NovelEnglishChapter 1332 Jacob had received the complete file on Cameron.
The 47-year-old was a native of Valken. He had passed the first level of the national examination at the age of 13, then went on to pass the second level by 18. In Valken, he had been renowned for his abilities, often referred to as a man of extraordinary talent.
However, after passing the second level of the national examination, he delayed traveling to the capital for the next level due to his mom's illness. Instead, he took up a position as a scribe in Valken's local government. Cameron's career had been nothing but steady. Both the people of Valken and the Ministry of Infrastructure had praised him for his decisiveness and ability to get things done. In the triennial evaluations by the Civil Department, he consistently received high marks.
In fact, seven said that being limited to the Waterworks Department was a waste of his talent. Of course, there were also those who believed his lack of connections was the reason he hadn't been promoted further. Otherwise, he could have possibly becthe Ministry of Infrastructure's deputy minister.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe kingdom had many officials like him-low-ranking but reliable, with no grand ambitions, just quietly. efficient and grounded. His life was simple and unremarkable. He had one wife, a concubine, a son, a daughter, and three servants. The house he lived in had once been rented, but in recent years, he had purchased a modest hwith a small courtyard-just big enough for his family to live in.
Still, it could be said that working in the Waterworks Department was a lucrative job. The fact that he had only just managed to buy a house in the last two years spoke to his integrity in office.
However, he wasn't entirely without flaws.
Jacob pointed out that several of the officials working under Cameron were living far more comfortably than he was. While their salaries couldn't compare to his, they were clearly managing to live well beyond their means. They must be dipping into the funds allocated for the riverworks.
Did Cameron not know? It was hard to believe.
What was strange was that he knew about it and allowed it, but didn't take any for himself. A truly honest official wouldn't tolerate corruption happening right under his nose, unless he was a major embezzler who was simply good at hiding it.
Or there was another possibility-he didn't take any for himself but turned a blind eye to his subordinates' corruption to win their loyalty and ensure they followed his orders.
By quietly operating this way for so many years, he had free rein to place whomever he wanted, whether they were laborers or personnel from the Waterworks Department, without anyone noticing.
Jacob laughed bitterly. "We were initially focused on the lords and nobles. After all, Eleanor was often in their circle, thinking she could draw ssupport from them. But I didn't expect that Mr. Judd would take such a different approach by targeting lesser officials instead." Carissa frowned, her mind racing through the implications After a moment of thought, she said, “With Prince Yuvan leading the way, Mr. Judd could easily carve out these hidden paths, taking advantage of the gaps. Without Prince Yuvan causing a distraction, he would never have been able to operate so freely for so long." Jacob nodded.
It was true. Without Yuvan's rebellion, the rise of bandits of rebels in the countryside, and the alliance between 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 1332 Sandoria and Westhaven, these riverworks in the capital wouldn't have amounted to much.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn simple terms, it was like someone trying to make a big, strong camel carry so much weight that it couldn't handle it. Then, they added just one more small thing to make it collapse. By doing so, they could achieve a big result with very little effort or cost.
It was a very clever plan.
"Continue the investigation. Have all the managers detained and halt the work immediately," Carissa ordered.
"That will require a royal edict, and right now, it's still just our suspicion. We haven't found any concrete m evidence yet. The riverworks are crucial-the summer rains are upon us, and any delays could lead to flooding that costs lives. Without proof, His Majesty won't order a shutdown," said Jacob. Carissa thought for a moment, then replied firmly, "Three days. We need to uncover something by then. We can't afford to wait." "Understood. I'll get on it right away," Jacob assured, leaving without hesitation.
As soon as he left, Claire rushed in, her steps brisk. "Your Grace, thave news regarding the person Lord Gerald was looking for."
Carissa massaged her temple. "The search for that person can wait. Right now, we have more pressing m important. The matters No, this lising m man is closely connected to Prince Nicholas, and according to our investigation, all of Prince Nicholas' charitable expenditures in Nerovia are funded by him," said Claire. Today's Bonus Offer
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