Delilah Goodman broke into a smile through her tears, lamenting, "You're comforting me, but you know I am useless, so you didn't call me."

Dirk Carter was just about to say something.

Suddenly, the muscles on his face twitched.

Cold sweat broke out again on his forehead.

The intense pain in his shoulder surged like a shock wave to the top of his head.

Seeing this strange condition.

Delilah Goodman hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Maybe the anesthetic has worn off, it hurts a bit."

Dirk Carter inhaled sharply and said.

"Then I'll call the doctor for you now."

Delilah Goodman was about to get up.

Dirk Carter held her back with his hand.

He said, "No need, I don't want to take anesthetics anymore, it'll pass if I endure it, stay with me."

Delilah Goodman obediently sat back down.

She picked up a towel and helped Dirk Carter wipe his cold sweat.

Seeing him in such pain, her heart ached equally.

Right at that moment, Delilah Goodman had a sudden idea.

She suddenly stood up.

Pulling down the blanket covering Dirk Carter's lower body, then pulled down the pants of his hospital gown.

"What are you doing?"

Dirk Carter gritted his teeth and asked.

Delilah Goodman said, "When a man is excited, it can offset some of the pain, so I..."

Before she could finish.

She gently parted her lips.

And leaned forward towards Dirk Carter's lower body.

In an instant, warmth enveloped him, and the pleasure rising in his body indeed reduced the pain quite a bit.

Perhaps thinking it was effective.

Delilah Goodman became more diligent, like she was licking a lollipop with dedication...

...

Three days later.

The first wave of news arrived.

Besides the high-ranking officials who were caught in Clearspring Manor.

Dozens more were arrested in other positions.

The number of officials fallen due to the Aether Group smuggling case has reached 72, more than the list Jaden Lawson initially provided.

Moreover.

A number of Aether Group's subsidiaries were investigated. According to the currently discovered case value, it has already exceeded 36 billion RMB, and the evaded taxes amount to over 17 billion.

These figures are astonishing.

Once the news broke, it shocked nearly the whole nation.

After lying in bed for seven days.

Dirk Carter finally couldn't stand it anymore and insisted on being discharged.

Arlo Yarbrough had no choice but to handle the discharge procedures for him.

On the day of discharge, the sun was shining brightly, ending the many days of gloom.

Early in the morning, Delilah Goodman had already packed his luggage.

Just as she was supporting him to the door, she saw a middle-aged man's figure standing not far away.

"Secretary Sawyer, why are you here?"

Dirk Carter was taken aback and asked.

The person was none other than Conway Sawyer, the top leader of Ardmore City, Party Secretary Conway Sawyer.

Dirk Carter never expected Conway Sawyer to visit on the day he was discharged.

After all, apart from teaming up against Kelton Levin once, they had hardly any interactions later.

"Chat for a bit?"

Conway Sawyer asked.

Dirk Carter nodded, and Delilah Goodman knew to say, "I'll go put the stuff in the car first."

After she left.

Conway Sawyer walked out of the inpatient department door, Dirk Carter followed, not saying a word all the way until they reached the hospital garden, where Conway Sawyer turned around and said, "Two things, first, Benson Caldwell's bodyguard, who seems to go by the nickname The Leopard Cat, do you know?"

"I know."

Dirk Carter nodded and said.

Conway Sawyer sighed and said, "During the transfer from the police station to the detention center, she claimed her stomach hurt and wanted to use the restroom. Our police took her, and she took down the female officer watching her and ran."

"The Leopard Cat escaped?"

This news was indeed quite shocking.

Seeing Dirk Carter's surprised expression, Conway Sawyer said, "Don't worry, people have already been sent after her, and she probably won't get far, but before she's captured, you need to be extra cautious; if she still has unfinished business, it might be against you."

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Thank you, Secretary Sawyer."

Conway Sawyer's face showed no special expression, saying, "No need to thank me, I came because someone asked me to, Mr. Ning once supervised me for a while, he requested that I take good care of you."

"So what's the second matter?"

Since Conway Sawyer mentioned the first, there naturally was a second.

"The second matter, Mr. Qin and Mr. Ning both asked me to convey to you to resign from the Ardmore Customs Office."

As soon as he said this.

Dirk Carter understood.

Seeing that Dirk Carter didn't show any surprised expression.

Conway Sawyer was a bit puzzled and asked, "Why are you so calm? Aren't you going to ask why?"

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "The Aether Group smuggling case, could be considered the largest in history, right?"

"Yes!"

Conway Sawyer replied.

Dirk Carter nodded and said, "Since it's considered the largest smuggling case in history, it must have been operating for so many years, causing significant economic losses, involving so many high-ranking officials, leaving the police, customs, port authority, tax bureau, disciplinary committee, and prosecutor's office disgraced. Inevitably, people from these departments will face some form of handling, right?"

Conway Sawyer didn't expect Dirk Carter to think this far.

Surprised.

After all, given Dirk Carter's age, he shouldn't have such insight.

He nodded and said, "I came here to tell you nothing happened in Clearspring Manor, don't mention it again in the future; no one will remember your contributions in this matter. A balanced outcome is the best result now, whether it's Ardmore City or the customs, even in Serenity State, you won't be able to stay. Even if Benson Caldwell's influence is eradicated, those departments you mentioned will still give you a hard time. After resigning, take some time off, and arrangements will be made for the future."

"I understand, this isn't just the two elders' intentions but also some leaders from other departments, isn't it?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Conway Sawyer didn't answer, only asking, "Are you disappointed? Risking your life for so much yet gaining nothing in the end?"

When Dirk Carter heard this.

He smiled and said, "Not at all, before embarking on this, I foresaw all the outcomes. This outcome is actually the best for me; at least those corrupt officials will face legal consequences, right?"

These words.

Made Conway Sawyer shiver a bit.

"Now I realize you're unique. Ordinarily, someone like you in the officialdom shouldn't fit in, but you always turn danger into safety, which is hard to comprehend."

Dirk Carter laughed, "Secretary Sawyer, it's actually good news. This shows that even though the officialdom is ferocious, there's still room for someone like me to survive."

"Alright, anyway, wish you a safe journey."

Conway Sawyer gave Dirk Carter's arm a pat and turned to leave.

The day after returning home.

Dirk Carter's resignation letter was sent to Ronan Customs.

As expected.

Ronan Customs immediately approved Dirk Carter's resignation.

With no official position, he could relax.

Dirk Carter could only take this time to recuperate at home.

Saying it was recovery, it nearly exhausted Dirk Carter to death.

Due to his injury.

A swarm of women became extremely worried.

One after another came to visit Dirk Carter's home.

With each visit, Dirk Carter had to "attend" to them, which wasn't really recuperation but rather being treated like a personal male model for these women.

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