Chapter 1043 - 1043:

"Did the leadership give any directives?"

Brent Lowell asked with a smile.

Bronson Marshall solemnly replied, "Old Brent, today I'm here with Secretary Payne not just for the fun of eating and drinking. You know the inspection team has been in Greshire County for three days now. You know better than anyone why they are here. These days, Secretary Payne hasn't had a good night's sleep because of your issues, yet you are enjoying yourself, hiding away in The Imperial Palace indulging in festivities."

Brent Lowell was taken aback.

In that instant, he understood what was going on.

He slapped his own forehead.

And said, "Oh dear, leaders, look at my memory. I know you both work hard, so I prepared some supplements in advance, but didn't have the chance to give them to you."

After saying this.

He walked to the door.

And shouted out into the corridor.

Ironhead came over and handed two briefcases to him.

After receiving the briefcases.

Brent Lowell closed the door.

And placed the briefcases at their feet.

He said, "Leaders, there isn't much, just a few supplements. Please take care of your health."

Seeing these two briefcases.

Griffith Payne and Bronson Marshall exchanged a glance.

Griffith Payne cleared his throat and said, "Comrade Lowell has been considerate. Well then, let's not mention these unpleasant matters. Let's have a drink, shall we?"

With the word from the top leader.

The atmosphere quickly mellowed.

Music in the suite started playing.

As the door opened.

Four women dressed in ancient dance costumes, adorned with flowing silk, gracefully entered.

A burst of traditional music sounded.

The three began to dance elegantly.

Charming faces, graceful figures, and their revealing attire.

Soon captured the interest of Griffith Payne and Bronson Marshall.

Once the dance was over.

Brent Lowell immediately arranged for the women to drink and sing with the leaders.

Laughter soon echoed throughout the suite.

After a round of drinks.

Griffith Payne and Bronson Marshall started getting handsy with the women beside them.

Brent Lowell promptly made an excuse to leave.

He understood the ways of bureaucracy.

The "ugly" side of leadership should not be exposed to subordinates; otherwise, if anything goes wrong, he would be the first to be dealt with by them.

He walked through the corridor.

To a vast terrace.

Brent Lowell lit a cigarette.

Having just taken a couple of puffs.

Footsteps sounded behind him.

Without turning around, he directly asked, "Found them?"

The person standing behind was Ironhead.

With a slight nod, he replied, "Found them; they are hiding in a villa. At your command, I can bring those women back."

"Very good, but don't act yet. Dirk Carter hasn't begun his investigation into us. Once things reach that stage, there's no need to show any mercy."

Brent Lowell said fiercely.

Ironhead paused and asked, "Leader, shall I personally go and deal with Dirk Carter?"

After speaking, he made a throat-slashing gesture.

Brent Lowell exclaimed, "Are you crazy? Killing the Discipline Secretary? Do you have a death wish?"

Ironhead sneered, "Heriberto Sutton's death still hasn't been cleared up. Everyone knows he died because of 626, yet there's no word on it."

"That's different; Heriberto Sutton's death was an accident. If Dirk Carter dies too, it'll cause a big uproar. By then, upper management will be furious, and none of us will escape."

Ironhead pondered for a while.

And said, "Fine, I'll listen to you."

Regarding such an Ironhead.

Brent Lowell was satisfied.

He patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's alright; we've been through wind and rain together. This little storm is nothing. Once this is all over, I'll give you a few days off to rest well."

"Thank you, Leader."

Ironhead replied with devotion.

After discarding the cigarette butt.

Brent Lowell, alongside Ironhead, pushed open a door next to the KTV suite.

Inside, the lighting was dim.

A computer was set up.

He clicked a few times on the computer.

A thrilling scene appeared on the screen.

On the screen, Griffith Payne was already pressing a woman down on the sofa, "manipulating" her.

Meanwhile, Bronson Marshall was naked like a hamburger, sandwiched between two women, swaying to the music.

Such scenes.

Brent Lowell was not surprised.

With a sneer, he said, "Even if the sky falls, those two will have to bear it, and if I'm done for, none of them will fare any better."

As he spoke.

His eyes were filled with fierceness.

Meanwhile.

In Dirk Carter's hotel room.

A sudden knock on the door broke the silence.

Dirk Carter woke from his sleep.

With sleepy eyes, he opened the door.

Seeing Heath Woods standing at the door, sweating profusely.

They exchanged a glance.

Once Dirk Carter opened the door.

Heath quickly entered.

After closing the door, Dirk Carter asked, "Any progress over there?"

Heath nodded.

And said, "Griffith Payne and Bronson Marshall went to The Majestic Grand Theater tonight and haven't come out yet."

Saying this.

He took out his phone.

Showing Dirk Carter a few photos sent by the investigators.

The photos were slightly dark, but it was still clear that Griffith Payne and Bronson Marshall entered through the theater's back door, welcomed by Brent Lowell.

"Just as expected."

Dirk Carter mumbled.

Heath hurriedly asked, "Is it time to act?"

His question stemmed from Dirk Carter having already crafted an action plan.

Investigating Brent Lowell through formal channels wouldn't succeed without the cooperation of The County Committee and county government.

Thus, he planned a raid.

The raid awaited the right opportunity.

That opportunity depended on which leader secretly contacted Brent Lowell first.

This was why before the inspection team went to Greshire County, he had stationed two investigators near The Majestic Grand Theater.

"Not yet; we lack man-power."

Dirk Carter said.

Upon hearing this.

Heath said, "I'll call the office and ask for reinforcements."

Just as Heath was about to turn away.

Dirk Carter grabbed him.

And said, "We can't inform the office. If the city sends people, they'll surely alert them. This person must come from Greshire County."

"Greshire County? How would they possibly help us?"

Heath responded incredulously.

With a slight smile, Dirk Carter said, "With great rewards come great bravery. Moreover, this reward is too tempting for some. Let's go; drive me out."

A few minutes later.

Dirk Carter was seated in Heath's car.

About twenty minutes later.

Dirk Carter arrived at the silent county government residential area.

Joachim Young, in pajamas, was already waiting downstairs.

Upon seeing Dirk Carter, he anxiously asked, "Brother, what happened that you called me at this hour?"

"Brother, let's talk inside."

Dirk Carter replied.