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

for Zane and Liam, that

embezzled and

"That can't be!"

some kind

seen Ethan's work over the years. He was always hands-on with everything. He was even the first to arrive at the

confused, and disbelieving looks on everyone's faces, Stephen smiled triumphantly. That was exactly the

sources can't be wrong," Stephen said confidently. "I wouldn't say this without

evidence."

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

without accepting bribes or embezzling? Could he have handed out tens of thousands of dollars

reluctant to believe it. A parasite? Just yesterday, he had seen the South Regent's men escort

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hold?

speak up, Zane

listen. People like that only realize their mistakes when it's too late. Don't waste

he was already thinking about

waved his hand.

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