"Dad, I'm a bit hungry. Can you make us a late-night snack? Meanwhile, I'll play chess with Dirk."

As soon as she stood still, Eleanor Lewis coquettishly said to Donal Lewis.

Donal Lewis was always very doting towards his daughter.

He nodded and asked, "Dirk, do you have any ingredients at home?"

Dirk Carter pointed to the kitchen and said, "Just some basic vegetables and ham sausages; I rarely eat at home."

"Then I want caramelized sweet potatoes!"

Just as she finished speaking.

Eleanor was very excited as she said.

This dish is quite labor-intensive.

Donal Lewis thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll cook. You all play chess."

After saying that.

He turned and headed into the kitchen.

Dirk Carter knew what Eleanor meant by sending Donal Lewis away.

A bit helplessly, he pointed to the bedroom and said, "Then let's go in and play chess."

"No, let's play right here."

Eleanor said with a mischievous smile.

Here?

Dirk Carter was taken aback.

Given that this large flat has an open kitchen, standing in the kitchen offers an unobstructed view of the living room.

Just as he was about to say something.

Eleanor lay down on the couch and, with a zip, pulled down the zipper.

Dirk Carter then realized that inside her oversized sports jacket, it was empty; as the zipper opened, two rabbits began to wobble.

Then.

As swift as lightning.

Eleanor took off her pants too.

Underneath was the same.

The "cover" had already been removed.

She spread her legs and gently stroked the petals with her hand, provocatively asking, "What? Scared?"

Donal Lewis was nearby.

Their only shield was the couch's backrest.

Even though Dirk Carter knew Eleanor's position couldn't be seen by Donal Lewis, doing something so openly in the living room... isn't this a bit too daring?

"Scared? What would I be scared of?"

After saying that.

Dirk Carter also took off his pants.

With a thrust, the dragon dove into the deep pool.

At the moment of sudden entry, Eleanor couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

Really a wondrous scene.

From the living room's perspective.

Dirk Carter and Eleanor were engaged in the unspeakable.

From Donal Lewis's angle, Dirk Carter was sitting on the couch, but Eleanor couldn't be seen at all from his position.

Even more challenging.

As Donal Lewis busily worked, he simultaneously engaged in casual conversation.

Dirk Carter and Eleanor still had to respond to his remarks.

Moreover, during their responses, their tone had to remain perfectly normal, lest Donal Lewis notice any anomaly and turn around, leaving them with no time to pull on their pants.

As the pace quickened.

The deeper part of the pool surged even more.

Each piston motion brought out the sound of splashing water.

Making Dirk Carter slow down his movements.

Far from being frightened, Eleanor instead found it exciting; whenever Dirk Carter slowed his movements, she'd pull a long face, showing a displeased expression.

The two were engrossed in their "chess game."

Then the sound of the stove turning off was heard from Donal Lewis.

"Alright, caramelized sweet potatoes are ready."

With this sound.

Dirk Carter quickly sat upright and pulled on his pants.

Eleanor did the same, in an instant, she put on her pants, zipped them up with a zip, and looked no different from when she first arrived.

Although interrupted midway through their antics, the pleasure of a small drink remained enjoyable.

Especially in such an exhilarating environment.

Who could have imagined that in the past twenty minutes?

The two had already "put up a battle."

Acting as if nothing had happened at the table.

Donal Lewis glanced over and asked, "Why is your face so red?"

Eleanor waved her hand and said, "It's all Dirk's fault, making me almost out of breath."

Another double entendre.

Donal Lewis chuckled and said, "Oh? Dirk is that good at chess? Someday we should try it too?"

Dirk Carter immediately felt awkward, his toes almost digging a three-room apartment.

While enjoying the gourmet meal, Dirk Carter suddenly thought of something and asked, "Sir, you mentioned you had something to discuss when you arrived; what is it?"

"Oh, I almost forgot."

Donal Lewis paused for a moment before saying, "After our Stillwater County went through two county chief dramas, the situation has finally stabilized. A few days ago, the higher-ups talked to me, intending to change my position. As long as I'm willing, I could work in the city; but I've thought about it, all these years, I've been in Stillwater County and haven't really achieved much, so I plan to serve another term and actually accomplish something."

"That's great news, I certainly don't have any objections."

Dirk Carter said.

Donal Lewis nodded and said, "I know you haven't any objections; when I first brought you by my side, it was to help me. Now, with your assistance, I've managed the situation without much issue, so I've contemplated it and feel I shouldn't hold up your future."

"You're asking me to leave?"

Dirk Carter shivered and put down his chopsticks to ask.

Simultaneously, Eleanor's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Donal Lewis.

Donal Lewis sighed deeply and said, "It's not that I want to push you out; if I could continue forward, having you as my secretary would naturally mean rising with me, but now I'll be treading water for several years, following me would just be wasting your time. In the political world, credentials are crucial and age matters; at my age, there's not much room to achieve more. You're different; you're still young and have more opportunities ahead."

Donal Lewis's words were sincere.

Dirk Carter mulled it over and said, "But the native positions at our county are all filled now; there are simply no vacancies."

Donal Lewis smiled and said, "Not at our county; I want you to venture into another county."

"What?"

Dirk Carter was taken aback again.

Donal Lewis said earnestly, "Secluding oneself in one place won't achieve much, for example, Dylan Tate, or even myself, spending a lifetime only reaching a deputy or chief level at most. You have more political acumen than I do, so you should explore broader horizons, do you understand what I mean?"

"Dad, I don't want Dirk to leave; if he leaves, I won't have anyone to play chess with."

Eleanor said resentfully.

Donal Lewis glared and admonished, "Is playing chess more important than Dirk's future? You're an adult now; stop being childish."

Dirk Carter pondered for a while.

Asked, "Sir, if I agree, where will I be going?"

Donal Lewis said, "With your current credentials, jumping directly to a deputy level is unlikely. My current thought is a chief level position; the director role of the Kenton County Education Bureau is vacant right now. If you're willing to go, I can help."

"Kenton County? Why Kenton County?"

Dirk Carter paused to ask.

Ardmore City's jurisdiction includes 3 districts, a county-level city, plus 6 counties.

These are Kenton County, Stillwater County, Eastgate County, Sunward County, Prosper County, and Harmony County.

In ranking terms, this is also the economic ranking.

Donal Lewis paused and said, "Firstly, Kenton County is a coastal county with good economy and many people, which can be a stepping stone for you further advance; secondly, Kenton County is very likely to transition from a county to a city. If that happens, you'll have even more opportunities; thirdly, and most importantly, Kenton County is currently planning the construction of the Kenton Vocational and Technical College. As the director of the education bureau, if you could accomplish this major task during your tenure, it'd be a significant achievement. This position is being eyed by many people."

In this sense.

Getting the chance to serve as the director of the Kenton County Education Bureau.

For Dirk Carter, it is indeed a great opportunity.

Such opportunities shouldn't be missed for any reason.

After a long contemplation.

Dirk Carter said, "Sir, you truly mean well for me. If I don't go, it'll seem ungrateful, but..."

As he said "but".

Donal Lewis knew he was going to decline.

Immediately stretched out his hand, interrupting the words Dirk Carter was about to say next.

Sighed deeply.

Said, "Didn't you say the death of Dylan Tate still had doubts? The owner of Oakhaven Mine is Teague Tanner. After the mine accident, the mine was forcefully shut down, and Teague Tanner himself disappeared. This Teague Tanner is from Kenton County."

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