A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 674: A Costly Mistake

Arlo Yarbrough stood still and burst into laughter, doubling over.

Dirk Carter scratched his head and asked, "What's so funny?"

"You... let me tell you... News from Fairview County says the dike, just over 6 kilometers long, has collapsed. The whole county's three towns are flooded, forcing at least seventy to eighty thousand people to evacuate. Now all the city's flood defense forces have been transferred to Fairview County. Kanes Bates, that bastard, tried to gain advantage but only ended up losing more. Now he's really going to have a hard time."

The news was indeed good.

But Dirk Carter couldn't bring himself to laugh.

Logically speaking, with such a narrow dike in Fairview County and it being regularly maintained over the years, a little care would have prevented this outcome.

No guessing needed to understand.

Kanes Bates was certain that Dirk Carter wouldn't be able to hold out.

As long as the dike in Goldridge County broke, the water levels would decrease.

Naturally, there wouldn't be any incidents on Fairview County's side either.

When it comes to doing nothing versus doing something, anyone would choose the easier path.

"Alas, the ones who suffer because of one person's dereliction are the ordinary people."

Dirk Carter sighed and said.

Seeing this, Arlo Yarbrough felt a bit out of line himself.

He said, "People like him, if he had even a bit of concern for the people, it wouldn't have ended like this."

"Alright, we can't interfere with others' business. Come on, take me to see the dike."

Dirk Carter gestured with his hand and said.

The rain had lessened.

It was now just a drizzle.

On the dike, party assault teams and the reinforced locals sat on the ground, resting while observing the water conditions.

Someone shouted, "Secretary General Carter is here."

Almost everyone stood up.

Carmelo Garrison and Charlie Zane ran towards him.

They grasped Dirk Carter's hand, excitedly saying, "Secretary General Carter, we held the line, we held the line..."

At that moment, the two middle-aged men were close to tears.

Dirk Carter was moved and said, "Secretary Garrison, County Head Zane, I thank both of you on behalf of the Municipal Government!"

"No, no, no, we should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, Secretary General Carter, our situation would be worse than Fairview County."

Carmelo Garrison's lips quivered as he spoke.

He wasn't taking credit.

After all, the current situation was all thanks to Dirk Carter, and that was a fact.

At that moment.

Ace Levin and a group of locals also gathered around.

Everyone had seen Dirk Carter faint on the dike, so they were there to offer their concern.

Dirk Carter held Ace Levin's hand and said, "Sir, I'm fine now, thanks to all of you. You saved Goldridge County."

Ace Levin wiped away a tear.

He said, "Secretary General Carter, please don't say that. We are all from Goldridge County; it's what we should do. But you've been worrying so much for us. You're a good official, isn't he, everyone..."

"Yes!"

The response was almost in unison.

Everyone shouted together.

"Folks, thank you all. I, Dirk Carter, thank you..."

After speaking.

Dirk Carter climbed to a higher spot and bowed to everyone present.

Everyone applauded generously for Dirk Carter.

He stayed in Goldridge County for another day.

Completed some aftermath work.

Only until Flynn Holden completely passed through Rexton City.

Did Dirk Carter and Arlo Yarbrough drive back.

They left at night.

The reason for leaving in such a hurry was to prevent those locals from swarming the roads again, causing traffic congestion.

Dirk Carter didn't know.

On the very day Eve Vincent left.

As soon as she returned to a concealed courtyard, before she could finish recounting the events, that stunning woman called Sister Yin coldly interrupted her, asking, "Where's the dynamite? Why didn't the explosives I placed earlier detonate?"

Eve Vincent was at a loss for words.

Stammered for a long time.

She said, "Sister Yin, Goldridge County has six hundred thousand people. If the dike really breached, the consequences would be unthinkable..."

"Haha, unthinkable consequences? Do you find it funny to say that from your mouth? When did you, Miss of the Vincent Family, ever start caring about consequences?"

"I..."

"Lost for words? Eve Vincent, you know The Maplewood Gang's rules. If things don't go well, you must accept punishment. Someone take her and lock her up for now, await Brother Bao's orders."

Sister Yin ordered.

Two young men with flamboyant hairstyles came over.

They took hold of Eve Vincent and led her away.

Today, Sister Yin was wearing a cheongsam again.

It was just a different color and style from the last time.

Her enchanting figure was accentuated by the cheongsam, appearing very alluring.

At this moment, there was only a turkey left in front of her.

"Turkey, I'm handing the rest over to you. Can you handle it well?"

Sister Yin asked.

Turkey was overwhelmed with favor.

Nodded repeatedly, saying, "Rest assured, Sister Yin. I'll handle this matter perfectly."

"Good. If you do this well, you'll be rewarded."

Sister Yin said.

Turkey beamed with joy.

Said, "Sister Yin, I'll head out now."

Having said that, he turned and left.

Sister Yin slowly stood up.

Said, "You can come out now."

No one expected that there was another person behind the folding screen.

When the person walked out, it was revealed to be a handsome young man with a heroic look, appearing no older than thirty, simply dressed in a T-shirt and jeans, clean and tidy, the kind of man women tend to like.

Unfortunately, there was a long scar from the right corner of his mouth to his earlobe.

This scar added a hint of ferocity to the man.

Once you saw his whole appearance, he looked rather intimidating.

"Bao, how should we deal with Eve Vincent? After all, she's Fabian Vincent's daughter. Shouldn't we..."

Sister Yin hadn't finished speaking.

The man raised his hand to interrupt her.

"The Maplewood Gang's rules can't be broken, otherwise how can we command respect? Arrange for Eve Vincent's sacrificial ceremony in three days."

As soon as Bao finished speaking.

Sister Yin's face showed an excited expression.

Nodding said, "Alright, I'll arrange it immediately."

At this point, these two highest-ranked leaders of The Maplewood Gang didn't know that it was precisely because of their wrong decision that led to the infamous downfall of The Maplewood Gang.

This, in turn, caused a great uproar in Riverton State, resulting in many people going to jail.

Of course, that's a story for later, let's not discuss it now.

The day after Dirk Carter returned to Rexton City was the weekend.

After several days of little rest, and getting a high fever again, Dirk Carter could only rest well at home this weekend.

Compared to him having the leisure to sleep in.

Another person was already overwhelmed at home.

That person was Kanes Bates.

He originally intended to use the flood defenses as a way to get rid of Dirk Carter.

Unexpectedly, it backfired, and now his own position was in jeopardy.