The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 52

Inside a grand mansion, Eric and Brandon walked into the living room and saw Shawn on the couch.

They curiously asked, "What's the matter? You sounded urgent."

"Good news!" Shawn could not even hold back his smirk. "We're going to be rich this time!"

While Eric looked confused, Brandon sat opposite Shawn and asked, "What is it?"

"The federal government just had a meeting, and they've praised us for what we've done here in North Hill. Reporters will be interviewing us in the next two days. Until then, we'll be famous across the country."

Brandon'instantly understood. "With a better reputation, it's easier for us to make more money!"

Although Eric could not quite follow the details, he perked up and grinned when he heard he was about to make more money.

"But that's not all. Stephen Quinn wants to sell you a piece of land at a lower- than-market price to develop. It's that land that you've always wanted!"

Brandon bolted up from his seat, momentarily doubting his ears, but he was finally getting the land he dreamt of!

to purchase

was the home to endangered wildlife

stream, vital to the city's infrastructure.

environment of the city would be

the thought, Stephen surprised him with the

great!" he

could get the land and develop it, he could make a hundred times more money. As

everything was drained and squeezed out, he would leave the country. No matter how angry Stephen would be, there was

day, reporters arrived at the

tie, looking handsome and charming.

"Mr. Quinn, good morning."

Chapter 52

spoke to him with utmost respect as he

a lot about you, and now

looking extremely

Eric Morningstar the commander and Shawn Hill the mayor? To

nodded. "Yes, that's right. I knew how despicable Ethan Rivers could be, so I took precautions

sighed, looking directly into

somehow underestimated just how vile he could be, and it hurt the city a little. That was my fault. I owe the people of North

his head in front of everyone and