A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 799 - 799

Another explosive piece of news.

Zolan Summers turned out to be Brett Summers' cousin.

This makes Brett Summers' political foundation in Helios County more understandable.

But that's not the main point.

The focus is still on that case from back then.

If Hawkeye had indeed hit Zolan Summers back then.

Later both Zolan Summers and Hawkeye were arrested by the police.

For Zolan Summers, this was a stain that must remain hidden, so he turned to Brett Summers.

Brett Summers bribed the policeman at the time, Dallon Lewis, and set a fire to destroy all related documents.

In this way, Zolan Summers' unspeakable past was completely erased.

Dallon Lewis, from then on, connected with Brett Summers, which gave him the opportunity to climb up from a small policeman, eventually becoming the current chief of the police department, naturally also becoming Brett Summers' protector in Helios County.

According to the timeline.

Zolan Summers was then the executive deputy county governor of Helios County.

This possibility indeed exists.

The more absurd part follows.

Because of this matter, Hawkeye fled to Helios County as a wanderer.

He was rescued by Brett Summers.

And now Hawkeye has become one of Brett Summers' most capable subordinates.

Clearly.

Hawkeye knows nothing about the hidden truths here.

A sudden realization hit him.

Dirk Carter abruptly stood up.

He said, "Arlo, you've done a great job this time. I was worrying about how to deal with Hawkeye, and you've helped me a lot."

Arlo Yarbrough chuckled.

He patted his chest and said, "Take a look at who it is, not to brag, when Arlo steps in, there's nothing he can't handle..."

...

As for Hawkeye, it must be due to the environment he grew up in.

It has made him ruthless in his actions.

He never considers the consequences.

Such a cruel and tyrannical person still has his weaknesses.

His weakness is Jane Payne.

Although he's fiery outside and doesn't give face to anyone.

But he is a filial son.

As long as he's in Helios County, he will return home no matter how late.

A few days later, at half-past seven in the evening.

In a cozy little room.

Hawkeye was having dinner.

His mother, Jane Payne, sat beside him constantly adding food to his bowl.

Hawkeye ate with gusto.

Suddenly, there was a knocking sound.

Hawkeye instinctively reacted with surprise.

Very few people know the address of his home.

So there seldom would be disturbances.

His mother, Jane Payne, wanted to get up and open the door.

Hawkeye held her down and said, "Mom, you sit, I'll go open the door."

Arriving at the door.

Hawkeye asked in a lowered voice from behind the door, "Who is it?"

He heard a man's voice from outside respond, "It's me!"

Hawkeye pulled the door open.

He was instantly stunned.

Outside stood two men who were both familiar and unfamiliar; one was Dirk Carter and the other was indeed Arlo Yarbrough.

Why say familiar yet unfamiliar?

Familiar because these two faces were the ones he had been looking for ever since Iris Baldwin was taken from right in front of him.

Unfamiliar because he later learned about their identities.

Brett Summers told him not to act recklessly.

He naturally dared not do anything.

He just didn't expect after so long, Dirk Carter would show up now.

"What do you want?"

Hawkeye frowned and asked.

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "I'm not here for you; I'm here for Auntie Payne."

"Auntie Payne?"

Hawkeye muttered just under his breath.

Then he heard his mother's voice from inside asking, "Is it Dirk?"

Dirk?

His mother was calling the Secretary General as Dirk?

Before he could react to what was happening.

His mother, Jane Payne, rushed over.

Seeing who the visitor was.

She cheerfully took Dirk Carter's hand and asked, "Is it really Dirk? Have you eaten? Come in, it's cold outside; let Auntie make you something to eat."

"Auntie, I've already eaten; I came today just to see how you were doing. Are your legs feeling better?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Jane Payne rubbed her legs.

She said, "Much better, much better, Dirk, you're so thoughtful."

"Auntie, on my way here today, I saw someone selling Bone Strengthening Powder, so I brought you some to try. If it works, I'll buy you more."

After saying this.

Arlo Yarbrough placed the two gift boxes he was carrying onto the table.

Jane Payne was so happy she couldn't keep the smile off her face.

Hawkeye was dumbfounded and asked, "Mom, what happened to your leg?"

Jane Payne glared at him.

Scolded, "Have the nerve to ask, a few days ago I went to buy groceries and was hit by a young man on a bike, later it was Dirk who carried me to the hospital. Fortunately, after the check-up, there was nothing serious, so I didn't tell you."

Hawkeye truly is a filial son.

Upon hearing this.

He quickly crouched down and lifted his mother's trouser leg; seeing only a tiny scar, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Auntie, I haven't eaten yet, could you make us some noodles?"

Dirk Carter suddenly asked.

Jane Payne lowered her face, saying reproachfully, "What are you saying, kid, just wait, Auntie will make you some noodles right away."

After saying this.

She hurried into the kitchen.

"Mom, let me help."

Hawkeye rarely goes against his mother's wishes, so he also stood up.

Dirk Carter pulled him back by his hand and shouted loudly, "Arlo, why don't you sit with us and chat?"

From the kitchen.

Jane Payne also replied, "Yes, Arlo, keep Dirk company; it'll be ready soon."

Then, the sound of pots and pans started clattering.

In an instant.

The atmosphere in the room became tense.

Hawkeye remained silent, sitting down and leisurely lighting a cigarette.

He naturally had no fondness for Dirk Carter.

Dirk Carter didn't mind at all.

He took a photo from Arlo Yarbrough's hand and slid it in front of Hawkeye.

He asked, "Henrik Sullivan, do you know this person?"

This was a black-and-white photo.

The man in it looked just over thirty.

Hawkeye took a glance.

He said irately, "I don't know him."

"Are you sure you don't know him?"

Dirk Carter asked again.

Hawkeye seemed a bit impatient and said, "Secretary General Carter, you approached my mom just to inquire about this person? Let me be blunt; I don't know him."

"How could you not know him? You not only know him, but you also beat him."

Dirk Carter said.

Hawkeye sneered.

He said, "I've beaten many people, who is he?"

"When you were 16, after school, you saw a man bullying your mom, and you rushed up to him..."

Dirk Carter leisurely said.

Hawkeye's action of smoking suddenly halted.

He looked back at the photo again.

He asked, "He was the bastard from back then?"

Dirk Carter nodded.

He said, "Yes, that's him. This must be the first time you've seen his full face, right?"