A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 593 593

No!

We can't just wait to die like this!

The matter with Ambrose Garrison, no matter how you explain it, it's a dead end.

Thinking of this.

Lincoln Griffin swept away his gloom.

Frowning, he asked Elton Hall beside him, "I haven't heard about this matter. Director Hall, is there such a thing?"

Elton Hall froze.

Instantly, he understood.

Lincoln Griffin wanted to push all the responsibility onto him.

The big fish eats the small fish, and the small fish eats shrimp.

This is the logic of shirking responsibility in officialdom.

Elton Hall knew as the director of the Environmental Agency, trying to push downward was impossible.

He could only grit his teeth and nod, saying, "Yes, it's true. Ambrose Garrison was indeed arrested by the Environmental Agency."

With a bang.

Michael Hall slammed the table.

He yelled, "Nonsense! It's simply nonsense! Director Hall, tell me, why did the Environmental Agency arrest Ambrose Garrison?"

"Because... because... Ambrose Garrison has been obstructing the production of the electroplating factory. I did this for the GDP of Koryn City."

Elton Hall couldn't help but appear somewhat righteous.

Michael Hall was even more furious upon hearing this, saying angrily, "I propose to dismiss Elton Hall from his position as director of the Environmental Agency, and hand this matter over to the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Does anyone disagree?"

Who would dare disagree?

Even if everyone knew this matter was orchestrated by Dirk Carter, they could only pretend not to know.

So.

The fact of Elton Hall's illegal detention was thus established.

Late that night at ten o'clock.

Ambrose Garrison was released.

Meanwhile, Environmental Agency Director Elton Hall and Comprehensive Enforcement Team Leader Zachariah Lynch were taken by the Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The police department lifted the major criminal case alert status, and everything returned to normal.

For Dirk Carter, it was a well-fought victory.

Though Elliot Douglas and Lincoln Griffin escaped major fallout, both were significantly weakened.

This time, Lincoln Griffin was thoroughly subdued and never confronted Dirk Carter again afterwards.

Because Elton Hall was sacrificed.

His reputation took a nosedive.

During Dirk Carter's tenure in Koryn City, he fell into a state of neglect.

Similarly.

For Elliot Douglas, this defeat was also severe.

Not only did it chill the hearts of local supporters like Elton Hall, but it also made subordinates wary of him and embarrassed him in front of other leaders.

Of course, his hatred for Dirk Carter grew day by day.

Despite his resentment, Elliot Douglas knew to avoid direct confrontation.

As such, in the following month and more, no one dared to directly confront Dirk Carter.

A few days after Ambrose Garrison's issue was resolved.

Yvonne Donovan and Nora Hughes bid farewell to Dirk Carter and returned to Argentum.

Originally, before returning, both were worried about facing reprimand for not handling Dirk Carter.

But things turned out as Dirk Carter predicted.

When both sides learned neither had handled him, neither blamed the other.

Yara Hughes's previous concern about retaliation never came to fruition.

This was another significant victory.

In early July, Michael Hall chaired a committee meeting.

He formally announced that the preliminary work in the Economic Development District was completed, and the leadership team would shift from preparation to recruitment efforts.

Although in the early stages of the district's establishment.

Many enterprises had visited for inspection.

And multiple investment contracts were signed.

But compared to expectations, it was still far short.

So this meeting, aside from announcing the strategic shift, Michael Hall also intended to select a leader to focus on the recruitment efforts.

This approach was also to grant greater autonomy to the recruitment work.

After explaining his ideas, Michael Hall looked at Elliot Douglas and asked, "Mayor Douglas, do you agree with my thinking?"

Elliot Douglas nodded.

He said, "Indeed, recruitment work is now the primary focus of the district. If the recruitment results aren't ideal, such a large investment would be wasted. Recently, during my inspections, it's evident that throughout the province, everywhere is bustling with recruitment efforts, and the policies are increasingly favorable. This situation makes our recruitment work in Koryn City more difficult, especially with Mayor Vincent in Kingsmont District having established a Science and Technology Industrial Park, which adds insult to injury for us."

Several months ago.

Koryn City changed from being under the jurisdiction of Rexton City to being directly managed by Riverton State.

Although geographically still part of Rexton City.

But Rexton City had little control over Koryn City.

Fabian Vincent, who orchestrated the Koryn Economic Development District.

Immediately established a Science and Technology Industrial Park in Kingsmont District.

It's essentially the same nature as the Koryn Economic Development District.

Furthermore.

Fabian Vincent provided significant tax incentives to the Science and Technology Industrial Park.

This led enterprises initially intending to invest in Koryn Economic Development District to flood to the Kingsmont Science and Technology Industrial Park instead.

Calling it a betrayal is not an exaggeration.

But in the current era where economics prevail, it makes sense.

Elliot Douglas's comments.

Firstly explained the challenges of recruitment, and secondly, they were directed at Dirk Carter and Michael Hall.

He wanted to inform these two.

Even though Koryn City is under provincial management, Fabian Vincent still has enough means to suppress them.

Upon hearing this.

Michael Hall sneered and said to Elliot Douglas, "Comrade Douglas, GDP is the main standard for government evaluation. If the recruitment work isn't done well, you, as the chief executive, will bear the main responsibility. I heard that when you worked in Rexton City, you had a good relationship with Mayor Vincent. How about asking Mayor Vincent to lend you a helping hand?"

This was blatant sarcasm.

He wanted to tell Elliot Douglas.

Isn't Fabian Vincent one of your people?

Now he's establishing a Science and Technology Industrial Park.

Isn't he leaving you without a chance?

Unexpectedly, Elliot Douglas wasn't angry at all; instead, he looked at Dirk Carter and said, "Executive Carter, Secretary Hall is right, GDP is our government's assessment standard. Your abilities in Koryn City are well recognized. How about letting you lead the recruitment efforts?"

Upon hearing this statement.

Michael Hall was taken aback.

He immediately realized.

Elliot Douglas had prepared a big move, aimed directly at Dirk Carter.

If Dirk Carter agreed, all the responsibility for poor recruitment would fall on Dirk Carter.

If he refused, it would mean Dirk Carter was shirking work, and labeling him as picky and passive is not an exaggeration.

This little trick.

How could Dirk Carter not see through it?

He smiled slightly.

He asked, "Mayor Douglas's intention is for me to confront Mayor Vincent? If I win, it undermines Mayor Vincent's prestige; if I lose, you get to accuse me of incompetence, right?"

With one sentence, Dirk Carter exposed Elliot Douglas's plot.

This made his face alternate between blue and red.

He gritted his teeth and asked, "Executive Carter, are you thinking you're not capable of taking over?"