Time rewinds to a little over an hour ago.
Right when Dirk Carter and Dahlia Hughes were secretly flirting in the car.
Over in Veridia City, preparations for the welcome meeting had already begun.
In Mayor Norman Ross's office.
Executive Vice Mayor Ashlyn Grant and Municipal Government Office Secretary-General Johann Holloway were drinking tea with Norman Ross.
"Norman, Dirk is about to officially take office in a bit. That kid's a troublemaker. You pulling him over to your side—aren't you just asking for trouble?"
Ashlyn Grant grumbled.
Johann Holloway also nodded.
He said, "Executive Grant is right. After Old Zolan fell, our side took a heavy hit. Jamal Palmer seized the chance to press us step by step. The situation's not looking good."
The "Old Zolan" Johann referred to.
Was Deputy Party Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Zolan Summers.
The political landscape in Veridia City was one where the No.1 and No.2 leaders were evenly matched, splitting the arena.
