A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 619 619

Arlo Yarbrough exploded upon hearing that.

He took a step forward and said, "You mean to say we're not important guests, huh?"

"I didn't say that; it's you who insists on interpreting it that way."

The assistant said ambiguously.

Arlo wanted to say more, but Dirk Carter stopped him.

He asked, "Not turning on the air conditioning in the reception room, that's arranged by Mr. Goodman as well?"

The assistant said arrogantly, "Executive Carter, you need to understand, making money as a private enterprise isn't easy. The electricity bill costs money too; we can't waste it on those who don't deserve it."

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Alright, I understand. Please let them know that Dirk Carter was here."

The assistant crossed his arms.

With a slight smile, he regarded that as his reply.

Dirk Carter was about to leave.

Just then, a voice called out, "Hey, isn't this Executive Carter?"

Even without turning around, Dirk Carter knew who it was.

He turned around, and sure enough, Fabian Vincent was leisurely walking towards him with his hands behind his back, wearing a white shirt. Beside him was none other than Grant Technologies' founder, Alan Goodman.

"No wonder the assistant said Mr. Goodman had important guests, turns out to be Mayor Vincent."

Dirk Carter said.

Fabian Vincent coldly laughed and said, "That's quite right. In every aspect, I'm a bit stronger than you, Dirk Carter."

"Indeed, Mayor Vincent is the mayor of Rexton City, can't be ignored. As for a small fry like me, it's naturally insignificant."

Dirk Carter remarked sarcastically.

Fabian Vincent laughed heartily and said, "The most commendable quality in a person is self-awareness, and in that regard, Executive Carter isn't lacking. I quite admire him personally."

As he said this.

Alan Goodman also started to laugh.

Dirk Carter's gaze landed on Alan Goodman.

He said, "Looks like Mr. Goodman has already made his choice."

Alan Goodman puffed out his chest and said, "Executive Carter, I apologize. Comparing The Economic Development District with The Science and Technology Industrial Park, I think The Science and Technology Industrial Park still suits us better. So, as for investment in Koryn City Economic Development District, let's forget it."

Dirk Carter smiled faintly.

And said, "Alright, since Mr. Goodman has made his decision, I won't insist. But after this village, there won't be this store. Next time, if Mr. Goodman wants in, it might cost dearly."

"Hahaha... Don't worry, Executive Carter. I, Alan Goodman, always keep my word. Since I've decided on The Science and Technology Industrial Park, even if The Economic Development District offers better conditions, I won't consider it."

"Good, straightforward."

Dirk Carter nodded.

Turned around and left.

Fabian Vincent watched Dirk Carter leave in distress.

His mood soared to the extreme.

Feeling all the suppressed anger in his chest released completely.

"Next, he should head to The Greatflow."

Suddenly, a woman's voice came from behind.

Fabian Vincent turned around and immediately flattered, "President Houseman, you really have foresight."

Jeanette Houseman squinted her eyes.

Said blandly, "Dirk Carter, oh Dirk Carter, in the end, won't you still be under my control..."

Regarding Dirk Carter's upcoming ordeal.

Jeanette Houseman already knew the outcome.

The pleasure of everything being as expected was immense.

...

On the way to The Greatflow headquarters.

Arlo Yarbrough was chattering ceaselessly.

Cursing Alan Goodman and his ancestors thoroughly.

Seeing Dirk Carter show no reaction, he asked, "Looking at you like this, how come you don't seem angry at all?"

Dirk Carter snapped out of it.

Said, "Angry! Certainly angry, but what's the use of being angry? He won't invest, can I put a knife to his throat?"

Arlo Yarbrough gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, if I get the chance, I'll definitely get back at him."

Dirk Carter smiled quietly.

Then glanced at the driver who was expressionless while driving.

Said nothing.

The visit to The Greatflow resulted the same.

Gonzalo Locke, although not insulting Dirk Carter like Alan Goodman, still politely expressed his intention to invest in The Science and Technology Industrial Park. In other words, Dirk Carter encountered another obstacle.

In the next eight days.

Every day was a repetition of the previous day's fruitless returns.

Dirk Carter visited all the enterprises he was optimistic about, and surprisingly, they all rejected him.

In other words, after working for seven or eight days, Dirk Carter ended up empty-handed with no gains.

After visiting the last enterprise.

Arlo Yarbrough's eyes were lifeless.

He walked into Dirk Carter's office, seemingly drained of energy, and collapsed on the sofa, murmuring, "Finished, finished, this time it's really over."

Dirk Carter lit a cigarette and said, "Why are you so disheartened? I lost the game; I'm the one who will be cleaning toilets, not you."

Arlo Yarbrough sat up abruptly.

Complained, "Damn you, you clean the toilets, and I as your secretary will lose face too. If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have stuck to being a doctor. With you for so long, not making money, losing face completely. And you still have the audacity to say, this isn't the most crucial part, you previously said that after the investment issue was settled, you'd get Elaine Nolan sorted out for me, and now we've lost heavily. That probably won't happen anytime soon."

"Hahaha, I thought you felt sorry for me, but after all this, you're just worried about your own pride."

Dirk Carter laughed loudly.

Arlo Yarbrough sullenly said, "Laugh, keep laughing, tomorrow's the investment conference. Elliot Douglas deliberately made the conference grand, and invited several executives to appear, the heads of the People's Congress and the CPPCC will be present too. This is to rub your face in the dirt, and you can still laugh."

"Laugh! Of course, I should laugh! The trick of deceit succeeded, why shouldn't I laugh?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Arlo Yarbrough snapped into attention.

Looking at Dirk Carter somewhat perplexed, he asked, "Deceit? What deceit? What have you secretly cooked up again?"

Dirk Carter extinguished the cigarette butt.

Looking deeply into the distance, he said, "Anyway, tomorrow's going to be exciting to watch."

Arlo Yarbrough jumped three feet high.

Gave Dirk Carter's head a flick.

Angrily said, "Bluffing, posturing, you darned fool even tricked me?"

Dirk Carter held his head, looking aggrieved and said, "I can't not trick you, I didn't even tell Irving Pace about it. If you both knew the truth, didn't follow along, and put on a determined stance, they wouldn't notice it. Then they would definitely sabotage it."

"Damn it, you cunning Dirk Carter, you're using me as a decoy. Constantly calling 'brother' all the time, but when it counts, you stab your brother in the back. I don't care, you owe me compensation."

Arlo Yarbrough said with all seriousness.

Dirk Carter's face got close to his and asked, "Anger's fake, compensation's real, right?"