A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 588 588

"Elton, you're still young, you don't understand the current situation. What I'm doing is planning for our future."

Lincoln Griffin spoke with a strategic air.

Seeing Elton Hall still looking surprised.

Lincoln Griffin said, "Elton, Elliot Douglas just arrived in Koryn City. Although Fabian Vincent arranged a team for him, he's new. Many things still require us veterans to handle. Now we help him deal with Dirk Carter, and once he gains a stable footing, who do you think will be the biggest contributor? This is like providing help in a snowy weather, much better than adding flowers to a brocade."

Elton Hall furrowed his brow and said, "But Dirk Carter is not simple. Two mayors left because of him; shouldn't we leave a way out?"

"Calling you dumb, you are really dumb. Robert Shepherd and Josias Rayburn left because of old issues. Elliot Douglas is new to Koryn City and doesn't have any weaknesses here. Is it that easy to unseat him? Dirk Carter can't exert his strength; do you think he can fight against Mayor Douglas?"

"True, hearing Mayor Griffin say this, I feel more confident."

Elton Hall said.

Lincoln Griffin patted Elton Hall's shoulder and said, "Rest assured, Dirk Carter wants to save Ambrose Garrison; we won't release him. He has only one option, which is to lead people to the Environmental Protection Bureau to seize him. If he forces his way, you send the recording to the State Commission for Discipline Inspection, and let's see how he explains then."

"Haha, brilliant, Mayor Griffin, truly brilliant."

Elton Hall gave a thumbs-up and said.

Upon hearing this.

Lincoln Griffin chuckled proudly.

Said, "Of course, when it comes to brains, Dirk Carter is still too inexperienced."

...

Koryn City Police Department.

Chief's office.

Dirk Carter recounted the whole situation to Irving Pace.

Irving Pace said, "Executive Carter, just tell me how to act. Should I directly lead a team to the Environmental Protection Bureau to get him back?"

Dirk Carter hearing this, smiled and said, "I guess they actually want me to snatch him."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Irving Pace asked.

Dirk Carter grinned slightly and said, "For this matter, we need to change our approach."

"Besides forcibly snatching him, what other methods? Do you expect them to willingly release him? Now the factory is shut down, Ambrose Garrison is their last piece of prestige. Releasing him won't be easy," Irving Pace replied irritably.

Dirk Carter leaned closer to Irving Pace and softly whispered something.

Irving Pace froze.

And said, "Good idea, I'll immediately arrange for someone to carry it out..."

...

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Koryn City 110 Command Center.

A call came in.

"Hello, 110."

The dispatcher, a female officer, said in a gentle voice.

On the line was an anxious voice saying, "I want to report a disappearance, my dad has been missing for a long time, we can't find him, can you help us?"

"May I ask your dad's name?"

the female officer asked.

The youthful male voice on the phone said, "His name is Ambrose Garrison."

The female officer looked up, glanced at Chief Irving Pace standing nearby, and said, "Alright, please wait at home for a while. The police department's detective squad will head to your house to understand the situation."

"Okay, thank you."

After hanging up.

Irving Pace sighed in relief.

Turning, he glanced at the new detective squad captain Vaughn Shaw next to him and said, "You go handle this, remember, follow all procedures."

Vaughn Shaw nodded, "I'll make sure to complete the task!"

By evening.

The city's Police Cooperation and Operation Center conference room.

All major unit leaders had already arrived at the site.

On the projector appeared a photo, none other than Ambrose Garrison.

Irving Pace looked serious.

Said, "Now let's deploy the operation tasks."

Everyone picked up their pens.

"The missing person is Ambrose Garrison, male, 42 years old, from Clear-sky Lake Town. Before disappearing, he served as deputy director at the Everise Town Electroplating Factory. Now missing for over 24 hours. We have reason to suspect he has been kidnapped or has met with danger. Elevate the case, treat it as a major criminal case."

After speaking.

He glanced at Vaughn Shaw.

Said, "Captain Shaw, the detective squad should issue a collaboration notice to all provincial police agencies and simultaneously publish a reward order via media and the TV station. Anyone who provides clues will receive a cash reward of fifty thousand yuan."

"So high..."

Upon hearing this, the scene turned noisy.

After all, it's just an ordinary missing case.

Irving Pace smiled and said, "This reward won't be paid by our police system but by Apex Group, because the missing person is their employee."

"Oh..."

Hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

Then, Irving Pace continued, "From now on, the police department must remain fully staffed, guided by the detective squad, with local police stations, traffic teams, security teams, economic investigation teams, and special police squads all on the streets. We'll set up monitoring at major intersections, and I'll contact the armed police for support."

"Yes!"

All named responsible leaders responded.

Following this.

Irving Pace looked toward a middle-aged man sitting in a corner and said, "Regarding publicity, coordinate with the TV station for live coverage and turn this case into a model for our police department to maintain social stability and ensure people's life and property safety."

"Yes!"

The person in the corner is the Public Relations Section Chief.

"Commissioner Young."

Irving Pace turned to Commissioner Connor Young.

"Director Pace, go ahead."

Connor Young said.

Taking a pause, Irving said, "Contact the Rhovan Provincial Police Department to request their support. Ask them to coordinate with surrounding district and county police systems to assist our operation and prevent kidnappers or murderers from escaping."

"Yes!"

Connor Young nodded.

All tasks were assigned.

Irving Pace said, "Comrades."

All officers stood straight, looking at Irving Pace.

Irving Pace spoke passionately, "Recently, Koryn City has faced many incidents, causing our police system to lose public trust. Today, we must fight beautifully, regain the reputation we lost from the citizens."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Clearly, each one was filled with fighting spirit.

Around six-thirty in the evening.

Dozens of police cars, with sirens blaring, drove out of the police department courtyard.

For a while, streets throughout Koryn City were filled with police, causing those unaware to think something big had happened in the city.

At this time, in a hotel private dining room.

Under the successive toasts from Lincoln Griffin and Elton Hall.

Elliot Douglas's face was already flushed, his tongue starting to tie in knots.

"Lincoln, Elton, you're good comrades, work hard...your efforts...won't...won't go in vain."

Elliot Douglas held Lincoln Griffin and Elton Hall's shoulders closely and said warmly.

At this moment, they still didn't know.

Ambrose Garrison's name has already spread throughout the streets of Koryn City.