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.

people dare to cross the border illegally as soon as Ethan was out of the

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

believe Riveria could not be without

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

Quinns could not control Riveria's future, let alone Ethan. How could he be more. powerful than

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

City. "Have you

yet. They claim not to know either. The smugglers acted discreetly and cunningly." George hung

"You have seven days to find out who brought

could not afford to be

Chapter 35

those few individuals did not bring much with them,

dangerous contraband? How would

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

Hill City had been named one of the top ten safest cities for three consecutive years. If that honor was lost on

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

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