Chapter 1040 - 1040

Nancy Sharp was terrified.

She quickly grabbed a pillow to cover herself.

Meanwhile, Reginald Goodman was trembling all over, also somewhat at a loss.

"Reginald Goodman, you shameless thing, Secretary Rivers has just started working in Silverwood City, you... you truly are... Where's Secretary Rivers? Where is he?"

After speaking.

Joachim Young was about to head to the bedroom.

Reginald Goodman jolted.

Not even caring that he wasn't wearing pants.

He ran over to stop Joachim Young, and with a thud, knelt in front of him, clinging to his leg, saying: "Old Young, old Young, show mercy, show mercy, you can't tell Secretary Rivers, if you tell him, I'm finished..."

Reginald Goodman wasn't stupid.

He knew Elbert Rivers had been closely working with Dirk Carter at the Discipline Inspection Committee, and was likely Carter's confidant.

If he complained to the Secretary Carter, having messed around with Elbert's "wife," he'd be doomed.

So, he had to stop Joachim Young.

"Now you realize the gravity? When you were playing with someone else's... sibling-in-law, why didn't you think about the consequences? You're practically a beast! If I don't tell Secretary Rivers, my conscience won't allow me!"

Joachim Young tried to pry his hands apart.

Reginald Goodman held on tightly.

Seeing that begging was of no use.

Reginald Goodman had no choice but to act decisively.

Said: "Old Young, old Young, you wanted to be the mayor of Greshire County, right? I won't compete with you, I'll withdraw voluntarily, as long as you don't reveal this, I'll withdraw..."

Joachim Young had been waiting for these words.

Paused instantly.

Asked: "You're withdrawing?"

"Yes, I'm withdrawing, I'm voluntarily withdrawing..."

"You're withdrawing, will Mayor Hall agree? Will Chairman regret this?"

Joachim Young asked.

Reginald Goodman swallowed nervously.

Said: "I'll talk to them, I'll handle it, rest assured, I definitely won't compete with you, I promise..."

"Are you sure?"

Joachim Young still seemed a bit skeptical.

Reginald Goodman raised three fingers promptly.

Said: "I swear, I swear, if I fail, you can tell Secretary Rivers, and I'll accept it..."

"I'm okay with that, but... but I have one more request!"

"Say it, whatever you say, I'll agree!"

Reginald Goodman responded hastily.

Joachim Young glanced in Nancy Sharp's direction.

Said: "You must never step into this room again, nor have any contact with my sibling-in-law..."

Before he could finish speaking.

Reginald Goodman assured: "I won't come again, I will never meet with your sibling-in-law again, I can do it, I will definitely manage it."

"Eh!"

Joachim Young sighed.

Murmured: "Elbert, brother, don't blame me, brother also wants to get promoted."

With that said.

The stone suspended in Reginald Goodman's heart finally settled.

He let out a long breath.

Hurriedly put on his clothes and pants.

Left Elbert Rivers' house like fleeing for his life, disappearing into the night.

Still at Elbert Rivers' home.

Nancy Sharp had already left.

Only Joachim Young remained, waiting anxiously.

About ten minutes later.

Dirk Carter pushed the door open and came in.

At the sight of him.

Joachim Young immediately stood up, excitedly saying: "Secretary Carter, just as you said, Reginald Goodman said he's withdrawing from the mayoral selection of Greshire County, I... I truly owe you a debt of gratitude, really... You and your secretary have done so much for me, I don't even know how to thank you..."

At that moment.

Joachim Young was genuinely sincere.

Holding Dirk Carter's hand, even trembling slightly.

To him.

Dirk Carter made sacrifices for his cause, sending the secretary's wife to seduce Reginald Goodman, such sacrifices, such kindness, can't be expressed in a few words.

"Tatum, you're being formal, we instantly hit it off, you're a few years older, calling you Big Brother Young is only fitting, in officialdom, sometimes sacrifice is needed, helping out Big Brother Young, I feel at ease."

Dirk Carter said.

Mind you, Dirk Carter is a deputy department-level leader with real power.

Not to mention, Joachim Young isn't even mayor yet, even if he were, it would only be at the main department level, half a level below Dirk Carter.

Such words almost made Joachim Young cry.

Said: "Secretary Carter, no need for more words, let's see actions, rest assured, I'm definitely someone who follows the way."

"Big Brother Young, there's something I'd like you to help with."

"Tell me."

Joachim Young patted his chest reassuringly.

Dirk Carter hesitated.

Said, embarrassedly: "Today's events, please don't tell Secretary Thorne."

"Why? You clearly helped me a lot?"

"Big Brother Young, consider this, I'm the Secretary of Discipline, using such methods to make Reginald Goodman withdraw is neither reasonable nor compliant, it sounds bad for a Secretary of Discipline to lead in violation of discipline."

Joachim Young pondered briefly.

Said to Dirk Carter: "Secretary Carter, you helped me so much, yet you don't seek recompense, I'm convinced, just as I said, from today onwards, you're my benefactor, this kindness, I'll never forget..."

After exchanging pleasantries once more.

Joachim Young took his leave.

It was noticeable.

His steps were much lighter upon leaving.

As he left.

The bedroom door opened.

Elbert Rivers came out.

"Settled?"

Dirk Carter nodded with a smile, "Settled, though you ended up wearing a metaphorical cuckold's cap."

"Hahaha, as long as it's useful, wearing a few more, regardless, but, I'm somewhat concerned, won't Reginald Goodman figure it out?"

Elbert Rivers asked.

Dirk Carter shook his head, said: "He wouldn't dare, he knows our relationship, if he really placed a cuckold's cap on you and it got discovered, he'd be scared stiff, definitely wouldn't utter a word, even if he figures it out later, he'd blame Joachim Young, certainly not me."

"Boss, your tactics are brilliant, protecting yourself while achieving the goal, notably how Joachim Young is now endlessly grateful to you."

Elbert Rivers praised.

The following day.

Reginald Goodman's withdrawal from the Greshire County mayoral appointment spread rapidly among certain circles.

It's said that early in the morning, Reginald Goodman found Mayor Colter Hall, citing capability as his reason for stepping down from the Greshire County mayoral selection.

This left Colter Hall momentarily stunned.

He inquired for reasons.

Reginald Goodman insisted on claiming insufficient capability, wanting more experience as deputy secretary general.

Upon hearing the news, Hadley Thorne was quick to act.

He immediately convened a standing committee meeting, to discuss the mayoral successor for Greshire County.

Since the organization department originally submitted two candidates, one being Joachim Young, and the other Reginald Goodman.

Now, with Reginald Goodman withdrawing suddenly.

Colter Hall was left powerless.

After deliberation, it was determined that Joachim Young would serve as a Greshire County Committee member, standing committee member, Deputy County Committee Secretary, and acting mayor.