"I take responsibility for what I said!"
Jubal Ford declared firmly.
Then.
He took out a USB drive from his pocket and said, "Inside this, I have a recording left from when Egbert Marshall spoke with us. In the recording, he bluntly told us that if we dared supply sand and stones to the government, our business license would be canceled next year. We were left with no choice since he is the leader in charge of our industry."
Another shocking statement.
Faustino Churchill said, "Comrade Herman, Comrade Fabian, if this is true, then the nature of the matter changes. Dirk Carter went to Goldridge County for flood relief, but someone intentionally made things difficult, ignoring lives and property. Dirk Carter handled special matters expeditiously to prevent a tragedy, so I think instead of criticism, he deserves praise. What do you think?"
Herman Bates nodded and said, "I think Chairman Churchill makes sense."
Fabian Vincent quickly added, "Indeed, I also agree with Chairman Churchill."
What's going on.
What on earth is Faustino Churchill doing?
Kanes Bates was extremely anxious.
But there was nothing he could do.
Gilbert Dixon was also full of doubts.
However, he was not in a position to speak in this setting.
After Jubal Ford finished speaking.
The others also came forward, praising Dirk Carter in front of everyone, recounting his actions and words in Goldridge County.
Public recognition is the best report card.
Finally, at the end.
Herman Bates changed the subject.
He said, "Initially, it was indeed the Municipal Government that didn't fully understand the situation. On behalf of the Municipal Committee of Rexton City, I give oral praise to Comrade Dirk Carter. The specific situation will be investigated and organized by the Organization Department and the Publicity Department after the meeting. No one should have any objections, right?"
"I have an objection!"
At that moment.
A voice rang out.
Kanes Bates was delighted.
He quickly searched for the person who spoke.
Only to see Dirk Carter standing up with his hand raised.
What is his objection?
Isn't the situation now in his favor?
Dirk Carter took the microphone.
He said, "Leaders, as you have just heard, the success of flood prevention in Goldridge County is not due to my efforts, but rather the contribution of the local civilians who supported us. However, there is one issue that everyone might have overlooked: the main force in flood prevention in Goldridge County was ordinary civilians, not the armed police or militia, because on the second day of flood prevention, the main force was transferred away."
Another round of gasps ensued.
Most people were unaware of this news.
Kanes Bates's face turned dark, and his heart sank; sweat beaded on his forehead.
Faustino Churchill asked, "Then where was the original flood prevention team of Goldridge County?"
Dirk Carter replied, "On the second day of flood relief, news came from Fairview County of danger occurring there. Someone ordered to transfer all the flood relief forces from Goldridge County, and they didn't return until the third day."
"I… I meant well for Fairview County too."
Kanes Bates finally couldn't hold back, standing up to argue.
Seeing this, Faustino Churchill sneered and said, "I remember Goldridge County is upstream on the Wyvern River, with the longest dike enduring the heaviest burden. Kanes Bates, Fairview County needed people, did Goldridge County not need people? Or is this something you did intentionally?"
The question was quite skillful.
Implying a lot.
By now Kanes Bates's back was completely soaked with sweat.
He explained, "Chairman Bates, it was a special situation, Fairview County was short on manpower, so I had no choice but to transfer people from Goldridge County. I also asked for permission from Secretary Bates, and he approved it."
He indeed sought approval for this matter.
Herman Bates did approve.
But Herman Bates also said to return them as soon as Fairview County's issue was resolved.
He never intended to return them.
The most critical mistake he made now.
In such a situation, dragging Herman Bates into it was unwise.
After all, this behavior seemed like shifting the responsibility onto the leader.
Even though Kanes Bates was considered part of Herman Bates's faction, Herman Bates's face was showing displeasure now.
Frowning, he said, "Kanes Bates, I did approve it back then, but didn't I also say, once Fairview County's problem was resolved, have them return as soon as possible?"
"I… because… the situation was too urgent at the time, so…"
Kanes Bates stammered, unsure of how to explain.
Dirk Carter sneered and said, "Mayor Bates, I heard that the dike didn't face any danger that day. After the people from Goldridge County arrived, they just filled sandbags and never got up on the dike?"
"You… you're lying, you weren't in Fairview County, you don't know the situation at all."
Kanes Bates refuted.
Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "I may not know the situation, but Deputy County Mayor Finn Ross from Fairview County does. Maybe the State Commission for Discipline Inspection comrades should ask him what the real situation was? Besides, many leaders from Fairview County were present, should they come out and talk about it?"
This statement.
Was like a bomb.
Leaving Kanes Bates speechless.
Everyone present was smart.
They already had a sense of knowing who was right and who was wrong.
Herman Bates suddenly slammed the table, pointing at Kanes Bates, asking, "Kanes Bates, let me ask you, was there really a danger in Fairview County at that time? You better tell me the truth, or you won't be able to bear the consequences!"
Faced with questioning eyes from all directions.
Kanes Bates's gaze was evasive.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he said, "Secretary Bates, I..."
"Enough, you don't need to say more, I know the truth. I will report this matter to the State Commission for Discipline Inspection, you just wait to be dealt with. Someone take him out!"
With that command.
The Municipal Committee's security walked in.
Kanes Bates was almost carried out.
Because his legs no longer had the strength to stand.
Obstructing and undermining flood rescue work, framing colleagues, just these two could brew significant trouble for him.
Needless to say, Kanes Bates's political career was essentially over.
Indeed, a thoroughly gripping drama.
Leaving the audience clicking their tongues in amazement.
Originally, it was Dirk Carter's disadvantage, yet, at a crucial moment, it turned into an advantage, something no one had expected at the beginning.
With this farce,
the meeting couldn't proceed properly.
Herman Bates directly announced the adjournment.
Faustino Churchill left, surrounded by the leaders.
Seeing this, Gilbert Dixon, ignoring formalities, hurriedly followed.
Only after the pleasantries were over, and Faustino Churchill was ready to get in the car.
Gilbert Dixon found the opportunity, approached, and in a low voice asked, "Dad, what's going on? Didn't we have everything settled before we came? Why did you…"
Faustino Churchill waved his hand, saying, "Alright, that's enough about this…"
Having said that,
he got into the car without regard for appearances.
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