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As soon as he said this, many people in the room were taken aback, including Stevenson himself.

Having garnered so much support from many, Stevenson was full of enthusiasm and was about to set up arrangements for all major departments to mitigate the impact of this incident.

However, Tilmont\'s sudden dissenting remarks caught him off guard. Stevenson immediately turned his head and, upon realizing that it was Tilmont who had spoken, burst into a rage.

"What do you mean, Tilmont? What wrong should we admit to? Have you gone mad from all that environmental protection?"

Stevenson\'s words were actually sarcastic. You\'re just the head of an environmental bureau, why the fuss and so many complaints?

Seeing that there was no turning back, Tilmont now had less to worry about, as he was well aware that he would be the first one to suffer if this matter fell through.

He then said even more forcefully, "Governor Stevenson, haven\'t you been watching television? Lawson has already said it, the Golden Ear Bridge and the current agriculture bill are just the beginning, he still holds other major scandals involving you. If those come out, how do you plan to solve them? Are you planning to drag us all down with you?"

Tilmont didn\'t even use the respectful term \'you\', indicating that he was indeed ready to risk it all.

Next to him, Laurie gave him an approving look.

As for the others in the room, including those who had previously supported Stevenson, they were now silent.

Indeed.

The Golden Ear Bridge and the current agriculture bill could perhaps be resolved.

But what if Laurie were to expose more dirt?

How would they deal with that then?

And now, these two incidents were already very troublesome. If other even more troublesome events were exposed, they might not be able to handle it. If Stevenson had bad luck, that would be one thing, but these \'accomplices\' would certainly not escape the public\'s wrath!

Concerned about their own interests, no one dared to blindly support Stevenson any longer.

Seeing that Tilmont\'s words had made all of his sycophants shrink back like turtles, Stevenson was livid and scolded, "What are you rambling about? Do you really think Lawson is God, or am I so utterly corrupt that I have provided him with so many opportunities to grasp at my flaws?"

"Lawson may not be God, but maybe \'someone\' is!"

These words caused a sudden change in the expressions of many people present.

Of course, this so-called \'someone\' that Tilmont referred to was not Lawson, and considering the enmity between Stevenson and David, with David currently in Carson City.

It was obvious to everyone who he was talking about.

In fact, ever since the Golden Ear Bridge and now the agriculture bill, many people present had great doubts.

They found it hard to believe that Lawson, a candidate for Senator, could have obtained so much dirt on Stevenson on his own.

But if these scandals were \'delivered\' to Lawson by David, it would make perfect sense.

After all, everyone present was well aware of David\'s capabilities.

Only he could have compiled so much detailed and heavy dirt on Stevenson.

"You bastard, you are fired! Get out now!"

Stevenson was not a fool; he also understood that Tilmont\'s \'someone\' referred to David.

The trouble he was in now was all thanks to David, and now here was Tilmont using David to press down on him. He couldn\'t take it anymore.

"Governor, Director Tilmont was merely stating the facts; there is no clear fault on his part that warrants dismissal!"

The atmosphere, which had been tense, caused everyone to turn their heads in unison upon hearing this statement, only to be taken aback when they saw who had spoken.

It was none other than Secretary of State Oldington.

It was well-known throughout the state government that Oldington was not only handpicked by Stevenson but also a loyal "lapdog" who would do his bidding unquestioningly.

Now this same loyal "lapdog" had openly contradicted Governor Stevenson, which naturally shocked the crowd.

At that moment, Governor Stevenson looked at Oldington in disbelief, and after a full minute, he asked in a tone that couldn\'t hide his disbelief, "Oldington, what did you just say?"

"I said, Director Tilmont has not made any clear mistake that would justify his dismissal, and furthermore, I also support Director Tilmont\'s view on this matter!"

Oldington had indeed been Stevenson\'s loyal "lapdog" before.

But firstly, he was now equally under David\'s control.

Secondly, Governor Stevenson, a man of such stature, was being dealt a terrible hand by David.

Not to mention that Lawson and Laurie were also subdued by David.

So, in order to protect himself wisely, he could only follow David\'s orders.

It was the classic case of every man for himself.

"Oldington, do you realize what you\'re saying!"

Stevenson\'s veins throbbed on his forehead, his face twisted into a fierce glower directed at Oldington.

But before Oldington could add anything, Laurie, sensing the right moment had arrived, also stood up to add, "I believe both Director Tilmont and Secretary of State Oldington\'s viewpoints are valid. The issues with the Golden Ear Bridge and the Agriculture Bill lie primarily with you, Governor Stevenson. Continue your journey on m|v-l\'e -NovelBin.net

You should take responsibility for these matters and not drag our entire state government into this!"

Stevenson\'s gaze shifted from Oldington to Laurie, but the anger on his face did not lessen in the slightest.

But soon, he seemed to realize something and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "Ha... I understand now, I really do... David, you really have quite the strategy!"

By now, he had finally realized why Laurie had come uninvited today and why, after arriving, he had the audacity to speak to him with such sarcasm.

And why his trusted "lapdog" Oldington would suddenly publicly oppose him.

If he wasn\'t mistaken, all of this was surely manipulated by David from behind the scenes.

If David could deal with Gavin, handle Lawson, and even dig up dirt on him, then winning over Oldington and Tilmont would obviously not be a difficult task.

As for Laurie?

He probably didn\'t even need to be threatened by David since he was already the Deputy Governor. If David managed to take him down, Laurie would naturally rise to the top.

If he were Laurie, with such a condition, he too would take the gamble!

Laughably, he had been completely oblivious to this until now, foolishly believing that by simply convening the heads of the state government departments, all problems could be resolved.

Laurie ignored what Stevenson was thinking and continued, "Governor Stevenson, if I were you, I\'d bow out gracefully. If you don\'t, someone else will make sure you do, though you may end up regretting it even more!"

In the past, Stevenson\'s other "lapdogs" would have jumped to scold Laurie before Stevenson even had to open his mouth.

But under the current circumstances, not a single department dared to step forward anymore.

It had become clear to them that under the external public opinion and the \'rebellion\' of Laurie and Oldington inside, Stevenson was already on his way out.

If they didn\'t choose the right side now, they would naturally suffer the consequences as well.