A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 702 702:

It's said that when a butterfly flaps its wings over the Osparos Ocean, it can cause a tremendous storm in the Atlantic Ocean.

This is the butterfly effect.

Moreover, the elimination of The Maplewood Gang is not as simple as a butterfly flapping its wings.

The first to receive the news was Vernon Houseman, the president of Kenning Forestry University.

When the call came, he was still deep in sleep.

After listening to the phone call, he was dumbfounded.

You need to know.

In organizing this Maplewood Gang, the Houseman Family employed vast resources and took great pains, but was uprooted by Dirk Carter overnight, it's simply unimaginable.

"Secretary Houseman, Secretary Houseman..."

The person on the phone called out several times.

It was only then that Vernon Houseman reacted, responding with a grunt.

"Secretary Houseman, should we take action on this side?"

Asked the voice on the phone.

Vernon Houseman pondered for a moment and said, "Do not intervene, observe how things unfold."

"But if we don't take action, those people..."

"They're already finished, notwithstanding the things The Maplewood Gang has done, even if Fiorenzo Wright were resurrected, it would cause a massive upheaval in Janton State's legal system. Getting involved now won't benefit us; remember, calls coming from Boston Wright's side are not to be answered, have you heard?"

After the person on the phone acknowledged.

Vernon Houseman hung up the phone.

Thinking about these matters being executed by Dirk Carter, a city government secretary general, he took a sharp breath, feeling a chill rise from the depths of his heart.

A mid-level official.

To achieve such status.

It's simply unthinkable.

If it goes on like this, what then?

It seems he underestimated Dirk Carter.

Years of foundation destroyed overnight.

For Vernon Houseman, it was natural to be enraged and frustrated.

However, rationality told him not to act rashly now; he must wait, and only strike against Dirk Carter once the dust has settled.

After all, every move made by the Houseman Family is watched by countless eyes.

Likewise.

Janton State Committee is now in chaos.

After receiving the call, the state committee secretary and governor immediately woke up.

This matter implicated the secretary of the political and law committee and director of Rhovan Provincial Police Department, Boston Wright.

He holds Janton State's largest violence apparatus, if anything out of line is done, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The provincial capital Kenning City's police department received directives from the State Committee.

From this moment, enter a state of alert.

Kenning City's armed police and military simultaneously received notice, required to assist the city police department in temporarily controlling the provincial police department.

In the middle of the night.

Rhovan Provincial Police Department building was brightly lit.

Below were armored vehicles of the armed police and police cars from the city police department.

Until around dawn, a call from The Central Disciplinary Committee came.

Only then did the State Committee order compulsory measures against Boston Wright.

Boston Wright was intercepted at the airport.

When he was caught, he had already bought a ticket to Maiana using a fake ID.

In half an hour.

That flight was about to take off.

By the time morning fully broke.

The provincial police department was released from control.

The deputy governor temporarily stationed in the provincial police department building, finally stabilizing the situation without it escalating further.

By around ten o'clock the following morning.

Fiorenzo Wright's identity was confirmed.

Based on Fiorenzo Wright's confession.

Indeed, it was him who was brought to trial for final judgment, but before execution, his father Boston Wright swapped him out of prison, bribed everyone from top to bottom, and executed someone unknown from where they came.

Afterward.

Fiorenzo Wright was given a new identity.

Becoming now Beau Grant.

Once his identity was cleared.

Fiorenzo Wright began preparing to establish The Maplewood Gang.

As he confessed.

The purpose of establishing The Maplewood Gang was to create a shelter for himself, so that no matter how large the incident, he could withstand it.

As for who helped him set up The Maplewood Gang.

Fiorenzo Wright did not utter a word.

Clearly, he dared not mention the true mastermind behind the scenes.

The exposure of "revenant resurrection" and the gathering of allies forming a small group caused a sensational stir.

A Central Disciplinary Committee investigation team, in the shortest possible time, entered Janton State.

Janton State's legal system, including several departments like police, courts, and procuratorates, had their leaders taken away, creating a chain reaction that lasted over a year.

Of course, that's a story for later, we'll put it aside for now.

Early the next morning.

Dirk Carter arrived at the Municipal Committee Compound.

The first thing he did was knock on Secretary Herman Bates' office door.

From last night until now.

Herman Bates had hardly closed his eyes.

Inside, he felt both anger and remorse.

Angry about an unexpected disruption to his plan of using The Maplewood Gang to get rid of Fabian Vincent.

Remorse for why he had meddled with The Maplewood Gang.

Now The Maplewood Gang was eradicated completely.

He feared being implicated.

Because on the day of collaboration with them, he had also done some unsightly things.

Knocking sounds echoed.

Herman Bates was upset.

He shouted angrily, "Get out, don't bother me."

"Secretary Bates, it's me, Dirk Carter."

The voice of Dirk Carter came from outside.

Herman Bates shivered.

For some reason, sweat started to form on his forehead, and even his hands trembled slightly.

Why is Dirk Carter coming now?

Could it be his involvement with The Maplewood Gang was exposed?

Nervous is nervous.

Fear is fear.

What needs to be faced still has to be faced.

Herman Bates tidied up his clothes and expression.

He solemnly said, "Come in."

With a creak, the door was pushed open, Dirk Carter walked in openly, greeted and said, "Good day, Secretary Bates."

"Oh, it's Comrade Dirk Carter, sit, quickly sit."

While speaking, Herman Bates glanced behind him.

Seeing he was alone, the heart he had been holding sank down.

After Dirk Carter sat opposite Herman Bates.

Herman Bates asked, "Comrade Dirk Carter, is there something you need?"

Dirk Carter said, "Secretary Bates, I'm here this time to report the progress of the investigation into Starlight Night Market."

Starlight Night Market?

Fearing the arrival of what he dreaded.

Herman Bates said displeased, "Oh, then tell me."

Dirk Carter cleared his throat, saying, "Since its establishment, this Starlight Night Market has been used by Wadsworth Market Management Co., Ltd. for profiteering, becoming Shaun Shelby's private estate. Of course, Shaun Shelby's courage isn't that big, there must be collusion between officials and businesses behind him. I've come this time to seek instruction from Secretary Bates—do you want me to continue investigating?"

Hmm?

Herman Bates was taken aback.

What does Dirk Carter mean?

Could he be hinting at something else?

Herman Bates steadied himself.

He asked, "What does Secretary General Carter mean by this?"

"What I mean is how the investigation goes and what results we find isn't that important. Starlight Night Market is a symbol of our Rexton City; once such a massive scandal is exposed, wouldn't it tarnish the image of Rexton City?"

Dirk Carter stared at Herman Bates' face as he spoke.