Chapter 1161 - 1161

Little Zhang, the driver, truly lived up to being a veteran; his reactions were quick.

He swiftly shifted into reverse, just about to step on the gas.

Then, there was a sound of a car horn from behind.

Two cars swiftly sped forward.

One car quickly stopped behind the State Committee 002 car, blocking its retreat.

The other car stopped parallel to Colter Hall's car.

With that, the car was surrounded on all sides.

"Mayor Hall, hold steady, I'll drive down from the roadside!"

After all, the right side was the road; although it's a green belt, perhaps we could rush through it.

Colter Hall, being the mayor, gradually cooled the fear in his heart.

He said, "No need, just call the police first."

Little Zhang hurriedly took out his phone.

Just at that moment.

Knock knock knock.

A series of knocks on the car window sounded.

A beautiful face appeared before them.

Women often make people drop their guard, especially beautiful women.

Colter Hall first stopped Little Zhang from calling the police, then lowered the car window slightly.

The woman said, "Mayor Hall, apologies for alarming you, our President Forrest requests you to come over."

"President Forrest? Adonis Forrest?"

Colter Hall asked.

After the woman nodded, Colter Hall let out a long breath and murmured, "So it really is him."

Next.

He opened the car door.

The woman of excellent appearance and demeanor helped him open the door of the car next to theirs.

Peeking inside.

Sure enough.

Sitting in the back was the owner of the estate at the foot of Five Peaks Mountain.

"Mayor Hall, my sincere apologies, the situation is urgent, I feared a call might be inconvenient, so I did such a thing; you won't be angry at me, will you?"

Having confirmed it was Adonis Forrest.

Colter Hall got in.

Once the door closed, he hurriedly asked, "Hansel Levin's death, is it related to you?"

Adonis Forrest chuckled softly.

Said, "Mayor Hall, don't be excited, I'm just a businessman and wouldn't commit murder; it's just that Secretary Hansel approached me today, and I, with good intentions, invited two beauties to accompany him. I had no idea he'd get overly excited, leading to such a serious incident. Now, I'm feeling guilty and regretful…"

He was apologizing.

Yet his expression remained unperturbed.

In other words, he didn't care about Hansel Levin's death at all.

Colter Hall pondered for a moment.

Asked, "Was it your doing behind his suggestion to report Noelle Meyer?"

"Hahaha… Mayor Hall, using the word 'doing' sounds too harsh. Wasn't my intention to help you relieve your worries? With Hadley Thorne ahead, Dirk Carter behind, plus Stanley Keating's downfall, you've also been cornered; you should be clearer than me on this situation."

Adonis Forrest said.

Colter Hall scornfully said, "Don't say nice things, do you think I don't know your intentions? You're just using me."

Adonis Forrest snorted coldly.

Said, "Perhaps Mayor Hall isn't aware yet, the state is preparing to change your position."

Colter Hall was stunned.

Looked at him in disbelief.

Adonis Forrest continued saying, "Stanley Keating's issues are significant. Though you, as his secretary, didn't partake in many matters, the organization has lost trust in you and someone has already proposed to transfer you. Silverwood City is a big pie, unqualified minors without identity or background aren't eligible to partake…"

The minor he's referring to.

Was undoubtedly Colter Hall.

If Stanley Keating were still around, as a candidate for governor, none would dare underestimate Colter Hall.

But the current situation is different.

Colter Hall's significance in the State Committee and state government is self-evident.

"Where would I be going?"

Colter Hall asked.

Adonis Forrest said, "The exact direction isn't set, but my internal info suggests going to the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, unchanged rank."

Provincial Political Consultative Conference?

Upon hearing these three words, Colter Hall's heart sank a bit.

If it's the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, it means there's no further upward prospect in his career path.

The more dire part is the unchanged rank.

If he could leap from the department level straight to the deputy ministry level, it would be progress, but now Adonis Forrest's words utterly demoralized him.

After that, there was prolonged silence.

Approximately one or two minutes later.

Colter Hall said, "I can help with your tasks, but what's in it for me?"

"Mayor Hall is wise; if my business succeeds, the top position of Silverwood City is yours. You should trust that I have the ability, right?"

In the face of desire.

All reason is fragile.

Colter Hall certainly understood the consequences of being discovered for intervening in this matter.

But at that moment, he seemed to have no better options.

"Then what do I do next?"

Colter Hall asked.

Adonis Forrest smiled slightly.

Said, "Hansel Levin's death can be exploited. Isn't Dirk Carter currently idle? You need to get him busy…"

Over ten minutes later.

Colter Hall returned to his car.

He leaned back on the rear seat for a while, contemplating deeply.

Then he rubbed his face with his hand.

Patted the driver's back, saying, "Little Zhang, drive."

"To the hospital?"

Little Zhang asked.

Colter Hall paused, saying, "First to the County Committee yard."

The vehicle started, took another route at the junction, and disappeared into the night.

In the shadow beside the road.

A Maybach.

Inside sat Adonis Forrest.

He witnessed Colter Hall's car swipe past him.

Clearly, he was satisfied with Colter Hall choosing this path.

"Have those two women been sent away?"

Adonis Forrest asked.

Selene, sitting in the front passenger seat, nodded and said, "They've been sent away overnight and will catch a flight to Hano early tomorrow morning, never to return."

"Good, one never knows if a setback is a blessing. Alright, let's go back to sleep, getting a bit sleepy."

After saying this.

Adonis Forrest yawned…

The next morning, as day broke.

Dirk Carter woke up on the office sofa.

He had a poor night's sleep.

Because he had instructed Heath Woods to report any special circumstances without delay.

At around one o'clock.

The investigation team arrived at the hospital.

By approximately four thirty, Heath Woods called again, stating that after the forensic examination by public security technicians, Hansel Levin's cause of death had been confirmed — myocardial infarction due to excessive excitement.

And a large amount of aphrodisiac residue was found in his body.

This was one of the reasons for his demise.

In other words.

Hansel Levin might still have been busy with a woman when he died, and the aphrodisiac drugs stimulated his nerves, leading to sudden death.

Next.

Commenced the tense investigation period.

The disciplinary investigation team must ascertain where Hansel Levin was at the time and with whom he was involved, since a senior cadre mustn't die ambiguously.