A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 199: Local Tyrant

"Ah?"

Declan Newhart didn't imdiately understand what Dirk Carter ant.

Swallowing nervously, he said, "You see, it may look grand, but the inco's not that high. I have a bunch of guys to take care of, and after everything, it's about a million in total."

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "The service at The Tonight Club is excellent indeed."

"That's all thanks to Rosie."

Declan Newhart said.

Dirk Carter glanced at Rosie.

He asked, "Has Boss Newhart ever thought about expanding The Tonight Club? The market in Ardmore City is vast. Each county could have a place like this. I assure you, business would be great."

"Director Carter, you're joking. I'm already struggling with this one; where would I find the money for several more?"

"I'll provide the funds, and you handle the managent. We'll split the profits fifty-fifty. How about it?"

Dirk Carter's words startled Declan Newhart.

He asked, "You'll fund it?"

"Yes, I'll fund it. Caleb Ford will protect the venue. You just have to replicate the model, and you'll be ready to go. At that point, even if Boss Newhart struggles in Kenton County, won't there be greater opportunities outside?"

Dirk Carter explained.

Declan Newhart understood.

Dirk Carter was essentially saying, "Go ahead and speak; I'm preparing a backup plan for you."

Moreover, this backup plan is broader than the current path.

"Director Carter, are you serious?"

Declan Newhart asked.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "As long as Boss Newhart agrees, the funds can be transferred tomorrow."

A windfall from heaven.

Could there be such a good deal?

Dirk Carter is in legal circles, while Caleb Ford is in the underworld.

If I really partner with these two.

It would an controlling both sides.

What business couldn't be done?

Declan Newhart took a deep breath and said, "Alright, since Director Carter has made the offer, it would be impolite for to decline. Director Carter, please, discussing this downstairs is inconvenient."

After saying this.

He told Rosie, "Prepare the upstairs tea room."

Rosie glanced at Dirk Carter, nodded, and turned to leave.

"Director Carter, if you're really interested in Rosie, I can..."

The two entered the elevator.

Before Declan Newhart could finish, Dirk Carter asked, "Why are you always so quick to hand over your wife? Isn't Sister Lu right? Aren't you a man?"

Declan Newhart chuckled awkwardly.

Embarrassed, he said, "Honestly, Director Carter, Rosie isn't my wife. My family is back in my hotown."

"Then Rosie?" Dirk Carter asked, surprised.

Declan Newhart scratched his head awkwardly and said, "In this world, who doesn't have one or two won? This woman has a nasty temper, more terrifying than a man when she's mad. But she's good at managing, so I put her here. That way, she has sothing to do, and when I'm out having fun, she won't bother ."

Declan Newhart ant to tell Dirk Carter that Rosie was just his "mistress."

In a private tea room upstairs.

Rosie had already changed clothes.

As Dorothy ntioned before, Rosie liked wearing red clothes. Even now, she wore a red qipao.

It was a sexy, tight-fitting qipao.

At the bust, two straps crossed and hung around the neck.

Her ample bosom created a deep cleavage at the bust.

The qipao had a high slit, almost reaching the upper thigh, revealing glimpses of long, straight legs, alluring and enticing.

Her hands skillfully worked at the tea table.

Soon, a cup of kung fu tea was ready.

She served it to Declan Newhart and Dirk Carter.

Rosie pointed to the teacup and softly said, "Please."

Dirk Carter picked up the teacup, took a sip, found the taste just right, and nodded slightly in approval.

Seeing Dirk Carter satisfied.

Rosie had a gentle smile on her face.

"Director Carter, to be honest, it was I who handled the Myra Walsh incident."

Declan Newhart said, taking a sip of tea.

Dirk Carter shuddered.

Even though he already suspected this outco.

The confirmation from Declan Newhart still made him tense.

"Who told you to handle it?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Declan Newhart took a deep breath and said, "Deputy Mayor Yorke Payne and Deputy Director Rand Quance from your education bureau."

Just as expected.

Declan Newhart told Dirk Carter that in Kenton County, he thrived because he frequently handled unspeakable matters for the leaders. He had a good relationship with Yorke Payne, and that room at House Hotel was arranged by him.

"Room? What do you an by 'room'?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Declan Newhart chuckled and said, "Yorke Payne and Rand Quance are both quite the lecherous characters, especially Yorke Payne. Not only does he hoard money, but he considers himself the emperor of the education system. Any woman he fancies within the system becos part of his harem. It's said that Yorke Payne keeps a roster, listing the number of won he's been with over the years, along with their heights, ages, and asurents. This room was specially used for those escapades."

On the day sothing happened.

Declan Newhart received a call from Yorke Payne.

On the call, Yorke Payne inford Declan Newhart that soone had died in the room and asked him to quickly send soone to handle it.

Declan Newhart imdiately sent one of his guys to clean up the room and erase all evidence related to them.

Hearing this.

Dirk Carter still felt sothing was amiss.

He asked, "How did you have so much ti? I heard the police arrived at the scene quite early."

Declan Newhart chuckled and said, "After the police arrived, the criminal investigation team took over the scene. Naturally, my guy had enough ti."

"Are you saying the criminal investigation team helped you stall for ti?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Declan Newhart nodded and said, "Yorke Payne has people supporting him. If anything happens to him, the entire interest chain would be in jeopardy. Naturally, those above would protect him, so it's not surprising the criminal investigation team stepped in."

Dirk Carter roughly understood.

He asked, "Do you still have any evidence against the two of them?"

"No, it's all destroyed. If you must say there's evidence, it's my guy taking the fall. But I can't admit to that; I don't want to go to prison, and I hope Director Carter understands."

Declan Newhart said.

Having gathered this information.

Everything was pretty much clear.

Not only were Yorke Payne and Rand Quance involved, but the principal of the Third School, Buckley Quill, played a crucial role in this matter.

It seems, to get to the bottom of this, the first step is to look into Buckley Quill.

With this determination.

Dirk Carter stood up.

He said, "Boss Newhart, thank you for telling the truth. I, Dirk Carter, keep my word, and tomorrow I'll have soone contact you regarding the branch opening. Please, I hope Mrs. Newhart looks after it."

This last sentence was directed at Rosie.

Rosie stood up.

She extended her hand and said, "Rest assured, Director Carter, I'll handle this with utmost dedication."

"Alright, then I'll take my leave."

Dirk Carter said this.

And turned away to leave.

It was already past midnight when he returned to his place.

He opened the door to find all the lights in the living room on.

Dirk Carter was startled, thinking maybe that girl could already walk?

He was about to check her bedroom.

The sound of a door opening ca.

Christina Ray's bedroom door opened.

A woman stepped out, not Christina Ray, but Charlotte Ray.

"Deputy Mayor Ray..."

Dirk Carter hesitated for a mont, suddenly rembering it was already Friday.

His mind buzzed.

He thought, this isn't good, Charlotte Ray might already know what he did to Christina Ray. Is this the end?

They kindly let you stay at their ho.

But you went and had an affair with their daughter.

No matter how you explain it, it's indefensible...