A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 263: Hoist with One's Own Petard


There were six dancers in total, arranged in a one-two-three formation, each possessing an outstanding figure and stunning beauty.

The other five were dressed in green and white attire.

Their sleeves were of thin gauze, wrapped around their busts, and their slim waists lacked any extra flesh.

The hem appeared to be a skirt, but was actually composed of several separate pieces of fabric. As they moved, their long legs intermittently appeared and disappeared, making it quite captivating.

The woman in the front was slightly taller.

Her outfit was more striking, in red and white.

The bust wrap was replaced with a belly band that was cut very low, revealing half of her ample bosom in a tantalizing way. Her skin was as smooth as cream, seemingly natural, evoking admiration.

As the music played,

the six dancers moved gracefully, each smile and frown captivating and bewitching.

"Mr. Tanner, these women are truly exceptional. I wonder where you found them?"

Kelton Levin became more intrigued as he watched and couldn't help but ask.

Teague Tanner knew the opportunity had come, and he quietly said, "These six women are from a prestigious dance department that I spent a lot of money to recruit. Especially the one in front, named Aurora, who is a top student from the Dance Academy in the provincial capital. Many agencies are vying to sign her."

"Oh? It seems Mr. Tanner has put in quite a bit of effort."

Kelton Levin said.

Teague Tanner quickly said, "The leader has a discerning eye, and having them dance for you might be more of a show of humble skills. Honestly, I'm hoping to get some feedback from you through this opportunity. How about a more private tutorial later?"

There was a heavy hint behind his words.

Bjorn Dixon, upon hearing this,

immediately coughed and glanced at the interested Elsie Eames.

Seeing this, Teague Tanner, looking fearful, quickly retreated and dared not mention it further.

After the performance ended, everyone was thoroughly entertained.

Kelton Levin was gradually getting tipsy.

Bjorn Dixon, well aware of his old leader's mind,

promptly suggested ending the luncheon and escorting Kelton Levin to his room to rest.

With Elsie Eames' support,

they entered the room that had been prepared in advance.

After placing Kelton Levin on the sofa,

Elsie Eames, who always appeared dignified, began to undress...

This kind of scene had occurred numerous times before, and she was all too familiar with it.

At this moment, Kelton Levin, who had been resting with his eyes slightly closed, suddenly opened them and said, "Enough, I'm tired and want to rest a bit. If you're not tired, why don't you go out for a walk? After all, you haven't been to Kenton County before. We can head back together tomorrow morning."

"Alright."

Elsie Eames stopped her actions.

She respectfully turned and left.

As she predicted,

not long after she left, Teague Tanner brought the dancer named Aurora to Kelton Levin's door. After pushing the door open, they never came out again...

At two in the afternoon,

Dirk Carter received a call from Delano, the county government office director,

summoning him to the county government.

Nothing was said over the phone, only that Dirk Carter would find out once he arrived.

When Dirk Carter hurriedly arrived at the county government building,

Caden Dixon's secretary, Atticus Quinn, was already waiting in the lobby.

"Secretary Quinn, did Executive Director Dixon call for me regarding something?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Atticus Quinn replied with a cold expression, "Follow me inside, and you'll know."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Dirk Carter followed behind.

The two of them, one in front and one behind, entered Caden Dixon's office.

At this moment, Caden Dixon was already sitting inside with a stern face.

In addition to him, there was also Troy Kane, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and Vincent Eames, the Captain of the Criminal Police Brigade.

"Leader, Dirk Carter has arrived."

Atticus Quinn said.

Caden Dixon nodded, glanced at Vincent Eames, and said, "Captain Eames, go ahead."

Vincent Eames slightly nodded, looked at Dirk Carter, and asked, "Comrade Dirk Carter, I have a few questions for you. Where were you this morning?"

"I was at home,"

Dirk Carter replied.

Vincent Eames continued to ask, "Is there anyone who can confirm that?"

Dirk Carter thought for a moment and said, "No one can confirm it. I was home alone, who could confirm it? If there has to be someone, then early in the morning, Shannon Pitts, the daughter of Ivan Pitts, the dean of the Seventh Grade Office, came to my house but stayed for only about ten minutes before leaving."

Vincent Eames was taken aback.

Glancing at Caden Dixon, he continued to ask, "During that time, did anything happen?"

"No, she pleaded on behalf of her father, but I refused."

"That simple?"

"Just that simple!"

Dirk Carter replied.

At that moment.

Vincent Eames suddenly slapped the armrest of the sofa, stood up angrily, and said, "Then why are you being accused of rape?"

One would have expected Dirk Carter to be flustered.

However, he wasn't.

He calmly said, "It's just a matter of being angry out of shame. What's there to be so shocked about?"

"Shocked? You think a rape accusation is something to be shocked about? Comrade Dirk Carter, I'm not keeping it from you, I specifically reported to Executive Director Dixon first, bringing you out from your home. After you left, my team forcibly searched your home. Soon, you'll see whether or not this is something to be shocked about."

Vincent Eames spoke righteously indignant.

Just as he finished speaking,

a policeman hurriedly ran in at the door.

He whispered a few things into Vincent Eames' ear.

Vincent Eames' face displayed a triumphant smile.

Turning around, he addressed Caden Dixon and Troy Kane, "Leaders, the criminal police team has already found irrefutable evidence in Dirk Carter's home to indict him. We now request the arrest of the suspect, Dirk Carter."

Caden Dixon's face instantly relaxed.

He looked at Dirk Carter and asked, "Comrade Dirk Carter, do you have anything else to say?"

Dirk Carter shook his head and said, "No."

"No? Could it be that you really raped that girl, Shannon Pitts?"

Caden Dixon asked.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "Same as before, if you want to accuse someone, you'll find a reason. I don't even know what I've done to offend Captain Eames for him to come after me time and time again. Last time, he framed me for murder, and I didn't hold it against him. Now, he's framing me for rape again. It seems that sometimes, a person really can't be too merciful."

"Bullshit! Why would I frame you?"

Vincent Eames roared.

Dirk Carter shrugged and said, "Then you'll have to ask Captain Eames. I didn't steal your wife, nor did I sleep with your daughter. Why do you keep coming after me?"

"Cuff him, cuff him up!"

Vincent Eames was furious.

His subordinates approached Dirk Carter and directly pulled out handcuffs.

Just as they were about to cuff Dirk Carter,

Dirk Carter said, "Captain Eames, I advise you to think carefully. Once these handcuffs go on, it's not so easy to take them off."

"Stop talking nonsense, cuff him!"

Vincent Eames didn't even pause, directly issuing the command.

With a clink,

handcuffs were placed on Dirk Carter's wrists once again.

"Oh Dirk, sometimes I really admire you. You have this mysterious confidence, always thinking you're something special. But you should look in the mirror and see who you really are. You're just a director of the education bureau, a cadre of the regular level. Do you really think there's no one who can take you down?"

Just as Dirk Carter was about to be led away,

Caden Dixon suddenly leaned in close to him, lowered his voice and said.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "To be so deeply thought of by Executive Director Dixon is quite a flattering surprise for me. But is Executive Director Dixon not worried that one day the stone lifted will fall and hit his own foot?"

"You?"

Caden Dixon scoffed.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Me."

Caden Dixon was momentarily dumbfounded.

He said, "Fine, you're confident, I like it. I hope you can maintain that defiant attitude. Let's see how you turn this situation around."

Dirk Carter heard this and wasn't angry at all.

He leaned his head toward Caden Dixon's ear and whispered, "Executive Director Dixon, do you really think I don't know it was you who intervened in the matter with Deputy Mayor Ramey?"

Caden Dixon jolted, looked at Dirk Carter and asked, "What do you mean?"

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