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

and

"That can't be!"

some

He was always hands-on with everything. He was

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

Stephen said confidently. "I wouldn't say this

evidence."

information about Ethan's real estate holdings

or embezzling? Could he have handed out tens of thousands of dollars to people? Furthermore,

he had seen the South Regent's men escort Ethan with the utmost respect. Was that the kind of power

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hold?

could speak up,

that only realize their mistakes when it's too late. Don't

already thinking about how to escape. He was certain that without Ethan,

his hand. "Let's set

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