A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 724 724:

"Hello, Secretary Houseman."

Armand Crawford said respectfully.

According to administrative levels.

Armand Crawford is a deputy departntal level cadre.

And the head of Kenning Forestry University is of departntal level.

Armand Crawford showing respect was indeed reasonable.

More importantly, it's not Vernon Houseman's level, but the Houseman Family behind him.

"Just brewed so Lapsang Souchong, co and have a taste."

Vernon Houseman pushed a cup of tea in front of Armand Crawford.

After Armand Crawford sat down, he sipped the tea and said, "It's indeed good tea, only here with Secretary Houseman can I enjoy such a premium."

"John, your Uncle Crawford likes it. Later, when he goes downstairs, take two boxes to his car."

Vernon Houseman gestured.

John Houseman, who was serving at the side, nodded.

He said, "Dad, I understand."

"How can I accept this? Just being able to drink tea personally brewed by Secretary Houseman is already overwhelming."

Armand Crawford quickly said politely.

Vernon Houseman said, "What are you talking about? Director Crawford, you helping with this favor is sothing I appreciate, my son gets along well with that Javier Sumrs, they call each other brothers, now that the whole family has suddenly hit trouble, in reason and emotion, I have to intervene."

Armand Crawford nodded.

He said, "Secretary Houseman is indeed a man of loyalty. I've already sent Deputy Captain Cuthbert Lewis to investigate this matter. Rest assured, Secretary Houseman, Dirk Carter cannot escape this no matter how he tries."

"With what Director Crawford just said, I am relieved."

Vernon Houseman said, laughing heartily.

This scene.

Already reveals so signs.

For things to have beco like this.

Soone is manipulating factors behind the scenes.

And the culprit is the Houseman father and son.

This is not surprising.

First, after years of dealings with The Maplewood Gang being wiped out, Vernon Houseman's reputation suffered greatly. He originally didn't want to provoke Dirk Carter, but at this crucial mont, such a thing occurred.

Of course, he wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Even if he couldn't crush Dirk Carter entirely, he had to show him the power of the Houseman Family.

Leveraging Armand Crawford to act.

There's another reason.

Armand Crawford was previously the protégé of Boston Wright, the forr Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and Chief of Police.

When Boston Wright fell.

Armand Crawford's backing vanished.

He naturally bore deep resentnt towards Dirk Carter.

Their mutual understanding to pressure Dirk Carter beca inevitable.

None were more delighted than John Houseman.

Of course, he wouldn't reveal how he bullied Javier Sumrs.

But using this event to suppress Dirk Carter brought him imnse satisfaction.

He couldn't help but feel slightly smug.

The scene shifts back to the Rexton City Police Departnt.

Cuthbert Lewis ca with a mission this ti.

So regardless of Dirk Carter's wedding plans tomorrow, she needed to take stringent asures against him, much to his distress.

After arguing for nearly half an hour.

Cuthbert Lewis remained unmoved.

Having no other options, Dirk Carter could only call for help.

Just as he took out his phone and before he could dial, the interrogation room door flung open with a loud bang.

Jacinto Wadsworth, panting, said, "Captain Li, we've cleared so things up."

"What have you cleared up?"

Cuthbert Lewis asked.

Jacinto Wadsworth swallowed, glanced at Dirk Carter, and said, "Soone ca in outside, claiming to know how Javier Sumrs died."

Cuthbert Lewis was startled.

Dirk Carter stood up as well.

Without further ado.

The group quickly rushed out.

Under Jacinto Wadsworth's lead.

The three arrived at the door of a reception room in the police departnt.

At this ti, Deputy Commissioner Pierce Griffin was already waiting at the door.

"It's the manager of the catering departnt at Sterling Hotel, nad Lilian Taylor. She claims she knows the cause of Javier Sumrs' death."

Pierce Griffin said.

Dirk Carter was taken aback and asked, "Lilian Taylor?"

"You know her?"

Cuthbert Lewis asked.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "The conflict between Javier Sumrs and arose because Lilian Taylor wanted to give The Celebration Hall to soone else. It's possible she's in the know."

"Let's go in and see."

Cuthbert Lewis nodded.

Once the door was pushed open.

They saw Lilian Taylor cowering on the sofa.

A female police officer was trying to calm her emotions.

Yesterday, she had appeared overbearing, but today, she looked very haggard, almost sickly.

Hearing the door open.

She instinctively lifted her head.

It was evident she had been severely frightened.

Especially when she saw Dirk Carter, her eyes grew even more complex.

"Ms. Lilian Taylor, hello, let introduce myself first. I am Cuthbert Lewis, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigation Departnt at the Rhovan Provincial Police Departnt."

After introducing herself.

Cuthbert Lewis looked at Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter said, "There's no need to introduce myself, we know each other."

"Ms. Taylor, you claim to know the cause of Javier Sumrs' family's sudden death, right? I am here specifically to investigate this."

Just as Cuthbert Lewis finished speaking.

Lilian Taylor suddenly stood up.

Her lips trembled.

In a stamring voice, she said, "It was John Houseman, it must have been John Houseman."

John Houseman?

Hearing this na.

Both Dirk Carter and Cuthbert Lewis shuddered.

The two exchanged a glance.

Just monts ago in the interrogation room, Dirk Carter had considered John Houseman's potential, but thought that the conflict between John Houseman and Javier Sumrs wouldn't escalate to such actions.

After all, it hadn't reached that point.

"Ms. Taylor, you say it was John Houseman. Do you have evidence?"

Cuthbert Lewis asked.

Lilian Taylor's eyes appeared empty as she shook her head and said, "No..."

Both felt a wave of disappointnt.

Especially Cuthbert Lewis, who said, "Ms. Taylor, matters like this cannot be guessed loosely. Without evidence, you mustn't randomly say it was John Houseman; there are legal responsibilities for such claims."

"I'm not making random accusations. I don't have evidence he killed President Sumrs, but I have evidence of him hurting ."

"Hurting you? How did he hurt you?"

Cuthbert Lewis inquired.

Lilian Taylor suddenly placed her hand on her jacket's zipper.

With a ripping sound.

The zipper was pulled open imdiately.

Everyone present was stunned.

Because besides the jacket, Lilian Taylor wore nothing inside, not even a bra.

That wasn't the most shocking part.

The most horrifying was the various wounds covering her fair skin, there were nail scratches and bite marks.

Lilian Taylor gritted her teeth and said, "These are the evidence. That day he... he took to a construction site... raped... raped ... and that day he... he even said to be careful of President Sumrs, claiming he is very petty-minded..."

It was like a bolt from the blue.

Cuthbert Lewis and Dirk Carter were both stunned.

Although John Houseman had lost face that day.

But grievances have a source.

If John Houseman wanted revenge, he should target Dirk Carter.

Why would he go after Lilian Taylor?