A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 651 - 651

Bradford Lewis smiled slightly.

He said, "At first, the leader told Dorothy that this issue was originally quite small, but after things escalate, it's oneself who suffers, that was the first hint; then, you told me that in interpersonal dealings, one must learn to be flexible, that was the second hint."

"Is there more?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bradford Lewis nodded and said, "There is. After your identity was confirmed, you didn't do anything to Dorothy, that was your third hint. You gave me the opportunity to deal with Dorothy, of course, in another way, allowing her to face consequences."

Such words.

Caused Dirk Carter some surprise.

Because Bradford Lewis did indeed see through his intentions.

That indicated that this seemingly naive Bradford Lewis was actually meticulous.

Dorothy smiled faintly.

Asked, "You saw through my identity early on?"

Bradford Lewis scratched his head and said, "Not that early. If I had seen it earlier, I wouldn't have dared to be so outspoken, even teasing Lawyer Zhao. It was when you entered the municipal government office that I started to suspect. Usually, people feel nervous and tense the first time they enter a governmental institution, but you didn't. You behaved entirely like you were at home, in control of everything, and that's when I started to have suspicions."

"So, you deliberately gave Dorothy the movie tickets to leverage my influence, leading to the current outcome, correct?"

Dirk Carter asked again.

Bradford Lewis chuckled and said, "Secretary General Carter, you are really perceptive. You've figured it all out. Seems my disguise wasn't successful enough."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Dirk Carter's expression immediately turned serious.

He asked, "Do you know that on the very first day the leader assumed office, showing clever tricks in front of him isn't wise? This would make the leader wary of you. Although you did win in some aspects, it left the leader with a negative impression."

It was expected that Bradford Lewis might panic.

But he didn't.

He firmly said, "For people like us without any backing, a good or bad impression makes no difference, but if we can capture the leader's attention, there might be a chance to fight for an opportunity. I didn't plan to do anything to Dorothy, just wanted to show the leader that I, Bradford Lewis, am a useful person. Therefore, I used this method to recommend myself to the leader. If successful, I win, if not, I return to the starting point, with no change."

As he spoke these words,

his attitude was earnest, and his tone was firm.

Dirk Carter suddenly developed an interest in him.

Recalling that the investigation Arlo Yarbrough was supposed to conduct hadn't yielded results yet.

Dirk Carter gestured for Bradford Lewis to sit down opposite him and after a pause, asked, "You said you've been with the government office for six years, so you basically understand most of the big and small matters there, right?"

"Not all, but I understand most of it."

Bradford Lewis replied.

Dirk Carter nodded, asked, "Do you know about the discord between Minister Jackson Perry and Gilbert Dixon?"

"I do."

Without thinking, Bradford Lewis said, "Actually, it's not that complicated. It involves Executive Cao. After Mayor Vincent moved from the position of Executive Deputy Mayor to Mayor, Executive Cao filled the vacancy. When Executive Cao came, he didn't bring a secretary, so Minister Jackson arranged someone for Secretary Dixon to place beside Executive Cao, but unexpectedly, Secretary Dixon didn't give face, and the person's file wasn't even presented to Executive Cao, so the two had a falling out."

Gilbert Dixon is the deputy head of the municipal government office, also supervises the Comprehensive Second Section, whose main service target is the position of the Executive Deputy Mayor.

Of course.

Also holds the recommendation power for the Executive Deputy Mayor's secretary.

It's not surprising for Jackson Perry to have thoughts about this position.

What's surprising is that Gilbert Dixon dared not to give Jackson Perry any face.

Seemingly seeing Dirk Carter's confusion,

Bradford Lewis said, "Sir, Secretary Dixon is the son-in-law of Vice Chairman Faustino Churchill."

Dirk Carter was taken aback and asked, "He's the son-in-law of Vice Chairman Faustino Churchill of the CPPCC?"

Bradford Lewis nodded and said, "Vice Chairman Churchill has only one daughter named Nina Churchill. Secretary Dixon was once her husband."

Dirk Carter frowned, asking, "What do you mean by 'was once her husband'? Are they divorced?"

"Well, not exactly divorced. Nina Churchill became a nun, now in the Serene Heart Convent in Rexton City. I don't know the reason, but Vice Chairman Churchill treats Secretary Dixon very well, as if he were his son."

Though Bradford Lewis spoke about Gilbert Dixon's private matters,

between the lines, it was clear why he didn't give face to Jackson Perry.

With Vice Chairman Faustino Churchill backing him.

Jackson Perry really couldn't do anything to him.

It also served as a reminder to Dirk Carter.

Gilbert Dixon didn't even consider Jackson Perry, let alone him, a minor City Government Secretary.

Knock, knock, knock.

At that moment.

There was a knock on the door.

Bradford Lewis wisely stood up and bowed slightly, saying, "Sir, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first."

"Alright, you go ahead with your work."

Dirk Carter checked the time; it was already two in the afternoon.

Since it was summer working hours, there's still an hour before work resumed, so who could it be at this time?

As soon as Bradford Lewis opened the door,

a waft of perfume filled the office.

Looking up, it was Deputy Secretary Amber Young who came.

After a quick exchange of greetings with Amber Young, Bradford Lewis left hurriedly.

Amber Young casually closed the door.

Today, Amber Young was dressed completely differently from their last meeting.

She wore a grey T-shirt, very small and tight-fitting.

The softness of the T-shirt fully outlined the shape of her ample bosom, the most noticeable feature about Amber Young.

Below, she wore a fluffy skirt, giving a more casual look.

After the previous openness, Amber Young was noticeably bolder today, proactively sitting beside Dirk Carter, speaking in a sweet tone, "Sir, why didn't you inform me upon your arrival? If I knew you were here, I wouldn't have taken a rest, I'd have come to accompany you instead."

As she spoke.

The two soft mounds on her chest began to rub against Dirk Carter's arm.

The soft and bouncy feeling was within reach.

"I didn't want to interrupt your rest."

Dirk Carter's gaze intentionally hovered over Amber Young's chest.

"But I could also rest with you, couldn't I?"

Amber Young said coyly.

With a strong hint of flirtation.

While speaking.

Her eyes wandered around the room.

As if trying to see if there were traces of another woman's visit.

The other woman, needless to say, was naturally Eva Lewis.

Dirk Carter had just arrived not long ago, the entire office was tidy and neat, making it apparent that Amber Young felt a sense of relief.

She stood up,

and circled around in front of Dirk Carter, charmingly asking, "Sir, do I look better in professional attire or casual wear?"