A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 692:

The most deadly thing was, this woman wasn't wearing any underwear underneath.

With everything pulled this tight.

The two "grapes" on the peaks of her breasts were faintly visible, making a man's mind run wild.

"Miss Irene, this..."

Herman Bates had already guessed her intention.

But he still needed to confirm it.

Irene smiled slightly and said, "Secretary Bates, like I said, just the two of us drinking is too dull. A few more people at the table makes it livelier, doesn't it?"

Herman Bates was still cautious when it came to relationships between men and women.

But he was here to ask for help.

If he spoiled the mood, it would make him look insincere.

He cleared his throat and said, "I'll leave everything to Miss Irene's arrangements."

Irene pursed her lips in a smile.

She said, "Let Jingjing and Susu stay, the others can go out."

As soon as she said that.

The first office-lady type and the last one in uniform stayed.

They sat down on Herman Bates's left and right.

Jingjing first lifted a glass of wine and said to Herman Bates, "Hello, honored guest. My name is Jingjing, please take care of me."

When she finished, she downed the drink in one go.

She drank.

He couldn't not drink.

So Herman Bates also emptied his glass.

Then.

The girl in uniform, Susu, hurriedly toasted him with another glass.

Just like that, before he'd taken a single bite, two glasses of liquor were already in his stomach.

"Miss Irene, I came today because I have a favor to ask."

Herman smacked his lips, put down the glass and said.

While Irene was eating, she said, "Secretary Bates is the number one in Rexton City, someone with reach in every direction. What kind of matter could possibly end up on a little woman like me?"

"I'll be blunt. I heard The Maplewood Gang can solve any troublesome problem, so I came this time to ask Miss Irene to help me deal with something that's giving me a headache."

"Oh? Secretary Bates can tell me. Whether it can be done is another question."

Irene said.

Herman Bates clenched his teeth and said, "Fabian Vincent. I hope Miss Irene can help me get rid of Fabian Vincent. Whatever terms you want, I can agree to them. Whatever Fabian Vincent can offer you, I, Herman Bates, can give you double."

There was a soft puff of laughter.

Irene laughed.

She said, "Secretary Bates, you're giving The Maplewood Gang too much credit. We're just a bunch of idle people who got together to mess around for fun. Fabian Vincent is the mayor of Rexton City. Do you really think we have what it takes to take him out?"

"I believe you do!"

Herman said with certainty.

Irene's gaze deepened.

She suddenly looked at Herman and said, "Secretary Bates, how about this: let's enjoy a good meal first. When we're done, if I'm satisfied, I'll take on this matter. How does that sound?"

"Fine. Miss Irene, straightforward as always. Drink!"

Herman said in high spirits.

Irene cooperated and finished her drink.

Then she shot a look at Susu in the uniform.

Susu understood instantly.

Suddenly.

She stood up and slipped under the dining table.

Just as Herman still hadn't figured out what was going on.

He suddenly felt a hand climbing up between his legs.

He looked down.

And saw Susu already crouching between his thighs, both hands roaming over his crotch.

He snapped his head toward Irene.

Irene just smiled without saying a word.

He immediately understood.

This was something Irene had arranged on purpose.

If you wanted to work with them, first you had to offer up your own soul.

You had to leave them with some kind of leverage.

Herman really didn't want to.

But as long as he could get rid of Fabian Vincent, Rexton City would be his alone, and the trouble in front of him would naturally vanish.

He gritted his teeth.

And simply ignored Susu under the table.

Since there was no "resistance."

Susu's movements naturally became bolder.

There was a ripping sound.

The zipper was pulled down.

A hand slipped inside and started to wriggle around.

Under this kind of seduction, Herman just felt a wave of heat surging up from his lower abdomen, and a certain part of him started to stand up disobediently.

That was exactly the effect they wanted.

He felt a sudden lightness in his body.

That part had been pulled out by Susu.

After playing with it for a while, a warm, wet enveloping sensation swept over him.

Herman couldn't help but let out a long breath.

His body instantly went taut.

And that wasn't all.

Jingjing at his side wasn't idle either.

She parted her legs slightly.

Took one of Herman's hands, and guided it between her thighs.

At the moment of contact.

Herman shuddered again. He hadn't expected that under Jingjing's skirt, it was completely bare; with no barrier at all, his hand made intimate contact with Jingjing's secret place.

Attacked from both sides.

Herman's nerves were already in a highly excited state.

All of this was entirely within Irene's view.

But she acted as if she hadn't seen a thing, clinking glasses with Herman as they drank.

Under the dual stimulation of alcohol and desire.

Herman was already somewhat dazed.

"Secretary Bates, it's getting late, and you've been drinking. You'd better not go back tonight. There are rooms right next to this private box. I'll have Jingjing and Susu help you over to get some rest."

Irene said in invitation.

Herman still had a bit of reason left.

He waved his hand and said, "Miss Irene, no need to be so polite. The hospitality today has already overwhelmed me; I wouldn't dare trouble you further."

The words were polite.

But it was clear he was refusing.

Irene smiled sweetly.

She said, "Secretary Bates, you go rest. I'll go report this matter to Brother Bao. Chances are by early tomorrow morning there'll be news. When you open your eyes tomorrow, it might just be news about our cooperation. What do you think?"

That was a hint as well.

She was telling Herman.

If you walk out today, then this cooperation is off.

If you don't leave, and do something with these two women in the room, then this cooperation can go on being discussed.

Herman heard the subtext.

He steeled himself.

And said, "Alright, in that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Ladies, I'll be troubling you."

And so.

Supported by Jingjing and Susu.

Herman Bates left the private box.

Irene sat for a while longer.

Then finally stood up.

She stretched lazily.

Then, from the first room in the row, she pushed open a small door leading to the back.

This was a sealed room.

The table was covered with all kinds of surveillance screens.

At this moment, on the central monitor, footage of Herman Bates entangled with the two women was playing.

A man was sitting at the table.

None other than Brother Bao himself.

"It's started?"

Irene asked.

Brother Bao's eyes were gloomy.

He nodded and asked, "What do you think about this?"

"I think cooperating with Herman Bates has more future than working with Fabian Vincent. Fabian Vincent is an idiot — he can't even handle a Dirk Carter. What use do we have for him? Besides, with Eve Vincent being so disobedient, is there any point keeping them around?"

Irene asked.