The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

"What?" Liam was shocked by the startling news.

"Mr. Rivers, are you joking?" Liam found it hard to believe.

Ethan chuckled. "You'll soon find out if I am."

Then, he finished his breakfast and left.

By noon, Stephen's office was already filled with officials who had previously worked with Ethan. Even the lieutenant governor, Zane, was present. He had his arms crossed, looking visibly angry. Anyone could tell it was best not to provoke him at the moment.

When the others saw Zane's mood, they became curious.

"What's going on?"

Noting everyone had arrived, Stephen said, "I know all of you have a good relationship with Ethan Rivers, but I have some news. Ethan has been arrested for embezzlement bribery."

and

and Liam, that announcement shocked

embezzled and took

"That can't be!"

some

over the years. He was always hands-on with everything. He was even the first to arrive at the disaster site after the recent

and disbelieving looks on everyone's faces, Stephen smiled triumphantly. That was exactly the reaction he wanted! He was

wrong," Stephen said confidently.

evidence."

table. It contained information about Ethan's real estate holdings and the financial

of thousands of dollars to people? Furthermore, he gave it

was reluctant to believe it. A parasite? Just yesterday, he had seen the South Regent's men escort Ethan with the utmost respect. Was that the kind of power a

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hold?

could speak up, Zane pulled

no use. He won't listen. People like that only realize their mistakes when it's too late. Don't

not even God could save Riveria, and he was already thinking about how to escape. He was certain that without Ethan, Riveria would

hand. "Let's set

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