A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 813

"Mr. Marshall, are you willing to stand up once more?"

Dirk Carter suddenly asked.

Houston Marshall was taken aback.

He instinctively wanted to stand up.

Suddenly felt that Dirk Carter's "stand up" was not literal.

He asked in confusion, "Secretary General Carter, what do you mean?"

"Like you helped Esau West, help me once more!"

Dirk Carter said decisively.

Houston Marshall was initially surprised, but then he sighed deeply and said, "Secretary General Carter, I just mentioned, I know you want to make a difference, but Brett Summers' group is too big, just the two of us can't possibly topple them..."

"I know it's hard, but since we have Esau's prior experience, I think I won't fall at the same place."

Dirk Carter said with a slight smile.

Houston Marshall shook his head.

He said, "No way, Secretary General Carter, I'll do anything else you ask, but against Brett Summers' group, I don't have the courage anymore. I admit I'm scared, I... I'm... sorry, Secretary General Carter."

At this point,

Houston Marshall stood up and bowed to Dirk Carter.

At that moment.

Though Dirk Carter felt disappointed inside,

he could understand.

Anyone would feel intimidated after experiencing so much.

"Mr. Marshall, how about this, tomorrow please gather the Standing Committee for a meeting, the agenda concerns appointing Iris Baldwin as the party secretary of Northgate Town. After the meeting is over, you can make your decision again, okay?"

Dirk Carter also stood up.

He said to Houston Marshall.

Houston Marshall was taken aback.

He said, "Secretary General Carter, that's impossible, though Darien Griffin has fallen, Jabez Shaw will absolutely not let Iris Baldwin get promoted, the issue is small, but face is big, so don't think it's easy."

Dirk Carter slightly smiled.

He said, "I understand, so, let's wait until the meeting is over to decide."

After dropping this sentence.

He turned and walked to the door.

After opening the door.

Dirk Carter suddenly said, "Mr. Marshall, I think your daughter wouldn't want to see you so dispirited; you surely don't want her to feel guilty for a lifetime, right?"

After speaking.

He left directly.

Houston Marshall was stunned in place.

His mind was in chaos.

At that moment, honestly, he was a bit shaken inside.

But reason still prevailed over him.

He didn't dare to be reckless anymore.

Early the next morning.

After Houston Marshall went to work, he notified each member of the Standing Committee according to Dirk Carter's instructions.

Jabez Shaw, upon receiving the notification, dismissed it offhandedly.

Just as he put down the phone.

The Executive Deputy County Mayor, Galen Griffin, hurriedly knocked on his door.

Upon entering, he said worriedly, "County Mayor Shaw, did you receive the call? Dirk Carter said there's going to be a Standing Committee meeting to discuss Iris Baldwin assuming the chief position of Northgate Town."

"Houston Marshall has been here."

Jabez Shaw said casually.

Galen Griffin was taken aback.

He asked, "Then why are you still so calm? If Iris Baldwin really takes the top position in Northgate Town, wouldn't outsiders perceive that we have given in on this matter?"

Jabez Shaw, while trimming the orchid on the windowsill with a small pair of scissors, said, "Mr. Griffin, why the rush? Do you really think Dirk Carter can cause a stir? He wants to hold a meeting just now, today let him see who indeed holds the say in Helios County."

"I've heard lately Dirk Carter's been getting close with Arsenio Dempsey, aren't you afraid of someone undermining your position?"

Galen Griffin asked.

Jabez Shaw put down the scissors.

Laughed heartily.

Said, "This is where young people like Dirk Carter are overconfident, he truly believes that having Arsenio Dempsey means he's the lord of Helios County? Dream on! I've been looking forward to him holding this Standing Committee meeting, didn't think he would drag it out this long, today let him see what social peril means."

After speaking.

He rolled down the sleeves he had pushed up.

Looked at his watch.

Said, "It's about time, let's go, let's attend the meeting."

In Helios County.

Jabez Shaw's word was always law.

With such confidence.

Naturally, Galen Griffin was assured as well.

When the two entered the meeting room.

Most of the Standing Committee members were already present.

Everyone was whispering.

As soon as Jabez Shaw entered, the clamor quickly quieted down.

"Ah, Secretary General Carter, so sorry, I'm late by three minutes again, what should we do? Should I give a self-criticism?"

Before taking a seat.

Jabez Shaw began to trouble him.

Pointed at his watch, sarcastically asked Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter smiled.

He said, "County Mayor Shaw is getting older, movements are somewhat slow, it's understandable, it's alright, County Mayor Shaw, please take a seat. If there's any health issue, don't push yourself, take care to rest."

This sounded caring.

But it was actually mocking.

Blatant mockery.

Mocking Jabez Shaw's tardiness due to being old and frail.

Jabez Shaw was furious.

But he couldn't find the words to retort for a moment.

He could only sit down reluctantly.

Scanned everyone present.

Coldly said, "Let's start the meeting."

The meeting hadn't yet begun with a serious atmosphere.

After this sentence was uttered.

Everyone sat upright.

Straightened their back, faced forward.

For such authority, Jabez Shaw was quite proud.

Seemingly wanting to display it to Dirk Carter.

"Secretary General Carter, everyone has arrived, you can begin."

After speaking.

He slumped in his chair, full of arrogance.

Dirk Carter called out at the door, "Mr. Marshall, could you please bring the documents in?"

Soon.

The Director of the County Committee Office, Houston Marshall, came in carrying a stack of documents.

Then distributed each document to every Standing Committee member.

Just as he was about to turn and leave.

Dirk Carter said, "Mr. Marshall, please find a chair and sit next to Secretary Yarbrough."

Upon hearing this.

The meeting recorder, Arlo Yarbrough, quickly stood up and pulled out a chair for him.

Before he sat down.

Jabez Shaw coughed, cleared his throat.

Said, "Mr. Marshall, don't forget your status. You're not a member of the Standing Committee, is there a place for you to sit here?"

Hearing these words.

Houston Marshall's movements froze.

He quickly said, "Alright, County Mayor Shaw, I'll leave immediately."

"I told you to sit, now sit down!"

Dirk Carter suddenly said in a scolding tone.

The Standing Committee meeting hadn't officially started.

The meeting room was already filled with tension.

Jabez Shaw was also startled.

He hadn't expected Dirk Carter to challenge him over such a trivial matter.

He said, "Secretary General Carter, isn't this against the rules? What is a Standing Committee meeting, it's a meeting for the members, Houston Marshall doesn't have the qualification."

"Then let's change the Standing Committee meeting to an expanded meeting, I'm the Secretary of the County Committee, I decide how the meeting is held."

Dirk Carter said.

Jabez Shaw's anger suddenly surged.

Was just about to stand up in rage.

Galen Griffin next to him tugged at him, whispered, "County Mayor Shaw, it's not worth it for a small matter, let's continue the meeting..."