The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 35

Brandon carefully orchestrated his plan. He specifically chose a few people to cross the border without much cargo, then deliberately leaked information about illegal border crossings.

After setting everything up, Brandon called all the Lytton residents back.

"The trap has been set. Let's see how they handle it," he said with a smirk.

News of the border crossings spread quickly. Due to the mass resignations leaving a shortage of officials, the information quickly reached Stephen and George.

Both men's expressions were grim.

"More illegal immigrants?"

That might not have been a big deal elsewhere, but to them, it was a serious problem. During the three years that Ethan was in charge, there had not been a single case of illegal immigration!

"Could they have been right?" Stephen could not accept it.

indispensable? How else could. people dare to cross the border illegally as soon as Ethan was out of

said. "It's surely a coincidence. After all, we've had a

to believe Riveria could not be without Ethan. The

was, he could not possibly determine the

future, let alone Ethan.

"For now, let's focus on finding out how these people entered the

he immediately contacted North Hill City. "Have you figured

know either. The smugglers acted discreetly and cunningly." George hung up and called the North Hill City Police

seven days to find out who brought them

afford to be careless about

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was far from peaceful, with constant conflicts and numerous illegal businesses. While those few

weapons or other dangerous contraband? How would the people

be told, George did not care about the citizens' well-being. He

Hill City had been named one of the top ten safest cities for three consecutive years.

commander said confidently. "I don't need seven days. I can solve

up. "Excellent! If you can crack the case in three days, there will be a substantial