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

properties, among which were eight villas, was no small number. Although Horizon Heights was not the most luxurious community in Riveria, it was

thousand dollars, and a villa

properties there would easily amount to tens of

Stephen snickered and continued, "I suspect there's something hidden there

"You think it's money hidden in there?" Stephen nodded. If not live in them, what else would someone do with over ten properties? The obvious answer was to stash something-money, most

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

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

patted his chest in assurance. "Don't worry.

for the few people who occasionally go to maintain

Chapter 24

people carrying several suitcases Inside, but they come out

must be filled with

he heard that. If suitcases were involved and no one was living there, it could only mean one thing: money! They

of the essence. Gather the officials now

arrangements right away. The failed operation that morning had been a huge embarrassment for lin, and he needed to

for Ethan earlier. It was a perfect opportunity to let these people know exactly what kind