A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 650:

Seeing Irvine Newhart's serious expression.

Fangfang became even more spirited.

She picked up the phone on the desk, dialed the security office, and as soon as the call was answered, she shouted, "Security office? There's a thief in the government office, send some people up here quickly."

After hanging up, she pointed at Dirk Carter without saying a word, mocking him, "You just wait, you'll see what's coming for you soon."

The entire sequence of actions was executed smoothly.

Dirk Carter, helpless, sighed and said, "It was originally a small matter, but you're making it bigger, and in the end, you'll be the one at a disadvantage, so why bother?"

"What's wrong? Feeling scared now? Weren't you talking big earlier? Ha, but it's too late to regret now, I'm going to fix that mouth of yours today."

Fangfang placed her hands on her hips, looking smug.

Dirk Carter shook his head and looked at Irvine Newhart.

He said, "It's Director Newhart, right? Here's my transfer order, take a look."

After Dirk Carter finished speaking, he took a folded red-headed document from his pocket and handed it to Irvine Newhart.

Irvine Newhart was initially half-believing, but upon opening it, he seemed to be electrified, suddenly looking at Dirk Carter and asking in a stammering voice, "Are you Dirk Carter... no no no, are you Secretary General Carter?"

Boom!

Like a bolt from the blue.

Bradford Lewis and Fangfang both widened their eyes simultaneously.

The shock at that moment was like a thunderclap over their heads.

Bradford Lewis's heart trembled for a second, recalling what was said along the way, he swallowed hard, not daring to make eye contact.

Fangfang, on the other hand, snatched the paper from Irvine Newhart's hands, examined it closely, then scrutinized Dirk Carter again, scared to the point of shaking in her boots.

"Director Newhart, I'm sorry to disturb you during lunchtime."

Dirk Carter said politely.

Irvine Newhart waved his hands frantically, saying, "No no no, Secretary General Carter, it's all as it should be, I should be here waiting for you."

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

Glancing at Bradford Lewis, whose gaze dodged.

He also glanced at the trembling Fangfang.

Fangfang shivered slightly, forced a smile, and said to Dirk Carter, "Secretary General Carter, it was all a misunderstanding earlier, all a misunderstanding, I didn't know it was you, I..."

"Alright, no need to explain. It's lunchtime, and your personal matters have nothing to do with me. I only spoke out of turn because I couldn't stand it, but you Bradford Lewis, sometimes in dealing with people, you need to learn to read the situation, that's my little piece of advice."

After saying this.

He looked at Irvine Newhart.

Said, "Director Newhart, could you please take me to the office?"

"No... no problem, Secretary General Carter, let's go."

Irvine Newhart glared fiercely at Fangfang and then cheerfully led Dirk Carter away.

Once Dirk Carter was gone.

Fangfang, in a daze, slumped into a chair, muttering, "It's over, it's really over this time..."

Even though Dirk Carter didn't do anything to her?

Why was she so worried?

The fact that he didn't do anything was the greatest punishment.

Knowing that today was the leader's first day in office and she offended him, leaving a terribly bad impression, goes without saying. As long as Dirk Carter holds the position, any chance of promotion or accolades would be irrelevant to her.

In other words, her future prospects at the city government office were pretty much at a dead-end.

Even within the system, those without ambitions for promotion still fear the leader making their life difficult, hence Fangfang's despair was not without cause.

Witnessing Fangfang's state.

Bradford Lewis also didn't know what to do, pondered for a moment, and said, "Fangfang, um... I also..."

"Stop talking."

Fangfang interrupted him directly.

Bradford Lewis thought he would receive a verbal lashing next, and mentally prepared himself.

Fangfang brought out two movie tickets and said, "I was wrong in the past, um... are you free? How about we go to see a movie together?"

"Ah? Um... didn't you say..."

"The leader's scolding was right, I didn't realize I was treating you poorly, now I've woken up."

After saying this.

She slowly stood up.

And wrapped her arm around Bradford Lewis's.

She said affectionately, "I promise I'll change my bad habits in the future, I… I'll surely treat you well."

As she said this, Fangfang adopted a coquettish stance.

A sudden stroke of luck.

Bradford Lewis was so overwhelmed he couldn't speak.

He timidly asked, "Didn't you previously... didn't you previously say you didn't like me?"

"Who said that?"

Fangfang leaned her chest against Bradford Lewis's arm, purposely swaying her body, and said, "I was testing you, I also want to find someone trustworthy to spend my life with. Actually... I've liked you for a long time."

Bradford Lewis swallowed hard.

He said, "Isn't it because of Secretary General Carter... that you..."

Fangfang's intention was indeed to recover from a failing position.

The leader referred to her as manipulative, and Bradford Lewis a backup, so turning Bradford Lewis into her man would break the situation, wouldn't it?

This was also why her attitude shifted dramatically.

Also fearing Bradford Lewis would see through her.

Fangfang steeled her heart.

Regardless of the fact they were still in the office.

She threw her arms around Bradford Lewis's neck, adopting a tender posture, and said plaintively, "That's not it, what I said is true."

As soon as the words fell.

She puckered her lips and approached Bradford Lewis's mouth.

Bradford Lewis was completely stiffened.

Winning over this man couldn't be achieved with just a gentle kiss.

Fangfang's tongue ventured into Bradford Lewis's mouth.

Bradford Lewis immediately responded with his tongue.

Their tongues locked in battle briefly.

Fangfang said, "I kissed you, you believe me now, right?"

Bradford Lewis chuckled sheepishly, asked, "Then from now on, you'll be my girlfriend, right?"

Fangfang nodded repeatedly, shyly saying, "Of course, from now on, I'll be your woman."

"Then... why don't we skip the movie... Let's have dinner together tonight and rent a room, so we can have a good chat, okay?"

Bradford Lewis whispered in Fangfang's ear.

Although Fangfang was extremely reluctant.

At this point, she couldn't be bothered with anything else, hitting Bradford Lewis on the chest lightly, she said, "You're annoying, always rushing, let me know once you've booked the room..."

"Alright, during lunch break, I'll go now."

Bradford Lewis eagerly ran out of the office.

Except, he didn't head to book a room, rather went to the doorway of the Secretary General's office.

The door was open.

Dirk Carter spotted him instantly.

Asked, "You've come?"

Bradford Lewis entered cautiously, slightly bowing and said, "Secretary General Carter, I'm... really sorry, I don't think before I speak sometimes… I…"

The apology wasn't finished.

Dirk Carter waved his hand, asked, "How did you handle the matter with Fangfang?"

Bradford Lewis chuckled, said, "As per the leader's advice, I've arranged to meet her tonight..."

Dirk Carter frowned, asked, "What do you mean by my advice? When did I tell you to meet her?"