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

Although Horizon Heights

200 thousand dollars, and a villa

more than ten properties there would easily amount to tens

them." Stephen snickered and continued, "I suspect there's something hidden there that cannot see the

understood what Stephen implied. "You think it's money hidden in there?" Stephen nodded. If not live in them, what else would

found money stashed in there, whether embezzled or obtained through legitimate channels, they could claim it was Ethan's ill-gotten

can't have a repeat of that

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

for the few people

Chapter 24

up with people carrying several suitcases Inside, but they come

suitcases must be

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

the essence. Gather the officials now and take action

right away. The failed operation that morning had been

let these people know exactly what kind of person they were defending. They