Chapter 254: Chapter 178: If You're Not Decent, Someone Will Help You Be Decent_2

Although he had agreed at the time, Tilmont couldn't help but feel a bit nervous now that it was almost time to 'enter the battlefield.'

But upon thinking about his future prospects, and with the backing of David from the IRS, along with Stevenson now in deep trouble, he finally steeled his heart and gritted his teeth, "I believe, the Golden Ear Bridge incident was one thing, but the impact of the current agriculture bill scandal is too detrimental. We must make a statement of admission of guilt!"

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.

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 -novelhall.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.