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."

perked

eight villas, was no small number. Although Horizon Heights was

over 200 thousand dollars, and a villa

there would easily

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

live in them, what

long as they found money stashed 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 against Ethan. After that, who would dare to

that last time when the properties turned out to be for the families of

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

the few people who occasionally go

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people carrying several suitcases Inside, but they come out

must be

and no one was living there, it could only mean one thing: money! They could not possibly

essence. Gather the officials now

to make arrangements right away. The failed operation that morning

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