A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 749 - 749

"Escaped? Impossible. I assigned eight people to watch her in shifts; how could she have run?"

The Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Franklin Ross, stood up abruptly and exclaimed.

"Leader, should we let the police department over there..."

Liam Zane looked at the silent Jabez Shaw and asked.

Jabez Shaw suddenly stretched out his hand and said, "No, if the police pursue her, the situation will be too conspicuous. Let's do this: you call old K and have him take action over there. Once she's found, detain her first."

"Alright, I'll go right now."

Liam Zane immediately turned and left.

Franklin Ross wanted to explain something.

Jabez Shaw gestured to stop him.

He said, "It's not your fault. Someone is playing tricks?"

"Who?"

Franklin Ross asked.

Jabez Shaw waved his hand and said, "It's hard to say for now, but don't panic. Helios County is not going to change overnight."

Franklin Ross nodded.

He said, "I estimate it's all aimed at Dirk Carter. Someone wants to use Dirk Carter to stir up trouble."

"Haha, then they're overestimating Dirk Carter. If Dirk Carter is sensible, he can be Secretary General without bothering anyone. If he isn't, I can guarantee his days in Helios County won't be easy."

Jabez Shaw said, squinting his eyes.

Franklin Ross grinned and smiled.

He flattered, saying, "With County Mayor Shaw presiding over Helios County, everything is naturally secure..."

That night.

At six thirty in the evening.

The County Committee reception area in Helios County.

Cold dishes were already set on four tables.

At the entrance.

Jabez Shaw and his people awaited eagerly.

Around six thirty-five.

The number one County Committee car slowly came into view.

Jabez Shaw glanced at everyone.

Everyone understood and squeezed out smiles, applauding intensely.

In a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

Dirk Carter's vehicle arrived.

The County Committee Office Director, Houston Marshall, energetically ran forward to open the car door for Dirk Carter.

"Secretary General Carter, must have been tiring to travel by car."

Houston Marshall nodded and said deferentially.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and got out of the car.

There was roaring applause.

County Mayor Jabez Shaw proactively approached, warmly shouting, "Secretary General Carter..."

"County Mayor Shaw, this... isn't it a bit too much?"

Dirk Carter gestured towards the dense crowd at the entrance of the reception area and asked.

Jabez Shaw, with a mock-angry expression, said, "Oh? Secretary General Carter, you're speaking too modestly; your presence in our Helios County is the blessing of everyone here, and no ceremony is too grand. Everyone agrees, right?"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

"Alright then, County Mayor Shaw is a veteran; I'll follow his arrangements."

Dirk Carter said, laughing heartily.

Jabez Shaw beamed with joy.

He waved at the crowd and shouted, "Comrade Holloway, could you come here for a moment?"

As these words were shouted.

Everyone's gaze turned towards the entrance.

A woman in a long dress hurriedly ran over.

The woman appeared to be in her thirties.

With wavy hair and delicate makeup.

Her face looked quite alluring.

Almond-shaped eyes, cherry lips.

The kind of beauty that a man would fall for at first glance.

The tight-fitting dress wrapped around her figure was stunning.

A slender waist, but above it were two prominently high busts, bouncing up and down as she jogged, quite eye-catching.

Below her slim waist.

A rather voluptuous hip.

The kind that provoked men's imaginations with its proportion.

The right side hem of the dress had a slit.

As she walked, a fair leg faintly showed, as if trying to mesmerize the souls of all the men present.

In the blink of an eye.

Like a dazzling butterfly, she was already in front of Dirk Carter.

Perhaps due to rushing here.

Her breath was slightly rapid.

This caused those mounds to rise and fall slowly.

"County Mayor Shaw, did you call me?"

The woman opened her lips.

Her voice melodious and captivating, a standard mature lady's tone.

"Comrade Holloway, allow me to introduce our new County Committee Secretary, Dirk Carter."

After finishing.

Jabez Shaw pointed to the woman and said, "Secretary General Carter, this is Comrade Melody Holloway, Deputy Director of our County Committee reception area, in charge of entertaining most of Helios County's distinguished guests."

"Comrade Melody Holloway, thank you for your hard work."

Dirk Carter was courteous.

He proactively extended his hand.

Melody Holloway smiled charmingly, exuding allure, her fair hand touching Dirk Carter's lightly.

She said, "It was quite tiring initially, but seeing Secretary General Carter so handsome, I instantly feel it's not tiring anymore."

"Hahaha..."

Roaring laughter ensued.

Jabez Shaw jokingly addressed everyone, "Comrade Holloway means that Secretary General Carter is such a handsome guy; it's never tiring to accompany him, unlike with us old folks..."

More laughter followed.

Initially thinking that such suggestive words would embarrass Melody Holloway.

Unexpectedly, she remained unfazed, smiling and saying, "Indeed, if all you leaders were half as handsome as Secretary General Carter, I'd willingly serve you all alone throughout."

"Hahaha..."

Laughter continued.

It seemed lively and harmonious.

But Dirk Carter felt a slight touch in his heart.

The first impression was that the woman named Melody Holloway was not simple.

Like a star surrounded by the moon.

Dirk Carter was ushered into the banquet hall.

Four tables.

The main leaders of the four groups took their seats respectively.

As the guest arrived, Melody Holloway started arranging the dishes.

Raising glasses, exchanging toasts.

Though the atmosphere seemed quite positive, Dirk Carter noticed two small details.

All present seemed to follow Jabez Shaw's lead; whatever he said, everyone would cooperate, indicating his high prestige in Helios County.

Even if he was the County Committee Secretary.

This Jabez Shaw was a high mountain temporarily beyond his reach.

The other little detail.

Was that from the beginning until now, County Committee Office Director Houston Marshall wasn't idle.

Running between the four tables.

Either pouring drinks or offering toasts.

That obsequious demeanor truly resembled a pug.

Moreover, he was quite perceptive.

As soon as Jabez Shaw held a cigarette.

He quickly brought a lighter to him.

When Dirk Carter's wine glass was empty.

He promptly raised the bottle.

No small matter was ignored; he personally handled everything, with everyone accepting naturally, without any sense of incongruity.

It should be noted.

In many districts.

The County Committee Office Director is a County Committee member, an official County leader; although Houston Marshall wasn't part of the County Committee in Helios County, he was surely a County Committee member, yet used like this really opened his eyes.

Perhaps it's all due to personality.

Halfway through the drink, they grew slightly tipsy; at this point, Jabez Shaw's secretary, Liam Zane, entered.

Whispering a few words in Jabez Shaw's ear.

Jabez Shaw turned his head, smiling at Dirk Carter, "Secretary General Carter, I need to step out for a moment to handle something, excuse me..."