Caden Dixon's eyes revealed a sinister harshness.

He sneered and said, "Scott Vincent is always petty, and that little brat Ron Vincent turned out this way because he spoiled him. Originally, there were some things we needed to handle, but now that the opportunity has come to us, it saves us a lot of effort."

Troy Kane heard this.

He showed a worried expression and asked, "What if this investment really falls through?"

Caden Dixon patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, if things fall apart, there will naturally be someone to clean up the mess. Everything is ready now, just waiting for the right moment..."

As he said this, Caden Dixon seemed to already envision the scene of Dirk Carter being removed from his position.

Ten in the morning.

At the entrance of The Imperial Grand Hotel in Kenton County.

Yannick Summers, Gwendolyn Lewis, Russell Sadler, and other cadres from the County Education Bureau were already waiting.

As the only four-star hotel in Kenton County,

it was also the accommodation for the Evermore Education Group's inspection team this time.

Yannick Summers was looking around.

He didn't see Dirk Carter.

Frowning, he asked, "What's up with Director Carter? The guests are about to arrive, and he's still not here?"

Gwendolyn Lewis said, "Director Carter just called me and said he drank too much last night and couldn't get up this morning, so he won't be attending today's welcome ceremony."

"What? Not attending? He's the leader of the preparatory group, and he says he's not attending? Doesn't he have any sense of the bigger picture?"

Yannick Summers said angrily.

He immediately took out his phone and went aside to report.

According to the communication between the two parties beforehand,

the Evermore Education Group's inspection team was expected to arrive at the entrance of The Imperial Grand Hotel at ten o'clock.

It's been over ten minutes now, why haven't they arrived?

Could something have gone wrong on the way?

Indeed, something went wrong.

And it happened fifteen minutes ago.

Around 9:40.

A Mercedes business vehicle exited the highway toll station.

Before it could turn into the city,

two Audi cars, one in front and one behind, forced the Mercedes business vehicle to stop by the roadside.

A middle-aged man in his forties got out of the business car, sporting a beer belly, striding aggressively towards the Audi in front. This man was precisely the person in charge of the inspection team, Penn Vincent.

At this moment,

the passenger side door of the Audi opened.

A long leg dressed in black silk stretched out.

The woman was strikingly pretty,

and her attire was very seductive.

She swayed her hips as she wobbled over to Penn Vincent.

"Can't you drive properly?"

Penn Vincent said angrily.

The woman smiled slightly, bowed to Penn Vincent, and because of the low-cut collar, most of her bosom jiggled in front of him.

Penn Vincent stared straight, utterly entranced.

"Hello, Mr. Vincent,"

the woman said.

Penn Vincent was stunned, asking, "Do you know me?"

The woman extended her hand and said, "Mr. Vincent, I was sent by Director Carter. He said you must be tired from your journey and would like to rest a bit, so I'm here to welcome you."

"Arranged by Director Carter?"

Penn Vincent asked, half doubting.

Qianqian clapped her hands.

The car's back door also opened.

Two more women dressed extremely provocatively got out.

They waved to Penn Vincent together.

Qianqian said, "Mr. Vincent, why not take Qianqian's car and let us take you to The Tonight Club to relax?"

The scene made Penn Vincent almost drool.

He didn't care much about work anymore.

He said, "Since Director Carter arranged it, it would be rude of me to decline."

After he finished speaking,

he went to the side of the business car, said a few words to those inside, asked them to follow the Audi, then eagerly got into Qianqian's car.

In the back seat of the Audi.

Penn Vincent sat in the middle.

Two women sandwiched him on either side.

Pressing against him, they began to move teasingly.

This kind of service made Penn Vincent extremely happy, and he immediately started groping the two women over and under. Throughout the journey, he was having a delightfully good time.

Just as Yannick Summers found out that Dirk Carter wouldn't be coming this morning,

Penn Vincent had already arrived at the entrance of The Tonight Club.

With an embrace in both arms, he entered the main door.

Guided by Qianqian, Penn Vincent took the elevator, and even within this less than a minute ride, his hands lingered on the chests of the two women.

He was certainly very satisfied with what Dirk Carter had arranged for today.

At the entrance of a bathroom.

Qianqian made an inviting gesture.

Penn Vincent had been here before, so he naturally knew what the procedure was.

Smiling, he asked, "Where's Director Carter? Ask him to come over; I have to thank him properly."

Qianqian smiled politely and said, "Mr. Vincent, please go in first. Director Carter has already arranged everything for you inside."

"Oh... Oh... I understand, understand. Director Carter is avoiding suspicion, no problem, I'll just enjoy it myself then."

Having said this, he tried to take the two women inside with him.

Qianqian stopped him and said, "Mr. Vincent, please go in first. There are more exciting programs lined up for you, ensuring Mr. Vincent's satisfaction."

"Hahaha, there's a surprise too. Alright, ladies, see you later."

Penn Vincent walked into the bathroom.

As before, the dressing area was already equipped with clothes, towels, and other items.

Thinking about the 'surprise' waiting, he undressed while humming a tune, seeming in a very good mood.

He had just stripped himself bare.

And saw a cocktail placed on the table.

Without much thought, he picked up the glass and drank it down in one go.

Shouted a fresh, invigorating sigh.

Then walked towards the bath.

However, before he could reach the bath, a wave of drowsiness overwhelmed him, his head spinning and swirling.

Feeling his body go weak, he collapsed onto the ground.

Eleven o'clock.

The entrance of The Imperial Grand Hotel, still no sign of them.

Yannick Summers' legs were starting to go numb.

He shouted at Russell Sadler, "Director Russell, call over to Mr. Vincent's side and ask where they are. It's been an hour and they still haven't arrived?"

"Okay."

Russell Sadler nodded.

Dialed the phone.

"No one's answering the phone."

After a while, Russell Sadler put down the phone and said.

Yannick Summers frowned and asked, "You think maybe they haven't left?"

"I'm sure they left; they confirmed with me before departing, saying they'd be here at ten on the dot."

Russell Sadler said.

Gwendolyn Lewis also expressed concern, "Could something have happened on the way?"

Yannick Summers grew increasingly uneasy.

He quickly took out his phone and stepped aside, urgently dialing a number.

This call was made directly to Atticus Quinn, Caden Dixon's secretary.

Yannick Summers was placed in the Education Bureau under Caden Dixon's arrangement.

"Secretary Quinn, is the leader available?"

Yannick Summers asked.

Atticus Quinn said, "The leader is in a meeting; is there something urgent?"

Yannick Summers swallowed and said, "There's been an incident; the Evermore Education inspection team hasn't arrived yet, I suspect... I suspect they might have been intercepted on the way..."

Atticus Quinn naturally understood the gravity of the situation.

He quickly said, "Hold on, I'll go find the leader now."

After speaking,

he put down his phone and hurriedly rushed out.

At this time,

The County Committee was holding a theoretical study meeting, hosted by Warren Young, with Caden Dixon also taking notes diligently.

Suddenly,

the meeting room door was pushed open.

Atticus Quinn ignored the curious glances from others and rushed to Caden Dixon, whispering the situation into his ear.

Caden Dixon was stunned upon hearing it.

He pondered for a moment.

Then stood up and said to Warren Young, "Secretary Young, I have an urgent matter that needs immediate attention."

Warren Young nodded.

Caden Dixon then left the meeting room hurriedly with Atticus Quinn.

In the hallway towards the office, he impatiently asked, "When was their disappearance first noticed?"

Atticus Quinn said, "The inspection team was scheduled to arrive at the hotel at ten; it's been over an hour now, and none of their phones can be reached, nor have they shown up."

Caden Dixon suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Asked, "What about Dirk Carter?"

"Deputy Director Sun said that Dirk Carter is on leave today."

"What? On leave!"

Caden Dixon froze in place, a sneaking suspicion that things might not be that simple after all.

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