Even though it would have been his turn.

Securing this position was still quite a surprise for Alfie Grant.

Since Dylan Tate's death, Alfie Grant had coveted this position, but at that time he still had Shane Vincent as his formidable rival.

Later, Shane Vincent was gone.

Unexpectedly, Dahlia Hughes swooped in and took that position.

Logically speaking, Dahlia Hughes should have held onto this position for at least two or three years, if not longer.

But who would have thought that just a few months later, Dahlia Hughes was transferred.

Anyone who went through something like this would feel like they were on a roller coaster ride, letting out a sigh.

The night when the appointment was announced.

Alfie Grant hosted a table at Savor Pavilion.

He invited people from Sherman Summers' faction, including Ty Adler and others.

As for Dirk Carter's side, he didn't even extend an invitation, which meant that from this moment on, Alfie Grant broke away from control and officially joined Sherman Summers' camp.

This way.

Donal Lewis was once again sidelined.

Someone would surely say, isn't there Augustus Hendrix?

Although Augustus Hendrix secretly still supported Donal Lewis, it wasn't out of willingness, but merely out of respect for Old Zhu.

Besides, Augustus Hendrix generally did not participate in political fights.

In essence, he was not of much help.

For Sherman Summers, the effect was immediate.

Before the new head of the organization department even took office, the next day, he proposed a candidate for the position of head of the health bureau.

There were ten permanent committee members present.

The candidate for the new head of the health bureau was approved almost unanimously.

And everyone knew this candidate was Sherman's person.

The reason he was so high-profile was firstly to show off to Donal Lewis, and the second reason was, of course, to declare to the entire county's officialdom that from now on, he was the one in charge of Stillwater County.

Many people within the system have no stance.

They follow whoever is powerful.

Sherman Summers abandoned his previous aggressive tactics, and his strategy of nibbling away bit by bit proved effective.

Soon, even the atmosphere at The County Committee office changed again.

After Clifford Levin left, those who had attached themselves began to intentionally distance themselves from Dirk Carter, since they took note of the current situation with The County Committee and county government.

No one dared to offend Sherman Summers casually.

"Section Chief Lin, have you finished preparing the materials for the afternoon that Secretary Lee will need?"

In the office of the document section.

Dirk Carter asked Section Chief Magnus Linden.

Magnus Linden, who was 36 years old, wearing a pair of thick glasses, stared intently at his computer, typing away as if he didn't hear a thing.

"Section Chief Lin."

Dirk Carter patted him on the shoulder.

Magnus Linden frowned, turned around, and revealed a surprised expression, saying, "Oh, Secretary Carter, when did you get here?"

The expression was overly contrived.

Dirk Carter didn't want to fuss over it.

He asked again, "Secretary Lin, have you organized the materials Secretary Lee needs for the afternoon? He'll need them in two hours."

Magnus Linden was taken aback.

Then he slapped his forehead and said, "Oh dear, Secretary Carter, look at my memory. I completely forgot about such an important task. But you can't blame me; the document section has been extremely busy lately, I'm really at my wit's end. I'll get on it right away and try to have it ready by evening."

"Evening? Section Chief Lin, Secretary Lee needs it by 2 PM this afternoon."

Dirk Carter was infuriated.

Holding in his anger, he said.

Magnus Linden spread his hands and said, "Well, there's no way around it. Tasks have to be completed one by one. If you insist on having it by 2 PM, then I can't continue being the section chief of the document section."

This was somewhat a bit of playing rogue.

Magnus Linden also knew.

At this juncture, there was nothing Dirk Carter could do to him.

Moreover, if the materials were not organized properly, it would be his responsibility as the secretary, and the document section would at most get scolded a little.

Of course.

There was another way.

Magnus Linden implied that if Dirk Carter could lower his status and say a few nice words, he might get it done.

"Secretary Carter, if you give me the directory of the materials, how about I use my lunch break to help you organize them?"

From the corner office desk.

A timid voice piped up.

Dirk Carter looked up and saw a slightly plump woman who had stood up, speaking to him.

The woman should be in her early twenties.

A height of just over 160 centimeters, not tall nor short, with baby-faced features, she didn't seem like the typical person within the system.

What's notable was her figure.

At first glance, she's a bit chubby.

But if you were to take a closer look, you'd find that her build was the epitome of the slightly chubby category.

The white shirt she wore was tightly wrapped around her, making her look a bit chubby, and perhaps because of her fuller frame, her chest was particularly eye-catching.

The fastened buttons were already strained, looking as if they'd burst open at any moment.

Usually, body types like this have a large waist.

But she was an exception.

Her waist size was surprisingly similar to that of naturally slim women.

Below the waist, a round and wide pelvis, although her thighs were also thick, were quite evenly proportioned, with no trace of bulkiness.

This pear-shaped figure was truly something Dirk Carter had never seen before.

"Elaine Nolan, what are you butting in for? Are you just idle and have nothing better to do?"

Seeing someone volunteer.

Magnus Linden immediately became displeased.

He chided in a snide tone.

The girl named Elaine Nolan bit her plump lip and said, "Section Chief Lin, it's lunch break now, I can use my personal time to do it."

"Personal time? Once you walked through this door, where's your personal time, have you finished your tasks?"

Magnus Linden continued in a stern voice.

Elaine Nolan nodded and said, "I finished them."

Magnus Linden was infuriated.

He stood up, grabbed a stack of files, and plopped them down in front of her, saying, "It seems I haven't given you enough work. You've finished, right? Fine, you do all these, and don't leave until they're done today!"

Elaine Nolan wanted to say something else.

But Magnus Linden was her direct superior after all.

She could only sit back down reluctantly.

This series of "combination punches" made Magnus Linden's intentions quite obvious.

He just wanted to embarrass Dirk Carter, showing no consideration for him.

Returning to his seat.

He continued tapping away busily on his keyboard.

He didn't care if Dirk Carter was standing right beside him.

Dirk Carter didn't get angry either.

He pulled up a chair and sat beside Magnus Linden, offering a cigarette and asking, "Section Chief Lin, I've heard that it's quite tough for your wife raising the kid alone in the countryside. Why not bring them both to the city?"

Magnus Linden replied in an irritated tone, "We're just small characters at the grassroots level, with meager salaries. We can't afford to buy a house in the city. Coming to the city adds expenses without any advantages."

"Indeed it's true, but your wife is toiling at home, raising the kid and taking care of the elderly. I think, Section Chief Lin, you should try to visit home more often."

In Magnus Linden's view.

Dirk Carter was trying to cozy up to him intentionally at that moment.

He snorted coldly and said, "You don't need to worry about it, Secretary Carter. I can manage such family matters."

"Yes, I believe Section Chief Lin can definitely handle it. It's the hardest to keep a level playing field. Your wife's working hard in the fields back home, while some just sing a couple of tunes in the song and dance troupe, the difference is really stark."

Song and dance troupe?

Upon hearing those three words.

The rapid keystrokes immediately ceased.

Magnus Linden looked sharply at Dirk Carter, asking, "What do you mean?"

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