Dirk Carter asked this to probe whether Kian Holden knew about him taking action against Corinne.

From his behavior, it seemed.

He probably wasn't involved in this.

After pausing, he said seriously, "You're like a brother to me, which is why I'm warning you. Recently, President Ford might be planning to take action against you."

Alfie Grant had just guzzled down a glass of wine.

He hadn't had time to swallow it.

With a spit, he sprayed it all out.

"What did you say?"

"I said, you've already offended President Ford, and he plans to take action against you soon."

Dirk Carter said without changing his expression.

Knowing it wasn't a joke.

Alfie Grant wiped his mouth.

He said, "I've never dealt with Caleb Ford. Could there be some misunderstanding here?"

Seeing his tense expression.

Dirk Carter knew that deep down, Alfie Grant was still afraid of Caleb Ford. Previously, he only dismissed it because he thought they wouldn't cross paths.

"No misunderstanding, you didn't offend President Ford, but someone close to you did."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter explained the whole story.

Once the whole process was narrated, Alfie Grant quickly waved his hand and said, "I don't know about it, I really don't know, I wasn't involved in this issue."

Dirk Carter nodded, saying, "I know, you definitely weren't involved, but saying this is useless. The entire Stillwater County knows about your good relationship with Kian Holden, Mr. Holden. Besides, as far as I know, you paved the way for the Grandlake Group to enter Stillwater County. These are all facts. Even if you swear it didn't happen, do you think President Ford will believe you?"

"That Kian Holden! Bastard! Isn't he setting me up? I'll call him!"

After speaking.

Alfie Grant pulled out his phone.

Dirk Carter pressed down on his hand and said, "You can't call, if you make this call, you'll really have no way out. Caleb Ford is already planning revenge, this call is as good as a warning, isn't it? Kian Holden is a businessman, he can just return to Ardmore City, but you? Where can you hide?"

Upon hearing this analysis.

Alfie Grant fell silent.

And let go of the phone.

After pausing a moment, he asked, "Then what should I do? Should I go explain to President Ford?"

"I just said that explaining is useless. I believe you're aware of President Ford's capability. If he makes a move, let alone keeping your current position, your career might end here. There's only one road to take now, which is to strike proactively!"

Alfie Grant waved his hands repeatedly.

He said, "No, no, no, I can't provoke Caleb Ford, there's someone behind him."

"I'm not asking you to strike against Caleb Ford proactively, I'm asking you to strike against Kian Holden proactively. I don't know the nature of your relationship, but this time, he's clearly trying to drag you down. You don't need to consider his face, only by doing so can you show your stance."

After Dirk Carter finished speaking.

Alfie Grant took a sharp breath.

Obviously, he shared some "feelings" with Kian Holden, making it difficult for him to make up his mind to go against him.

"Hey buddy, you've been so good to me, I won't hide it from you anymore. I'm not overly ambitious, asking me to strike against Kian Holden is a bit challenging because he holds some unfavorable things about me."

When he said this, Alfie Grant's expression looked somewhat dejected.

Dirk Carter knew.

At this moment, Alfie Grant had already begun to waver.

He pondered for a while and said, "Hey buddy, have you thought about it? Once Caleb Ford makes a move on him, he'll use that leverage against you to make you act. When that time comes, what kind of choice will you make?"

It was like having a revelation.

Alfie Grant suddenly looked up at Dirk Carter.

"Buddy, consider this from another angle. Over the years, you've solved countless troubles for Kian Holden, making him brazen and acting without your knowledge against Caleb Ford. Once he gets into trouble, you'll have to clean up his mess, but it's a mess you can't handle. That's why I suspect another possibility, that you're already valueless to Kian Holden, and he wants you to be his scapegoat."

"Impossible, without me, he can't accomplish anything in Stillwater County."

Alfie Grant retorted.

Dirk Carter sneered slightly.

And said, "I've heard recently that Kian Holden has been meeting frequently with Magistrate Summers in private. Do you truly think your capability is greater than Magistrate Summers'?"

"Is this true?"

Alfie Grant grabbed Dirk Carter's hand and asked.

Dirk Carter nodded, saying, "Whether it's true or not, I'm sure you have a way to find out. I wouldn't dare lie to you."

By this time, Alfie Grant.

Finally completely wavered.

He stood up.

With his hands behind his back, he paced around the doorway twice.

Then he returned to his seat and sat down.

He said, "Buddy, you're right, since he's heartless, I won't be righteous either. But I have a concern, if he has Sherman Summers backing him now, I'm afraid I can't move against him."

Feeling a joy inside.

Dirk Carter said, "That's simple, even though Sherman Summers is powerful, if you ally with Secretary Lee, what do you have to fear?"

"But Secretary Lee and I don't usually have any private dealings?"

"Old buddy, have you forgotten? I'm about to become Secretary Lee's assistant."

"Oh, right, I forgot about that."

Alfie Grant realized suddenly.

He gritted his teeth, took a key out of his pocket, and said, "To tell you the truth, in all my years in office, I've never taken anyone's money except Kian Holden's. Now that I think about it, he also intended to use that money to bind me. I've never touched those funds, and they amount to no less than tens of millions over the years. If we fall out, Kian Holden will surely use this against me, and that's my biggest worry."

"Buddy, if you trust me, how about I help you deal with this money?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Alfie Grant was overjoyed.

Without a moment's hesitation.

He directly placed the key into Dirk Carter's palm and said, "I have absolute confidence in your handling it. This money is a hot potato that I don't even want. Do whatever you see fit with it."

For Dirk Carter.

Today's visit to the eatery was truly a double win.

Not only did he settle things with Alfie Grant.

He also gained a fortune.

With this money, many things can be done more conveniently.

The two exchanged rounds of drinks and continued drinking for a while.

After an hour, the meal ended.

Alfie Grant stood up and said, "Buddy, I have some other things to handle this afternoon. I won't keep you, let's go, and I'll have my wife see you off personally."

His wife?

His wife was still under the table?

Dirk Carter felt a bit flustered.

He continuously waved his hand and said, "Buddy, you go handle your businesses first. I haven't had enough yet, so I'll eat a bit more before leaving."

"Then I'll eat with you!"

After speaking.

Alfie Grant was about to sit down.

Dirk Carter immediately chuckled and said, "Buddy, handle your things. Is that girl we ate with last time at the Jade Girl Restaurant still here? Maybe she can accompany me to eat some more?"

Between men, no more words were needed.

With those words.

Alfie Grant immediately understood and laughed, saying, "Alright, I'll arrange it for you right now."

After speaking, he opened the door and left.

"Little ancestor, come on out now."

Dirk Carter lifted the tablecloth and spoke hurriedly to Zoey, who had been busy for an hour.

Zoey crawled out from under the table.

Wiping her mouth.

She said flippantly, "So delicious! I want to eat it again next time!"

Then she made a face and left.

This meal really made Dirk Carter feel stifled.

Not stifled psychologically, but physically.

The feeling of being aroused but having no release was truly unbearable.

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