The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 24

If Ethan were to vie for George's position as governor, that would be

unacceptable

Luckily, George had discovered Ethan's intentions quickly and acted even faster. He had nipped Ethan's aspirations in the bud!

"I've really underestimatell him. Who would have thought he had such a strong ability to win people over?"

George sat on the sofa and took a sip of his coffee, which calmed him down a little.

"What does Ethan Rivers have to do with Riveria's success? It's all thanks to my wise leadership. Without me, Riveria would have fallen into chaos."

Not long after, Stephen returned, bringing some important news he had uncovered.

"I've made some big discoveries," he told George. "I found out that Ethan owns more than ten properties in Horizon Heights, among which are eight villas."

George perked up

Heights was not the most luxurious community in Riveria, it was by no means bad

apartment cost over 200 thousand dollars, and a villa started

than ten properties there would easily amount to tens of

he's hardly ever stayed there. He's always had others manage them." Stephen snickered and continued, "I suspect there's something hidden there that cannot see the light

money hidden in there?" Stephen nodded. If not live in them, what else would

in there, whether embezzled or obtained through legitimate channels, they could claim it was Ethan's ill-gotten gains. That way, they could solidify the charges of embezzlement and bribery

asked, "Are you sure about this? We can't have a repeat of that last time when the properties turned out to be for the

chest in assurance. "Don't worry. I've confirmed it this

except for the few people who occasionally go to

Chapter 24

cars often pull up with people carrying several suitcases Inside, but they

suitcases must be filled

relaxed when he heard that. If suitcases were involved and no one was living there, it could only mean one thing: money! They could not possibly contain just clothes and other mundane

essence. Gather

make arrangements right away. The failed operation that morning had been a huge embarrassment for

bring along those who had spoken up for Ethan earlier. It was a perfect opportunity to let these people know exactly what kind of person they were defending. They