The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

hapter 16

"Mr. Rivers was arrested for embezzlement and bribery? And we're all part of his harem?"

"Don't slander us!"

"Mr. Rivers would never do such a thing!"

“Besides, our relationship with him is completely innocent!"

A cold smile spread across Stephen's face.

"Sounds convincing, but let me ask you something. If you have nothing to do with him, why did he spend a billion dollars to buy you guys homes? Why does he spend every holiday here with you instead of going home? Why does he send you money regularly? Well? Answer me!"

He sneered. "Can't answer, can you?"

had come prepared, and his demand for an answer was

governors even clapped

good! That tough attitude

go easy because they're women, but

pleased with Stephen's performance. Even George could not help but smile

they stared at Stephen with their

We'll give

The others, realizing what she was doing, quickly rushed

said they would give them an

for defense. They're planning to attack us! Get ready to subdue

snapped to attention, tension rising as they braced for

a weapon in hand but a framed. photograph. It was a black-and-white photo

sacrificed his life in a peacekeeping mission at the

was forty-three..."

voice was not loud, but to Stephen

in