A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 114: The Secret Beneath the Tablecloth

Augustus Hendrix, in truth, isn't highly educated.

Over the years, he's had little success in the political arena, and, sohow, he's taken a liking to dabbling in literature.

He enjoys publishing articles in so small newspapers for his own amusent and shows them to everyone he ets, privately calling himself the "Georgia Sinclair."

All this to earn a good reputation.

Augustus Hendrix has long wanted to beco Chester Bates' apprentice.

He frequently went to the veterans' house with his articles.

Unfortunately, Chester Bates didn't see him at all.

This has always been his greatest regret.

Now that Dirk Carter has secured Chester Bates.

Settling Augustus Hendrix is as easy as a walk in the park.

Leaving the veterans' house.

Dirk Carter decided to make a trip to Savor Pavilion.

The so-called "Savor Pavilion" is Zoey Moss' rustic restaurant.

He wanted to et Alfie Grant.

Right now, Alfie Grant is discontent at ho and has no success in politics.

He's currently teetering on a dangerous edge.

Ever since the incident with Calvert Grant, the implicit understanding between him and Zoey Moss has essentially been broken. The reason they haven't divorced yet is due to their own considerations.

Zoey Moss' family is under Alfie Grant's control.

And Alfie Grant also needs to use his marriage with Zoey Moss to maintain a good family image.

Moreover.

Alfie Grant initially aid for the position of executive deputy county magistrate.

Though his sole rival, Shane Vincent, was taken down.

He didn't expect Dahlia Hughes to seize the opportunity.

In this situation, siding with Sherman Sumrs was pretty much a done deal.

This ti going to Savor Pavilion.

Dirk Carter had two objectives, the first concerning his job transfer, which needed Alfie Grant's handling. This was the overt reason.

In reality, his most crucial intention was the second matter; he wanted to probe Alfie Grant's stance, to see if there was any hope of completely winning him over.

If he truly beca Donal Lewis' secretary, and had to help him contend with Sherman Sumrs, bypassing Alfie Grant would be impossible.

Today is the weekend.

Before going, he called Alfie Grant, who set up a eting at the restaurant.

Around eleven o'clock, Dirk Carter got out of his car at the entrance of Savor Pavilion.

A waiter ca up and led him to a private room, saying, "Minister Gao said he'll be here soon and asked you to wait in the private room. As for the dishes, he's already arranged them."

"Okay, thank you."

Dirk Carter nodded and pushed open the door to the private room.

The mont the door opened.

He saw a beaming face, none other than Zoey Moss.

"What are you doing here?"

Dirk Carter asked in surprise.

Zoey Moss crossed her hands over her belly, coyly said, "What? This is my restaurant, why can't I be here?"

"I ant to ask, why are you in the private room?"

Dirk Carter closed the door and asked.

Zoey Moss swayed over to him and hooked her arm around his neck, saying, "Since Alfie isn't here yet, can't I co to see you?"

"Is it really that simple?"

Dirk Carter teased.

Zoey Moss blushed: "Haven't seen you for so long, I missed you to death!"

Dirk Carter lightly tapped her nose, asking, "How much did you miss ?"

"So much, so much that I can't sleep at night thinking about it."

Zoey Moss whispered into Dirk Carter's ear.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "Seeing you miss so much, I'll reward you with a kiss."

Saying that, he leaned in with his lips.

Dirk Carter initially intended only a brief taste, but when their lips touched, Zoey Moss' little tongue darted in, writhing and sucking like a dragon.

Montarily, Dirk Carter was lost in the sensation.

He couldn't care about anything else.

The two entangled tongues finally ca together...

"Is he here yet?"

Just as the two were intoxicatedly imrsed.

A voice ca from the doorway, it was Alfie Grant's.

Their lips swiftly parted.

They exchanged a glance.

The private room was simple, with no hiding spots, so Zoey Moss quickly lifted the tablecloth and crawled beneath the table.

Luckily, the tablecloth was long, reaching the floor, completely hiding her inside from view.

Just as she hid.

With a click, the door to the private room was pushed open.

Alfie Grant's stern face was instantly filled with a smile, saying, "Dirk, it's been a while."

"Hello, Sir."

Dirk Carter reacted quickly, hurriedly greeting him.

"Hey, didn't I say? Privately, just call brother. Co, sit down, I've already arranged for the dishes to be served."

It was just an ordinary al.

Much simpler compared to the last "Maiden's Dish."

After the dishes were served.

Alfie Grant said, "Brother, you must've co this ti regarding your job transfer, right? Secretary Li already inford , don't worry, the process is underway. Next ti, for such matters, just call directly."

"Minister... Brother, what are you saying? You're so good to , and I can't even co see you? Does that an you don't welco to join you for a al?"

Dirk Carter feigned anger, intentionally drawing closer.

Alfie Grant's face turned serious, saying, "What kind of talk is that? Savor Pavilion is as much your ho as it is mine. I'll let the staff know that anyti you're here, it's on the house."

"Hahaha, brother, have a drink?"

"A drink, definitely, I must drink with you today. From now on, once you're around Secretary Li, I'll be counting on you for care."

After saying this.

Alfie Grant stood up and went outside the room to get so wine.

This gap in ti.

Provided the perfect opportunity for Zoey Moss to leave.

Dirk Carter was about to lift the tablecloth.

When suddenly, two fair hands reached into his pants.

What's this about?

Before he could react, his pant zipper was undone.

Those two hands began exploring inside, and it didn't take much before Dirk Carter reacted strongly.

"Brother, today we're drinking so of my best, don't judge by the plain packaging, it's usually too precious for to part with."

Alfie Grant returned soon after.

Just sat down and opened the wine.

Those two daring hands pulled out Dirk Carter's "wonderful sword" from its sheath.

Damn!

What is she trying to do?

Dirk Carter's heart started pounding violently again.

Taking advantage of the mont while Alfie Grant poured the wine, he leaned forward a bit to ensure the tablecloth covered his lower half.

When he took the wine glass from Alfie Grant, Dirk Carter's hand trembled slightly, causing a third of the wine to spill.

The reason for this.

Was because, at that very mont.

A wave of humid warmth enveloped him.

This woman is way too bold.

Dirk Carter murmured to himself.

"Oh, Brother, I'm so sorry, I got too excited when you poured wine and accidentally spilled a little."

Dirk Carter had no choice but to make up an excuse.

Alfie Grant didn't notice anything unusual.

The two chatted idly, drinking and eating, while underneath the tablecloth, Zoey Moss never slacked, even busier than Dirk Carter.

Enduring the intense stimulation while conversing with Alfie Grant, Dirk Carter's mind was on the verge of exploding.

At this mont.

Getting caught even slightly.

ant Dirk Carter probably wouldn't be able to leave Savor Pavilion.

After several rounds of drinks.

Alfie Grant was slightly tipsy.

Dirk Carter saw the opportunity was ripe.

Paused, then asked: "Brother, you've been a part of Stillwater County for a long ti. Have you ever heard the saying, our county is under Secretary Li by day, and under Caleb Ford by night?"

"Heh, that's just people out there with too much ti on their hands gossiping, do you believe that too?"

Alfie Grant sneered.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly, saying: "Though it's just talk, if soone truly offended Caleb Ford, the consequences probably wouldn't be too good, right?"

"Why would I offend him, he's a rogue and I'm an official. We're not on the sa track, we're people from entirely different worlds."

When he said this, Alfie Grant's face was calm, without any sign of deep, inscrutable scheming.