Chapter 1063 - 1063

Astrid Giles pushed two photographs in front of Hadley Thorne.

Hadley Thorne picked them up, glanced at them, and a smile appeared on his face.

The protagonist in the photographs was Lane Quincy.

The first photograph showed him in a disheveled state, being taken from his home by the State Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The second photograph depicted Lane Quincy undergoing an interrogation.

Lane Quincy, who had always spearheaded the confrontation against Hadley Thorne, was now looking utterly dejected. How could Hadley Thorne not feel a sense of relief?

He collapsed onto the sofa.

Took a deep breath and said, "Comrade Astrid, from now on, you need to proactively shift your work towards the Party line."

That statement carried a lot of implications.

The Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee is responsible for Party work.

The Executive Deputy Mayor mainly handles governmental affairs.

Proactively shifting towards the Party line, isn't that a signal for promotion?

Astrid Giles felt a wave of excitement inside her.

She immediately nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, I will work even harder from now on."

Hadley Thorne was very satisfied.

He just lit a cigarette.

Astrid Giles asked, "Leader, I have another question. I'm not sure if I should say it."

"Go ahead."

"We've been fully restraining Dirk Carter's work. If we push him to ally with Colter Hall, wouldn't that be counterproductive?"

Hadley Thorne smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Colter Hall won't accept Dirk Carter. If he does manage to bring Dirk Carter onboard, that would be his disaster."

"Leader, I don't quite understand."

Of course, Astrid Giles understood the reasoning.

She was deliberately asking this.

To make Hadley Thorne say it out loud, it would feel more gratifying.

The purpose of flattery, after all, is to make the leader feel self-satisfied, right?

"You need more practice. Think about it, Lane Quincy has long been Colter Hall's front-runner. If someone like him suddenly got taken down by Dirk Carter, and Colter Hall turns around to let bygones be bygones and accepts Dirk instead, what would others think? They'll surely say Colter Hall lacks integrity. Therefore, to stabilize the military's morale, he not only can't accept Dirk Carter but must suppress him. In times of a collapsing situation, maintaining morale is the most crucial..."

"Brilliant! Leader, you truly have insight into the whole picture..."

Astrid Giles said flatteringly.

After leaving Hadley Thorne's office.

Astrid Giles felt very relieved.

Since Brent Lowell got arrested, she had hardly had a good night's sleep.

But today, her anxious heart finally settled.

In her view, Dirk Carter stood no chance of making a comeback.

Just as she reached the lobby of the Municipal Committee Building.

Suddenly, something caught her eye.

She saw a woman with top-notch looks and figure, glancing around at the entrance.

After hesitating for a while.

She turned around with disappointment and left.

Astrid Giles was a bit curious.

She beckoned to the security guard.

The security guard saw Astrid Giles calling, he immediately trotted over, respectfully greeted her, "Hello, Mayor Giles."

"What was that woman here for?"

Astrid Giles pointed towards the door and asked.

The security guard glanced back and said, "Oh? That woman, she was here to find Secretary General Carter. But when I called Secretary General Carter's office, he wasn't there, he just left..."

"Looking for Secretary General Carter, what's her name?"

Astrid Giles asked.

The security guard pondered for a moment and said, "The registered name... seems like... it seems to be Megan Goodman, yes, Megan Goodman."

"Is there a registered address and phone number?"

Astrid Giles asked.

She asked this knowing that all visitors to the Municipal Committee must register detailed ID information; that's the rule.

"Yes, yes, of course, this procedure can't be forgotten."

The security guard answered seriously.

Astrid Giles paused and said, "Let me see it."

The security guard quickly brought over the registration book.

Astrid Giles took a look, and sure enough, the woman was Megan Goodman, with a registered address in the Upper Lake District of Silverwood City.

From the ID number, it indeed showed that Megan Goodman was a native of Silverwood City.

Why is that?

Could it be that Megan Goodman filled it out randomly?

Of course not!

Although Megan Goodman grew up with Bohdan Sherwood, Bohdan Sherwood never transferred her residence all these years, and he did that to leave a legacy for good brothers.

Moreover, the ID number's place of origin when born remains unchanged regardless of how your life unfolds later.

In other words.

The information Megan Goodman provided on the visitor list was genuine.

For some reason.

At this moment, Astrid Giles felt a twisted desire for revenge rising within her.

After she returned the registration book to the security guard, she walked straight towards the square in front of the building.

At this time.

Megan Goodman was sitting idly on a stone bench by the greenery, likely waiting for Dirk Carter to return.

"Young lady, are you waiting for Secretary General Carter?"

A voice came from behind.

Megan Goodman turned her head and saw a middle-aged woman, around fifty, with a kind smile on her face.

"Hello, ma'am, I came to see Dirk Carter."

Megan Goodman replied politely.

"Oh, Secretary General Carter went out for work, he might be back later. You can call him," Astrid Giles said.

Megan Goodman's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

Scratched her head and said, "When I was out, my phone got stolen. Ma'am, do you have Dirk Carter's phone number? Can I borrow your phone to make a call?"

Upon hearing this.

Astrid Giles had an idea.

Smiled and said, "Secretary General Carter just arrived not long ago, I don't have his phone number either. But waiting here outside isn't a good idea, today it's forecasted to be over thirty degrees, you'll get heatstroke. How about I take you to Secretary General Carter's home? It's more comfortable to wait there."

"No need, ma'am, it's too much trouble."

Megan Goodman waved her hand and said.

Astrid Giles chuckled and said, "It's no trouble at all. Secretary General Carter is usually nice to us, and you're his friend, helping you isn't an issue. Secretary General Carter is busy with a major case recently, and his return time is uncertain, you should listen to me..."

Megan Goodman had no better solutions at the moment.

And with Astrid Giles's repeated invitations.

As someone new to society, she wouldn't have anticipated what a woman official from the Municipal Committee might do to her.

She reluctantly nodded and said apologetically, "Then I'll trouble you, ma'am."

And so.

Megan Goodman got in the car with Astrid Giles.

On the "way home," Astrid Giles chatted casually with Megan Goodman while driving. Her intention was to gather information about Megan Goodman through her casual talk.

When hearing that Megan Goodman considered herself an ordinary citizen, Astrid Giles finally felt completely at ease.

While occasionally glancing at Megan Goodman's stunningly exquisite face.

The demon inside her started to stir again.

At this moment, Megan Goodman had no idea that what awaited her would be a nightmare she would never dare to recall in the future.