A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 782 - 782

"Well, I've been here in Helios County for a while. I've long heard there's an important figure here named Brett Summers, President Summers. County Mayor Shaw arrived earlier than me, so he's definitely had dealings with President Summers. Could you... could you introduce him, so we can all get acquainted?"

Dirk Carter said this as soon as he opened his mouth.

Jabez Shaw actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Lately.

He had been waiting for Dirk Carter to broach this topic.

After all, it's absolutely impossible to be in Helios County without having heard the name Brett Summers.

Logically, Dirk Carter should have made a request to meet Brett Summers by now.

If he hadn't, it would have been unsettling.

"Haha, Secretary General Carter, I met President Summers some time ago, and he mentioned he wanted to meet you. You were busy then, so I decided not to disturb you. Now that you've expressed the desire to meet President Summers, I'll arrange it."

Jabez Shaw said.

Dirk Carter heard this.

His face lit up with joy.

And said, "Thank you so much, County Mayor Shaw."

"As always, Secretary General Carter, if there's anything you need, just ask, no need to be polite."

"Alright, alright, County Mayor Shaw, you've really shown your generosity. I'll remember this favor. How about meeting tonight at nine? President Summers can decide the location."

"Nine in the evening?"

Upon hearing the time, Jabez Shaw was taken aback.

Dirk Carter chuckled.

And said, "I'm quite the night owl, not too spirited during the day. But once night falls, I'm full of energy. Meeting President Summers when my spirits are high is the utmost respect for him."

What kind of logic is this?

Yet Jabez Shaw sensed something coming.

He smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll agree on President Summers' behalf. Once we confirm the location, I'll let you know."

"Great, great, then I'll take my leave now."

Dirk Carter stood up.

He wobbled out.

Back at his office.

Arlo Yarbrough and Melody Holloway approached, inquiring about the progress of things. It was apparent they were worried about this move as well.

Dirk Carter recounted the situation.

Arlo Yarbrough frowned and asked, "You've set the time but not the location. How can both things proceed simultaneously?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

And said, "The location is already set."

"Set? Didn't you say Brett Summers would decide? Has he notified you yet?"

Melody Holloway asked.

"No!"

"How can the location be set if he hasn't told you? I'm getting more confused."

Arlo Yarbrough scratched his head and asked.

Dirk Carter took a long breath and sat on the sofa.

And said, "Do you know why I immediately asked to have Melody reassigned once I met Jabez Shaw?"

Melody Holloway and Arlo Yarbrough exchanged a glance.

Both shook their heads simultaneously.

Dirk Carter said, "In their eyes, I've been fooling around with Melody for over half a month now. At this point, I ask Jabez Shaw to have Melody reassigned; what would a normal person think?"

Arlo Yarbrough pondered.

And said, "They'd think you're no longer interested in Melody."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Disappointment appeared on Melody Holloway's face.

It flashed for an instant.

Dirk Carter didn't notice.

He simply nodded.

And said, "Exactly, the persona I initially set up was that of a lecher, yet now I'm asking to reassign Melody, showing I've grown tired of her. Then, I mention I'm a night owl, like the nightlife, and set the time for 9 PM. At that time, we're not likely going for dinner; it can only be to a nightspot, and the highest-end nightspot in Helios County is the Endless Nights Club. So, while the location seems to be Brett Summers' decision, it's all according to my plan."

Once he finished talking.

Arlo Yarbrough got excited.

And asked, "Will there be a good show to watch tonight?"

"Indeed, whether things work out depends on tonight. You need to go to Endless Nights and prepare things for me."

Dirk Carter said.

Arlo Yarbrough promptly said, "Alright, I'll go make arrangements now."

After speaking.

He hurriedly went out the door.

Dirk Carter then turned to Melody Holloway and said, "Melody, go over to Britt and tell her the timing needs to sync with mine. These few steps can't miss a single one."

"Yes, I'll pass it on to her."

Melody Holloway said.

Dirk Carter paused.

And looked at Melody Holloway, somewhat confused.

On her face, there wasn't much excitement. Instead, there was a hint of resentment between her brows.

"What's wrong? You seem a bit off today."

Dirk Carter asked.

Melody Holloway waved her hand and said, "No, I'm not sick, I'm fine."

"Oh, then get busy."

Dirk Carter said.

Melody Holloway remained standing, motionless.

Dirk Carter sensed something odd.

And asked, "Melody, do you have something you want to say?"

"Uh... well..."

Melody Holloway stammered.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "It's okay, whatever you have to say, just say it."

"Um... Secretary General Carter... did you and Sister Britt do that?"

"Do what?"

Dirk Carter didn't immediately grasp it.

Melody Holloway hesitantly said, "Oh, you know, that thing men and women do together... have you two... have you already...?"

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter understood and asked in surprise, "Britt Ford told you about this?"

"Did it really happen?"

Melody Holloway asked.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Things got a bit out of hand at the time. It's hard to explain; both of us didn't mean for it to happen."

Melody Holloway's face suddenly went red.

She lowered her head and said, "She didn't tell me, I figured it out. Recently, she asked me to go shopping with her for several sets of sexy lingerie. And every time she's mentioned you, she blushes. I just figured it out."

Dirk Carter playfully tapped her nose.

And said, "You're pretty clever."

Melody Holloway didn't seem particularly pleased by the compliment.

Instead, she took a deep breath.

Raised her head to Dirk Carter, pouting, and said, "Sister Britt only acted with you once, yet you two had a relationship. I've been acting with you many times, but you've never really touched me. Honestly, do you not like me, or do I lack the allure Sister Britt has?"

Dirk Carter found himself with a headache.

He pondered and asked, "Your Sister Britt is different from you. How do I say it... she has had men before; do you have a boyfriend?"

Melody Holloway shook her head.

And said, "There are many who pursue me, but I don't fancy any of them."

Dirk Carter said, "That's right, you should save your best for the one you love the most."

"I'm not a virgin anymore; I've had boyfriends before. I was even earlier in this aspect compared to both sisters."

Melody Holloway quickly said.

As she spoke, there was a hint of pride.