A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 698 698

Between the shopfront and the bedroom, there's a small courtyard.

In the courtyard, lies the corpse of a dog.

Covered in blood from head to toe.

Beside it is a stone.

Clearly, this dog was killed by the stone.

Mrs. Song told the police that the dog belonged to her son, who had raised it for many years. Now that such a thing has happened, there's no need to guess—something big has surely occurred.

After opening the bedroom.

The scene was chaotic.

The police found a large bloodstain on the bed.

This proved that the young couple had clearly been murdered.

The most pressing issue was to find the young couple.

The Greenhill Town police station swiftly reported the matter to the Arched Villa District Police Bureau.

The bureau's criminal police team quickly stepped in to investigate.

Two days later, based on various clues, they found a cave at the foot of Pinecrest Mountain in Pinedale Town.

Both the bodies of the young couple were discovered in the cave.

When the two bodies were brought out.

Even seasoned detectives were shocked by the horrific sight.

Ken Fisher's body had multiple stab wounds, and the fatal injury was from a heavy blow to the head.

Corinne Childs's condition was even worse.

Not a piece of clothing on her.

Her private parts had suffered inhuman torture, and even two of her ribs were broken.

Furthermore, her own underwear was pulled out from her mouth.

The police quickly activated the murder resolution mechanism.

Through meticulous investigation.

Three days later.

The police captured the suspect Fiorenzo Wright in a hotel in Rexton City.

Fiorenzo Wright was extremely arrogant at the time; he strongly resisted arrest and boasted that his father was the head of the Rhovan Provincial Police Department, claiming these officers had no right to detain him.

The criminal police captain in charge of the case did not buy into this at all.

He directly took him back to the police station.

After checking his identity.

The police station was in uproar.

Fiorenzo Wright wasn't bluffing after all.

His father was indeed the head of the Rhovan Provincial Police Department, Boston Wright.

So, the city bureau reported the matter to Boston Wright.

Boston Wright was at a critical point in his career, on the verge of being promoted to Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

He directly ordered that things be handled as usual; no one had privilege beyond the law.

Thus, Fiorenzo Wright was arrested.

During police interrogation.

Fiorenzo Wright confessed to the crime.

He and two friends traveled from Kenning City to Rexton City.

When they came down from Pinecrest Mountain, it was already nighttime.

Thirsty, they went into Corinne Childs's convenience store to buy drinks.

Seeing that Corinne Childs was beautiful.

The group started to flirt with her.

At that moment, Ken Fisher, resting inside, heard the commotion and came out to confront Fiorenzo Wright and his two friends.

A fight broke out during the confrontation.

The trio decided to go all the way.

They tied Ken Fisher and Corinne Childs up in the bedroom.

In front of Ken Fisher, they repeatedly assaulted Corinne Childs.

Afterward, fearing that the matter might be exposed.

They cruelly murdered the young couple.

Despite committing such a heinous act, Fiorenzo Wright showed no fear.

The trio did not leave Rexton City.

This gave the police the chance to apprehend them.

Thus.

After half a year, Fiorenzo Wright, as the main perpetrator, was sentenced to death with immediate execution.

Another half a year passed.

Fiorenzo Wright met his end.

Logically, Fiorenzo Wright should have been dead.

How could he transform into the leader of The Maplewood Gang?

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter was already seven parts enlightened.

Predictably, there's a significant conspiracy within.

Fiorenzo Wright was never dead from the start.

He was swapped, assuming the identity of the present Boss Bo.

Just as he intended to extract crucial clues from Irene.

Suddenly, there's a blaring of sirens at the door.

Following that.

Countless police officers stormed inside.

Quickly surrounding the small courtyard.

Rexton City's Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Public Security Bureau Chief Cary Shepherd marched in boldly.

Upon seeing him.

Irene smiled.

She murmured to Dirk Carter: "Secretary General Carter, the show is about to start."

Cary Shepherd, with a stern face, entered the courtyard and waved his hand, shouting, "Everyone, take them back!"

Just as the police were about to move.

Dirk Carter solemnly spoke: "Hold on."

Only then did Cary Shepherd pretend to have just noticed Dirk Carter, pausing in surprise, and asking, "Secretary General Carter, what are you doing here?"

"I was wondering why Secretary Shepherd was here."

Dirk Carter replied.

Cary Shepherd chuckled and said, "Secretary General Carter, I'm not quite sure what you're getting at. The command center received a report of a major criminal case here, and as chief of the Public Security Bureau, of course I had to come."

After saying this.

He pointed to the bloodied figure, barely conscious on the ground.

Along with those few who had been beaten.

Plus Irene standing there stark naked.

He said: "Secretary General Carter, you should explain to me what exactly happened here and why you're here."

"Why can't I be here? Secretary Shepherd must have heard of the Starlight Night Market investigation team. I'm the team leader, and I'm here to investigate."

Dirk Carter replied.

Cary Shepherd sneered.

He said: "What's this place got to do with the Starlight Night Market?"

"Of course there's a connection. Our investigation team discovered that there's a gang-type organization in the Starlight Night Market, and this courtyard harbors a gang-type organization called The Maplewood Gang. Regardless of the connection, it's worth investigating, and as soon as I came in, I was attacked by these people, then these good citizens intervened and subdued them for me, Secretary Shepherd, that's the course of events."

His eloquence was commendable.

Dirk Carter turned black into white with just words.

Seeing the situation.

Irene shouted: "Secretary Shepherd, don't listen to his nonsense; we were sleeping when he barged in with these people; he's the gang leader!"

Upon hearing this.

Cary Shepherd chuckled and said, "Secretary General Carter, everyone has their version of events. Since that's the case, why don't you all come with me; once the matter is clarified, you'll be free to go, please!"

Their actions were swift.

Dirk Carter hadn't even gotten to his next step.

Cary Shepherd arrived.

No wonder everyone said, in Rexton City, no one dares to move against The Maplewood Gang.

This is a truth.

For Cary Shepherd to come, it was clearly under instructions from someone higher up.

Irene's face showed a hint of smugness.

She murmured: "Secretary General Carter, the tables have turned; were you not just arrogant? Show me your arrogance again now, you just wait; it won't be long before it's your misfortune ..."

"Is that so? I think not."

Dirk Carter replied.

Irene teased: "Do you think someone will come to save you?"

"Of course, if you don't believe me, watch!"

After saying this, Dirk Carter pointed to the courtyard's entrance.

Everyone followed Dirk Carter's direction and looked over.

There, a middle-aged man with hands behind his back, walked leisurely in from the entrance.

Behind him were many people, walking in an impressive manner, displaying a grand momentum.