Rosie's hand suddenly stopped moving.

She asked, "Won't he retaliate against us?"

Dirk Carter replied, "Judging from the current developments in the county, he wants to suppress the matter. Yorke Payne died by suicide, Rand Quance died at the hands of Declan Newhart, and Declan has never been in contact with that behind-the-scenes boss. This was supposed to be the best outcome; he achieved his goal of concealing his identity, so why complicate things further?"

Rosie thought about it and found it reasonable.

She nodded and said, "If that's the case, I can continue operating."

Dirk Carter heard this.

He sat up.

He said, "I came this time to discuss this matter with you. Not only must you continue operating, but you should also expand The Tonight Club. We can add one or two more locations in Kenton County, and we should quickly establish in other cities as well."

"But... I don't have that much capital."

Rosie said somewhat hesitantly.

Dirk Carter chuckled.

He said, "I've prepared the funds for you. In the future, the shares of The Tonight Club will be divided into three parts: one for you, one for Caleb Ford, and one for me. However, due to my special position, you'll hold my share for me."

"You trust me that much?"

Rosie asked in surprise.

Dirk Carter reached out and gave her a pat on the chest, saying, "Don't worry. Go for it. I'll back you up if anything happens. From today onwards, you're the head of The Tonight Club."

Hearing this,

Rosie's eyes became moist.

She nodded vigorously.

She said, "Don't worry, Dirk. I'll definitely make The Tonight Club the largest entertainment and leisure venue in Ardmore City."

Dirk Carter said dismissively, "Not just Ardmore City's largest; it should at least be Serenity State's largest, right?"

Taking control of The Tonight Club

was of great significance to Dirk Carter.

It added another significant stroke to his business empire.

Catherine Sawyer is steadily progressing in the entertainment industry; Rosie taking charge of the leisure industry not only brings in significant income but also ensures that wherever Dirk is transferred, he has a "base" to rely on.

From Stillwater County to Kenton County,

Dirk Carter has been through multiple positions.

Throughout this process, he realized one issue.

Many things cannot be resolved within the confines of legal and ethical systems.

Sometimes using a bit of force or rogue tactics can solve problems better, and a place like The Tonight Club is perfect for assigning such people.

The next day.

As soon as Dirk Carter arrived at the office,

Russell Sadler hurried over to claim credit.

He subtly hinted at getting a car and arranging a secretary for him.

Seeing that Dirk Carter wasn't interested, he quickly changed the topic and said, "Director Carter, the organization department called yesterday, saying the newly appointed Deputy Director Summers will take office at around 9:30 today."

Dirk Carter nodded and asked, "Are you familiar with this Yannick Summers?"

Russell Sadler, sensing an opportunity to show off, immediately said, "Deputy Director Summers previously worked in the civil affairs bureau, is 29 years old, unmarried. His father is Thomas Summers, who was the propaganda minister in Kenton County. After reaching the retirement age, he served as deputy chairman of the county council for a period. Now he is retired."

"Oh, the son of a government official, huh?"

Dirk Carter understood Russell Sadler's implication and said.

Russell Sadler nodded and asked with a grin, "Director Carter, how should we arrange the welcome for Deputy Director Summers?"

"Arrange it the same way it was before. You're the office director; handle it as you see fit."

Dirk Carter said.

Upon hearing this, Russell Sadler beamed with joy.

He immediately said, "Alright, I'll prepare right away."

Then he cheerfully left.

Why was Russell Sadler so happy over such a mundane statement?

It's simple.

After the deaths of Yorke Payne and others,

Russell Sadler had been on edge every day, fearing Dirk Carter would target him.

Hearing Dirk Carter say "you're the office director" today meant that Dirk wasn't planning to replace him anytime soon. How could he not be happy?

At 9:30,

a vehicle from the organization department slowly drove into the education bureau courtyard.

Russell Sadler quickly ran up and opened the car door.

But no one got out.

A voice from the backseat asked, "Where's Dirk Carter?"

Russell Sadler pointed to the steps of the main building and said, "Director Carter is over there."

"Get Dirk Carter to come over and receive the guests? What, does a director have such airs?"

The same bossy voice.

Everyone present heard it clearly.

They all turned to look at Dirk Carter.

At this moment, Gwendolyn Lewis, standing beside Dirk, said, "That's Stuart Donovan, the executive deputy minister of the organization department, who used to be Thomas Summers' secretary."

Thomas Summers' secretary?

Isn't that the secretary to Yannick Summers' father?

Dirk Carter got the message.

He nodded.

And proactively walked over to the car.

In the backseat sat two people, one looking over thirty, chubby, wearing frameless glasses, giving off a humorous vibe.

It was indeed Stuart Donovan, the executive deputy minister of the organization department.

The other, in his twenties, appeared quite young, with a slim build. He wore a new administrative jacket and had his hair neatly slicked back, appearing quite presentable; this was the newly appointed First Deputy Director, Yannick Summers.

He sat next to Stuart Donovan.

Looking aloof.

Showing no intention of getting out of the car.

"Dirk Carter, I must say something to you. I've been to many agencies, big and small. Which director doesn't open the door for me? And here you are, sending a director to handle this. What? Do you look down on people?"

Stuart Donovan crossed his arms, leaning back in his seat, eyes filled with contempt.

The organization department has a nickname: "higher by one rank when seeing officials."

After all, they hold the fate of promotions for county-managed officials, so who wouldn't nod respectfully to them?

Especially when Stuart Donovan is the executive deputy minister, one of the more powerful figures among the numerous directors, so saying other directors open doors for him isn't an exaggeration.

By his stance, he was waiting for Dirk Carter to apologize.

Dirk Carter paused, piled on a smile, and said, "Minister Donovan, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's all my fault..."

Hearing this, Stuart Donovan was quite pleased.

Just as he was about to signal Yannick Summers to get out of the car,

Dirk Carter continued, "Had I known Minister Donovan's health was poor, I would've rushed over sooner. Sorry, sorry for neglecting Minister Donovan."

"Health issue? What do you mean?"

The motion of getting out of the car suddenly halted.

Stuart Donovan asked, somewhat puzzled.

Dirk Carter scratched his head and asked, "Minister Donovan, at thirty or forty years old, if you can't open the door yourself to get out, isn't it because of health issues?"

As soon as he said this,

the row of people standing at the building entrance, had it not been such a serious occasion, would have burst into laughter.

Stuart Donovan's face flushed green and white from anger, trying to explode but Yannick Summers lightly tapped his knee.

With this tap,

Stuart Donovan's anger was suppressed.

Yannick Summers opened the door, got out of the car, and ran over to Stuart Donovan's side, saying to Dirk Carter, "Director Carter, hello, I'm Yannick Summers."

"Hello, Yannick Summers."

Dirk Carter shook hands with him.

Next, Yannick Summers said, "Minister Donovan has indeed been unwell these days. Come, Minister Donovan, let me assist you."

Stuart Donovan cooperatively got out of the car with Yannick's help.

This showed that Yannick Summers has some brains; in this way, it made Dirk Carter seem disrespectful.

As the two exchanged a glance, secretly pleased,

Dirk Carter gestured to Russell Sadler and said, "Director Sadler, come here."

Russell Sadler quickly came over and asked, "Director Carter, what's the matter?"

"Go to the storage room and bring a wheelchair over."

Wheelchair?

Russell Sadler shivered slightly, instantly grasping the situation, and swiftly ran off.

Dirk Carter then beckoned to Yves Quill and said, "Yves, Minister Donovan is working while ill, a spirit worthy of emulation by our entire education bureau. Get a DV camera and film the whole process. Later, we'll send the footage to the TV station, letting them publicize it so the county's officials can learn from Minister Donovan."

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