Chapter 1053 - 1053:

Colter Hall seemed to have anticipated Lane Quincy's doubts long beforehand.

He directly tossed a red-headed document in front of him.

He said, "Read it through first, then we can talk."

Lane Quincy picked up the document, and after a mere glance, his mouth dropped open as he asked, "Dirk Carter actually gave all the credit to you two?"

What is the content of this red-headed document?

It is a commendation document jointly issued by the Novaria State Committee and State Government along with the State Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The document highly praises the leadership of the Silverwood City Committee and Municipal Government, especially under the leadership of Secretary Hadley Thorne and Mayor Colter Hall, for cracking the biggest corruption case in Silverwood City's many years of history.

Once the case is concluded.

The State Publicity Department even plans to communicate the anti-corruption determination shown by Hadley Thorne and Colter Hall throughout the state as praise.

In the face of such a red-headed document.

No matter whether it's Hadley Thorne or Colter Hall, how would they respond?

Could they possibly say this case has nothing to do with us, we don't accept this commendation?

That's impossible.

After all, it's such a great honor, there's no reason not to accept it.

So how did this red-headed document come about?

Naturally, it was Alexander Camden from the State Commission for Discipline Inspection who fought for it.

After all, with such a big case, not just in Silverwood City, even in Novaria State, it counts as a major case, a little bit of commendation is naturally appropriate.

After reading the document.

Lane Quincy didn't need to ask further.

He took a deep breath.

He said, "Dirk's move is quite cunning, with this, you and Secretary Thorne can't challenge him anymore."

Colter Hall nodded.

He said, "From this perspective, Comrade Dirk Carter may be young, but he handles matters very appropriately."

Upon hearing the word 'appropriately.'

Lane Quincy got a jolt.

He suddenly looked at Colter Hall.

He found him looking over the red-headed document again and again, with a somewhat smug expression on his face.

Clearly, obtaining such an easy honor, he's in a good mood.

At this moment, he also grew a bit worried.

Dirk Carter's move is indeed brilliant, he asked for nothing himself, yet managed to appease both Hadley Thorne and Colter Hall, this doesn't bode well for the situation.

Colter Hall was in high spirits.

No matter what one says, he surely won't listen.

Thinking of this, Lane Quincy found an excuse and left.

Back at his office, he still felt somewhat frustrated.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Who is it?"

He shouted.

The secretary opened the door and said, "Leader, Jasmine Summers from the Discipline Inspection Commission is here, she says she has something to discuss with you."

"Jasmine Summers?"

Lane Quincy was momentarily stunned.

He searched his mind before matching the name with a familiar identity.

He frowned and thought, what could Jasmine Summers want from him at this time, they haven't had much private interaction.

But since she's here.

He should still meet with her.

Lane Quincy waved his hand and said, "Let her come in."

A minute later, the plump Jasmine Summers entered Lane Quincy's office.

Upon entering, she respectfully bowed and greeted, "Hello, Secretary Quincy."

"Oh, it's little Jasmine from the Discipline Commission, sit, please have a seat!"

After Jasmine Summers sat down.

Lane Quincy also sat opposite her.

Once the secretary finished serving tea and other tasks.

Jasmine Summers rubbed her hands, showing an inclination to speak.

Lane Quincy was an old hand and immediately recognized the signs; he instructed the secretary to leave and said, "Little Jasmine, did you come here to report some work?"

Jasmine Summers glanced around anxiously.

She said, "Leader, there is indeed something to report."

"Speak, I'm listening..."

"Leader, you've probably heard of the issues in Greshire County, right?"

"Yes, just finished the meeting."

Lane Quincy said blandly.

Jasmine Summers nodded, probing, "Secretary General Carter handled this case beautifully, giving us in the Discipline Inspection Commission a good reputation, but I wonder what the leader thinks about this matter?"

Opinion?

Lane Quincy was puzzled.

He was somewhat unsure what Jasmine Summers meant by asking this.

"How should I put it? Comrade Dirk Carter indeed handled the case well, but there are some discordant voices from the City Committee and Municipal Government side, overall, the action is commendable, the process was slightly flawed."

Lane Quincy was an old fox.

Naturally, he wouldn't easily reveal his thoughts.

But he figured if Jasmine Summers was smart, she should be able to discern his attitude from his words.

Jasmine Summers slightly nodded.

She said, "Yes, yes, the leader is right, I've received some intelligence that I'm uncertain about, so I'd like to ask the leader for advice..."

These words piqued Lane Quincy's interest.

He leaned forward, asking, "Oh? Let's hear it, little Jasmine."

"Leader, I'll be direct, Brent Lowell from Majestic Peak Town has embezzled and taken bribes for years; Secretary General Carter successfully apprehended him, but there's one person who escaped during the capture..."

"Who is it?"

Lane Quincy asked.

"Brent Lowell's son, Farrell Lowell."

Jasmine Summers said one word at a time.

Upon hearing this, Lane Quincy seemed to sense something.

He asked, "Tell me more."

Jasmine Summers nodded.

She said, "Farrell Lowell is 26 years old this year and has long served as the Deputy General Manager of Majestic Mountain Tourism Development Company; when Secretary General Carter took action, Farrell Lowell was not in Majestic Peak Town but in the city, so he was overlooked. By the time the supervision team wanted to catch him, Farrell Lowell had already hidden away; this Farrell Lowell is a typical playboy, and his level of depravity is no less than Brent Lowell, once Brent Lowell was caught, Farrell Lowell naturally cut off his financial source, I fear he now harbors deep hatred towards Secretary General Carter..."

After hearing this final sentence.

Lane Quincy formally realized Jasmine Summers' intention.

So it turns out, Jasmine Summers is on the same side as him.

After a pause, he asked, "Little Jasmine, since Farrell Lowell is already in hiding..."

Lane Quincy didn't directly ask the rest of the question.

As a leader, sensitive matters are best left unsaid by oneself, let the subordinates bring them up, such small details can be crucial when it comes to protecting oneself at critical moments.

Jasmine Summers smiled slightly.

She said, "To be honest, leader, I know a lady friend; she's been close to Farrell Lowell for a long time, ever since Brent Lowell was detained, his properties became unusable, so he's hiding at my friend's house..."

"Little Jasmine doesn't plan to surrender Farrell Lowell?"

After a moment of silence.

Lane Quincy touched on the essential point.

At this stage, Jasmine Summers had nothing more to hide.

She took a deep breath and said, "Leader, I'll be frank, I think Farrell Lowell might still be of use to the leader, so I intend to offer him to the leader, how to proceed, I'll leave it to you for personal disposition..."