A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 788 - 788

"Impossible, Darien Griffin doesn't have the guts for this."

Jabez Shaw said somewhat incredulously.

Garrison Summers nodded.

He said, "I think so too, but I asked him, and he refuses to talk, there's nothing to be done."

"What about Louisa Wagner? Wasn't she with you..."

Jabez Shaw hesitated.

The rest of the words didn't continue.

Garrison Summers sighed and said, "She also won't give a specific reason, the two of them just say they drank too much."

Even though the facts are right in front of him.

Jabez Shaw still finds it hard to believe the reality.

After pondering for a long time, he asked, "Could Dirk Carter be up to something?"

Garrison Summers sneered.

He said, "Come on, Jabez, don't be so paranoid. Dirk Carter arrived with us, even if he wanted to play tricks, he wouldn't be able to contact Louisa Wagner and Darien Griffin. If Dirk Carter was behind it, wouldn't he have said something?"

It's true.

Dirk Carter has been in Helios County for less than a month; does he really have such power?

Jabez Shaw took a deep breath.

He said, "Regardless, such an incident at this critical moment is somewhat tricky. With this event, Darien Griffin and Louisa Wagner are likely to fall, and for us, it's a huge loss."

Garrison Summers nodded.

He said, "Indeed, it's very troublesome. Therefore, you need to oversee Darien Griffin's successor and ensure you pick a reliable person. I'll keep an eye on Louisa Wagner's replacement. We can't let all our efforts go to waste."

After saying this.

Jabez Shaw glanced around and lowered his voice, asking, "Garrison, do you think your father discovered this and intentionally pulled this off to achieve a double win?"

Garrison Summers was also taken aback by this suggestion.

Then he shook his head and said, "Impossible. I've been by my father's side all this time. His people are now also mine, if he found out, I'd be the first to know."

This statement allowed Jabez Shaw to breathe a sigh of relief.

He said, "It's best he didn't find out, that puts me at ease. Alright, let's leave it for today; we'll lessen our meet-ups to avoid suspicion."

After saying this.

Jabez Shaw turned and hurriedly left.

From this conversation, it's clear.

That Jabez Shaw and Garrison Summers are likely hiding something from Brett Summers.

In fact, that's exactly the case.

As mentioned earlier, Brett Summers is 54 this year, while Garrison Summers is already 29.

In Brett Summers' group.

Garrison Summers is nominally The Crown Prince.

But in terms of power, he is constantly constrained.

He can't decide on personnel, development direction of the group, and even has less status than the older members under Brett Summers.

Among the four major industries, gambling, drugs, and alcohol, none are truly managed by Garrison Summers.

At nearly thirty years old.

He has practically no assets.

And Brett Summers is highly strict with his son.

Whenever Garrison Summers fails to meet standards.

It's either a beating or a scolding.

Accumulated over time.

Also made Garrison Summers' dissatisfaction grow.

Similarly.

Jabez Shaw, as a county mayor, always acting meekly and respectful toward Brett Summers, has had underlying dissatisfaction for a long time, which led him to secretly form a small group with Garrison Summers.

Building connections.

Winning hearts.

Without Brett Summers knowing.

Many of Brett Summers' direct followers were reallocated under their names, following their commands.

Just like Louisa Wagner and Darien Griffin.

These two were already bought over by them.

Dirk Carter inadvertently did them a favor.

Unintentionally removing two significant threats for Brett Summers.

Certainly.

Internal discord.

Also created an opportunity for Dirk Carter to break the deadlock later.

Early the next morning.

Dirk Carter just walked into the office when he saw a crowd gathered at the door.

Taking a close look.

Secretary Ross and Arsenio Dempsey from the Organization Department were among them.

It's important to know that these are Jabez Shaw's loyalists.

The County Committee Office Director, Houston Marshall, hurriedly ran over, saying, "Secretary General Carter, you're finally here. I've been telling them you haven't arrived, but they just keep waiting at the door, leaving me unsure what to do."

Dirk Carter chuckled.

He said, "It's alright, Director Marshall, go about your business."

Houston Marshall looked at Dirk Carter with some confusion.

He also wasn't certain what was happening.

It's been nearly a month since his appointment.

Dirk Carter's office seemed deserted.

After all, Dirk Carter's reputation in The County Committee wasn't very good; everyone said Dirk Carter is obsessed with beauty and has no other skills.

No matter the issue.

Usually, they would go to Jabez Shaw to solve it.

But overnight.

The situation changed.

It's quite unbelievable.

Actually, it's not hard to explain, there aren't many secrets in politics; the events at Endless Nights Club last night have quickly proliferated.

"Secretary General Carter, you've arrived..."

"Hello, Secretary General Carter."

"..."

Those waiting saw Dirk Carter arrive and swarmed up to him.

Each one with a smile on their face.

Their courteous demeanor made Dirk Carter a bit uncomfortable.

"Is there some matter, everyone?"

Dirk Carter asked, smiling.

"Secretary General Carter, I'm here to report on work."

"Secretary General Carter, I also have some work to report to you."

Below, those directors, chiefs, and town mayors excitedly spoke.

Dirk Carter smilingly said, "Everyone, I have a standing committee meeting soon, so if you're here to report on work, you'll have to wait; please discuss matters with Director Marshall first, alright?"

"Alright, alright, Secretary General Carter, you go ahead, we'll come back later."

Those who understood left with laughter.

Those who didn't understand quickly left as well.

Franklin Ross and Arsenio Dempsey also intended to leave.

Dirk Carter said, "Secretary Ross, Minister Dempsey, you're just in time; I have something to discuss with you."

They exchanged glances and followed Dirk Carter into the office.

Dirk Carter personally poured them some water.

Both immediately stood up to receive him.

After inviting them to sit down.

Dirk Carter said to them, "Two matters, the first is regarding Iris Baldwin's situation, which Secretary Ross should be most familiar with; could you detail the process with me?"

Hearing these words.

Franklin Ross broke out in a sweat.

In Iris Baldwin's situation.

He was involved.

Upon hearing about Darien Griffin's incident, he rushed here to lay some groundwork with Dirk Carter.

"Se...Secretary General Carter...about this matter..."

Dirk Carter saw his difficulty.

He chuckled and said, "Secretary Ross, to be honest, I've learned about the incident from other sources too, you don't need to feel pressured; men and women, haven't we all made mistakes? It's not a big issue; the main focus now is how to report Darien Griffin's situation to the higher People's Congress."