A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 620:

My thoughts were seen through.

Arlo Yarbrough felt a bit embarrassed.

Yet he was still defiant.

He said, "Nonsense, am I that kind of person? I'm just upset, that's all."

"Then I have no money."

Dirk Carter leaned back on the sofa, teasingly said.

Arlo Yarbrough became anxious and said, "It's okay if you have no money, there are lots of good cigarettes in your drawer, taking two packs wouldn't be excessive, right?"

"You don't smoke, why do you want cigarettes?"

"Who said I don't smoke, just tell me if you'll give them to me."

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, take them if you like, don't be angry, I'm doing this for the bigger picture."

Grinning with happiness, Arlo Yarbrough took two packs of cigarettes and left.

Dirk Carter sighed deeply and just prepared to take a good rest.

The door was pushed open again.

It was Arlo Yarbrough again.

"What's up? Not enough?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Arlo Yarbrough waved the phone in his hand and said, "Someone invited you to dinner."

"Who?"

"Jeanette Houseman."

Arlo Yarbrough said.

Dirk Carter shivered slightly, clearly surprised by the news.

However, he quickly regained his composure.

He said, "Tell her to give me the time and place, and I'll meet."

...

Six o'clock in the evening.

After work, Dirk Carter arrived at The Fragrant Garden Grand Hotel on time.

Speaking of which, he indeed had a connection with this hotel; he still remembers the last time he was here, Jeanette Houseman tried to frame him but ended up with nothing.

Suddenly, he thought of Jeanette Houseman's alluring figure.

Dirk Carter chuckled and murmured, "Her personality isn't great, but she looks alright, and she's quite useful."

"Mr. Carter, please follow me."

Suddenly.

A well-dressed young man appeared out of nowhere and bowed to Dirk Carter.

"Who are you...?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The man was quite handsome, and expressionlessly said, "Miss Houseman asked me to wait for you."

Turns out he was one of Jeanette Houseman's people.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Lead the way."

Following the young man, Dirk Carter got into the elevator, not heading to a restaurant floor but directly entering the guest room corridor.

The young man stopped in front of a door and said, "Miss Houseman is waiting for you inside."

Seeing this, Dirk Carter found it both amusing and infuriating.

This room was the exact place they had that adventure last time with Jeanette Houseman; could she be up to some tricks again?

Without thinking much, Dirk Carter pushed the door open.

He immediately saw Jeanette Houseman sitting on the sofa with crossed legs.

Today's Jeanette Houseman wore a simple black long dress.

Thin straps hung over her shoulders, revealing delicate collarbones.

Two large flesh balls were half-exposed, squeezing out a deep cleavage, making one drool.

A slender waist lay beneath the towering bulge.

Long legs were covered by the dress.

Even so, Dirk Carter could still imagine how they had been draped over his shoulders last time.

Seeing Dirk Carter, Jeanette Houseman was unfazed and asked, "Executive Carter, you're really bold, aren't you afraid I'll trap you again?"

Dirk Carter chuckled.

Walked over and sat opposite her.

He said, "What do I have to fear, last time here I even had a romantic escapade."

Hearing this, Jeanette Houseman's face blushed instantly.

She angrily said, "Dirk Carter! Don't mention what happened last time, or else I..."

Before finishing speaking.

Dirk Carter interrupted her, saying, "Or else what, drug me again and I'll press you onto the bed for a thorough venting?"

"You..."

Momentarily.

Jeanette Houseman was speechless.

Quickly switched topics, saying, "Dirk Carter! Don't act so arrogant! Don't you realize your own situation? You're close to being a toilet cleaner, what's there to be cocky about?"

"Miss Houseman, the information is indeed well-circulated, even when you're gone, your eyes are still fixed on Koryn City. I just don't get it, since the Houseman Family pledged not to partake in The Economic Development District matters, is there something in Koryn City that piques Miss Houseman's interest?"

Feigning contemplation, Dirk Carter rubbed his chin and asked, "Miss Houseman isn't specifically monitoring me, is she? I recall we don't have much rapport. Oh, I understand now, Miss Houseman was completely conquered on the bed last time, and going back home, she thinks about it day and night, unable to sleep, eager to continue it, right?"

"Dirk Carter, you're being presumptuous!"

This remark again made Jeanette Houseman's face flush red.

She grabbed a pillow from the sofa and threw it at Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter caught it.

Sniffed it under his nose forcefully, exaggeratedly saying, "This is the scent, I can still remember this smell, especially when Miss Houseman was drenched in sweat last time, the aroma was the strongest, I still have vivid memories of it."

"Scoundrel! Stop saying that!"

Consistently teased by Dirk Carter.

Jeanette Houseman finally could not hold it, shouted loudly.

The door suddenly swung open.

The young man who previously brought Dirk Carter rushed in.

Jeanette Houseman furiously pointed at him and shouted, "Who let you in, get out!"

The young man looked aggrieved.

Turned around, closed the door, and left.

"Dirk Carter, I'm here this time to help you, if you keep this up, I won't care about your life or death!"

Jeanette Houseman sternly said to Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter also crossed his legs and said, "Help? Help with what? How do I need your help?"

Jeanette Houseman snorted coldly and said, "Stop being so stubborn, okay? The 6 billion investment promised at the committee meeting is still zero, next, I'm afraid you'll lose face completely?"

"Indeed this is the case, but what's it got to do with Miss Houseman?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Jeanette Houseman took a deep breath and said, "In the officialdom, reputation is still important; if the esteemed Deputy Mayor does end up cleaning toilets, word gets out, it'll be a big joke. I have a great idea that can solve your current urgent need, do you want to hear it?"

"Speak!"

Dirk Carter said.

Jeanette Houseman smiled meaningfully.

She said, "Our Houseman Family will provide the 6 billion investment, of course, in return, you have to cut two more tax points in the previous Economic Development District policies; this way, you won't lose face, Dirk Carter."

"Hahaha... Miss Houseman is really good at playing her cards, back then I made you promise that the Houseman Family wouldn't enter Koryn City, look at you now, trying another way to enter again, if I relent, wouldn't it mean my initial demands were all invalid?"

Dirk Carter sneered.

Jeanette Houseman said, "I just told you, you're getting benefits too, once the 6 billion investment is in place, you'd have made your mark in Koryn City. Moreover, you don't get along with Elliot Douglas, as long as you say the word, I can oust him immediately!"