Dirk Carter laughed heartily, his gaze cold and severe, as he looked at Beauregard Shepherd and asked, "Am I the one calling the shots, or is it Bjorn Dixon?"

With these words.

Beauregard Shepherd's expression immediately turned anxious.

However, he still tried to calm his emotions and said, "I don't quite understand the meaning of Deputy Magistrate Carter's words."

"In a moment, when our other guest arrives, you'll understand."

Dirk Carter said with a smirk.

Beauregard Shepherd was taken aback and asked, "Guest? What guest?"

Just as he finished speaking.

Yves Quill appeared at the entrance of the reception room and nodded towards Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter said, "Look, our guest has arrived."

At the door.

A familiar figure walked in.

As soon as everyone in the reception room saw this person, they began to whisper among themselves.

Even Beauregard Shepherd's eyes widened in disbelief.

For him, the presence of this person was an extraordinary occurrence.

"Esteemed colleagues, greetings to all."

The man who walked in greeted everyone with an open demeanor, clasping his hands in salute.

This person was none other than the deposed Bjorn Dixon.

He was not originally from Kenton County, and after that scandal broke, he completely disappeared from the public eye. Everyone assumed he had left Kenton County.

No one expected that he would unexpectedly appear in Bloomdale Town.

Everyone was puzzled by what Dirk Carter was plotting.

"Former leader, please, take a seat."

Dirk Carter stood up politely and gestured to an empty chair nearby.

Bjorn Dixon looked at Dirk Carter's face with a smile, though the fierceness in his eyes was something perhaps only Dirk could understand.

"How did you know I would definitely come?"

Bjorn Dixon asked.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Of course you would come."

"Why?"

"It's simple. The situation you've arranged is flawless. I, Dirk Carter, can neither advance nor retreat. Knowing you, naturally you'd want to witness firsthand how this unfolds."

After Dirk finished speaking.

Bjorn Dixon stared at him for a long time.

Suddenly, he burst into laughter, pointing at Dirk Carter and said, "You, indeed, you understand me best. Yes! I definitely had to come, to see you stuck between a rock and a hard place. You can't imagine how happy that makes me."

"Right? I understand you best, so shouldn't you thank me properly?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bjorn Dixon nodded and said, "Naturally, I promise, when Caden Dixon falls, I'll go easy when it's my turn to deal with you."

"Very well, a promise is a promise,"

Dirk Carter said with a smile.

This exchange filled everyone present with a chill.

Although the two exchanged smiles, it felt as though a battle of wits and swords had already taken place.

However, there was still something the attendees couldn't fully grasp.

If this situation was orchestrated by Bjorn Dixon, why did Dirk Carter invite him here?

Could it really be to let him enjoy the joy of victory on site?

"Former leader, do you think I can break this situation?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Bjorn Dixon shook his head and said, "You can't break it. No matter which way you go, it's a dead end. Caden Dixon's downfall is inevitable. If you don't believe me, just try."

Seeing his confidence.

Dirk Carter asked, "It seems you've got Atticus Quinn wrapped around your finger; otherwise, you wouldn't dare to speak so confidently."

Bjorn Dixon thought Dirk Carter was probing.

With a cold laugh, he said, "Deputy Magistrate Carter, if you invited me here just to chat, there's no need. We have phones for that, don't we? If there's nothing interesting to see, I'll be on my way. After all, retirement life is quite leisurely and I don't want to waste my time."

After speaking,

Bjorn Dixon stood up.

Dirk Carter immediately said, "Former leader, don't be hasty. I told you, there's good news today, something that'll make you happy."

"Then don't dawdle, let's get started,"

Bjorn Dixon sat back down, leisurely.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and glanced at Yves Quill.

Yves Quill took out two documents from his briefcase and placed them in front of Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter opened the documents and said, "Today, there is another important announcement in Bloomdale Town. After deliberation by The County Committee and county government, it's decided to relieve Barnabas Hall of his roles as Deputy Secretary of the Bloomdale Town Party Committee and Town Mayor, and to reassign him as Secretary of the Water Resources Bureau Party Committee and Director, effective immediately."

Then.

He pulled out the second document.

And read aloud, "Dimitri Dutton is relieved from his role as Section Chief of the County Government Secretariat and reassigned to Bloomdale Town to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Acting Town Mayor, effective immediately."

The announcement shocked everyone.

Whispers erupted among the attendees.

Equally surprised were both Bjorn Dixon and Beauregard Shepherd.

Especially Bjorn Dixon, who sharply turned to look at Beauregard Shepherd.

Beauregard Shepherd also shook his head slightly, indicating he was unaware.

Indeed, he was unaware.

This appointment.

Was rushed through late last night.

The organization department produced the official document overnight, which is why Dirk Carter could announce it first thing in the morning.

In full view.

Dimitri Dutton appeared at the entrance of the reception room.

Seeing Dimitri Dutton in his administrative jacket, full of vigor, Bjorn Dixon was both shocked and enraged.

"Former leader, didn't I tell you? Isn't this good news? Usually, when a leader falls, the secretary is not often entrusted again, but Secretary Dutton... no, he should be called Town Mayor Dutton isn't the same. The County Committee and county government still recognize his abilities and have moved him to the position of Town Mayor, to handle the reconstruction of Rearpond Village, which is a considerable political achievement. It's not impossible for him to become Bloomdale Town's top official in the future."

Dirk Carter said.

This statement was aimed both at Dimitri Dutton and Beauregard Shepherd.

After saying this, he paused and continued, "Oh, before coming, I discussed with Town Mayor Dutton. From now on, Town Mayor Dutton will serve as the leader of the Rearpond Village reconstruction group. As for the construction entity, it will naturally be decided by Town Mayor Dutton."

Beauregard Shepherd became anxious.

He stood up.

And said, "I am the top official of Bloomdale Town!"

Dirk Carter said, "Indeed, Secretary Shepherd is the top official of Bloomdale Town. The party affairs are quite busy, and by giving the pressure to Town Mayor Dutton, it's also lightening your load, so that Secretary Shepherd isn't overburdened."

As the situation unfolded to this point.

Bjorn Dixon closed his eyes in despair.

Though Beauregard Shepherd hadn't understood it yet, Bjorn Dixon knew Dirk Carter had found a way to break the situation.

The crux of the matter was Atticus Quinn.

With evidence of Atticus Quinn's orgy, he thought he controlled Atticus, and the plan would follow his set course. Whether Dirk Carter investigated or not, Bjorn Dixon would use Atticus to create a problem, ultimately bringing about Caden Dixon's downfall.

It's said to control a leader, one should start by controlling his secretary.

But he never expected Dirk Carter to turn the tables.

He controlled Caden Dixon's secretary, and Dirk Carter also controlled his former secretary.

He had overlooked this.

Dimitri Dutton used to be loyal because he had relied on Bjorn Dixon. With no other choice, after Bjorn Dixon's fall, Dimitri continued helping, hoping for a comeback or backing.

Ultimately, he wasn't working for Bjorn Dixon.

He was working for his own future.

Dirk Carter caught him off guard, seizing the opportunity with Dimitri Dutton by offering him the future he desired most.

As a result.

Dimitri Dutton definitely wouldn't expose Atticus Quinn's weaknesses.

Because he knew well.

With Caden Dixon's fall, the future Dirk Carter offered him would vanish.

But this wasn't the most ruthless move.

The most ruthless move was appointing Dimitri Dutton as the leader of the reconstruction group.

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