A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 704 - 704

Today, Amber Young is wearing a sports tank top.

A very tight one.

This makes her ample breasts look even more spectacular.

As she walks, they sway attractively, drawing attention.

Below, she wears shark leggings.

These tightly outline her curves as well.

Such leggings hold great allure for men, perhaps because they fuel men's imaginations.

Especially the fullness between her thighs.

Below the fullness, a narrow gap runs down.

It seems to exude the charm of a confident woman.

"Secretary General Carter, I've heard you've taken marriage leave."

As soon as Amber Young sits down, she straightforwardly gets to the point.

Dirk Carter nods.

He says, "I also want to discuss this with Secretary Young. Everyone knows about Gilbert Dixon's situation. With my departure, the Municipal Government needs someone to take charge. I've been troubled by this matter for the past couple of days."

Upon hearing this.

Amber Young's eyes light up.

She doesn't care that they're in the office.

She sidles up next to Dirk Carter.

Embracing his arm.

She presses her large white "rabbits" against Dirk Carter's arm, rubbing them slightly, and says coquettishly, "Secretary General Carter, do you think I'm capable?"

Dirk Carter appraises Amber Young.

Amber Young immediately gets the hint.

She leans closer to Dirk Carter's ear.

Softly whispers, "Secretary Young, why don't we meet for dinner tonight? After dinner, we can play some other games together..."

After saying that.

She sticks out her tongue and licks her lips.

Her demeanor would be hard to resist for a man with even slightly less self-control.

"It seems Secretary Young has great confidence in herself."

Dirk Carter says with a chuckle.

Having reached this point, Amber Young doesn't need to be coy anymore.

She says, "Secretary General Carter, if you're interested, wouldn't you like to give it a try?"

"Hahaha..."

Dirk Carter bursts into laughter.

Deliberately stands up to pour water.

Then maintains a certain distance from Amber Young.

This response makes Amber Young pause.

"Secretary Young, I've not been at the Municipal Government for long, but I've always noticed your efforts. Of course, that also includes Director Thornton's efforts. After discussing with Secretary Hale, once I go on leave, the office work at the Municipal Government will temporarily be managed by Comrade Halbert Hale."

Mentioning Eva Lewis.

Amber Young thinks Dirk Carter is hinting at something.

She immediately gets closer to Dirk Carter again.

She says, "Leader, Eva Lewis is capable, and so am I. In that aspect, I definitely won't be inferior to that flirtatious girl. She's just a youngster who knows nothing, but I'm different; I know everything, and you'll surely be satisfied. If you don't believe me, we can try it out right now."

After speaking.

Amber Young prepares to remove her tank top.

But Dirk Carter stops her.

"Secretary Young, you've certainly misunderstood my intentions. What I meant was, I can see both you and Director Thornton wish to progress, but physical allure isn't the only criterion for advancement. After all, promotions based on such means are never reliable. When you one day grow old and lose your charms, won't your career come to an end?"

Dirk Carter's words.

They already paint a clear picture.

If Amber Young couldn't understand, she wouldn't be fit for her deputy secretary position.

She says despairingly, "Secretary General Carter, I understand. Then... then I won't disturb you."

After saying this.

She stands up in disappointment.

Dirk Carter calls out, "Wait a moment."

"Secretary General Carter, is there anything else?"

"I haven't finished speaking. I want to divide Gilbert Dixon's previous work into two parts: one part for you, and one for Director Thornton. This way, the burden on both of you increases. However, as long as the work is done well, opportunities will certainly arise. So whether you can gain the attention of the leadership and advance further is up to you. Do you agree?"

Amber Young pauses.

Her expression immediately beams with joy.

She nods repeatedly and says, "I agree, of course I agree. Thank you, Secretary General Carter."

Dirk Carter nods slightly.

He says, "I'll be leaving soon. I request you convey this message to Director Thornton. Halbert Hale will coordinate the specific work with you all."

"Alright, thank you, Secretary General Carter."

Amber Young turns to leave.

Suddenly, she thinks of something.

Turns back to Dirk Carter and bows.

At that moment, her eyes seem a bit moist.

In Dirk Carter's view.

People like Amber Young and Eva Lewis are not uncommon in the political sphere.

In the absence of talent and background, relying on physical allure to get ahead is often the last resort.

Who wouldn't want to progress?

The means may be undignified.

But they are often an unavoidable choice.

Better than those who have no ambition.

Ambition is not a bad thing.

If such ambition were channeled into work, the political atmosphere wouldn't be so poor.

As Dirk Carter walks out of the Rexton City Municipal Government compound.

He looks back once more.

For some reason, at that moment, he feels a sense of farewell.

Could it be that his departure means he'll never return?

The day after his leave begins.

The first thing Dirk Carter plans to do.

Is to make a trip back to Stillwater County.

After all, with such a significant event as marriage, he must go back and inform "his parents."

When it comes down to it.

It's been a long time since he's visited his parents' graves.

It's not just his parents; there's also Dylan Tate.

In the morning.

Dirk Carter, along with Dorothy Zechariah and her child, as well as Arlo Yarbrough, boards a plane bound for Serenity State.

Around ten o'clock.

The four of them land at Ronan City Airport.

Dorothy Zechariah has already arranged for company vehicles to wait at the entrance.

Once in the car.

The business vehicle heads straight for Stillwater County.

Approaching noon.

Their car enters the area of Bayberry Town.

It's been many years since he visited this small town.

For reasons unknown, the closer they get to the destination, the more anxious Dirk Carter feels.

By the time the car enters Bayberry Town's main street, Dirk Carter feels like he can barely sit still.

This small town.

Is where his father was sent during the down-to-the-countryside movement.

It's also here that he formed deep friendships with Dylan Tate and Caden Dixon.

Their story begins in this small town.

Dirk Carter remembers when he was very young, he lived in this town.

Back then, his parents ran a small clinic that was always bustling with patients. For him, Bayberry Town holds all the memories of his childhood.

After his parents passed away.

Dylan Tate made the decision.

To have them buried at Bayberry Ridge in Bayberry Town.

Due to university studies.

Dirk Carter seldom visited their graves, only coming during New Year under Dylan Tate's guidance.

For several years since starting his political career.

He seems to have not visited once.

A surge of guilt arises within him.

The vehicle arrives at the foot of Bayberry Ridge.

They are just a few steps up the mountain road when Dirk Carter and the others are stopped.