The words slipped out, and as soon as he said them, he realized something was wrong.

But once spoken, words are like spilled water.

He was about to explain.

Donal Lewis stood up, pointed at his face, and angrily said, "Enough, you don't need to explain. I already know."

The County Committee Secretary's order, Corbin Hall naturally dared not defy.

He shut his mouth and didn't dare to speak, looking as if he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

"Comrade Ty Adler, you heard what Clerk Liu just said. He swore by his party character. What should your Commission for Discipline Inspection do about such behavior?"

Donal Lewis asked.

Ty Adler was also somewhat embarrassed.

He hesitated and said, "Uh... well..."

"I almost forgot, doesn't the Commission for Discipline Inspection also have some issues with handling cases, Comrade Ty Adler? It seems you should give the Standing Committee an explanation for this as well..."

Suddenly.

Donal Lewis seemed to remember something.

He spoke to Ty Adler.

Ty Adler was left with no way to defend himself and inwardly cursed Corbin Hall's ancestors.

Seeing Ty Adler remain silent.

Donal Lewis looked at Dahlia Hughes and asked, "Comrade Caroline Lynch, you've worked in the Commission for Discipline Inspection, how should such a situation be handled?"

"There's a suspicion of abuse of power. I personally believe that it should be reported to the higher-level Commission for Discipline Inspection and let them provide an opinion. A disciplinary action is likely unavoidable."

In reality, the problem was not that severe.

Dahlia Hughes just wanted to make the situation seem more severe.

Clearly, today's setup was deliberately arranged by someone.

The target wasn't Dirk Carter, but Donal Lewis.

After all, Dirk Carter was personally selected by Donal Lewis. If on Donal Lewis's first day back from studying, Dirk Carter was taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection, wouldn't the disgrace fall on Donal Lewis?

Ty Adler was certainly untouchable.

Their target this time was none other than Clifford Levin.

At this point in the situation.

Dirk Carter knew it was time for him to act.

He quickly said, "Leaders, I think this matter has little to do with Secretary Ty. Secretary Ty has always worked with the discipline committee and is unlikely to make such a rookie mistake. I think someone's behind this, trying to stab Secretary Ty in the back."

"Are you talking about Corbin Hall?"

Donal Lewis asked.

Dirk Carter shook his head and said, "Clerk Liu isn't capable of that. It must be someone at a higher level. Secretary Ty, am I right?"

At this moment, Ty Adler's mind was in turmoil.

After all, having always worked in the city, he had never dealt with such a situation.

He had managed to get transferred from the city to Stillwater County as a member of the County Committee. If he were to bear a disciplinary action now, it would mean an end to his political career.

No matter how much he struggled, he would never achieve anything significant.

He steeled himself, nodded, and said, "Secretary Lewis, this matter is my fault. I was too trusting of people. Comrade Dirk Carter is right; this was instructed by Lue Clifford Levin of the County Committee Office. He told me to cooperate and take Dirk Carter today."

Donal Lewis looked at Corbin Hall and asked, "And you? I remember you said it was also Lue Clifford Levin who told you to do it, right?"

Corbin Hall flinched slightly.

Seeing Ty Adler confess.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, it was also upon Director Lue's arrangement."

The evidence was conclusive.

There was nothing more to say.

Donal Lewis sat down.

He looked at Augustus Hendrix and asked, "Old Augustus, how do you think this should be handled?"

Augustus Hendrix pondered for a moment and said, "Mutual framing and false accusations between colleagues is absolutely not permissible by the organization and must be dealt with severely as a warning to others. My opinion is to give a disciplinary action, demote one level. What do you think, Executive Hughes?"

Dahlia Hughes nodded and said, "I agree with Vice Secretary Hendrix."

Aside from certain individuals.

Honestly, before this farce began, no one expected this outcome.

Especially the group following Sherman Summers, who was obviously ready to watch a good show.

But the ending was a dramatic reversal, and there was no turning back.

"What about you all? Do you have any opinions?"

Donal Lewis asked.

Everyone naturally didn't want to see Clifford Levin demoted.

They could only lower their heads and remain silent.

Seeing this scene.

Donal Lewis said, "Since no one has any objections, Alfie Grant, what do you think? Where should we arrange Clifford Levin?"

Alfie Grant rubbed his chin.

He said, "In terms of rank, Comrade Clifford Levin is at the department-chief level. Demoting one level would make him section-chief level. I recall the position of director of the Archives Bureau's Education Division is still vacant. How about sending Comrade Clifford Levin there?"

"I have no objections."

Donal Lewis was the first to say.

Augustus Hendrix followed closely, nodding and saying, "Alright, let's do it."

Sherman Summers was absent.

Donal Lewis and Augustus Hendrix were in agreement.

The more important thing is that this matter has been confirmed. Anyone who tries to speak up for Clifford Levin risks getting implicated.

Everyone, out of self-preservation.

Could only agree.

…

In the office of the County Committee Office Director.

Clifford Levin sat on a chair, with a young woman nestled beside him.

His hand lifted the woman's skirt, glancing inside, teasingly saying, "Today your husband is out on a business trip, you're feeling frisky?"

The woman playfully hit Clifford Levin's chest.

Coquettishly said, "Annoying, you're the frisky one."

"Oh, aren't you just being dishonest? When your husband is at home, you wear cotton panties. Once he's on a business trip, you switch to lace. Isn't this openly seducing me?"

Clifford Levin said, pleased with himself.

The woman leaned into Clifford Levin's ear and asked, "Do you like it? It's newly bought. How about I show you tonight?"

"Hahaha, alright, then I'll have a good look tonight..."

The two bantered affectionately.

Chatting back and forth lively.

Suddenly.

The sound of knocking came from the door.

The woman abruptly stood up, grabbing a file folder, standing to the side, appearing demurely respectful as if reporting on work, as if the flirtation never happened.

Clifford Levin also pretended grandly and said, "Come in."

The door was pushed open.

Corbin Hall walked in.

Seeing him.

Clifford Levin instantly became excited.

Asked, "So? Was Dirk Carter taken by the Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

"No."

Corbin Hall muttered, shaking his head.

Clifford Levin was stunned and asked, "No? What do you mean?"

Just after asking the question.

Alfie Grant walked in.

Sitting initially, Clifford Levin hurriedly got up, stammering, "Minister Grant, why are you here?"

Alfie Grant clasped his hands behind his back, sternly said, "Comrade Clifford Levin, the decision of the Standing Committee is to relieve you from your position as Director of the County Committee Office and appoint you as the Director of the Education Division at the Stillwater County Archives Bureau, effective immediately."

Buzz!

It felt as though his mind was buzzing.

Clifford Levin was instantly dumbfounded.

His mouth hung wide open, as if unable to close.

"Minister… Minister Grant... why is this happening?"

Clifford Levin stammeringly asked.

Alfie Grant snorted and said, "You know what you've done. Your transfer order is announced by me, and as for your disciplinary handling, the Commission for Discipline Inspection will come to read it. That's it, you better pack up soon."

Having said that.

Alfie Grant turned and left.

Feeling like his spirit had been drained.

Clifford Levin plopped back into the chair, staring blankly at the ceiling, his hands and feet beginning to tremble.

To know, Stillwater County was certainly going to expand permanently in the future.

He stayed in this position, always waiting for that day.

Instead of witnessing the expansion, he was met with a demotion decision, akin to the sky falling.

This news had just been announced for a short time.

The entire County Committee Office immediately erupted.

Everyone had seen Clifford Levin and Dirk Carter not getting along these past few days.

To anyone's perception, Dirk Carter couldn't possibly be a match for Clifford Levin. But the result? In the end, it was Clifford Levin who got demoted.

This kind of situation, it seemed, had never happened before.

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