A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 787 - 787

When "Hawkeye" was mentioned.

Louisa Wagner and Darien Griffin both shuddered simultaneously.

Their hands couldn't help but tremble.

Yet they still picked up the powder on the bed.

Ripped open a gap, and crazily stuffed it into their mouths.

Even though their mouths were full, they didn't dare spit it out, forcing it down instead.

They knew that if they didn't take it, the consequences would be worse.

What happened next, everyone could imagine.

After the drug took effect.

The two entangled with each other again in front of everyone.

The lustful Darien Griffin and the desperate Louisa Wagner kept at it for a full three to four hours until they stopped, not because the desire in their bodies had vanished, but because they no longer had the strength to move.

They lay sprawled out on the bed, eyes rolling back, foaming at the mouth, convulsing, barely recognizable as human.

Downstairs, in the private room.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Brett Summers pushed the door open and came in.

Jabez Shaw stood up timidly.

"Ah, Secretary General Carter, I really must apologize. My subordinates are all useless, unable to handle even a small matter, keeping you waiting, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Although Brett Summers was angry inside.

He did not show it on his face.

He remained polite towards Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter laughed and said, "President Summers has a huge enterprise, it's normal to be busy, no worries, I understand."

The two took their seats.

Chatting lightly and heavily.

Suddenly.

Brett Summers smiled and asked Dirk Carter, "Secretary General Carter, you've been in Helios County for almost a month, have you heard about Iris Baldwin?"

Upon hearing this name.

Jabez Shaw's face suddenly became tense.

He didn't know why Brett Summers would bring up Iris Baldwin at this critical point.

Dirk Carter was taken aback.

Without thinking, he said, "I've heard of her, and it seems I've even crossed paths with this woman."

"Oh? Iris Baldwin is a fugitive suspect from the Discipline Inspection Commission, how could Secretary General Carter have crossed paths with her?"

Brett Summers continued to ask.

Dirk Carter frowned and said, "That was on my first day in Helios County. After the dinner that night, I happened to encounter a car accident by the roadside, where a woman was being chased by several men. Well, since I'm the Secretary of the County Committee, I couldn't ignore something like that, so…"

Dirk Carter recounted the events truthfully.

Of course, with some reservations.

He only said he sent Iris Baldwin to a hotel and then left.

As for what happened afterward, he claimed he had no idea.

"The next day, I learned about a fugitive suspect escaping from the Discipline Commission. Realizing the trouble I got into, I didn't dare say anything afterward. President Summers, you aren't planning to report me, are you?"

Dirk Carter asked, feigning horror.

Brett Summers was stunned.

He didn't expect Dirk Carter to be so candid.

If Dirk Carter had been evasive, Brett Summers might have only made a courtesy contact today.

But not only did he say everything.

He even suspected that Brett Summers would report him.

Brett Summers paused for a moment, then laughed heartily.

He said, "Secretary General Carter, what kind of talk is this? People shouldn't be blamed for what they don't know, and besides, I'm not in the political arena. Whatever Secretary General Carter has done or hasn't done, it has nothing to do with my business dealings. Why would I get involved in such a mess, right, County Mayor Shaw?"

Jabez Shaw shivered.

Seeing Brett Summers say this.

He quickly nodded with a smile.

He said, "Yes, yes, people shouldn't be blamed for what they don't know."

"However, about Iris Baldwin's matter, even though I'm not in the political arena, I've heard some things. A Chairman of the People's Congress using promotions to coerce subordinates into submission—that's utterly despicable. Doesn't Secretary General Carter think this should be thoroughly investigated?"

Brett Summers asked.

Jabez Shaw felt a chill in his heart.

He looked at Brett Summers with bewilderment, not understanding what he meant by saying this.

Dirk Carter, however, knew very well.

He knew Brett Summers was planning to move against Darien Griffin.

He felt a surge of excitement inside.

But he didn't show it.

After pondering for a moment, he looked at Brett Summers and asked, "President Summers, sometimes outsiders can see more clearly, so I'd like to ask your opinion. How do you think this matter should be handled?"

Brett Summers rubbed his chin and thought for a moment.

He smiled and said, "Secretary General Carter, you've stumped me here. Honestly, I really don't know what to say. I feel it should be handled in whatever way seems right. At the very least, shouldn't we give the people a satisfactory answer?"

Dirk Carter feigned contemplation for a moment.

Nodded, raised his glass, and said, "President Summers, let's do as you suggest. The County Committee will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss this, ensuring that President Summers... no, ensuring that the people of Helios County are satisfied..."

The interaction between the two.

Left Jabez Shaw utterly confused.

Especially Brett Summers' words.

Jabez Shaw simply couldn't comprehend them.

After drinks were exchanged, the first meeting between Dirk Carter and Brett Summers came to an end.

Brett Summers and Jabez Shaw personally saw Dirk Carter off.

Standing at the entrance of the Endless Nights Club, Jabez Shaw asked confusedly, "Brother Summers, what do you mean? I just don't get it."

"Dirk Carter got it."

Brett Summers said.

Jabez Shaw scratched his head and said, "Did Griffin offend you somehow? Tell me and I'll go back and reprimand him!"

Family scandals shouldn't be spread.

Surely he couldn't tell Jabez Shaw that his woman was messing around with Darien Griffin, right?

Looking at Jabez Shaw in front of him.

And recalling Dirk Carter's understanding earlier.

In comparison.

Damiano Summers said angrily, "In the matter concerning Darien Griffin, we will do as Dirk Carter said, understood?"

"Listen to Dirk Carter?"

Jabez Shaw asked incredulously.

The annoyed Brett Summers snorted and said, "He's the top leader, and you're the second-in-command. Isn't it only right for you to listen to him?"

Leaving those words behind.

Brett Summers got into the car.

Watching the familiar Rolls Royce leave.

A sudden feeling of dread rose in Jabez Shaw's heart.

He took out his phone, dialed a number, and when the call connected, he simply said, "Where are you? We need to meet."

The person on the other end said something.

Jabez Shaw turned and walked back into the private room he had just left.

After waiting for about ten minutes.

The door to the private room was pushed open.

This time, the person who entered was Garrison Summers.

Upon seeing him.

Jabez Shaw hurriedly stood up and asked, "What on earth is happening?"

Garrison Summers grabbed a bottle of beer from the table and downed it in one go.

He wiped his mouth and explained in detail what happened in the upstairs guest room.

After listening to the whole story, Jabez Shaw was left stunned.