A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 806 - 806

Silence for a moment.

Graeme Lewis finally made a decision.

No matter what, maintaining his own power is the most important.

He nodded and said, "Secretary General Carter, I understand what you mean. At the next standing committee meeting, I will support Comrade Iris Baldwin to serve as the party secretary of Northgate Town."

"Very good, looks like Secretary Lawson is a wise man."

Dirk Carter said leisurely.

After a few more casual exchanges.

Graeme Lewis then got up and took his leave.

That night at eleven o'clock.

Quentin Bates staggered drunkenly back home again.

When he opened the door, Ruth Yarbrough was still lying on the sofa.

However, this time, the moment she heard the door open, she jumped up.

On the dining table, a table full of hot and delicious dishes was laid out.

Ruth Yarbrough had also changed into a sexy nightgown, with makeup deliberately applied, showing her effort and attention to detail.

"You're back, come, let me take your bag."

She wiggled her way up, coquettish and posing.

Smiling widely, she took the briefcase proactively.

Quentin Bates walked with a staggering gait.

Ruth Yarbrough specifically went to support him.

But was pushed aside by Quentin Bates.

She frowned, wanted to get angry but held back, and said in a gentle voice, "Ah-Quentin, you can't drink like this anymore, it's so bad for your health. I'll go make you some sober-up soup. You lie on the sofa, it won't take long..."

Just as she was about to go to the kitchen.

Quentin Bates shouted, "Stop!"

Ruth Yarbrough immediately froze in place, not daring to move.

"What's the matter?"

"What did you say to me today at the office? Did you say I was doomed?"

Quentin Bates asked irritably.

Ruth Yarbrough was embarrassed.

Said with resentment, "That was just a slip of the tongue, you know how couples argue and make up. Did you really take it to heart? You petty person!"

"Ha, today when you were screwing with old Lee, you were moaning quite loudly, weren't you? What, was it better with him than with me? You seemed to enjoy it quite thoroughly."

Ruth Yarbrough swayed her hips.

Moved close to Quentin Bates.

Softly whispered, "Quentin, wasn't it you who set me up with old Lee in the first place? It was for your career, I was just doing my part. Alright, let's not talk about this anymore, I'll go make the soup for you."

Just as she was about to get up.

Quentin Bates grabbed Ruth Yarbrough's hand.

Said, "You slut, weren't you all smug and cocky yesterday and today? Did old Lee call you and tell you not to look for him anymore? Now you realize your mistake?"

That's the truth.

Before this afternoon.

Ruth Yarbrough had already planned how to deal with Quentin Bates tonight.

Unexpectedly, in the evening, she received a call from Graeme Lewis, declaring their relationship was now over.

Without Graeme Lewis's backing.

Ruth Yarbrough naturally lost her confidence.

Suddenly changing her demeanor tonight was an attempt to win Quentin Bates's heart back.

"Quentin, it was my mistake, I shouldn't have treated you like that before... We... we're still husband and wife, and from now on... I will definitely treat you well..."

While saying this, Ruth Yarbrough appeared quite aggrieved.

Quentin Bates suddenly stood up.

Loosened his belt.

Unzipped his pants.

The pants fell directly to the floor.

Exposing that dark rod, coldly said, "Treat me well, huh? Come on, open your mouth, take it in."

Though they've been married for over ten years.

Ruth Yarbrough had never done such a thing for Quentin Bates.

But had done it countless times for Graeme Lewis.

Ruth Yarbrough was stunned.

Still somewhat reluctant.

But seeing Quentin Bates's smug face.

Her internal defenses crumbled.

Ultimately, she opened her mouth and took it in.

In an instant, the feeling of moisture and enclosure rose gently.

Quentin Bates let out a long breath, closed his eyes, and quietly enjoyed this unparalleled sensation.

At that moment, he truly found himself enveloped in the pleasure of power...

Taking down Graeme Lewis.

For Dirk Carter's grand scheme.

It was another big step forward.

At this point, among the thirteen standing committee members in Helios County, Dirk Carter had already successfully secured five votes.

Completely unbeknownst to Jabez Shaw.

Dirk Carter had already begun to break the stalemate.

Of course, this was not enough.

There were still a few days left.

Before moving against Dallon Lewis, Dirk Carter still had to secure one more person.

His target was chosen as the County Committee member and Deputy County Mayor Laura Forrest.

Among the leadership team of the Helios County Committee, there were only three female members.

The first was Britt Ford, the deputy secretary of the County Committee, which goes without saying.

The second was Durand Keating, the Minister of Propaganda, 51 years old this year.

The third was Laura Forrest, who was just mentioned.

Laura Forrest was 38 years old this year, from Amberfall State.

Before serving as a member of the County Committee, she held positions as Director of the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Greengate Street, and Deputy County Mayor.

Despite being 38 years old.

She has a baby face.

Chubby and round, quite adorable.

Her figure is on the voluptuous side as well.

Standing at 1.65 meters, she weighs around 140 pounds.

Though plump, she doesn't appear bloated in the least; on the contrary, she carries a hint of understated sexiness within her fullness.

Generally.

When Laura Forrest stands in front of a man.

Men dare not meet her gaze directly.

Not because she's particularly stern.

But because her chest is overly spectacular.

By estimation, at least at an E cup size.

This is even under the constraints of bras and clothing.

If let loose entirely.

The scene would be unimaginable.

Typically, people within the system wear shirts.

Laura Forrest's shirt has an extra button at the chest compared to others. It was added deliberately.

Otherwise, that thin fabric might not withstand such overwhelming pressure.

Walking normally doesn't cause much issue.

But once she picks up pace.

Those fleshly spheres bounce ferociously, as if fueled by adrenaline, giving the appearance of about to break free at any moment to the uninformed.

Along with the full, rounded buttocks.

At least a size bigger than on most people.

And possessing significant elasticity, too.

Besides those plump legs.

If Britt Ford's legs are likened to chopstick legs, then Laura Forrest's legs are at least akin to sausages.

Although robust.

Yet proportionate.

Previously mentioned, Elaine Nolan's figure is considered the pinnacle of the chubby beauty realm.

Laura Forrest's figure, in comparison, is at least a size larger than Elaine Nolan's.

It's quite rare to see a 38-year-old female county committee member.

This underscores that Laura Forrest does have certain abilities.

In addition.

Laura Forrest holds some sway within the county government.

Because her husband, Fulbright Caldwell, is the director of the Veridia City Municipal Government Office, and is reportedly about to be promoted to vice mayor.

With such a relational groundwork.

Laura Forrest is virtually untouchable in Helios County.

Even Jabez Shaw speaks courteously when addressing her.