Chapter 1185 - 1185

Before them appeared a familiar face.

Manuel Brooks, the captain of the criminal police brigade at the Upper Lake Police Precinct of the Silverwood City Police Department.

As someone within the system, Ryan Rhodes naturally recognized him.

However, as a deputy director of a district precinct, Manuel Brooks was quite lower in rank than Ryan Rhodes.

"I was wondering who it was, turns out it's Deputy Director Brooks?"

When saying "Deputy Director," Ryan Rhodes deliberately emphasized it, as if to remind Manuel Brooks that as a deputy director of a precinct, he had no authority to give orders in his presence.

"Comrade Ryan Rhodes, let me warn you once again, put down your phone."

Manuel Brooks remained expressionless, with a grim face, solemnly repeating the order.

There was no immediate solution to making a call right now.

However, Ryan Rhodes was confident in dealing with Manuel Brooks.

He stuffed the phone back into his pocket.

Coldly, he said, "Deputy Director Brooks, who gave you the courage to come causing trouble on my turf? With just a few people you brought, you think you can take me? Isn't that a bit overconfident?"

Indeed.

Behind Manuel Brooks stood only three or four people.

Such a small number.

Ryan Rhodes really didn't care about them.

"Take him down!"

But Manuel Brooks wasted no words, he directly gave the order.

The subordinate behind him walked straight towards Ryan Rhodes.

"Let's see who dares to move!"

Ryan Rhodes, seeing this.

Without another word.

He unholstered his gun and held it in his hand.

"Comrade Ryan Rhodes, I advise you not to be obstinate, put down your weapon and comply with our measures!"

"Measures? A deputy director, planning to take measures against a director like me? Isn't that a bit too presumptuous? Get out of my command post!"

Ryan Rhodes shouted angrily.

He lifted the gun, aiming it at Manuel Brooks.

Manuel Brooks sighed deeply.

He said, "Alright, in that case, you might want to step out and see for yourself."

After saying this.

He exited the tent.

See for himself?

See what?

With a proud demeanor, Ryan Rhodes lifted the tent flap.

He knew.

This area was full of his people, Manuel Brooks couldn't even dream of taking him away.

But as he stepped out of the tent, the scene before him left him stunned.

Those who were just busy working, had now all stopped, the entire area around the ruins was surrounded by armed soldiers.

Additionally, a large number of police officers had taken control of all his men.

"This... what's going on?"

Ryan Rhodes was flabbergasted.

His body also started to tremble slightly.

The gun in his hand completely lost any intimidation factor.

After all, those soldiers were holding submachine guns.

"Comrade Ryan Rhodes, you are under arrest."

With a wave of his hand, Manuel Brooks signaled.

Several police officers rushed forward.

Someone took his gun.

Someone else handcuffed him.

"No... impossible... who... who gave the order?"

He stammered, asking.

Manuel Brooks showed him a document with a red header.

He said, "By the order of Deputy Secretary Dirk Carter of the State Commission for Discipline Inspection, from now on, you are removed from your positions as Director of Mountridge County Police Department and Party Secretary, under the supervision of the State Commission for Discipline Inspection's task force!"

His mind exploded.

His breathing stopped suddenly.

He paused for a long time, trembling, then asked, "State…State Commission for Discipline Inspection… Dirk… Dirk Carter?"

Mind you.

The very reason he was here.

Was to look for Dirk Carter's body.

The critical issue was, wasn't Dirk Carter from Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, how did he suddenly become from the State Commission for Discipline Inspection?

"Didn't expect, did you, Secretary General Carter was never dead, this explosion was just a means to buy time, Comrade Ryan Rhodes, your good days are over."

Manuel Brooks let out a cold snort.

With a wave of his hand.

Ryan Rhodes, handcuffed, was taken away.

The next day, at 10 AM.

Prospera City, Novaria State, Ascendancy Group headquarters.

A press conference was about to be held here.

Announcing the merger of Ascendancy Group with Seaview Group.

In the chairman's office.

Adonis Forrest was brimming with confidence.

Standing in front of the massive floor-to-ceiling window, watching the media reporters gradually coming in.

His mood was exceptionally good.

Turning back to his desk.

He picked up the speech on the table and reviewed it once more.

He took a deep breath.

Feeling every nerve in his body was in a state of extreme excitement.

At this moment, a knock on the door sounded.

A tall woman walked in.

The woman wore a sharp professional suit.

Her appearance was impeccable.

She slightly bowed and said, "Chairman Forrest, the press office asked me to inform you, all preparations are complete, the press conference can start in fifteen minutes."

Adonis Forrest's eyes fell on the woman.

He scanned her up and down.

Asked, "Why haven't I seen you before?"

"Chairman Forrest, my name is Grace Lewis, I'm a newly appointed host in the press office, I used to work at Kendale City TV station."

The woman introduced herself.

Adonis Forrest nodded slightly.

Expressionless, he said, "Take off your clothes."

Grace Lewis was stunned.

A bit bewildered.

She thought she heard wrong.

She was about to ask again.

Adonis Forrest repeated, "Take off your clothes."

"Chairman, this is…"

Grace Lewis heard it clear this time.

Suddenly feeling at a loss.

"If I have to repeat myself a third time, you may as well resign, and I assure you, you'll never host again anywhere."

Adonis Forrest's words sounded casual.

But Grace Lewis knew, his words were anything but hollow threats.

A tremendous sense of oppression washed over her.

Causing her to shudder.

Those delicate fingers eventually went to the buttons.

As the buttons came undone one by one, her coat fell to the ground.

Next.

Was the bustier underneath.

When the last piece of lingerie was removed.

Two large, soft, full rabbits were exposed to Adonis Forrest's view.

In this moment.

He showed no expression.

Grace Lewis knew.

The lower half of the coverings wouldn't remain.

Enduring the immense humiliation.

She removed her skirt, stockings, and lastly her panties.

A flawless body was thus exposed nakedly before Adonis Forrest.

"Come here."

Adonis Forrest instructed.

Shivering, Grace Lewis.

Came naked to stand before Adonis Forrest.

He stood up.

Extended his hands, placing them on Grace Lewis's chest.

Feeling the softness.

Muttering, "Nice."

Then.

He commanded, "Kneel."

Grace Lewis already knew what was coming.

Her eyes glistened with tears.

In barely audible tones, she said, "Chairman, I… I have a boyfriend…"

"Hmm?"

Adonis Forrest glared at her.

Grace Lewis couldn't withstand the pressure any longer.

Obediently, she knelt down.

With trembling hands, undid Adonis Forrest's zipper.

From inside, she pulled out an already imposing presence, taking it into her mouth…