Chapter 1105 - 1105

Dirk Carter paused once more.

Before coming to Silverwood City, Dirk Carter had already heard about Case 626.

In Prospera City with Alexander Camden, Dirk Carter learned the detailed history of Case 626.

This case, like a thorn, pierced his heart, coupled with Alexander Camden's entrustment, Dirk Carter hadn't forgotten it for a moment.

He originally intended to solve Case 626 while the Supreme Disciplinary Committee's inspection team was still in Silverwood City, but unexpectedly, after Megan Goodman had her "revenge," Bohdan Sherwood quickly withdrew the inspection team. Clearly, he didn't want to wade into Novaria State's troubled waters either.

As he was contemplating where to start on this case.

Alexis Lewis arrived.

Moreover, the clue she provided.

Had not been mentioned in the previously released dossier of Case 626.

Courtney Childers was the second victim in Case 626.

Her body was found in an ordinary hotel in the Upper Lake District.

When discovered, she was naked, presenting an SM scene to the investigators.

Judging from the wax drippings on her body and the various adult toys around her, Courtney Childers was playing a "wild game" with someone at the time.

And her cause of death was due to a drug overdose of stimulants.

The first victim in Case 626 was Amelia Young, an officer at the Zuojiazhai Police Station in Silverwood City's Upper Lake District.

When her body was found, she was also naked, but due to the long time since death, her body had decayed and deteriorated. According to the forensic examination, Amelia Young's time of death was June 22.

Meanwhile, Courtney Childers' time of death was June 23.

Two female officers were murdered one after the other a day apart, such a case was enough to cause an explosive stir anywhere.

If it weren't for the police forcefully controlling the spread of information, one might wonder how many versions of the story would have emerged among the public.

A week later, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection received a letter of accusation.

The contents of the accusation letter linked the deaths of these two female officers to Grady Sawyer, head of the Silverwood City Police Department's Criminal Police Unit.

Both had maintained improper relations with Grady Sawyer for a long time.

Subsequently.

Heriberto Sutton, then Secretary of the Silverwood City Committee's Discipline Inspection, consulted with Alexander Camden from the State Commission for Discipline Inspection and decided to secretly intervene in the investigation.

On the fifth day of the investigation.

Heriberto Sutton stumbled and fell down a slope during a morning jog, drowning in a cesspool at the foot of the hill.

The police deemed it an accident.

But the timing was too coincidental, leading to suspicions that Heriberto Sutton's death might conceal some sort of conspiracy.

The entire process of the case.

Athena Meyer had given Dirk Carter a detailed report.

As a member of the initial secret investigation team, Athena Meyer told Dirk Carter that although the Discipline Inspection had carried out four days of surveillance and investigation against Grady Sawyer, they did not find any substantial evidence.

It was precisely because of this.

That Heriberto Sutton's accident didn't ultimately escalate.

Now that Alexis Lewis is saying that Case 626 is related to Kane Keating, it has opened up a whole new way of thinking for the investigation.

"Minister Lewis, a phone call doesn't prove anything, does it..."

After gathering his thoughts, Dirk Carter asked Alexis Lewis.

Alexis Lewis nodded.

She said, "Of course I know, that's why I'm trying to buy time in this way. I believe, with Secretary General Carter's capability, finding some clues shouldn't be too difficult..."

Dirk Carter let out a long sigh.

With a slight smile, he said, "Minister Lewis, the Discipline Inspection doesn't operate on hearsay. Without substantial evidence, we cannot initiate an investigation, which is also a protection for the officials. If Minister Lewis wants to accuse Comrade Kane Keating based on the infringement you've suffered, then I could surely open an investigation..."

"Forget it, consider what I said earlier as never spoken, sorry for disturbing you, Secretary General Carter, I'll take my leave now."

Before Dirk Carter could finish his sentence.

Feeling Dirk Carter's refusal.

Alexis Lewis quickly reacted.

She stood up directly, face sullen, left this sentence, and then opened the office door.

Standing at the doorway.

Alexis Lewis paused, turned, and said, "Secretary General Carter, I thought you were someone who wouldn't fear the powerful, but it seems you're far behind Secretary Heriberto Sutton now..."

After finishing this sentence.

Alexis Lewis left straight away.

The sound of high heels on the ground gradually faded, until it disappeared entirely.

Still sitting on the sofa, Dirk Carter.

Picked up his teacup and took a light sip.

After putting it down, he addressed the partition in the office and said, "Come out, she's gone."

With a creak.

The door of the partition was pushed open.

Out came a person.

No one but Lane Quincy, Deputy Secretary of the Silverwood City Committee.

What was he doing here?

It turns out that after the committee meeting concluded, Lane Quincy immediately came to Dirk Carter's office.

Before he could speak.

Dirk Carter told Lane Quincy that Alexis Lewis would be coming over shortly.

Lane Quincy decided to avoid the meeting.

Unexpectedly, Dirk Carter kept him.

He temporarily accommodated him in the partition, asking to listen to what Alexis Lewis had to say, and offer some advice, after observing Alexis Lewis's unusual behavior during the committee meeting.

This arrangement.

Was undoubtedly a significant trust bestowed on Lane Quincy.

After careful consideration, he agreed.

Now that Alexis Lewis had left.

Lane Quincy immediately closed Dirk Carter's door.

Then turned around and said, "Secretary General Carter, regarding what Brynn did, I... I apologize to you."

Dirk Carter smiled slightly.

He said, "Secretary Quincy, there's no need to blame yourself. If it weren't for your advance warning, I might not have passed today's committee meeting hurdle..."

This remark made Lane Quincy instantly flustered and embarrassed.

It turns out that Dirk Carter's handling at today's committee meeting was informed in advance by Lane Quincy.

After all these events, Lane Quincy already knew that Colter Hall was not a reliable ally. In contrast, Dirk Carter, who gave him a chance despite past grievances, had shown him an opportunity. During his time in detention, he realized that instead of opposing Dirk Carter, it would be more advantageous to stand on the same front as him, as this might offer him a chance to redeem himself.

After coming to this understanding.

Knowing his wife and children's situation, Lane Quincy disclosed the matter of the photos to Dirk Carter in advance.

This led to Dirk Carter's strategic setup.

Otherwise, Dirk Carter would have indeed been caught in Colter Hall's grip.

"Alright, Secretary Quincy, let's not dwell on past matters; it seems we got to know each other through friction..."

With a single sentence, Dirk Carter.

Wiped away all past grievances.

Lane Quincy felt a surge of gratitude in his heart.

Sighing deeply, he said, "If I had understood this earlier, I wouldn't have ended up in this state. As one gets older, the mind sometimes fails to keep pace."

"Haha, I don't think so, I actually believe, Secretary Quincy is much smarter than most people."

Dirk Carter teased.

After saying this.

Dirk Carter offered him a cup of tea.

He asked, "Secretary Quincy, you must have heard what Minister Lewis said just now. You're more familiar with the situation in Silverwood City than I am. What's your perspective..."