The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 69

That afternoon, Stephen could breathe easy at home.

"The worst has passed."

He was scared out of his wits upon learning the city's state of affairs. Luckily, he had Simon's help and narrowly managed to weather the crisis. Still, there was a lot to reflect on.

Most importantly, Stephen may be out of the woods but North Hill City was not. It would take at least another two weeks before the turmoil could settle.

The dwindling number of businesses in North Hill City had resulted in a severe job shortage. If left unchecked, it could cause a massive population decline.

Another issue was with the nature reserve. With the reserve mistakenly turned into a development area, Lytton wrecked and destroyed the habitat, leading to a drop in wildlife. It was a massive loss to the city and the world.

The city's water supply had also been contaminated, and it would take two weeks to improve the water quality. The area had to be reclaimed before more damage was done.

development, he promised residential complexes and villas to the public, attracting many

likable on screen, the public bought into his persona and paid the

the people of Lytton, and it was impossible to get back the seven billion dollars. Some may never see a house despite having handed in their life savings. What was

dollars. The other alternative

it slide.

a dilemma, Stephen wished he could arrest the perpetrators and annihilate them himself. Yet, they got away, living freely abroad while Stephen was left

figure out a good solution. Out

whole thing had little to do

walked and said, "I need some

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finding Stephen

managing Riveria before, yet trouble and Stephen went hand-in-hand. Still, George could not turn

"What's the problem?"

build houses in the nature

the situation