Dirk Carter hurriedly left Bloomdale Town.

By the time he arrived at Caden Dixon's house, it was already ten in the evening.

After explaining the situation in detail, Caden was also quite shocked.

Atticus Quinn was someone he knew fairly well, otherwise, he wouldn't have trusted him for so many years. Yet, unexpectedly, something went wrong at the most critical moment.

"Do you think that behind this incident, Bjorn Dixon is the one pulling the strings?"

Caden asked, frowning.

Dirk nodded and said, "A person's character cannot change in such a short time. You just got promoted to County Magistrate, which should be a good thing for Atticus as well, since a rising tide lifts all boats. At this juncture, if something goes wrong, someone must be instigating from behind."

Caden let out a long sigh.

He said, "Dirk, do what you must, don't worry about how it affects me. At worst, I'll step down as County Magistrate."

"This isn't just about whether you remain County Magistrate. With Bjorn Dixon removed from his position, his revenge won't stop at you stepping down. It's likely he'll make you suffer the same fate as him."

Dirk said worriedly.

Caden smiled lightly and said, "Then you don't need to worry. I've already dealt with past matters. Although Atticus knows about them too, he has no evidence. I haven't been involved in the Rearpond Village issue, so at most, I'll just be blamed for lax oversight, which won't cause too big an impact."

"What if Atticus claims you instructed all these things? What if he pins all the blame on you?"

Dirk asked.

Caden laughed heartily and said, "That's impossible. I might believe he's gotten confused, but to say he'd betray me, that's unthinkable. I know my people."

Dirk sighed deeply and said, "I'm only worried if he is left with no choice. If it comes to that, it would be truly disastrous."

"What should we do then?"

Caden asked.

Dirk stood up and paced around.

He turned around and said, "This move of his is clever. If I investigate, I'd basically be toppling you myself. If I don't, he'd accuse me of knowing and not reporting it. By then, both of us would be done for. So, this matter, I am forced to investigate."

What is this called?

This is called being caught between a rock and a hard place.

In the officialdom, it's most taboo to harm one's colleagues. Previously, overthrowing Yorke Payne had already made the County Committee and the county government's officials have opinions about him.

If he digs up issues with Caden and topples him, Dirk would also have no standing in Kenton County.

Not investigating isn't an option either.

After all, he already knows about it.

Besides not reporting it, the people of Rearpond Village would be disappointed in him too.

In other words, investigating makes him an enemy to all, not investigating loses the people's support.

Advancing or retreating, both are dead ends for Dirk.

Indeed, it's Bjorn Dixon. He doesn't act unless it's brutal.

At half-past nine the next morning.

Three cars drove into the courtyard of Bloomdale Town's government office.

When the cars arrived.

In Beauregard Shepherd's office.

Flora Yule was sitting on Beauregard's lap.

Beauregard's hands wandered under Flora's skirt.

After some teasing, Flora was already flushed and breathing heavily.

"Look, we haven't even done anything, and it's already a water curtain cave. You're really wild, aren't you?"

Beauregard said lewdly.

Flora, snuggling against Beauregard, cooed, "It's all your fault, teasing me until I'm all itchy inside. If we weren't in the office, I'd definitely have taken it out on you..."

"The office works too. Without my command, no one dares come in."

Beauregard said.

Upon hearing this, Flora enticingly asked, "Shall I close the curtains then?"

"Alright, you go ahead."

Even Beauregard couldn't resist anymore.

He patted Flora's behind, had just undone his belt, when Flora froze at the window.

"What, weren't you going to release some steam? Come on over already!"

Beauregard asked.

Flora pointed downstairs and said, "Boss, three county cars just arrived, and the person at the front looks like... looks like Deputy Magistrate Carter..."

Dirk Carter?

Beauregard was startled.

He mumbled, "Really such a buzzkill."

Hurriedly put on his belt.

At this moment, the door was knocked, and the secretary came in to report that Deputy Magistrate Carter had arrived.

Leisurely, he opened the door, slowly walked down the stairs.

As he was nearing the ground floor, he suddenly quickened his pace, hurriedly running over, deliberately appearing out of breath, asking, "Where is Deputy Magistrate Carter? Where is Deputy Magistrate Carter?"

At this time.

Dirk was being surrounded by a group of town leaders.

Beauregard pushed through the crowd, rushed up, and grasped Dirk's hand, excitedly saying, "Deputy Magistrate Carter, you came to our Bloomdale Town, why didn't you call in advance so I could meet you at the town entrance."

"Secretary Shepherd is sweating, were you busy just now?"

Dirk asked with a slight smile.

Beauregard quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He said, "Oh, I've been busy with the reconstruction in Rearpond Village these days. Hearing Deputy Magistrate Carter arrived, I was so happy that I rushed down."

What sweat?

The water on Beauregard's face was obviously the effect of splashing mineral water on himself when he was coming downstairs, but Dirk wasn't fooled and easily figured it out.

He chose not to say anything, patted Beauregard on the shoulder, and said, "Secretary Shepherd is truly a good leader of the people. When I get back, I must urge all towns to learn from you."

"Easing the people's worries is our duty, nothing worthy of studying, Deputy Magistrate Carter overly praises, come, Deputy Magistrate Carter, please come inside."

Beauregard modestly said.

He then invited Dirk into the meeting room.

After everyone was seated.

Beauregard asked, "Deputy Magistrate Carter, may I ask if you've come to our Bloomdale Town this time to announce any directives?"

Dirk waved his hand and said, "Nothing major, Secretary Shepherd knows the post-disaster reconstruction work in Rearpond Village is led by me, Dirk Carter. It's been over half a month since I last checked on it, so I'm here to take a look."

"Oh, Deputy Magistrate Carter shouldn't worry about this matter. The responsibilities of Bloomdale Town will definitely not cause Deputy Magistrate Carter any concern,"

Beauregard said.

Dirk nodded and said, "With Secretary Shepherd in charge, I have nothing to worry about."

Just as he finished speaking.

A young man rushed in holding a document and whispered something in the ear of the housing construction bureau chief seated below.

Seeing this, Dirk asked, "Director Adler, what's the secret you're whispering about?"

Housing construction bureau chief Clyde Adler said, "Deputy Magistrate Carter, nothing major. During the examination of construction companies in Kenton County, some companies failed the review and will have their construction contract qualifications revoked and be blacklisted."

"Oh? Which company is that?"

Dirk asked.

Clyde picked up the folder, looked at it, and said, "Wyatt Construction Co., Ltd. in Kenton County, the legal representative is Asa Linden."

Upon hearing this, Beauregard's expression froze.

Dirk mumbled, "Wyatt Construction, never heard of this name. Secretary Shepherd, have you heard of it?"

Beauregard was momentarily stunned.

He didn't quite know how to respond.

Taking a deep breath.

Beauregard quickly realized.

Dirk's visit here was clearly about the subsidy funds.

That left him puzzled.

Last night, he knew there was something fishy involving Atticus, so why still come stirring things up? Isn't he worried about affecting Caden?

Given it's come to this point.

Beauregard had nothing to fear anymore, crossing his legs and saying, "Heard of it, the recent reconstruction work in Rearpond Village was contracted to this construction company."

"Oh? Then I guess Secretary Shepherd didn't know this construction company had issues, or else you wouldn't have used them."

Dirk smiled and said.

Beauregard let out a cold laugh, saying, "Whether there's an issue isn't it up to Deputy Magistrate Carter to decide?"

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