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.

How else could. people dare to

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

not be without Ethan. The only truly indispensable

not possibly determine the fate of an entire province, especially the most developed

control Riveria's future, let alone Ethan. How

focus on finding out how these people

Hill City. "Have you figured

claim not to know either. The smugglers acted discreetly and cunningly." George hung up and called the North Hill

have seven days

could not afford to be

Chapter 35

with constant conflicts and numerous illegal businesses. While those few individuals did not bring much with them,

or other dangerous contraband? How would

be told, George did not care about the citizens' well-being. He was more concerned about how unrest would affect economic

for three consecutive years. If that honor was lost on his watch, people would doubt

said confidently. "I don't need seven days. I

If you can crack the case in three days, there will be a