The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

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

Zane and Liam, that announcement

and took

"That can't be!"

there 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 disaster site after the

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

Stephen said confidently. "I wouldn't say this

evidence."

information about Ethan's real estate holdings and the financial transactions

handed out tens of thousands of dollars to people? Furthermore, he gave it to each person! Open your eyes. Ethan is a parasite, and

to believe it. A parasite? Just yesterday, he had seen the South Regent's men escort Ethan with the utmost respect. Was

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hold?

he could speak up, Zane pulled

listen. People like that only realize their mistakes when it's too late. Don't waste your time with them. Let

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

his hand.