The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

"Right now, everyone's focused on whether Ethan is corrupt or not. We definitely can't let this discussion continue. We need to divert everyone's attention," George said. "In that case... His reputation!"

A spark of inspiration came to George as he figured out a way to turn Ethan's move to his own benefit.

"I got it! We should be targeting his reputation instead!" With that thought, George finally came up with a plan.

"It's no longer about whether Ethan is corrupt or not. We need to tarnish Ethan's reputation the

first. We can say he's got dirty hands, using his local influence to suppress regional officials.

"We'll also say he has connections at the border, earning him large amounts of ill- gotten gains."

Simon considered it for a moment and found the plan feasible. After all, Ethan had been working there for so long. Surely some people disliked him.

They could contact those officials and find a few towns that had issues with Ethan to testify. That could serve as proof that Ethan was indeed corrupt.

Once that "truth" was revealed, people would no longer pay a second thought to the thank-you letters or whatever good deeds Ethan had done in the past.

Better yet, the sentiment around Stephen might change, and the public might even urge Stephen to continue investigating Ethan's background!

sounds like a plan," Simon said. "Make

first gave

instructions, Stephen finally snapped back to reality and had everyone leave the villa. Then, he ordered Ethan's

left, he kept his head down and did not say a word-a

him were whispering among

still no evidence that

locked up just because he's

"I think so too..."

Chapter 32

disappear. Ast such, he hurriedly got into his car and left in

cold water. The cold water sobered him up, allowing him

gritted his teeth

it were not for Ethan, he would not have been publicly humiliated like that.

even reached the federal government, and how they knew

wa

had always been the best in everything since he was young, so he had never

"Knock, knock."

bathroom door, followed by

took a deep breath, trying

he opened the door and said,

but don't take it to heart," George said. "We have