The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 68

"I can see why he feels that way, considering the accusations against him."

Simon sought help from experts to write an apology letter. It was a deep dive into the subject matter with each word carefully selected to leave the public pondering its underlying meaning.

The brief letter shirked Stephen of any responsibility except his judgment on hiring, pinning most fault on Shawn, Eric, and Brandon. Ethan was also partly to be blamed, and Stephen was just the gullible party who knew nothing.

Though fooled, Stephen only acted out in the public's best interest, so the public had to keep their thoughts to themselves.

"He's committed to our well-being."

"The faults lie on Shawn, Eric, and Brandon. They didn't just have Stephen fooled, but us

too."

"Ethan should share a part of the blame too. He knew what was going on but said nothing anyway."

Simon hired trolls to sway public opinion. Those internet trolls downplayed Stephen's mistake, making him innocent.

Simon had also gotten Stephen another secret weapon.

At the end of it, Stephen said, "Ethan is free to go from this day onward, and as compensation to make up for the mistake, we'll be giving him a house."

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

in the

shifted for the better. Despite everything, Stephen

face of the applause, Stephen kept a smile, feeling

facade than a reality as he

Local legend whispered of a dragon dwelling there, which was how it got its name. Ethan was taken to a villa, and Liam told him, "You'll be

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were all than needed to figure

his supposed freedom, but it was just

his supposed freedom,

about the and scenery. It was not a bad idea

there.

villa for a look, Judging by the cleanliness, the place

not in a hurry to

Ethan's gaze and saying, "We probably won't meet

smile, "There's always a

reluctant to

to do

Ethan said composedly, "Just remember what I

that he