A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 725 725:

The warped ideas are different from those of normal people.

I initially thought Elihu Houseman was already a model amongst official heirs.

I never imagined that this John Houseman would be the true prodigy of the elite.

Lilian Taylor recounted in a choking voice the events she experienced that day, in painstaking detail.

By the end, she was already sobbing uncontrollably.

"Why didn't you report to the police at the time?"

Cuthbert Lewis asked.

Lilian Taylor took a few deep breaths.

She said, "I was too afraid. I know John's status; their family is very powerful. I initially didn't plan to report it to the police. It wasn't until this morning when I heard about... heard about President Summers, that I summoned the courage to come. I guess President Summers was probably also forced to death by John."

Though there still wasn't solid evidence.

But the likelihood seemed to be growing.

"Damn it!"

Dirk Carter suddenly shouted.

Cuthbert Lewis asked, "What happened?"

Dirk Carter said, "Where are Javier Summers and his family's bodies right now?"

The two of them looked simultaneously at Pierce Griffin.

Pierce Griffin said, "Since it was suicide, Javier Summers' own brother, William Summers strongly disagreed with an autopsy, and took the family of three's bodies away."

Dirk Carter heard this.

He immediately pulled out his phone.

One call went directly to the Rexton City Civil Affairs Bureau director, Ignacio Gomez.

"Director Gomez, this is Dirk Carter. Do me a favor, immediately notify all the funeral homes in Rexton City and the surrounding districts and counties. Do not allow the cremation of anyone named Javier Summers. Their entire family of three, not a single one. Then immediately check where these three bodies are, and inform me as soon as there's any news."

Ignacio Gomez was also very straightforward.

He directly agreed.

Cuthbert Lewis asked doubtfully, "Will they be cremated the same day according to local customs?"

Dirk Carter shook his head.

He said, "I'm just afraid someone is pulling strings behind the scenes and doesn't want these bodies to linger too long."

Sure enough.

About ten minutes later.

Ignacio Gomez's call came back.

He told Dirk Carter that currently, the three bodies had been sent to a funeral home in the Arched Villa District. If the call had been half an hour later, they would probably have gone through with it.

Now the cremation has been paused at the funeral home.

Good news.

The bodies are still there.

Dirk Carter looked at Pierce Griffin and said, "Director Griffin, notify the local precinct or police station to rush over there and stop the cremation. We'll bring technical personnel over quickly to take over. From the current situation, there's definitely something wrong with these deaths."

"Okay."

Pierce Griffin nodded in agreement.

About fifteen minutes later.

Five police cars drove out of the Rexton City Police Department.

Around one o'clock in the afternoon.

Dirk Carter saw the three bodies in the mortuary.

And the wailing and lamenting William Summers.

He strongly refused to let the police take the bodies, desperately obstructing the police actions.

The scene was rather chaotic at the time.

Yet Dirk Carter was decisive.

He directly had Pierce Griffin send people to arrest William Summers as well.

This way.

The three bodies were successfully taken from the funeral home.

Next.

The investigators were split into three groups.

The first group quickly began autopsies on the three bodies.

The second group started interrogating William Summers. Dirk Carter strongly suspected William Summers was being manipulated by someone else. If they could take him down, perhaps the person behind this would surface.

The third group quickly went to investigate William Summers' home. They might also discover some traces there.

As everyone mobilized.

Cuthbert Lewis took out her phone.

Just as she was about to dial a number.

Dirk Carter asked, "What are you doing?"

"Calling Armand Crawford. With such a sudden big change, we must report it, right?"

"No way!"

Dirk Carter directly held down her hand.

He said, "The Houseman Family is very influential. You can't guarantee Armand Crawford is definitely on your side."

"What do you mean by that? Could it be that Director Crawford would aid the wrongdoers?"

Cuthbert Lewis asked.

Dirk Carter chuckled coldly.

He said, "Captain Lewis, you're the frontline combatant. You have no idea how much interest exchange is involved here. I'm not completely distrustful of Director Crawford, but until the case is solved, it's better not to report it. Otherwise, no one can guarantee how things will develop."

"Dirk Carter! I'm a police officer! Director Crawford is a police officer too! His stance must be the same as mine. There's no need to doubt that. If there's a mistake in between, I'll take responsibility for all consequences."

Cuthbert Lewis firmly stated.

Dirk Carter was speechless.

He couldn't interfere with others' freedom.

Turned around and walked out.

Cuthbert Lewis glanced at his figure and dialed Armand Crawford's number.

When Armand Crawford received the call.

He had just finished lunch with Vernon Houseman.

This lunch had four participants in total.

Besides Vernon Houseman and his son, there was another person added.

The Riverton State Prosecutor General, Randle Carter.

A few days ago, higher-ups had already issued a transfer order, appointing Randle Carter as the Riverton State Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary, concurrent Prosecutor General.

Of course.

This was all arranged by the Houseman Family.

Inviting him to the dinner was to completely win over Armand Crawford.

For Armand Crawford, naturally, he was flattered.

After all, Boston Wright had just fallen from power. If he could get closer to Randle Carter, then it would become hopeful for him to take the position of Public Security Bureau Chief or Political Commissioner in the future.

The meal.

He toasted Vernon Houseman and Randle Carter quite a bit.

Letting out a full-belly burp.

And then came Cuthbert Lewis's call.

Seeing the number.

Armand Crawford laughed heartily and said, "Secretary Houseman, if nothing unexpected happens, the situation in Rexton City should be resolved."

Vernon Houseman was naturally very pleased too.

"Hello, this is Armand Crawford."

He opened the hands-free speaker while speaking to the phone.

"Director Crawford, this is Cuthbert Lewis. A situation has arisen that needs reporting to you."

"Go ahead."

Armand Crawford glanced at those present and said.

Cuthbert Lewis said, "The Javier Summers case has encountered changes. There's another victim reporting that Javier Summers might not have committed suicide. We've focused our attention on the Auran-Glory Auto Trading Co., Ltd. President, John Houseman. I also know his status is quite sensitive, so I'm reporting to you to seek your opinion."

Everyone present heard this.

Armand Crawford was stunned for a moment.

Vernon Houseman furrowed his brow, glancing at John Houseman beside him.

Seeing John's somewhat unnatural expression, seemed to understand something.

At this moment, Armand Crawford was visibly a little flustered.

He asked, "How far has the investigation gone?"

Cuthbert Lewis said, "We've retrieved the bodies of Javier Summers and his family from the funeral home and are currently conducting analysis at the Rexton City Police Department. Additionally, we've also brought in Javier Summers' brother, William Summers. We suspect someone instructed him to cremate the bodies early to destroy the evidence."