A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 796:

Arsenio Dempsey was taken aback.

He asked excitedly, "Secretary General Carter, do you mean for me to compete for the Deputy Secretary position on The County Committee?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly, considering it an answer.

He said, "As long as the position is not filled externally, based on seniority, it would either be Secretary Ross or you. Because of Iris Baldwin's situation, Secretary Ross is caught up in his difficulties, which leaves only you. Securing this position will give us a bit of a gain."

Arsenio had a sudden realization.

He grasped Dirk Carter's hand tightly.

Excitedly, he said, "Secretary General Carter, I will never forget your kindness in recognizing my worth. If there is anything you need from me in the future, just ask."

Dirk Carter released his hand.

He said, "I will help you fight for this position, but it's still uncertain whether it will succeed."

"No matter if it succeeds or not, Secretary General Carter, I am already deeply grateful for your support…"

Arsenio Dempsey said, somewhat emotionally.

After exchanging a few pleasantries,

Arsenio Dempsey contentedly left.

As soon as he left.

Arlo Yarbrough came in.

He asked, "Dirk, you're not really going to let him take the Deputy Secretary position, are you?"

Dirk Carter chuckled.

He said, "Of course not; the political scene in Helios County is already extremely corrupt. It's time for some cleansing. Giving such a critical position to someone like him means Helios County is truly beyond saving."

"Then why did you agree to it?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter looked up and said, "Britt Ford's transfer to the People's Congress is not something that can be settled overnight. It needs to go through the process, which will take over a month. During this time, he can be considered one of ours."

"Oh, I see. You're trying to win people over, right?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked.

Dirk Carter nodded.

He asked, "What brings you to me?"

Arlo Yarbrough responded, "I almost forgot, Penny Sullivan called saying she wants to meet with you tonight."

Dirk Carter sneered.

Murmuring to himself, "I thought she wasn't in a hurry. Fine, arrange a private place and give her the time and location."

"Alright, I'll take care of it right now."

Arlo Yarbrough finished speaking and then turned and left.

At nine o'clock in the evening.

In a teahouse in Helios County.

Under dim lights, Dirk Carter was skillfully brewing tea.

Before the first cup was even brewed, the door creaked open.

Penny Sullivan, in her bodycon dress, walked in.

She instinctively glanced around, and Dirk Carter laughed and said, "Don't worry, there's no one else, and I haven't prepared any cameras."

Upon hearing this.

Penny Sullivan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She sat down opposite Dirk Carter.

"You really have some skill, Louisa Wagner was brought down by you so easily."

Penny Sullivan said.

Dirk Carter pushed a cup of tea in front of her, asking, "What brings you here?"

"Since Ms. Wagner has fallen, shouldn't it be time to elevate me?"

Penny Sullivan took a sip of tea and asked.

Dirk Carter leisurely drank his tea.

He said, "No rush, you have to take things step by step; changes can't be rushed."

"Didn't you say before, as long as Ms. Wagner falls, you would…"

Penny Sullivan didn't finish her sentence.

Dirk Carter said, "What was said then was then. Now is now. With such a profitable position, of course, I need to ponder carefully."

Bang!

Penny Sullivan slammed the cup in her hand onto the table.

The tea splashed out.

She scolded, "Dirk, I helped you with this; are you planning to renege?"

"NONONO, I, Dirk Carter, always keep my word but…"

At this point.

Dirk Carter intentionally paused.

His eyes started scanning Penny Sullivan.

Penny Sullivan's face instantly turned red.

She gritted her teeth and asked, "Do you still want to sleep with me?"

"Miss Sullivan misunderstood. I just need you to help me with one more small matter."

"A small matter? What small matter?"

Penny Sullivan asked.

Dirk Carter looked at Penny Sullivan, enunciating clearly, "Hawkeye."

Upon hearing this, Penny Sullivan's face immediately darkened.

She stood up abruptly and said, "I should have known none of you officials are any good; I was stupid to believe in this impossible dream. Secretary Carter, goodbye. No, I think we better not meet again."

Finishing her words.

She decisively tried to leave.

Just like last time, Dirk Carter remained calm.

He said, "Miss Sullivan, aren't you afraid that if Louisa Wagner's matter comes to President Summers' knowledge, what repercussions you might face?"

Penny Sullivan was stunned.

She turned back and shouted angrily, "Secretary Carter, don't be too greedy. Louisa Wagner was merely an outdated woman beside Brett Summers. Hawkeye is different. He is one of Brett Summers' most trusted people, and Brett Summers saved his life. It's impossible for you to make him betray President Summers!"

"Oh? Such a story? Tell me about it."

Dirk Carter refilled the cup knocked over by Penny Sullivan.

Pointing to the cup, he said.

Penny Sullivan couldn't leave.

She sat back down, annoyed.

She said, "I heard from Iris about it, Hawkeye and I share the surname Sullivan, his full name is Henrik Sullivan, 39 years old this year…"

Hawkeye is from Southbridge Village in Helios County.

His father passed away when Hawkeye was only about seven or eight years old.

Despite his appearance,

his mother, Jane Payne, was famously beautiful around the villages.

With no man in the house, naturally, they became a target for many.

To support her son, Jane Payne reluctantly resorted to selling herself.

Since then.

Strangers frequently visited their home.

Whether day or night, sounds would often come from his mother's room.

Hawkeye grew up seeing and hearing this.

Thus, a distorted seed was sown in his heart.

As it was.

Until Hawkeye turned 16.

Returning from school, he happened to see a burly man riding on his mother, beating her.

Hawkeye's eyes turned red.

Ignoring everything, he grabbed a stick and rushed forward…

As a result, the man had a leg broken.

Later, someone called the police.

His mother was jailed for suspected prostitution.

Being underage, Hawkeye was naturally released after a lecture.

Upon returning, he learned the man he had beaten was a notorious thug of the town who vowed to ruin him upon his release.

Seeing no other way.

Fearing to implicate his mother,

Hawkeye bit his lip and decided to roam.

Brett Summers found him hiding under a roof to avoid the rain.

Cold and hungry, and suffering from a high fever.

Brett Summers not only brought him into The Zenith Distillery, but also, after learning his story, handed over a sum of money to settle things with the thug.

Later even helped bring Hawkeye's mother to him.

Since then.

Hawkeye became Brett Summers' follower and bodyguard.

He once said, his life was given by Brett Summers, and he could take it back anytime.

How could such a person ever think of betraying?