"Is that a threat, Director Meyer?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Adair Meyer smiled faintly and said, "That depends on how Director Carter interprets it. In my view, it's just a small, kind reminder."

"So, I can't take Gilroy Thompson?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Adair Meyer said coldly, "My people, you can't touch."

"What if I insist?"

"I said you can't, but if you don't believe it, feel free to try."

Adair Meyer's words filled Gilroy Thompson's face with smugness.

If someone else had said those words, they might have been empty threats.

But when Adair Meyer says it, it's different. After all, his family background gives him the courage to speak that way.

Everyone thought Dirk Carter was out of options in this situation.

After all, the evidence had been destroyed.

With Adair Meyer present, the disciplinary team dared not act rashly.

But there wasn't much disappointment on Dirk Carter's face.

He glanced toward the bathroom.

And asked, "Director Meyer, do you really think you've destroyed the evidence?"

"What else?"

Adair Meyer asked.

"If you don't mind, look back."

Upon hearing this,

everyone looked outside.

And they were shocked to see that the corridor was already full of people, all in uniform.

Leading them was a serious-looking woman.

"Anti-Corruption Bureau, Lauren Radford."

The woman showed her credentials to Adair Meyer.

Then waved her hands.

The anti-corruption team streamed into the room.

"Who is Gilroy Thompson?"

Lauren Radford asked.

At that moment, Gilroy Thompson sensed that something was wrong.

He quickly reached out his hand and said, "That's me."

With a blank expression, Lauren Radford said, "Take him away!"

Several anti-corruption personnel promptly handcuffed Gilroy Thompson.

"Comrade, there must be a mistake, right?"

Adair Meyer, still not giving up, asked Lauren Radford.

Lauren Radford took out some papers from her briefcase and said, "No mistake. We've already investigated Gilroy Thompson for manipulating exam results, abusing his authority for bribery, and colluding with idle personnel to intentionally harm others."

At this moment, Adair Meyer noticed the papers in Lauren Radford's hands, which were the very exam papers he had just burned.

How could this be?

Not only was he shocked,

but everyone including Colette Wagner and others were left with their mouths agape.

What was going on?

They all simultaneously looked at Dirk Carter.

At this point, Dirk Carter needed to provide an explanation.

He smiled slyly and said, "Director Meyer, don't blame me for holding a card up my sleeve. Given your prominence at the Work Safety Administration, I'm no match against you as the new deputy director. So at noon, I made a copy. As for the originals, I sent them to the Anti-Corruption Bureau long ago."

"You tricked me?"

Adair Meyer was infuriated.

He gritted his teeth and asked.

Dirk Carter waved his hand and said, "How could it be a trick? I didn't know Director Meyer would come, nor did I know you'd destroy the evidence personally. It's just a coincidence."

Adair Meyer was so angry,

he didn't know how to refute.

His confident speeches earlier, thinking he had control of the situation, now seemed like he was a clown being toyed with by Dirk Carter.

"Dirk Carter, just you wait, I won't let you have an easy time."

Adair Meyer was truly enraged.

He clenched his fist and said to Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter chuckled, pointing to Hawkeye, and said, "Director Meyer, I forgot to introduce this young lady. She's a reporter from Ardmore Evening News. From the moment she entered, she's been recording everything said in this room."

What?

Adair Meyer quickly looked at Hawkeye.

Hawkeye took a recorder from her pocket, proudly waving it at Adair Meyer.

Which meant that all his arrogant words had been recorded. If it were to be spread, he, as the deputy director...

Thinking of this,

Adair Meyer's fist loosened.

Forcing a slight smile,

he said to Dirk Carter, "Director Carter, can we talk?"

"Director Meyer's invitation, of course."

Dirk Carter confidently followed Adair Meyer to the end of the hotel's corridor.

"Director Carter, there are reasons for what happened; I won't explain further. It's my mishandling. In the future, anything concerning the Work Safety Administration will be my responsibility. What do you think?"

By now, Adair Meyer had lowered his stance.

Dirk Carter asked, "You mean to say, don't publicize the recording, right?"

"Director Carter is smart, knowing without saying."

"What's in it for me?"

"What do you want?"

Adair Meyer asked.

Dirk Carter thought for a moment and said, "I'm just worried it'd be hard for you, Director Meyer."

"Just say it. As long as I can do it, I'll make it happen."

Adair Meyer was all in.

Dirk Carter thought for a moment, smacking his lips, and said, "Since Director Meyer is so sincere, I'll say it. First, investigate Gilroy Thompson's matter to the end, irrespective of who's involved and bring them to justice. Second, since Director Meyer said Gilroy Thompson is your man, as a leader, you must take responsibility. Go apologize to Brigham Langdon, and regardless of the medical or compensation costs, pay them yourself."

"Dirk Carter!"

Adair Meyer emphasized his tone, shouting.

Knowing he was triggering Adair's anger, Dirk Carter feigned confusion and asked, "Director Meyer, is it challenging?"

Adair Meyer was on the verge of exploding with anger.

Yet now, what's he to do?

Gritting his teeth, he said, "Fine, I'll do as you say."

After getting this answer, Dirk Carter didn't linger and turned to leave.

Gilroy Thompson, merely in a towel, was taken away by the anti-corruption personnel.

The whole matter had a triple benefit.

Firstly, Dirk Carter, the newcomer, quickly established authority at the Work Safety Administration by removing Adair Meyer's confidant.

Secondly, Hawkeye not only got the first-hand news material but also fulfilled her promise to Brigham Langdon.

And the third benefit was for Lauren Radford.

The Dylan Tate suicide case had seen no progress.

Lauren Radford, as the team leader, endured immense pressure.

Breaking such a certificate forgery case could relieve her predicament to some extent.

At the hotel's entrance,

watching Adair Meyer leave angrily, Hawkeye asked, "If this recording gets published, Adair Meyer wouldn't last at the Work Safety Administration. Wouldn't that benefit you more? Why don't you let me publish it?"

Dirk Carter smiled.

And said, "If you take this recording back, not only cannot it be released, but you might also face punishment. Being transferred would be the least of your concerns; whether you can get the position is uncertain."

"Why?"

Hawkeye blinked her big eyes and asked.

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