Chapter 17

Stephen had asked why, yet the answers he received seemed completely unrelated, However, every response answered his question perfectly.

the widows of the Why did Ethan treat those women so well? It was because they w fallen heroes. Their husbands had sacrificed their lives for Riveria, and Riveria's prosperity was built on the sacrifice of those men.

Did their families not deserve such luxurious homes? They did; they more than deserved it.

"What..." Stephen suddenly felt his throat go dry.

The officials behind were stunned, not to mention George and the other governors watching the livestream.

Zane sighed softly. He knew Ethan would not have any mistresses, but now that the truth was out, he could not help but feel a deep respect for Ethan. The man had taken on the burden of the entire province's well-being all by himself.

"No wonder Riveria is thriving. With someone like him around, Riveria will only get better!"

Liam gulped hard, finally understanding why Ethan was so calm that morning. Since he had nothing to hide, he had nothing to fear, not even false accusations or slander, especially when the women in question were the families of the fallen heroes.

governors returned to their senses, their expressions now serious

is

cold sweat trickled

could not think of a

governor slammed his hands on the table. "Their husbands gave their lives for Riveria, and Ethan spent his money and time to take care of them. But instead of thanking him, you arrested him instead?" Stephen shrank back,

you mean by that? Are you saying they don't deserve to live

moments ago, they believed Stephen and George, thinking Ethan really had a harem. However, not only did it turn out to be untrue, but Ethan had even been using his own money to care for

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had misjudged such a great man! How could they forgive

speechless by the

families of heroes instead of having

spot on. George

officials started to whisper

something like this. He's not that kind

Did he drag us all here without evidence to see

behind him, Stephen's face flickered between red and

"This has to be Ethan's scheme. This is

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