Chapter 1061 - 1061

"What details?"

Astrid Giles asked disdainfully.

"Secretary Quincy told me that Farrell Lowell's location was provided to him by Jasmine Summers from the Discipline Inspection Commission. I admit that during the election of the Top Ten Cadres, Jasmine Summers definitely harbored resentment due to the outcome, but it wasn't enough to push her to get rid of me. If she did do so, it was either under someone's orders or in exchange for greater benefits."

"So, I looked into Jasmine Summers' career records. Of course, her records don't overlap with yours, but her father's do. Her father, Loren Summers, once served as Deputy Secretary of The County Committee in Mountridge County. Before his retirement, he worked alongside you."

Dirk Carter finished speaking.

Astrid Giles sneered and said, "Secretary General Carter, your reasoning is wishful thinking. Everyone in the Municipal Government of Silverwood City knows that Loren Summers worked with me. Your justification is too far-fetched."

Dirk Carter smiled faintly.

He said, "Of course, merely relying on this point is indeed a bit far-fetched. Any undertaking requires motivation. Just like you might have a reason to kill Brent Lowell, but to kill me, there's no necessity. No one would take such a big risk to kill a municipal leader. But if the result of this affair benefits you, then everything makes sense..."

After calling Lane Quincy...

Dirk Carter couldn't stop thinking, why Lane Quincy, why frame him?

He thought about it all the way.

He finally figured it out.

Once Lane Quincy falls, the position of Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee will be vacant.

The top candidate to fill this position is none other than Executive Vice Mayor Astrid Giles.

In other words, if Astrid Giles is involved in Polly Linden's affairs, she can clear away the impact of this event. She could also throw dirt on Lane Quincy, and if everything goes smoothly, she might have the opportunity to advance further.

Securing the Deputy Secretary role at fifty years old.

Before retirement, it's possible she might even attain the position of Mayor.

Therefore, the third-in-command position is crucial for Astrid Giles.

"Honestly, when I got here, I didn't connect this affair with you because you're a woman. Until Secretary Thorne showed up and ordered me to transfer Brent Lowell's guardianship to Mountridge County's police, all the suspicions lined up. Even if you're unrelated to Polly Linden's disappearance, you're certainly helping someone with something. Unfortunately, when I tested you at the end, you were apprehensive. Otherwise, I couldn't have confirmed that you're the one behind the scenes manipulating Polly Linden."

Dirk Carter elaborated extensively.

Describing his entire reasoning process.

Astrid Giles was stunned.

She never expected Dirk Carter to determine she was the mastermind just by piecing together fragmented details.

At that moment.

She began to recognize Dirk Carter's intimidating ability.

"Is there anything else?"

Astrid Giles asked, calming herself.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "There is. Over the years, Brent Lowell has undertaken many projects in Majestic Peak Town, especially the construction of cultural tourism infrastructure for Majestic Mountain and the establishment of The Majestic Dance Troupe. You helped get all these approvals for him, and to some extent, he's only made so much money because of you. Am I right?"

After a brief silence, Astrid Giles suddenly burst into laughter.

The laughter echoed mid-air, sounding eerie enough to give one goosebumps.

After the laughter ended.

Her gaze turned sinister as she looked at Dirk Carter.

Coldly she said, "Dirk Carter, Dirk Carter, I've underestimated you. You're indeed cunning. But no matter how clever you are, you haven't grasped reality. What you've just said is still just speculation. You absolutely can't produce any evidence."

"Secondly, and most importantly, it's imperative to bring down Lane Quincy. He's controlled the political law system in Silverwood City for years, causing Secretary Thorne significant trouble. Do you think Secretary Thorne would tolerate someone like him?"

Dirk Carter gasped.

He asked, "Are you telling me that even if I want to overturn Lane Quincy's case, Secretary Thorne wouldn't agree?"

"As long as you know, some results can't be explained in one or two sentences. You won't succeed in overturning it, nor is it possible. Lane Quincy is destined to be the scapegoat; this can't be changed, hahahaha..."

Astrid Giles laughed again.

Dirk Carter knew she was merely trying to hide her insecurity with laughter.

"I won't let you have your way, no matter how great the obstacle,"

Dirk Carter suddenly declared.

Astrid Giles reached out and patted Dirk Carter's arm.

"Young man, I think you should first handle Mayor Hall. You've dealt with his right-hand man. Do you think he'll let you off easily? It's best to firmly establish yourself in Silverwood City first. Otherwise, boasting and failing would be a joke..."

After saying this,

Astrid Giles swaggered off.

Until her petite silhouette vanished into the darkness.

Dirk Carter couldn't help but shiver.

At this moment, he finally experienced the darkness of Silverwood City's political scene.

Half an hour later.

At three in the midnight.

Astrid Giles returned home.

She opened the bedroom door.

Under the dim light, lying on the mattress in the center was a naked woman.

The woman appeared to be around thirty years old.

Her radiant skin indicated she took care of her skin well.

Even lying down, her generous bosom remained remarkably firm.

But if you look closer, you'll find whip marks and nail impressions on her fair skin, clearly inflicted by someone forcefully scratching her.

The nail marks extended from her neck across her entire body.

Appearing extremely shocking.

Perhaps she heard the door knock.

The woman suddenly woke up.

With sleepy eyes, she saw Astrid Giles standing motionless at the bedside.

She jerked.

Using her hands to brace herself, she quickly sat up.

Frightened, she exclaimed, "Leader... Leader, you're back?"

"Haven't I told you what to call me in private?"

Astrid Giles asked with a somber expression.

The woman heard.

Fear flashed in her eyes.

She swallowed, stood up, and knelt on the bed, submissively bowing her head, "Lowly servant... Lowly servant at the master's service anytime."

This address.

Satisfied Astrid Giles.

With a sinister smile appearing on her face.

She slowly approached the young woman, holding her chin tenderly, and softly said, "Tina, say, is your master good to you?"

"Very good, very good, the master treats the lowly servant very well; the master loves the lowly servant the most."

This woman named Tina replied trembling.

"Since you know the master loves you the most, won't you tell anyone about the things between us?"

Astrid Giles asked with a captivating smile.