must say, Jeanette Houseman's long legs were quite impressive, equally fair and slender.

The most private area was covered by the bathrobe, yet one felt that a slight movement from her could fully unveil the scenery within.

The more you want to see, the more you can't, making one's heart itch.

At this moment, Dirk Carter certainly had no interest in this.

He was still clear-minded.

The woman in front of him was the fourth miss of the Houseman Family.

Judging from Teresa Thorne's actions, the Houseman Family members were cunning and ruthless.

He didn't want to add any extra trouble for himself.

Ahem...

He cleared his throat.

Dirk Carter took a sip of the drink and said, "Jean, let's be frank and straightforward. Let's get to the topic. I don't want to waste any more time."

"Straight to the point!"

Jeanette Houseman replied.

In front of Dirk Carter, she crossed her legs.

At the moment her legs parted, Dirk Carter accidentally glimpsed the scenery between them.

A fleeting glance.

He saw it, yet seemed to have seen nothing.

"You know I'm here because of Elihu Houseman. Executive Carter, name your condition. What will it take to let him go?"

Jeanette Houseman asked with a smile.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "Alright, since you're so straightforward, I'll be direct too. Two conditions: First, The Economic Development District—the Houseman Family is not allowed to meddle; second, as long as I'm in Koryn City, the Houseman Family is not allowed to set foot here."

Jeanette Houseman was stunned by the conditions and asked, "Are you drawing a red line for the Houseman Family?"

"Yes!"

"Dirk Carter, do you really think that with the support of the two families, the Houseman Family can't touch you? In the eyes of the Houseman Family, you're just an ant. Crushing you is a simple matter. Do you really think the two families would go all out for you? You're too naive."

Jeanette Houseman scoffed.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "It was indeed my idea to unite the support of the two families, but I don't plan to join their camp."

Hmm?

Jeanette Houseman was taken aback by his words.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

Jeanette Houseman asked.

"Of course, I know. Restoring my position was the two families' gesture, but I also resolved the longstanding grievances between them. I owe them nothing. I won't allow the Houseman Family to reap profits in Koryn City, nor will I allow the two families to act recklessly here. This is Koryn City; as long as I, Dirk Carter, am here, it belongs to the people of Koryn, not to the elites like you!"

Dirk Carter spoke resolutely.

Even Jeanette Houseman hadn't expected Dirk Carter to make such statements.

In her view.

Dirk Carter had already sided with the two families.

He had become the spokesperson for the two families in Koryn City.

She hesitated.

And said, "What if I don't agree to your conditions?"

"It's simple; I'll see Elihu Houseman's case through to the end, adding every possible charge until he's brought to justice. I have no parents, no wife, no children, and I'm ready to give my life to carve a piece of flesh off the Houseman Family. I believe, in this matter, even without my request, the two families will assist me, won't they?"

Jeanette Houseman's facial muscles twitched.

She hadn't expected Dirk Carter to be so relentless.

She sneered, "If I agree to your demands, won't the Houseman Family's reputation plummet? How can the dignified Houseman Family be blackmailed by a deputy mayor? If such news spreads, where will our reputation go?"

"That's not my concern."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter stood up.

"Jean, our negotiation ends here. You have one day. After that, your nephew might suffer at the police station. Don't blame me for being merciless then."

"Wait!"

As Dirk Carter was about to leave.

Jeanette Houseman shouted.

"Have you made up your mind, Jean? We could discuss other matters."

Dirk Carter asked.

Jeanette Houseman opened her bag.

She took out a checkbook, tore off a check, and pushed it to Dirk Carter, saying, "Here's one million. Moreover, the Houseman Family can promote you to Mayor of Koryn City. With Houseman Family backing, your future career prospects are limitless. Wouldn't Executive Carter consider it?"

Dirk Carter bent down to pick up the check on the coffee table.

He glanced at the amount.

He snorted, "One million. Most people haven't seen what one million looks like. The Houseman Family just casually offers it, indeed the first family."

As soon as he finished speaking.

With a ripping sound.

The check was torn to pieces.

Damn it, a guy who doesn't yield to threats or bribes!

Seeing this.

Jeanette Houseman stood up abruptly.

She shouted angrily, "Dirk Carter, don't be ungrateful. I advise you to consider the consequences!"

"No need. Since you don't want to negotiate, I'll face whatever consequences. Farewell!"

After leaving these words.

Dirk Carter resolutely walked out.

But just as he took two steps, a wave of dizziness struck him.

He stumbled and sat heavily on the ground.

Looking at Jeanette Houseman, her face filled with and contemptuous expression.

"What... what did you put in the drink?"

Dirk Carter suddenly recalled the drink Jeanette had opened and handed to him.

Jeanette Houseman lit a cigarette.

She drew a leisurely puff.

Blew out a big smoke ring and said, "Dirk Carter, I told you not to provoke the Houseman Family. The consequences are beyond your capacity to endure. But don't worry, I don't intend to take your life. It's merely a potent aphrodisiac. In a few minutes, the woman I've arranged will arrive, and I'll videotape the whole affair and send it to the Organization Department of the State Committee. The media will surely be interested in news about a deputy mayor of Koryn City soliciting prostitutes."

After saying this.

Like a magic trick.

A DV camera appeared in Jeanette Houseman's hand.

She placed it on the TV cabinet, aimed at the bed.

Sneered, "Executive Carter, aren't I thoughtful? Bennett Kane used this trick on Milton Stone, and now I'm using it on you. Feels familiar, doesn't it?"