A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 738 738

"Beautiful, of course, beautiful, my wife is the most beautiful."

After Dirk Carter said this, his hands climbed onto Dorothy Zechariah's shoulders, ready to push her down with impatience.

Dorothy Zechariah suddenly pulled a long face.

She pushed Dirk Carter's hands away and asked, "The woman at the table wearing the cheongsam today, I think she's prettier than me."

Upon hearing this,

Dirk Carter's mind was immediately overwhelmed.

He scratched his head, just thinking about how to explain.

Dorothy Zechariah burst into laughter.

She said, "Seeing you like this, I'm just teasing you. I've been married before, and you can still marry me—I'm not even happy enough, why would I care? Besides, those women have all helped you before, it's them who made you the great you are today."

"Dorothy..."

Dirk Carter was about to say something.

But Dorothy Zechariah blocked his mouth with her hand.

She said, "Dirk, I know what you want to say, you don't need to say it, as long as your heart's with the family, with me and the baby, there are things I'll turn a deaf ear to. Our marriage won't bind your hands and feet, you're still free."

At that moment, Dirk Carter was quite touched.

His hand slowly moved downward.

He said, "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's talk about something deeper, shall we?"

"Deeper topic? What do you mean?"

Dorothy Zechariah was stunned for a moment and asked.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "I want to use my length to test your depth—are you interested in this topic?"

Dorothy Zechariah pondered for a moment.

Her face suddenly blushed.

She said, "Naughty, always thinking about those things."

"Why? I'm your legal husband now; everything on you belongs to me. Can't I touch you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Dorothy Zechariah coquettishly replied, "Yes, of course, yes. From now on, I'm your woman, you can do whatever you want."

This sentence was a tacit agreement.

Dirk Carter was ready to undress.

At this moment, the phone suddenly rang.

Checking the number, it was Arlo Yarbrough calling.

Dirk Carter was about to hang up.

Dorothy Zechariah stopped him, saying, "Better answer it, just in case something's up."

Dirk Carter hesitated for a moment.

He raised the phone but before he could speak, Arlo Yarbrough on the line said, "Dirk, something happened, John Houseman escaped from the police station."

"What? Escaped? How did he escape?"

Dirk Carter jolted and asked.

"I don't know, someone from inside must have helped. Now, Herman Bates and Fabian Vincent have both rushed to the police station, you should..." Arlo Yarbrough stammered.

Dirk Carter knew it was his wedding night.

He didn't want to be disturbed.

But the matter was urgent, and this call had to be made.

"Come pick me up, I'm heading over now."

Dirk Carter said.

Suddenly something crossed his mind.

He continued, "Call the Forrest sisters, Ewan and Rose, have them come over to my place to protect Dorothy."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Arlo Yarbrough replied.

After hanging up the phone.

Dirk Carter looked at Dorothy Zechariah apologetically.

Dorothy Zechariah smiled sweetly and said, "It's okay, you go ahead. Remember, the baby and I will be waiting for you at home."

Dirk Carter, though reluctant,

knew the situation was indeed unusual.

He had no choice but to go.

He nodded and said, "I'll return as soon as I handle this."

With that said,

he changed into a business jacket and headed downstairs directly.

Rexton City Police Department's Combined Operations Room.

The atmosphere was quite tense.

When Dirk Carter opened the door and came in, everyone was somewhat shocked.

After all, everyone knew it was Dirk Carter's grand day, and no matter how big the incident, he shouldn't have left his "bridal room."

But he still came.

Herman Bates sneered and said, "Comrade Dirk Carter, it seems your concern for John Houseman outstrips your interest in your new wife. Leaving the bride at home on the bridal chamber night, isn't that bad?"

Though there was a hint of sarcasm within these words,

Dirk Carter clearly understood.

He smiled and said, "Secretary Bates, it's the same for you. The grandson of the Houseman family was lost, and weren't you in a hurry to come over too?"

Everyone present understood the meaning behind these words.

During the wedding banquet.

Herman Bates openly aligned himself with the Houseman family.

Dirk Carter's words were a jab at Bates for his earnest efforts for the Houseman family.

Herman Bates was furious.

However, he couldn't find fault with it.

He clenched his fists, turned to Pierce Griffin, and said, "Comrade Griffin, there's been such a major incident in the police department, as the executive vice-director responsible for operations, you can't escape the blame. Let's do this, you'll be suspended while an investigation is conducted. In the meantime, Lloyd Hale will temporarily take over your tasks, that's the decision."

The "Comrade Lloyd" Herman Bates mentioned was Lloyd Hale, the deputy director and head of the traffic police brigade.

He was a close associate of Herman Bates.

Instead of assigning tasks to find someone,

they first removed Pierce Griffin from his position.

This clearly showed Herman Bates wanted to use this opportunity to create trouble and replace Pierce Griffin, who didn't give him face, with his own man.

Looking at Pierce Griffin, dejected, without even a word of rebuttal.

On the other hand, Lloyd Hale looked quite pleased.

Just as he was about to stand up in agreement.

Dirk Carter said, "Secretary Bates, pardon my interruption, wasn't the incident that happened tonight supposed to be the responsibility of the on-duty leader? It's the National Day holiday, as far as I'm aware, Director Griffin wasn't on duty then."

"Haha, Secretary General Carter, what you've said is not quite right. When subordinates make mistakes, the leader is accountable, that's the basic principle. With the position of city police director vacant, Comrade Griffin is responsible for all operational issues. With such a major incident, doesn't he hold some responsibility?"

Herman Bates knew Dirk Carter's intention,

hoping a sentence could shut him down.

Unexpectedly, Dirk Carter continued, "Oh, if that's the case, I think Secretary Bates, you should also be suspended for investigation."

"Outrageous, Dirk Carter, today's your wedding day, I'm not going to quibble with you, but I warn you, watch your words."

Herman Bates, angered,

loudly rebuked Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "It was you who just said it, wasn't it? When subordinates make mistakes, the leader is accountable. You're the top leader in Rexton City, so if subordinates make mistakes, it concerns you. Shouldn't you accept investigation too?"

As soon as he finished this sentence,

some people secretly cheered inside.

Herman Bates's face turned pale and then red.

He didn't know how to rebut.

Dirk Carter paused briefly and continued, "In such a situation, the most important thing is to capture John Houseman, not to discuss who's responsible. Pierce Griffin, you organize and do two things immediately: first, initiate a manhunt for John Houseman, focusing checks at airports, stations, ports, and other exits; second, since John Houseman escaped, there must be inside help, immediately dispatch people to conduct internal checks and root out the mole."

"Yes!"

Pierce Griffin stood up and responded.