A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 701 701: Strategic Maneuvering and Calculated Victory

Fiorenzo Wright never feared anyone in his life.

Because his father was always a cadre in the political-legal system, he lacked discipline.

This led to his arrogant and unscrupulous personality.

As a child, he hit teachers, spied on female classmates bathing, and extorted students with a gang of delinquents.

Back in elementary school.

He forced many classmates to transfer schools unwillingly.

What kind of quality can a child nurtured in this environment be?

But now he was scared.

Dirk Carter took a different path and defined The Maplewood Gang as a terrorist organization.

No matter how much power Boston Wright had, he couldn't interfere.

Fiorenzo Wright didn't want to go to prison, nor did he want his identity exposed; otherwise, he'd surely be back on the chopping block.

Thinking about this.

He fell to his knees with a loud thud.

He pleaded with Dirk Carter, saying, "Dirk Carter, please don't arrest me, please don't arrest me. I'll give you whatever you want—money, I'll give you money; however much you want, I'll give it to you. Oh, and women too—do you like Irene? Take her with you, sleep with her, I'll make sure she serves you every day, play however you want..."

As he spoke.

Tears started to fall.

"Regret it?"

Dirk Carter squatted down.

Asked Fiorenzo Wright.

Fiorenzo Wright nodded repeatedly.

Said, "I regret it, deeply regret it. I won't dare anymore. I promise to turn over a new leaf and be a good citizen, I won't commit any more crimes."

Dirk Carter patted his shoulder.

Said, "Too late, Fiorenzo Wright. Remember the young couple you murdered sleeping in a cave? Do you think they can forgive you?"

After saying this.

Dirk Carter slowly stood up.

"Dirk Carter, Dirk Carter..."

Fiorenzo Wright kept shouting.

Still trying to reach for Dirk Carter.

But.

The soldiers weren't going to indulge him.

Dragged him off the ground, kicked him furiously, and forcibly took him out.

The dozens of people Fiorenzo Wright brought, none escaped; the armed police took them all down.

When the courtyard fell silent.

Dirk Carter's phone suddenly rang.

Looking at the number.

Dirk Carter quickly put it to his ear.

A voice on the phone asked, "Dirk Carter, is the matter resolved?"

Dirk Carter grinned and said, "With Old Campbell personally giving the order, even the biggest problems can be dealt with."

The person on the other end wasn't anyone else but Campbell Donovan.

Campbell Donovan was a top military figure.

With him stepping in, naturally, it was the best possible outcome.

"Dirk Carter, you don't need to flatter me. The only reason I agreed this time is because Yvonne was pestering me non-stop, all night long, not letting me sleep. So, you should thank Yvonne, not me."

Campbell Donovan said.

Dirk Carter immediately nodded and bowed, saying, "Alright, please convey to Miss Donovan that I'll treat her to a meal when she has time."

"Alright, alright, I'm exhausted. That's it for this, I'm hanging up."

After saying this.

Campbell Donovan hung up the phone.

"Was Yvonne Donovan the one who helped you?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked in surprise.

Dirk Carter smirked, saying, "Do you think Yvonne Donovan has that kind of influence?"

"I clearly heard just now..."

Arlo Yarbrough pouted.

Dirk Carter laughed heartily.

Said, "It's just Campbell Donovan's excuse. Let me ask you, for the Donovan Family among the three major families, who's their biggest enemy?"

"Do we even need to say it? Of course, it's the Houseman Family."

Arlo Yarbrough replied.

"Who's behind The Maplewood Gang?"

"Hmm... I heard it's the Houseman Family."

After Arlo Yarbrough said this.

Suddenly had an epiphany.

Said, "I understand now, I get it. You used Campbell Donovan's hand to get rid of The Maplewood Gang, right?"

Dirk Carter nodded, saying, "The Houseman Family's purpose in supporting The Maplewood Gang is to use their hand to gather all forces they can, thereby achieving control over these officials and ultimately realizing their family's interests in Riverton State. Neither The Hughes Family nor The Donovan Family will let the Houseman Family's goal succeed. Now such an opportunity is in front of them, of course, they won't ignore it."

"So does this mean the Donovan Family is turning against the Houseman Family now?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter chuckled, saying, "What feud? The Donovan Family is just engaging in counter-terrorism. Besides, they can completely shift the blame onto me. Otherwise, why did he say on the phone that it was for Yvonne Donovan's favor? These old foxes, each wiser than the last; this time, The Houseman Family took a dumb loss—the industriously built network of interests they cultivated is likely to be wiped clean."

"Then you're doomed. You've offended the Houseman Family once again. They won't let you go."

Arlo Yarbrough said with a bit of schadenfreude.

Dirk Carter laughed heartily.

Said, "Not yet. So many people behind The Maplewood Gang are about to be uprooted; even the Houseman Family wouldn't dare stir trouble now otherwise showing too openly becomes a handle against them. Therefore, the Houseman Family fears bringing trouble to themselves; they're likely to watch from the sidelines. But once this storm passes, the Houseman Family will surely move against me, by then, I probably won't be able to withstand it..."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter sighed.

Said, "Never mind, take it one step at a time. Let's head back to the motel first."

Just as they were about to move.

Arlo Yarbrough grabbed Dirk Carter, asking, "There's still one thing I haven't figured out. Did Fabian Vincent come to help you because you told him about your plan?"

Dirk Carter nodded.

Said, "To completely dismantle The Maplewood Gang, it was necessary to force Fiorenzo Wright to show up. If Fabian Vincent didn't step into the game, this effect might not have been achieved."

"But he helped you, didn't he also offend the Houseman Family?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter smiled, saying, "In this way, he can advance or retreat. If the investigation reaches him, he can claim he was part of my team investigating The Maplewood Gang. Of course, if we lose, he can also say he stood with The Maplewood Gang in the end, so no matter what, this matter doesn't affect him much."

Arlo Yarbrough scratched his head.

Said, "I just don't get it. Why would you help him? Someone like him should be punished."

"Because of Herman Bates."

"What do you mean?"

"Herman Bates is our biggest upcoming threat. After this affair, Herman Bates' plans have been completely disrupted by me; surely he won't ignore Starlight Night Market. With Fabian Vincent's help, I'll have a foothold and support in Rexton City."

Dirk Carter said.

Arlo Yarbrough exhaled deeply.

Asked, "So when you took the first step, you already thought of the few steps ahead?"

Dirk Carter patted his shoulder, saying, "In the political world, beginners move cautiously, intermediates take one step at a time."

"What's the advanced level?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "To strategize from afar, to win from a thousand miles away."