A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 765 765: The Three Major Black Industries

Brett Summers' black market industries are divided into three major sectors.

They are prostitution, gambling, and drugs.

These three industries are managed by three of his trusted lieutenants.

First, let's talk about the prostitution sector.

Within Helios County, there are numerous bathhouses, hair salons, and massage parlors, which are relatively low-end establishments.

They don't care about looks, body type, or skills; as long as it's a woman, she can work there.

Next are the more upscale venues like KTVs, nightclubs, and bars.

These places have certain requirements for body type and appearance; only relatively younger women can work in this industry, and of course, the prices are higher.

Beyond that.

There's an even higher-end establishment, which is the Helios Song and Dance Troupe.

The Helios Song and Dance Troupe is affiliated with the Helios County Cultural Center.

Initially, it indeed engaged in the song and dance promotion industry, but later, when the troupe couldn't sustain its business, it approached The Zenith Group, which agreed to sponsor it, and thus the nature of the troupe changed.

To this day.

The troupe is full of beautiful women.

But these women have become tools for the Brett Summers Group to entertain important guests.

According to Britt Ford, these women are skilled in singing, playing instruments, and dancing, and they possess extremely high looks and attractiveness. More importantly, all these women have undergone various training, comparable to Benson Caldwell's days at The Flower House.

Beyond that.

The troupe hides behind a legal facade to carry out illegal activities.

Whenever distinguished guests visit Helios County.

Brett Summers would bring these guests to the troupe to watch song and dance performances.

On the surface, it's to appreciate the performances.

But in reality, it's to select women.

Once someone catches their eye.

At night, the woman would be sent to a room for these dignitaries to indulge.

The actual person in charge of this sector is Louisa Wagner.

Louisa Wagner, 36 years old this year, started as the head of the Helios Song and Dance Troupe.

She graduated from Argentum's dance academy and was a talented dance student.

Specializes particularly in ethnic dance.

Started serving as the troupe's head at 27 years old.

Caught Brett Summers' attention.

Became one of Brett Summers' many women.

At 30, formally took over this business and became one of Brett Summers' top three lieutenants.

Though Louisa Wagner is over 30.

Her figure and appearance are exquisite. Rumor has it that she conquered Brett Summers with a move known as "Heavenly Flying Immortal," but what this move truly is, nobody knows.

Next, let's talk about the gambling industry.

Also one of the most profitable sectors under Brett Summers' management.

Besides the chess rooms scattered throughout the streets and alleys.

Brett Summers built a hotel, which is Helios County's well-known The Zenith Grand Hotel.

This place, on the surface, is just a hotel.

But from the fifth to the fifteenth floor, it operates as a casino.

Built entirely based on foreign casino systems.

Especially the fifteenth floor of the hotel.

It only hosts the most esteemed gamblers.

Many major business owners in Helios County have fallen at this hotel.

The person responsible for this industry is the bald man in charge of capturing Iris Baldwin, whose real name is Henrik Sullivan, nicknamed Hawkeye.

The last industry.

Is the drug trade.

What this industry specifically entails, neither Britt Ford nor Melody Holloway knows, but regardless of whether in nightclubs or casinos, drug abuse is rampant, and they don't know who specifically is in charge.

It is due to these three black market industries.

That Helios County has been turned into utter chaos.

Many families have been torn apart, with individuals scattered all over.

There are even men who bring their families along to engage in prostitution just to satisfy their gambling and drug addictions.

Speaking of which.

Dirk Carter thought of the family in Newfield Village.

Britt Ford told Dirk Carter that such incidents are not uncommon in Helios County.

The whole situation is simply terrifying, beyond comprehension.

Dirk Carter took a deep breath, then asked, "Doesn't the city do anything about it?"

"Do something? Who dares? The money Brett Summers earns is regularly sent to the leaders above; each one has been bribed by him. Moreover, these leaders are also corrupted by him, regularly coming to Helios County to gamble and indulge in women. With such privileges, who would intervene?"

Melody Holloway sneered and said.

Dirk Carter said, "I don't believe he's corrupted all of Veridia City's leaders."

"Even if there are clean leaders, what can they do? They've been blinded from the truth. And even if they know, they'd prefer to avoid trouble. When the time comes, if things are not handled, they'd end up in a mess themselves. No one wants to do such things. Helios County is a place untouched by sunlight, devoid of morals and law, only Brett Summers' rampant behavior. Tragedies like my father's have happened countless times..."

When Britt Ford said this, his tone was filled with resentment and disappointment.

Before coming to this town.

He thought it was just poor.

Unexpectedly, he found it to be a deeply afflicted land.

As long as Brett Summers remains here.

The economy will never progress.

And the locals will continue living in misery.

"Alright, I understand the general situation now. Next, you don't need to do anything except follow my instructions. To completely change Helios County, it's not a task that can be completed overnight."

Dirk Carter said.

He stood up.

Leaving Britt Ford's office.

Dirk Carter's mood was very heavy.

Benson Caldwell might have been potent, but at least he hadn't reached an all-controlling level.

Tristan Reid in Sunglow Town was dominant, yet he didn't engage in everything illicit.

This Brett Summers is the biggest thorn he'd encountered since entering politics.

Unless removed.

Dirk Carter wouldn't sleep peacefully at night.

Since he governs here.

He should do some real work for the place.

Standing at his office window, Dirk Carter looked at the bustling cars outside the wall, silently making up his mind.

"Secretary General Carter, were you looking for me?"

Suddenly, the voice of the County Committee's Office Director, Houston Marshall, came from behind.

Dirk Carter turned around; his solemn expression became warm.

He greeted, "Director Marshall, sit, come, have a seat."

"No need, no need. Secretary General Carter, if you have tasks for me, just direct me,"

Houston Marshall declined repeatedly with gestures.

"Actually, it's nothing major; today's the first day of work, and I'm somewhat clueless, so I thought of seeking advice from Director Marshall."

Dirk Carter said humbly.

Houston Marshall was taken aback with surprise.

Frightened, he said, "Secretary General Carter, you're too kind; you're putting me on a pedestal. What do I know about being a county secretary? I'm simply a subordinate, here to serve leaders like you. Whatever you instruct me to do, I'll do."

Just like before.

Houston Marshall was timid and servile, lacking any airs of the County Committee's Office Director.

There must be some hidden agenda within.