Just like that.

Dirk Carter was taken away by Elaine Nolan.

The people in the meeting room watched them leave.

Everyone wanted to follow, but no one dared to.

A dead silence lasted for about a minute.

Ty Adler cautiously asked, "Magistrate Summers, will Dirk Carter still be dismissed?"

Sherman Summers was furious. Wasn't this rubbing salt in the wound?

He gave Ty Adler a look.

He said, "Secretary Lewis is right, Dirk Carter is still his secretary, so we… we won't express any opinions, right?"

To say that was like slapping his own face.

However, no one mocked him.

Because with such relations with Elaine Nolan, who would dare to touch Dirk Carter?

After returning to the office.

Sherman Summers finally released his anger.

He picked up the ashtray on the desk and smashed it onto the ground, shattering it.

An elaborately planned drama, unexpectedly ended this way, not only failing to completely destroy Donal Lewis, but perhaps because Dirk Carter now had this connection with Elaine Nolan, he might rise again.

"Damn it, how did Dirk Carter connect with Elaine Nolan?"

Sherman Summers murmured.

Garnett Golding saw this.

He approached Sherman Summers and said, "Boss, since the main road doesn't work, we can take a side road."

"What do you mean?"

Sherman Summers asked.

Garnett Golding smiled slightly, pointed at the ceiling, and said, "Didn't they say above that Sierra Vincent needs to be moved? The relationship between Dirk Carter and Sierra Vincent is unclear, when the time comes we catch Sierra Vincent, and then…"

Garnett Golding didn't need to finish the sentence.

Sherman Summers already understood.

A wicked smile appeared on his face.

He said, "Alright, we'll do as you say, but remember this time, make sure it's foolproof, if there's another failure, I'll hold you accountable."

"Don't worry boss, I'll handle this personally."

Garnett Golding nodded and turned to leave.

In the garden of the County Committee courtyard.

Dirk Carter and Elaine Nolan sat down at the stone table in the center.

This was the place he had talked with Augustus Hendrix before.

"Sir, did you come specifically to save me?"

Dirk Carter asked curiously.

Elaine Nolan smiled slightly and asked, "What do you think?"

"But, how did you know I was in trouble?"

Dirk Carter scratched his head and asked.

Elaine Nolan said, "It's not my precious granddaughter, she's the one who asked me to come. As for how she knew, you can ask her."

"Oh."

Dirk Carter nodded.

Elaine Nolan looked at Dirk Carter and asked, "Aren't you curious about my identity?"

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Curious, but if you don't say, I won't ask. Everyone has their secrets, right? Especially today at the County Committee, when I saw how they respected you, I can probably guess your identity and status are very high, but I really can't recall any major figure named Nolan in Ardmore City."

"Perhaps, not from the city?"

The old man asked with interest.

Dirk Carter shuddered: "Not from the city? Could it be from the province?"

As soon as he asked.

His mind buzzed.

Blurted out: "I know, you are Gage Nolan, you are the former governor of Serenity State, right?"

The old man neither affirmed nor denied, giving a shallow smile.

He said, "Former governor? Few people call me that anymore."

This answer made Dirk Carter take a deep breath.

The name Gage Nolan is extraordinarily prominent in Serenity State, it's not a stretch to say it resounds like thunder.

In his 50s, Gage Nolan began serving as a Serenity State Committee member, a standing committee member, a deputy secretary of the state committee, and governor.

He held these positions for over a decade.

It was during these years that Serenity State's economy made significant strides, jumping from over twenty in GDP rankings to seventh.

Not just the GDP growth.

During Gage Nolan's tenure, the most brilliant achievement was government anti-corruption.

Many officials from division level to hall level were toppled by him.

The people gave him the nickname "Ning Qing Tian".

His achievements are evident.

It's probably also why Gage Nolan offended many people, otherwise, given his achievements, advancing to top leadership or the central committee wouldn't be out of the question.

Just knowing his identity.

Dirk Carter finally understood why Elaine Nolan wanted to join the system.

Gage Nolan had a son named Raper Nolan.

Ten years ago, Raper Nolan was the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection secretary and disappeared mysteriously during an investigation, causing a massive stir in Serenity State.

It seems Elaine wants to complete the path her father couldn't finish.

Now he finally understands why the Municipal Politics and Law Committee secretary would personally call to demand the county police arrest people, and also why a single call led to Magnus Linden's dismissal.

After all, the name Gage Nolan is still very influential in Serenity State.

The old man before him unexpectedly was such a figure.

Dirk Carter couldn't help feeling a little intimidated.

"Well, I've completed my task and can report to my granddaughter."

With his identity revealed.

Gage Nolan stood up, ready to leave.

Just as he stepped out.

It seemed he suddenly remembered something and said, "I've investigated your background and details, and you do have abilities. I also believe that with you around, Elaine won't encounter any trouble, but remember, Elaine's identity is confidential, you mustn't let anyone know."

"Okay Mr. Nolan, I won't say anything."

Dirk Carter replied.

Gage Nolan nodded and said, "I'll leave shortly, if it wasn't for Elaine asking, I would have stayed a few more days. Now that I've appeared, I can't stay any longer, the longer I stay the harder it is to keep Elaine's identity under wraps. I'm leaving her temporarily in your care, don't disappoint me."

"I promise you, Mr. Nolan."

Dirk Carter reassured.

Gage Nolan opened his mouth, hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

Slowly left.

Dirk Carter instinctively turned around.

Only then did he realize that whether at the County Committee building or the county government building, the windows were full of people watching the movement in the small garden.

After all, it's the first time such a high-level figure appeared in the County Committee courtyard.

Bureaucracy can't hide events.

Once Gage Nolan left.

The happenings in the standing committee meeting room spread extensively throughout the County Committee courtyard.

Especially Dirk Carter berating the members of the standing committee, his deeds became a refreshing story template among the grassroots people, after all, being ordered around by the leaders all day, everyone harbored grievances, everyone wanted to scold, but the only one who truly voiced it was Dirk Carter.

"Heroic deeds" with added aureole then become "legendary".

And this aureole is "Gage Nolan".

People say when one person attains enlightenment, all associated entities ascend, this time it's not Donal Lewis that attained enlightenment, but Dirk Carter.

So when Dirk Carter returned to Donal Lewis's office, the publicity department minister Jean Donovan was already inside chatting casually with Donal Lewis.

And could see from her smiling demeanor.

This conversation was very pleasant.

"Secretary General Carter is back?"

Seeing Dirk Carter enter.

Jean Donovan wanted to stand up to greet him, but felt her status was inappropriate, so she slightly nodded, then sat back down.

Dirk Carter exchanged glances with Donal Lewis.

Especially Donal Lewis, with a half-smile holding secret joy, looking quite amused.

"Hello, Minister Donovan."

Dirk Carter quickly poured a glass of water and offered it to Jean Donovan.

Jean Donovan accepted with trepidation, saying, "Secretary General Carter, please have a seat."

"With the leader here, I'll stand."

Dirk Carter stood with hands by his sides, making Jean Donovan somewhat nervous.

Dirk Carter remained Dirk Carter, unchanged, but due to Gage Nolan's appearance, all nuanced relationships had already shifted.

This change wasn't only evident in Jean Donovan.

In the afternoon, no matter which unit Dirk Carter went to handle matters, the top officials were exceptionally warm-hearted, even more respectful than when Donal Lewis personally visited.

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