The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 27

"Would someone like Ethan be involved in corruption?"

"Why would he?"

"If a person of his status and prestige so much as mentioned he was short on cash, people would probably line up to give him money?"

Stephen felt dizzy listening to those comments.

"How could this be? How could none of these suitcases be filled with money?"

He simply could not believe that what they found were thank-you letters.

While he was grappling with his confusion, another official came running from outside, shouting, "We've made a new discovery at one of the other villas."

Stephen's eyes immediately lit up, like a drowning man grasping at straws. "What discoveries? Did you find money?"

was taken aback, not expecting such a strong reaction from Stephen, but he replied, "Not money. They're letters

dumbfounded.

about? The thank-you letters were already pretty bizarre, but now there

letters to look at, and the first line stunned Stephen. "Dear author of "The Grumpy Paupers'... Respected author of 'The Bell Ringer'... Huh?" The Grumpy Paupers and The Bell Ringer were world-famous classics. Their stories were brilliant and philosophical, impacting countless people globally.

uncontrollably as he quickly looked at the other

director of the 'An Aquatic Adventure' TV

suddenly felt

Cosmic Conundrum and The Globetrotters? They were the most popular TV series at the moment. Even he was a devoted

was a phenomenal hit, known worldwide. However, the authors of those works had always

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knew their pen name but had never seen them in person. Due to their anonymity, some often joked online that they

the authors of those works. What kind of knowledge and experience did one need to write such classic

It was Ethan Rivers, the man he wanted to crush under his

it have to be him? Of all people, why

the world suddenly felt like an

it was not long before people found some bank cards and transaction