The Ex-Wife Strikes Back By Queena Laurie

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However, she had to find a suitable reason to persuade Michael to go to the Senate and take up his new post with peace of mind. This was to prevent any disturbances from arising due to dissatisfaction. 

According to the development trajectory in her previous life, the conflict between Yves and Christopher would be further aggravated, and the struggle would escalate to a new level. 

Only then would the abilities of this parachuted sheriff, Yves, be revealed. 

Christopher was a speaker of the county council. Although he was over a decade older than Yves, he was no match for Yves’s political acumen and struggle. 

Very soon, he would start to retreat step by step and be exposed to numerous significant issues. This would lead to a domino effect, uncovering even more problems and causing a massive earthquake in Navarre’s political scene. 

In her previous life, Aurelia’s father was the first victim of political struggle because he insisted on standing on Christopher’s 

side. 

‘Isn’t now the best situation where we can break free from this dangerous vortex before the conflict erupts? 

When everything concludes and the Navarre political scene becomes surprisingly vacant, returning to the sheriff’s office as the county’s savior” will be ideal. At that time, no one will have anything to say, and it will also help restore my father’s reputation. 

After collecting herself, Aurelia called Michael again half an hour later. 

She coaxed, “Dad, you can rest assured take up your new position. The momentary gossip and disgrace are insignificant 

matters!” 

Michael asked after a long pause, “Aurelia, did Channing ask you to tell me this?” 

Michael was very uneasy at first. But for some reason, upon hearing his daughter’s calm and mature words on the other end of the phone, he suddenly felt a sense of tranquility as well. 

Aurelia hesitated for a while. She didn’t deny it directly, but she did not admit it either. She continued vaguely. “Dad, the days ahead, until next year’s election, will be filled with turmoil. Being able to break free at this time is a good thing!” 

Aurelia continued, “Although that thing is not a big problem and has been rectified, if you get involved and someone finds out it, it will also stain your reputation. You won’t lose your official position, but there is definitely no hope for advancement. Only by keeping a low profile can we bear greater responsibilities in the near future!” 

After Aurelia finished her words, Michael took a deep breath. Sweat appeared on his forehead. 

“Now I’m sure that there is a master behind my daughter! 

After all, I know my own daughter well. 

When did she have such a political mind? 

Not to mention, the fact that she can say such mature and admonishing words clearly implies that someone has been teaching her. She won’t have conveyed this message otherwise. 

She already made it clear that something big will happen in Navarre’s political scene in the days ahead. It’s very likely that Speaker Waltz’s problem is going to be exposed! 

As a cadre who grew up in Navarre for so many years, how could Michael not know about Christopher’s power and influence? 

‘How many undisclosed and clandestine transactions are there? The evidence in my hands is enough to expose these activities and create a major upheaval in the political landscape, not to mention what will happen if someone makes up his 

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mind to uncover these secrets! 

Now it seems that this Yves is really not simple! 

And the person behind Aurelia is even more impressive! 

After all, once the conflict between Deputy Longley and Speaker Waltz fully erupts, no matter whether I help Deputy Longley or neither of them, the ultimate outcome will not be favorable. 

On the contrary, getting out of the situation may temporarily lead to a loss of influence and being sidelined. However, from the bigger picture, I am undoubtedly the biggest winner, Michael strategized. 

“Aurelia, Dad knows now. Help me thank your… your friend! If there’s a chance, please invite him home for dinner!” Michael answered. 

Aurelia was stunned for a moment. She didn’t tell him that those words were purely from her. No one else had taught her. 

But since Michael mistakenly thought that someone influential was guiding her to dissuade him. Aurelia would just let him continue with that misunderstanding. It would be better to keep Michael in the dark to avoid his potential difficulty in accepting Aurelia’s change. 

Aurelia hinted, “Got it, Dad! By the way, even though you’re leaving for another position, you have to maintain your relationship with Deputy Longley well! Deputy Longley is… He’s from the Longley family in Druobridge!” 

Aurelia had not wanted to tell Michael about Yves’s identity so early. 

But if Michael returned to the sheriff’s office in the future, Yves would undoubtedly be his partner. It would be better to let him know about the other party’s trump cards earlier so he could make some preparations in advance. 

After Michael heard this, his pupils shrank slightly. Although he did not break out in cold sweat, he felt a shiver running down his spine. ‘No wonder! 

He’s actually a noble scion from Druobridge that has been transferred to Navarre! 

So, if Christopher is still trying to crush and suppress this ‘young‘ sheriff, isn’t it like willingly walking into a lion’s den? How can it end well? 

No wonder Aurelia asked me to switch sides when she came home that day!” 

Thinking of this, Michael felt that he was teetering on the edge of a cliff. 

If Michael hadn’t listened to Aurelia’s words and changed direction in time, what would happen? As a person who had experienced the ups and downs in his career for so many years, Michael knew very well that it would lead to unfavorable 

consequences. 

And this news made Michael affirm that there was definitely an influential person behind Aurelia. He analyzed internally, “This person may also be like Yves, an heir of a rich political family from Druobridge.” 

Otherwise, as a distinguished Chief Deputy Sheriff and an official of the Tospait Deputy Chief Executive level, he could not believe that such a major move took place without any prior information being leaked from the sheriff’s office and Nuthana appointing him directly. 

It didn’t conform to the rules of officialdom at all! 

Hence, it could be seen that the ability of the person secretly behind this was quite strong. 

So far, Michael’s originally dejected heart was completely empowered. After the call with Aurelia ended, he immediately got up and went to Yves’s office. 

Yves was very displeased about Michael “being stabbed in the back” after joining him. He didn’t feel guilty for Michael, but he felt a little sympathy and pity for him. 

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Now, not only did Michael not harbor any resentment, but he also came to report to him about his work and maintain their relationship. 

Originally, Yves only had anger and pity. But now, he felt a greater sense of guilt and goodwill toward Michael. 

He felt that Michael was at least good in terms of attitude and stance. Upon being promoted in name but demoted in reality, he didn’t complain or harbor resentment. He displayed a broad–mindedness befitting someone capable of accomplishing great things. 

Yves concluded internally, ‘Forget it. For now, consider this as me owing Michael once. In the future, when Navarre’s situation completely stabilizes, I will have to arrange a better future for Michael. 

It wouldn’t be appropriate to let him, only in his forties, stay in the position of Senate Speaker until his retirement. Even if this position of Chief Executive is something that many people can only dream of 

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