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.

changing with Ethan gone? Was Ethan truly indispensable? How else could. people dare

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

be without Ethan. The only truly indispensable person

thought, no matter how capable Ethan was, he could not possibly determine the fate of an entire province, especially the

not control Riveria's future, let alone Ethan. How could he

added, "For now, let's focus on finding out

North Hill City. "Have you figured out how

discreetly and cunningly." George hung up and called the North Hill

tone, he ordered, "You have seven days to find out

not afford to be

Chapter 35

illegal businesses. While those few individuals did not bring much with them, there was no

if they brought deadly weapons or other dangerous contraband? How would the people of North Hill City

about the citizens' well-being.

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

worry!" the police commander said confidently. "I don't need seven

crack the case in three