A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 613 613

Since Elliot Douglas arrived in Koryn City.

He and Michael Hall never shared the same opinion.

But today, with divergent schemes in mind, they unprecedentedly reached a consensus.

Which validates one saying.

Any attitude and any decision are dictated by interests.

The three main leaders have all expressed their stance, so naturally, those who follow won't oppose. Just within two minutes, except Dirk Carter who hasn't spoken yet, the other 11 persons voted in favor, with only Irving Pace abstaining when seeing Dirk Carter didn't express an opinion.

This also means Grantland Shelby is once again entrusted with an important responsibility.

In such a scenario.

Michael Hall is quite pleased.

He asked, "Executive Carter, you haven't expressed your stance yet? Do you have a different view?"

He obviously knew that even if Dirk Carter opposed, it wouldn't affect the resolution. Frankly, asking was nothing more than a humiliating provocation.

"I want to go to the restroom; I'll express my opinion when I come back, alright?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Michael Hall smiled slightly and said, "Executive Carter, this matter has already passed with a high vote. Does going to the restroom change anything?"

Dirk Carter chuckled and asked, "Since the big picture is set, my going to the restroom won't affect anything, right?"

Michael Hall looked rather displeased.

He muttered, "Fine, fine, hurry up, we'll wait for you."

Dirk Carter stood up.

Walked out of the meeting room.

Quickly took out his phone and sent out a text message.

Just upon entering the restroom, he heard a cold laugh behind him.

Upon turning, he saw Grantland Shelby had somehow appeared in the restroom as well. Clearly, he was waiting by the meeting room.

"Executive Carter, I heard I've been promoted?"

Grantland Shelby deliberately asked.

Dirk Carter responded, "Minister Shelby, you sure get news quickly, but I haven't expressed an opinion yet, the proposal hasn't been passed."

"Hehehe, Executive Carter really speaks arrogantly. Thirteen standing committee members, eleven have already passed it, does Executive Carter indeed have a veto right?"

Grantland Shelby's tone was filled with sarcasm.

Dirk Carter smiled and replied, "I don't have a veto right, but like I said, without my stance, the proposal won't pass."

"Haha… Executive Carter, where does your confidence come from? It's no more than a stall tactic, can it change the result? Doesn't matter, I have time, I'll wait and see what your arrogance can change."

"Alright then, minister Shelby, please await the good news."

Saying so.

Dirk Carter left the restroom and leisurely returned to the meeting room, sitting down again.

Everyone's gaze was on him. It was clear the majority looked with disdain, in their eyes, Dirk Carter was simply posturing as Grantland Shelby said, merely stalling time, changing nothing.

"Alright, Executive Carter, you've been to the restroom, everyone is waiting for you to state your stance, tell us what's your opinion?"

Michael Hall spoke with a contemptuous tone.

Dirk Carter paused and said, "I disagree."

"Is that your final stance?"

This result was in Michael Hall's expectations, he asked indifferently.

"Yes, I believe Grantland Shelby isn't suitable to be the leader of this group, I even think he isn't fit to be the director of the Commerce Bureau."

Dirk Carter stated unequivocally.

"Haha…"

Michael Hall laughed loudly.

Sweeping a hand over everyone, he said, "Executive Carter, your words are indeed boastful, however, the standing committee exemplifies democratic centralism, you can say whatever, but if you want the result to be as you wish, it seems impossible."

"Not necessarily, who knows what unforeseen events might occur?"

Dirk Carter smiled wryly.

Michael Hall's face dropped, murmuring "lack of judgment," he said, "Alright, everyone has expressed their stance, 11 votes in favor, 1 abstention, 1 against, I declare—"

Just as everyone thought the result couldn't be changed.

Suddenly.

Secretary Cortez Sawyer's phone rang.

The pleasant phone ringtone interrupted what Michael Hall was about to say next.

Michael Hall seemed quite displeased.

Glared at Cortez Sawyer.

Cortez Sawyer quickly apologized, "Secretary Hall, it's from the 'Great Prosperity' crew head."

Michael Hall upon hearing, promptly said, "Fine, take the call first."

Cortez Sawyer nodded, pressed answer, but after hearing a few words, his expression changed.

Before he could speak.

The call was cut off.

He looked pale, staring at Michael Hall, appearing at a loss.

"What's wrong?"

Michael Hall asked.

Cortez Sawyer swallowed his words and said, "The crew head said they decided to cancel 'Great Prosperity's location scouting in Koryn City."

"What?"

Michael Hall's expression turned stupefied.

Not just him, everyone was astounded.

You know, the 'Great Prosperity' crew had already stationed in Koryn City and now canceling, means significant losses for everyone. Additionally, the crew had invested to build substantial facilities at the location. Now calling it off renders past investments futile.

Who would make such a decision?

"Was there a reason given?"

Elliot Douglas asked.

Cortez Sawyer nodded, still appearing hesitant to speak.

Michael Hall blurted out in urgency, "Speak, quickly speak!"

Cortez Sawyer pursed his lips and said, "The crew head said recently they went to the Commerce Bureau for business, found Koryn City's Commerce Bureau's management chaotic, attitude lazy, from the director to staff, arrogant attitudes. Under such government service conditions, they are worried about future cooperation, hence decided to cancel collaboration."

Boom!

Like a sudden thunderstorm, it shocked everyone.

They just promoted Grantland Shelby to lead the panel, and the crew canceled cooperation due to Commerce Bureau issues.

If this matter escalates.

It will cause irreparable damage to Koryn City's image.

Everyone suddenly looked at Dirk Carter. For they recalled Dirk Carter's words: "Perhaps there will be an unforeseen event."

Just as the words echoed.

An unforeseen event truly occurred.

"Was this your doing?"

Michael Hall asked through clenched teeth towards Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter shrugged and replied, "Secretary Hall, you're overestimating me, weren't you the one who invited the crew? How could I influence their decision?"

These words made Michael Hall's face change colors, truly speechless.

He had always boasted that bringing in the crew was his achievement.

If Dirk Carter could influence them, wouldn't it be slapping his own face?