Chapter 1099 - 1099:

When the two photos were mentioned.

Lane Quincy immediately knew their origin.

He cursed inwardly.

At this moment, Hadley Thorne had already handed the envelope to him, saying, "Comrade Quincy, you have a look too."

Lane Quincy picked up the photos and glanced over them.

He became even more certain.

At this point, Colter Hall said, "Everyone should pass them around and take a look."

The photos were transferred from Lane Quincy's hands to Dirk Carter's.

Dirk Carter had already mentally prepared himself. Seeing that the protagonist of the photos was him and Megan Goodman, he wasn't too surprised, but he hadn't expected Colter Hall would use this matter to challenge him.

After the photos were circulated.

A faint murmuring began to fill the room.

Colter Hall was very satisfied.

He asked, "Comrade Carter, are these two photos forged?"

"No, they are real."

Dirk Carter replied.

Colter Hall's smug expression grew even more pronounced.

He said, "Since they are real, shouldn't you give an explanation to the City Committee?"

"I have nothing to explain."

Dirk Carter knew.

This response stunned Lane Quincy for a moment.

He interrupted, saying, "Mayor Hall, Secretary Thorne just mentioned that today's meeting is mainly to discuss the personnel appointments in Greshire County. As for these two photos, I think it's better to privately clarify the situation first."

The meaning of these words was obvious.

Lane Quincy simply wanted to buy time.

Colter Hall heard this.

He sneered coldly, saying, "Comrade Quincy, once bitten, twice shy, right? What's the matter? Comrade Carter is now the deputy head of the Supreme Disciplinary Committee's inspection team; does his personal conduct fall outside our City Committee's oversight now?"

"That's not what I mean... I just..."

Lane Quincy wanted to explain further.

Colter Hall directly interrupted him.

Saying, "Alright, since Comrade Carter says there's nothing to explain, why are you still making excuses for him?"

Then.

He looked over to Dirk Carter's position and said, "Comrade Carter, since you're the deputy head of the Supreme Disciplinary Committee's inspection team, you should know better than me how to handle such matters, right?"

"Right!"

Dirk Carter nodded.

Standing up directly.

He said, "So, I think it's necessary to have the woman from the photos come here and verify my relationship with her in front of everyone, Mayor Hall, what do you think?"

Colter Hall sneered.

He said, "You call her in, and of course, she'd side with you. Who knows if you two have already prepared a countermeasure? So, you just need to explain the circumstances reflected in the photos."

"No no no, Mayor Hall, you're wrong. The relationship between the woman in the photos and me is indeed ambiguous; I don't deny that. After all, everyone has seen that we were lying on the same bed; there's nothing more to say."

What Dirk Carter said.

Made everyone gape in astonishment.

A personal conduct issue in official circles isn't extremely serious but isn't trivial either. Once exposed, a disciplinary action is unavoidable, but no one expected Dirk Carter to admit it directly in a standing committee meeting.

Either he's completely indifferent.

Or he's too arrogant, not caring about this matter at all.

Colter Hall was overjoyed to hear this.

But he maintained a neutral expression, saying, "Alright, since you've admitted it, it shows you have some responsibility. No need to call her in; you can explain to the State Committee yourself. As for how to handle it, it's up to the State Committee leaders."

Dirk Carter waved his hand.

Saying, "It's okay; she's already been called and is waiting outside."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter walked to the conference room door.

Opened the door.

After motioning outside.

The woman from the photos confidently walked in.

Following behind her was a man in his late thirties or forties, with a serious expression, and from his demeanor, he didn't seem like an ordinary person.

At this moment, the whispering resumed.

Everyone had already seen the photos.

And they could confirm that the fair-skinned, beautiful, long-legged woman before them was indeed the protagonist of the photos.

Seeing this.

Colter Hall, though puzzled, was excited beyond measure.

After all, Dirk Carter had already admitted it.

And the female lead with whom he was maintaining an inappropriate relationship had also appeared, confirming the disorder in Dirk Carter's private life.

Ahem...

He cleared his throat.

Asked Megan Goodman, "Excuse me, what is your relationship with Dirk Carter?"

"Whatever you think it is, that's what it is."

Megan Goodman replied.

"Presumptuous, do you know where you are? I'm asking you a question, and now I want you to tell me personally!"

Colter Hall saw the woman being somewhat defiant and intensified his tone in questioning.

Megan Goodman's eyes fell on the photos on the conference table.

She picked them up, glanced at them, and muttered, "The photo-taking skills aren't great; they make me look so ugly."

After saying this.

She directly held up the photos, saying to Colter Hall, "Haven't you already seen the photos? What else do you need to ask about our relationship? Are you just bored?"

With a loud bang.

Colter Hall was infuriated, slamming his palm on the table.

No matter what, he was also the Mayor of Silverwood City; how could he let a young woman mock him?

"Answer the question I ask, nothing more. I warn you again, this is the Silverwood City Committee's standing committee room; do you think it's your living room?"

Colter Hall bellowed.

Megan Goodman snorted at this and said, "Alright, I'll answer your question. Listen carefully, Dirk Carter and I have precisely the inappropriate relationship you think. How about it? Does that answer satisfy you?"

Colter Hall, upon hearing this sentence, kept a straight face but was elated inside.

He sat down.

Addressing everyone, he said, "Comrades, I think you all heard it. Both parties involved have admitted to an inappropriate relationship between them. How to handle this matter, I believe everyone should express their stance."

This outcome was as good as confirmed evidence.

Driscoll Hawkins, Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs, said coldly, "Comrade Carter, you're in disciplinary work, so you tell us, how should this be handled?"

Dirk Carter pretended to ponder for a moment.

Saying, "To be honest, this matter indeed shouldn't have happened, but I'm not sure how to handle it. If this matter blows up, I'm afraid there will be complaints from above."

While speaking.

He pointed to the ceiling with his finger.

"Carter! What do you mean by this? Are you trying to tell us that you have someone backing you up there? It's rare to see such arrogance from you. If that's the case, then don't blame us for being impolite. I'll report this matter, and let's see who above has any complaints?"

Colter Hall slammed the table again, speaking righteously and passionately.

At this moment, a sudden phone ringing broke out.

Someone's phone had rung.

All eyes turned to the man by the door.

Because the phone ring came from him.