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.

their expressions now serious as they

this is the so-called

cold sweat trickled down George's

grim. He could not think of

his money and time to take care of them. But instead of thanking him, you arrested him instead?" Stephen shrank back, mumbling, "That's not it. Why would Ethan give them such luxurious

feet. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying they don't deserve

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 the widows of the fallen

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a great man! How could they forgive

by the revelation.

He never thought Ethan was wholeheartedly caring for the families of heroes instead of having them as mistresses. If word got out, he could forget about ruining Ethan's reputation. Someone might even erect a monument in

were usually spot on. George muttered to himself, "How could I have been wrong this

started to

involved in something like this. He's not that kind

drag us all here without evidence to see him make a fool of

him, Stephen's face flickered between red and pale. He

silencing the officials, and said, "This has to be Ethan's scheme.

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