A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 368 368: A Name That Strikes Fear

Arlo Yarbrough, looking quite shaless, said, "Whoever questions must provide proof. How can you prove this tea egg wasn't cooked with premium black tea?"

"You should've told earlier how expensive this tea egg is, then I wouldn't have eaten it."

"Well, you didn't ask ."

At this mont, Dirk Carter really wanted to shove the tea egg right down his throat.

Nodding, he said, "This is the last ti you rip off, if there's a next ti, I'll take your surna."

After speaking.

Dirk Carter took out a fifty yuan bill and slapped it into his hand.

Arlo Yarbrough pinched it with two fingers.

He even held it up to the sunlight to check its authenticity.

Satisfied, he pocketed it.

Saying, "Alright, I'm off then. By the way, a woman downstairs was asking about where you live just now."

Dirk Carter widened his eyes, looked at Arlo Yarbrough, and asked, "Why didn't you tell sooner?"

"You didn't ask either."

Arlo Yarbrough replied.

Dirk Carter grabbed the soy milk.

Seeing this, Arlo Yarbrough swiftly dodged out the door.

At this point, the soy milk flew out and hit another person.

The woman who had just appeared at the door didn't even have ti to react before getting soaked from head to toe by a cup of soy milk.

This person was none other than Elsie Eas.

Arlo Yarbrough realized he had caused trouble.

Pointing at Dirk Carter, he said, "Beauty, he's the one who threw it. If you've got a problem, talk to him, it's got nothing to do with ."

"Arlo Yarbrough…"

Dirk Carter shouted angrily.

He had already fled the scene.

"Miss Eas, I'm really sorry, I ant to hit him…"

Dirk Carter stamred.

At this mont, Elsie Eas was drenched with soy milk from her hair to her clothes.

Dirk Carter hastily invited her inside and found a pile of tissues to help her clean up.

After fiddling around for a while.

Everything was still sticky.

Elsie Eas said, "Where's the bathroom? I'll take a shower."

Dirk Carter pointed apologetically.

Elsie Eas went into the bathroom.

The sound of running water began.

After about five minutes, the bathroom door creaked open and Elsie Eas' voice resonated: "Dirk Carter, I don't have any clothes to change into. Could you bring a piece of your clothing?"

My clothes?

Dirk Carter hurried into the bedroom.

After searching for a while, he found a large T-shirt that he usually wore to sleep.

He went to the bathroom door, knocked once, and when the door opened a crack, he pushed the T-shirt inside.

Another minute passed.

A dripping wet Elsie Eas erged, wearing the oversized T-shirt, barefooted.

Perhaps due to the absence of a bath towel.

Elsie Eas didn't dry herself after showering.

This also caused part of the T-shirt to cling to her chest.

The shape of those two ample assets beca fully outlined.

And below the large T-shirt, long white and straight legs swayed enticingly.

"Miss Eas, I'm truly sorry, I didn't do it on purpose."

Dirk Carter apologized sincerely.

Elsie Eas chuckled, saying, "Alright, you've already apologized several tis. If you keep apologizing, I'll start feeling embarrassed. I'm actually here today to thank you."

"Thank ? Why?"

Dirk Carter widened his eyes and asked.

Elsie Eas waved her hand, saying, "Don't play dumb. The transfer order has been issued, and I've already gotten word of it."

"Transfer order? What transfer order?"

Dirk Carter queried.

Elsie Eas frowned, saying, "Kelton Levin's transfer order, it just ca this morning. Doesn't it have anything to do with you? You arrived yesterday, and today the order's out, yet you deny it? Otherwise, why would he suddenly be transferred away?"

"Kelton Levin was transferred?"

This news definitely shocked Dirk Carter.

Bear in mind, Kelton Levin's term hadn't yet ended.

During this ti, Kelton Levin hadn't made any mistakes.

Even in terms of influence, he managed to rival Conway Sawyer, the top official.

From any angle, Kelton Levin was unlikely to be transferred.

But he was, just like that.

Moreover, it happened without any prior signs.

Elsie Eas exhaled deeply and said, "Well, it doesn't seem to be because of you, but it doesn't matter. I can finally escape my predicant."

Saying this, Elsie Eas looked quite moved.

Dirk Carter paused and asked, "If Kelton Levin has been transferred, who in the city is most likely to take his position?"

Without thinking, Elsie Eas said, "Naturally, it's Yolanda Woods, the deputy secretary."

"Why?"

"Simple, Yolanda is the third in command, and by succession, she would take over. Her only competition would be Chadric Gates, the executive deputy mayor, but he won't make it. He definitely won't be the successor."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Elsie Eas noticed the confusion in Dirk Carter's eyes.

She smiled and said, "You haven't spent much ti in the city and aren't very familiar with the local situation. As for Chadric, he's just an honest person, lacks any foundation, and has worked diligently to reach his current position. His promotion to Executive Deputy Mayor was because those above recognized his capability. But in today's world, everyone knows that capability is only useful below the sub-ministerial level; once it goes above, capacity alone isn't enough."

Elsie Eas has been dealing with the political scene for a long ti.

Along with her keen insight.

The intrigue in Ardmore City's political scene would be more apparent to her than to people like Caroline Lynch.

With that in mind.

Dirk Carter asked, "By the way, Miss Eas, have you heard of Jaden Lawson?"

What does it an to shudder at the ntion?

Precisely this.

Upon hearing the na.

Elsie Eas' expression changed.

From calm to nervous, she asked, "Did you provoke him?"

Dirk Carter waved his hand, saying, "I crossed paths with him last night; I wouldn't call it provoking."

Upon hearing this.

Elsie Eas quickly let out a sigh of relief, saying, "It's good you didn't provoke him. This guy is The Living King Of Hell. If you ever encounter him, best to steer clear."

"So, what kind of person is he exactly?"

After pondering for a mont, Elsie Eas said, "As for this person, he shouldn't count as a native of Ardmore City. He's from Keston City and hasn't been here long, maybe about half a year. But in just half a year, he's developed very good relationships throughout the city. I haven't t him, but I've heard this guy is quite ruthless and likely has significant backing."

The so-called Pinnacle Group.

Was also established within the half-year after Jaden Lawson arrived in Ardmore City.

Reportedly, this company is involved in various businesses, primarily with so agency sales like electronics, petroleum products, vegetable oils, and all sorts of random products.

Since it's all hearsay.

The relationship between Jaden Lawson and Theodore Hughes, Elsie naturally didn't know either.

"Anyway, I'm in a good mood today. You're really sothing else, having a guest over and not planning to brew so tea?"

Elsie Eas asked as she sat on the couch.

Dirk Carter jolted.

Imdiately realized.

Said, "Oh, I'll brew it right now."

Frantically boiling the water, Dirk sat down across from her.

Accidentally glancing up.

The sight was quite provocative.

Keep in mind, Elsie Eas only wore a T-shirt.

Once seated, the T-shirt stretched out.

Originally able to cover her lower body, but when stretched, the shirt lifted upwards. You'd assu no matter what, she'd at least wear underwear below.

Unexpectedly, it was completely bare.

The mysterious area between her legs was vaguely exposed.

Elsie Eas seed to also notice Dirk Carter's odd gaze.

She glanced down.

Quickly adjusted her posture.

Crossing her legs.

The triangular area was concealed.

However, a large portion of her fair buttocks revealed.

Especially when she reached for the teacup from Dirk's hand, leaning forward, causing the clothes to pull up to her waist, making the exposed lower area more apparent.