To assist Dylan Tate, Caden Dixon, who was in Ashmount City, gave up the opportunity for promotion and was demoted to Kenton County.

It was from that moment on.

Dylan Tate's plan was set in motion.

He first found a private mine in Stillwater County, and then through various connections, he got in touch with Teague Tanner, inviting him to come to Stillwater County to develop.

Unfortunately, at that time, Rasco Shaw's influence was limited to Ronan City, and being narrow-minded, he didn't want Teague Tanner to leave. In his view, if Teague Tanner gained any benefits elsewhere, he would certainly betray him.

Originally, this trick seemed completely useless.

But who would have thought, just a year later, Rasco Shaw was transferred to the Provincial Land and Resources Department, in charge of the entire province's state assets.

With power in his grasp.

Rasco Shaw no longer had any fears.

He appointed Teague Tanner to develop in Stillwater County.

Dylan Tate had also completed the first step toward becoming Rasco Shaw's confidant.

In those years, to gain Rasco Shaw's trust, Dylan Tate did many things against his conscience, but as long as he thought of avenging George Carter, nothing else mattered to him.

Of course, there were unexpected events along the way.

After the 419 mine disaster, Rasco Shaw felt very assured about Dylan Tate and started bringing him into the core of interests, after which Dylan could begin collecting evidence of Rasco Shaw's crimes.

Originally, he thought avenging George Carter and his wife was not far off.

Who could have anticipated, despite all his calculations, there was still a "fish that slipped through the net" in the 419 mine disaster.

It was because of this slip that Sherman Summers seized the opportunity to frame Dylan Tate.

"So, my godfather was really forced to death by Sherman Summers?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Caden Dixon shook his head and said, "No, if it were just because of the mine disaster, Dylan Tate wouldn't deserve to die, and with a heart bent on revenge, he wouldn't think of suicide. It's because he predicted that once this matter came to light, Rasco Shaw would definitely make him remain silent forever and let him bear all the responsibility for the 419 mine disaster alone. How he specifically died, I don't know, but I suspect, just like your parents, he was killed by someone Rasco Shaw sent."

Caden's explanation was reasonable.

Back when Sherman Summers revealed the truth.

Dirk Carter kept thinking that the mere occurrence of the 419 mine disaster wouldn't make Dylan Tate seek death. Before dying, he even handed over that notebook to Dirk, clearly foreseeing his own death.

And at that moment.

Dirk Carter's eyes welled up.

Living close to Dylan Tate for nearly ten years, during this time, he was always busy with work, ignoring his family and himself, as if there was nothing else in his life besides work.

He never mentioned his wife or daughter because he knew he was on a path of no return, and familial bonds would only hinder him, so he abandoned his family ties.

Many times he was up for promotion.

But he refused each time.

Not because he didn't want to be promoted, nor because there was some unknown interest chain in Stillwater County he was unwilling to let go of. It was simply because, at that time, all he was fixated on was avenging George Carter, wanting nothing else.

On Dirk Carter's career path.

Dylan didn't do everything he could to help.

He had long anticipated his own outcome, knowing that the more he helped Dirk Carter, the more severe the consequences would be. Otherwise, Dirk Carter couldn't have withstood the investigation after Dylan Tate's death.

A person ruthless to the world.

Yet gave all his feelings to George Carter and his wife.

For nearly ten years, he lived solely for them.

"After Dylan Tate's death, the line in Stillwater County completely broke, and the task of avenging them naturally fell into my hands. Like him, I portrayed myself as a corrupt official, attempting to get close to Charlotte Ramey. Unfortunately, Charlotte always kept me at arm's length, so I took a risky move, transferring you from Stillwater County to the Kenton County Education Bureau, hoping to use your influence to make Charlotte accept me."

Caden Dixon said.

Dirk Carter was taken aback and asked, "Why choose me? Why not someone else?"

"Two reasons: first, I've observed you for a long time. Judging by the things you did in Stillwater County, you're bold and determined. You dare to do what others don't, and you can achieve what others can't. If it were someone else, they'd either be indifferent or compromising, but not you. I'm sure you'll cause trouble for Charlotte; second, your identity is special. You're George Carter's son. If Rasco Shaw knew this, he would have no hesitation in targeting you. Once he makes a move, we could pinpoint his connection with Charlotte. By toppling Charlotte, he too wouldn't escape unscathed."

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "So, you've been pushing things behind the scenes, trying to gain Charlotte's trust while also helping me, right?"

"Yes, but the outcome was disappointing. Charlotte's money-laundering activities in the Kenton County education system turned out to be unrelated to Rasco Shaw. She did everything solely for her daughter, something I hadn't anticipated initially."

Caden Dixon said.

After the plan failed.

Caden was also down for quite some time.

He thought Rasco Shaw had gone quiet.

No one expected that suddenly, a new opportunity presented itself.

This opportunity was Rasco Shaw's promotion.

To prevent his and Charlotte's secrets from being discovered, Rasco Shaw planned a major reshuffle in Kenton County, transferring everyone in the know. That way, no matter how much you dig into Charlotte's matters, there would be no link to him.

To achieve this.

He personally visited Ardmore City and had a face-to-face meeting with his protégé, Kelton Levin.

Kelton Levin was someone Rasco Shaw had single-handedly supported.

Upon receiving orders from his superior, he naturally executed them immediately.

Seizing this opportunity, Bjorn Dixon was inserted.

Caden Dixon quickly got close to Bjorn Dixon to gain trust.

He was also aware that Dirk Carter staying in Kenton County was very dangerous, so after the first plan failed, he reached out to Arlo Yarbrough to protect Dirk Carter.

Shannon Pitts's plan was actually orchestrated by Caden Dixon too.

He didn't genuinely intend to frame Dirk Carter. He just wanted to offer a token of loyalty to Kelton Levin.

This is why Arlo Yarbrough could warn in advance.

The entire process of events reached its conclusion here.

Caden Dixon took a deep breath and said, "These secrets have remained buried in my heart for many, many years. Now that I've spoken them out loud, I feel much better."

Then.

He looked at Dirk Carter and said, "Now that I've shared all these secrets with you, no matter what happens next, don't get involved anymore. I'll handle the remaining matters myself."

Dirk Carter shook his head and said, "It's futile."

Caden was taken aback and asked, "Why is it futile?"

"Even if you get close to Kelton Levin and become his confidant, you still can't obtain evidence of Rasco Shaw's crimes. Everything you and my godfather did was in vain, having no impact on the bigger picture."

"Dripping water wears through stone; how would you know what the result is without trying?"

Caden said passionately.

Dirk Carter took a deep breath, pointed to a blade of grass on the ground, and said, "To Rasco Shaw, we're just grass, while he is a towering tree. Do you think a blade of grass can topple a giant tree?"

"Are we just going to let it go?"

Caden asked.

Dirk Carter patted Caden's shoulder and said, "Uncle Dixon, I truly appreciate everything you and my godfather have done for my parents. My godfather is already dead; I don't want you to follow his path. I'll take care of the rest."

"You?"

Caden asked, somewhat incredulously.

Dirk Carter stood up from the ground and looked at a large tree in front of him.

He said, "Yes, me. I used to think that there was no point in being in the political arena, but now I've changed my mind. From now on, I will also seek promotion and wealth. Then I'll stand boldly before Rasco Shaw, making him kneel in front of my parents' graves to repent..."

"But the road is long."

Caden said, somewhat moved.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "Though the path is arduous, I'll slay any ghosts that come my way, and even deities if they block me..."

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