A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 251: Perilous Road Ahead

It's important to know that in the case of the 108 incident, Warren Young took all the responsibility upon himself.

Even if accountability is pursued because of this matter, it won't fall on Simon Lewis.

Dirk Carter pondered for a mont and said, "We're not going back to the bureau, let's go to the County Committee."

Over twenty minutes later.

Dirk Carter got out of the car at the County Committee compound.

He hurried to the office door of Warren Young, but the secretary, Ery Hendricks, inford him that Secretary Young was in a eting and asked him to wait a while.

It's worth noting that the County Committee officially starts work at 2 PM in the afternoon.

Yet it was only 1:30, and Warren Young was already in a eting?

He waited for about another half-hour.

It was then that Deputy Secretary Emline Carter, Executive Deputy County Governor Caden Dixon, and Discipline Inspection Secretary Idris Wright walked out of the office.

Each of them looked visibly displeased.

At this mont.

Ery Hendricks ca out from inside and said to Dirk Carter, who was waiting aside, "Secretary Young wants you to co in."

Dirk Carter pushed the door open.

He saw that Warren Young, who rarely smoked, was surprisingly sitting on the sofa smoking.

Seeing Dirk Carter, he stubbed out the cigarette.

He pointed to the seat opposite and said, "Sit."

Dirk Carter sat down.

Warren Young asked, "Are you here about Simon's matter?"

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Leader, although County Governor Lewis isn't particularly fond of , I personally believe he is a good governor, and transferring him at this ti..."

Warren Young didn't let him continue.

He stretched out his hand, interrupting, and said, "It's a decision by the City Committee, with no reason provided, and he has to leave imdiately. As it seems now, Mayor Levin is upset that he hasn't gotten hold of you."

Dirk Carter's heart skipped a beat.

Warren Young smiled and said, "I've talked with Simon, and personally, he has no issues with you. He also thinks that keeping you here is much better than keeping us old guys."

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter felt sowhat distressed.

After a pause, he said, "Secretary Young, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"It's nothing, you've done well. You've accomplished what we old bones didn't dare to attempt. When you first ca to the Education Bureau, I wasn't optimistic about you either, thinking it wouldn't be long before you'd succumb to the sa corrupt practices. Unexpectedly, not only did that not happen, but you also cured the chronic issues in Kenton County's education system. From a certain perspective, it's an invaluable contribution."

Such an evaluation.

It made Dirk Carter quite pleased.

He asked, "Secretary Young, before I ca in, I saw that several leaders seed quite unhappy. Has sothing happened?"

"We've received news that the city might entirely reshuffle Kenton County's officials. Simon is just the start; following him, many others might be transferred as well."

"What?"

Dirk Carter couldn't hide his surprise.

Frankly, this news was quite shocking.

"What about you?"

Dirk Carter asked.

"I should also be among the transfers. Charlotte Ray died in Kenton County, and once the storm passes, soone has to bear the consequences."

Warren Young sighed deeply as he spoke.

Dirk Carter suddenly stood up.

He said, "Then I should be the one to bear all the consequences."

Warren Young smiled and said, "That's not the cause; it's because of that significant figure above. To be honest, we're all aware of the person behind Charlotte Ray. After all, so people's identities can be traced back years, and do you think that person would leave us in Kenton County?"

Dirk Carter nodded.

He suddenly asked, "Secretary Young, is the person behind Charlotte Ray Vice Secretary Rasco Shaw?"

Upon hearing this question.

Warren Young froze for a mont, looking at Dirk Carter with surprise, and asked, "How did you know?"

This response practically confird Dirk Carter's suspicion.

He said calmly, "Charlotte once told that the person was 16 years older than her, aning he's 56 this year. She also ntioned that the person was once her ntor. Vice Secretary Rasco Shaw has an academic background and was a professor at a university in the provincial capital in his earlier years. Plus, I heard yesterday in the city that Vice Secretary Shaw was inspecting there, and putting the pieces together, the answer was evident."

Warren Young sighed.

He said, "Dirk, sotis it's better not to know such a person's identity. Intelligence isn't always beneficial."

Dirk Carter then asked, "Secretary Young, does Vice Secretary Shaw reshuffling Kenton County officials an that he is going to be promoted?"

Warren Young was once again taken aback.

He nodded and said, "The situation at the provincial level is not sothing we can comnt on lightly. But indeed, not long ago, there were rumors that Governor Leland Fuller might be moving up, and based on his credentials, Vice Secretary Shaw is the top candidate."

If that's the case, then it makes sense.

Before making a move.

Eliminating any adverse influences is what any leader would do.

Rasco Shaw, being the Vice Secretary of the State Committee, is a sub-ministerial level position.

If he doesn't seize the opportunity to climb higher at this age, he would eventually retire at this level.

However, if there's a chance of promotion.

He would have no regrets in life.

To secure this position, Rasco Shaw would undoubtedly go all out.

This is also why, when Charlotte Ray was in peril, Rasco Shaw remained silent.

Between a woman and a future, no one would choose the forr.

"You don't need to worry; soone of Vice Secretary Shaw's status wouldn't act against you. Just focus on doing your job well."

Warren Young reassured.

Dirk Carter gave a wry smile and said, "Secretary Young, you're mistaken about this. Of course, Vice Secretary Shaw won't act against , but the people in the city might. Moreover, a new head and second-in-command will surely use as a scapegoat, which is also what the people in the city want to see."

"Are you referring to Mayor Kelton Levin?"

"Yes."

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "To be honest, during my ti in Stillwater County, so matters already made Mayor Levin unhappy. After coming to Kenton County and due to the 108 case, he was severely reprimanded, although he hasn't t , he must hold a serious grudge against . As you've ntioned, such a person would certainly not act against , but the next group of leaders after you leave, to gain approvals, I will surely be their primary target."

"Then it depends on your abilities. Although Mayor Levin is powerful, not all top positions can be his decision. Especially with Secretary Conway Sawyer, who is at odds with Mayor Levin, do you think he would allow him all the advantages?"

Warren Young said.

These words served as a strong stimulant.

Letting Dirk Carter see hope again.

He asked, "Has the candidate for the County Governor been decided?"

Warren Young nodded and said, "Yes, it's Bjorn Dixon, the Deputy Director of the City Developnt and Reform Commission. I know this person; he's a tough character, and soone Kelton Levin promoted single-handedly. He may take office as soon as tomorrow."

Generally speaking, the process of switching County Governors is lengthy.

However, this ti, it was lightning fast.

Today, Simon Lewis has just left, and tomorrow, Bjorn Dixon is coming to fill in, illustrating the effectiveness of Rasco Shaw's visit to Ardmore City.

Upon leaving the County Committee compound.

Dirk Carter still felt sowhat worried.

It's not that he feared losing his future.

But rather, after spending quite so ti in Kenton County, he still hadn't gathered any information about Teague Tanner.

Since subduing Russell Sadler.

He has tasked him with gathering information on Teague Tanner.

While the identity and household registration information were clear, no one knew if he was personally in Kenton County.

He forcefully shook his head, trying to keep himself awake. In any case, he could only take it one step at a ti.

He turned a corner.

Suddenly, he saw a large crowd gathered at an intersection.

There was a commotion, as if there were an argunt.

Dirk Carter pushed through the crowd to see two won standing in the middle. Both won seed about the sa age, around their thirties.