Every year thereafter, Erica Linden released an album.

It's no exaggeration to say that when her album came out, during an era when music was played on tapes, even the pirated copies sold out.

In shops across the streets and alleys, it was always her songs playing.

Even now, she still holds the position as the top diva in the music scene.

Don't dismiss her as just a singer.

Erica Linden's looks, from the age of 16 to now, have always been unmatched by others.

She's the goddess in the hearts of countless young people.

She's been in the industry for so many years, yet there have been no scandals about her.

Who would have thought she became a plaything for Benson Caldwell.

One must marvel at the power of money.

And also at the high level of Benson Caldwell's tactics.

A woman like Erica Linden, it's not just Jaden Lawson who would be envious, even an ordinary person hearing her name would be shaken.

Rumor has it.

Benson Caldwell specially bought a luxury mansion to keep Erica Linden.

On a day when Benson Caldwell had to go abroad on business,

Jaden Lawson sneaked into the mansion. Whether it was consensual or under Jaden Lawson's coercion is unknown, but they ended up having an affair.

While lying in bed resting, inexplicably, Benson Caldwell returned.

He caught them red-handed on the spot.

The two had a falling-out over Erica Linden.

It even escalated to a physical fight.

In anger, Jaden Lawson left Aether Group, came alone to Ardmore City, and based on his years of experience and connections, he started a similar business.

This is the whole story Daisy Young managed to dig up.

Upon hearing this,

Dirk Carter fell into deep thought.

Following this line of logic,

After Jaden Lawson arrived in Ardmore City, he established Pinnacle Group.

To achieve his smuggling goals, he needed to build good relationships with the local officials.

Hence, he set his sights on Theodore Hughes, who was not particularly capable.

After all, Theodore Hughes is the son-in-law of the Deputy Mayor.

Just like the old trick, with Theodore Hughes's protection, he entrusted the smuggling business to Theodore Hughes's Prosper Trading, ensuring that at least in Ardmore City, no one dared to make a move against them.

The whole setup is identical to Benson Caldwell's method back in the day.

After a pause, he asked, "Does Benson Caldwell's smuggling business involve tobacco?"

Daisy Young shook her head and said, "I don't know, as I said earlier, the so-called smuggling is just a rumor. No one really knows if it's true, as no one has ever investigated."

Seeing Dirk Carter frowning,

Daisy Young said, "Although Wyatt Lawson, Jaden's father, has retired, he once held significant power and recruited many followers. Some are still in positions today. Even though you're in customs and anti-smuggling is your duty, I advise you not to provoke such people lightly. The consequences might be more than you can bear if you're not careful."

"I've already taken on this case."

Dirk Carter said.

Daisy Young was stunned.

She gaped slightly, looking at Dirk Carter with surprise.

Then she sighed in relief and said, "Sounds foolish, but coming from you, it's not surprising."

Dirk Carter said, "Before you came today, my plan was simple. I knew Anselm Hall set me up, and I jumped in because it was the right thing to do. If it came down to it, I'd go head-to-head with Jaden Lawson. Even if I couldn't beat him, at least I could give him a hard time. But after listening to you, I realized it's not so simple."

"Let's hear it."

Daisy Young said.

After a pause, Dirk Carter asked, "If you were Benson Caldwell, and Jaden Lawson not only messed with your woman but left you to start his own operation, what would you do?"

Daisy Young thought for a moment and said, "Normally, I'd find a way to get rid of him or at least ruin his business."

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Exactly. Benson Caldwell would surely not let Jaden Lawson have it easy. But there's one condition: he can't act openly. After all, Jaden Lawson worked at Aether Group for years and knows their operations inside out. If Benson Caldwell strikes, Jaden Lawson could bring down the whole Aether Group by exposing their illegal operations, making Benson Caldwell's life difficult."

Daisy Young furrowed her brow and asked, "You mean to say Benson Caldwell wants to get rid of Jaden Lawson but not directly? He wants to find someone else to act, calling it pinning the blame on someone else?"

"Yes, I'm the chosen one."

Dirk Carter said confidently.

"What did you say? You're the chosen one? Why you?"

Daisy Young asked.

Dirk Carter smiled subtly and said, "No particular reason, just that I happen to be in this position at this time. First, I'm young and headstrong, and second, if I do this, it won't make Jaden Lawson suspicious or resentful towards Benson Caldwell."

The reason Dirk Carter said this

is that the entire logic has now been unraveled in his mind.

Before now, he simply thought Anselm Hall dragged him into this mess to use him to eliminate Jaden Lawson. The direction was right, but the motive was wrong.

Now he knows.

Why Anselm Hall did this.

The reason is exactly what he just said. It's not Anselm Hall's doing, but Benson Caldwell's plan.

Since Benson Caldwell built his business on smuggling, he has interests intertwined with customs across Serenity State—Ardmore Port included, no exception.

Before he assumed office,

the plan was already laid out.

As soon as he took office,

Anselm Hall and the others would lead him step-by-step into the trap. As long as there was a conflict between him and either Theodore Hughes or Jaden Lawson, their purpose would be achieved.

Analyzing the situation up to this point,

Dirk Carter laughed at himself and said, "The ridiculous part is, I'd just assumed office and everyone in customs showed such concern, I sincerely thought I'd reached a paradise, not realizing I've been set up step by step from the beginning as a scapegoat."

"What do you plan to do?"

Daisy Young asked worriedly.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "As the saying goes, when soldiers come, we fight back; when water comes, we build defenses. Since Anselm Hall has schemed against me, I should find a way to counter him and drag him into this mess. But as I've said, so far it's all just my speculation. I need to verify it before executing the plan."

"Alright, since you have a plan, I won't worry about you then."

Daisy Young sighed in relief and said.

Dirk Carter was taken aback, asking, "Why? You have so much faith in me?"

Daisy Young covered her mouth with a giggle and said, "A student who could drive the principal of the party school into retreat—a phenomenon unheard and unseen. Since you've done something earth-shattering once, doing it again wouldn't be so extraordinary, would it?"

Hearing this,

Dirk Carter squinted and said, "I'm afraid this time not only is the sky going to be pierced, it's going to be ripped open."

Daisy Young chuckled and said, "Anyway, if you need my help, just say the word. As long as I can do it, I'll give it my all."

After saying this,

She stood up.

First, she took off her coat.

Seeing that Dirk Carter hadn't moved, she urged, "Why are you still standing there? Let's begin."

Dirk Carter asked confusedly, "Begin what?"

Daisy Young gave a sultry smile and said, "Since you're here, you can't come for nothing, right? I've worked hard to dig up so much information, you should at least reward me well. At the very least, let me satisfy my hunger."

A truly bold woman; in this aspect, she is not one bit less daring than Caroline Lynch.

Sure enough,

As Daisy Young stripped down,

Dirk Carter noticed that between her legs, a flood had already taken over.

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