Chapter 1104 - 1104

"Oh? Is Minister Lewis suggesting that something is wrong with Kane Keating?"

This question from Dirk Carter was already quite direct.

In Silverwood City Committee, everyone knew Kane Keating was a "privileged heir," speaking ill of him showed disrespect to the Vice Secretary of the State Committee.

Dirk Carter naturally couldn't state his stance immediately.

The reason he asked was to probe Alexis Lewis's intentions.

He wanted to know, what was Alexis Lewis's purpose today?

It had been said before, Alexis Lewis was one of those women in the system with high looks.

Besides, she was only 38 years old this year.

A female cadre reaching a vice hall-level position at such an age, belittling her would be one's own folly.

Before coming to Silverwood City.

Dirk Carter had studied the resume of each leader.

He naturally was well-versed in Alexis Lewis's political past.

She started her political career at 23.

In the beginning, she worked at Riverwood District Finance Department.

At 27, she married Eldon Walsh, the Executive Vice General Manager of Hua Construction's Third Bureau.

At that time, Eldon Walsh was already 44 years old, a whole 17 years older than Alexis Lewis, and it was his second marriage, thus the union made Alexis Lewis bear much gossip.

Shortly after the marriage.

Alexis Lewis gave birth to a son for Eldon Walsh.

The following year.

Eldon Walsh was promoted to Deputy Secretary and General Manager of Hua Construction's Third Bureau, officially joining the rank of regular hall-level state-owned enterprise cadres.

With rising tides, Alexis Lewis was soon promoted to Deputy Director of Riverwood District Finance Department.

The next decade was also a smooth ascent for Alexis Lewis.

From Director of Upper Lake District Finance Department to Vice District Chief of Upper Lake District in Charge of Finance, then to Minister of Propaganda of Centria County, followed by Vice Mayor of Silverwood City and serving as a Committee Member and Minister of Propaganda of Silverwood City Committee starting last year.

Of course.

During this process.

Eldon Walsh's career also thrived smoothly.

In the same year as the above.

He officially rose to the position of the top leader of Hua Construction's Third Bureau, serving as the Party Secretary and Chairman.

Thus, Alexis Lewis was not an ordinary person.

Not only was she capable, but also had considerable connections.

Alexis Lewis's face showed a gloomy expression.

Clearly, there was something unspeakable.

Seeing this.

Dirk Carter said, "Minister Lewis, today at the Standing Committee meeting, you used me as an excuse to block the passing of Kane Keating's appointment. I don't mind, but this result only delays things, as we all know Kane Keating's background, his appointment as Secretary of The County Committee in Greshire County is a done deal..."

Speaking up to this point.

Dirk Carter's words abruptly stopped.

He wanted to tell Alexis Lewis.

If she didn't tell him the truth, all previous efforts would be futile and ineffective.

Alexis Lewis's hands rubbed vigorously on her knees.

Her face flushed red.

Her lips bit down hard.

Yet, she remained silent.

Under such circumstances, Dirk Carter didn't want to waste any more time on her.

Coughing lightly.

He said, "Minister Lewis, if that's the case, please accept this reality. I have a meeting to attend, so I will get busy now."

After saying this.

Dirk Carter stood up.

At that moment.

Alexis Lewis suddenly shouted, "Wait!"

She extended her hand.

And held Dirk Carter's hand tightly.

Upon feeling the skin contact, she found it inappropriate and quickly released it.

"I'll tell, I can tell you, but... but... you must keep it a secret for me!"

Alexis Lewis spoke earnestly.

Generally, topics involving confidentiality are bound to invite troubles.

At this moment, involving himself in another whirlpool was the least desirable for Dirk Carter.

Yet seeing Alexis Lewis's pitiable expression.

His inner depths shook slightly.

Taking a deep breath, he sat down and said, "If Minister Lewis trusts me, then tell me, if you don't trust, you don't have to speak."

"I trust you, from when you took down Griffith Payne and Brent Lowell, I knew you are a good person, and only you can help me."

Alexis Lewis said anxiously.

Dirk Carter nodded.

Looking at her.

She pursed her lips.

Slowly raised her head.

First exchanging a glance with Dirk Carter.

Undeniably, Alexis Lewis's face was indeed flawless, especially her eyes like water, staring at them for a moment seemed to trap one.

"Secretary General Carter, I'll not hide from you, even if risking everything today, I have to reveal Kane Keating's wicked face..."

Halfway through the words.

Alexis Lewis's eyes were already moist.

A tear rolled down.

Sniffling, she said, "Kane Keating... that bastard, he... he actually bullied me... I... I was defiled by him..."

After uttering those last few words.

Alexis Lewis finally couldn't bear the grief and started crying softly.

Dirk Carter was taken aback on the spot.

Staring at Alexis Lewis, somewhat disbelieving.

Truth be told.

At that moment, his heart was quite shocked.

Kane Keating was indeed a "privileged heir," his notorious lecherousness spread within the Municipal Government, but he was just a deputy-level cadre, while Alexis Lewis was at least a vice hall-level city leader, plus her husband wasn't any small figure either, did Kane Keating really have such audacity?

"Minister Lewis, this isn't a small matter, didn't you report it to the police?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Alexis Lewis shook her head.

Choking up, she said, "I... I dare not report it! Just as you said earlier, in our Silverwood City, who doesn't know his connections, if I accidentally provoked the person behind him, wouldn't I as a small figure be easily crushed to death?"

Such concerns were indeed normal.

But if someone of Alexis Lewis's stature claimed to be a small person, then ordinary citizens on the street might barely count as people.

Dirk Carter steadied himself, asked, "So, did you intentionally block Kane Keating's promotion to Secretary of The County Committee?"

Alexis Lewis wiped away a tear.

She said, "Secretary General Carter, revealing my most disgraceful side to you isn't to use you for personal vendetta. This courtyard harbors many women harmed by Kane Keating, just a little investigation would yield results. What I want to tell you is, Kane Keating is deeply intertwined with the 626 case from a few months ago. If such a person becomes Secretary of The County Committee, how can Greshire County have a bright future?"

Buzz.

Dirk Carter's mind instantly exploded.

He got tense all of a sudden.

Asked, "Minister Lewis, what did you say, repeat that, Kane Keating is connected to the 626 case?"

Alexis Lewis resolutely nodded.

She said, "I have a friend working in the legal department of Upper Lake District Police Precinct. Due to work reasons, she's close with Courtney Childers, she informed me that Courtney Childers had dinner on the night of her disappearance with her, midway through the meal, Courtney Childers answered a call and left. At that time, glancing at the mobile from the corner of her eye, the name noted for that call was 'Young Master Kane...'"