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.

Ethan truly indispensable? How else could. people dare to cross the

surely a coincidence.

could not be without Ethan.

capable Ethan was, he could not possibly determine the fate of an entire province, especially the

alone Ethan. How

on finding out

North Hill City. "Have you figured out how they

and cunningly." George hung up and called the North

he ordered, "You have seven days to

could not afford to be careless about

Chapter 35

conflicts and numerous illegal businesses. While those few individuals did not bring much with them, there was no guarantee the next group

if they brought deadly weapons or other dangerous contraband?

well-being.

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

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

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