The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 82

Howard took the call from his secretary.

"We have a visitor from the state government, sir. His name is Stephen Quinn. He

wants to see you."

Howard frowned.

He knew of Stephen, the man who apologized for trusting North Hill City in the hands of the wrong guy. Stephen was also the one who gave back Ethan his freedom, yet Howard could not reach Ethan to this day.

"Why does he want to meet with me?"

Howard headed straight to the office. Upon learning where Stephen was, he stepped into his office and immediately spotted Stephen on his chair with his legs across his desk, acting like he was in charge.

Howard entered the office and closed the door behind him before asking, "What can I do for you?"

Stephen sized Howard, a lean-looking middle-aged man with a scar on his face, up.

'Ethan doesn't seem to have a good eye. He could've looked for someone easier on the eye. 'Stephen thought to himself.

took out a file

a look. You'll know why I'm

was a record of what he had done a long time ago, including

this?" Howard asked, "Are you here to arrest

choices: you can cut ties with Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or go to prison. Take your pick. A wise man will know what to

what was going

someone was out to take his place. Ethan's supposed freedom in the news was false. The man could possibly be locked away

moment, Howard reached

was today. Without Ethan,

the prison option," Howard looked

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not sure

said, "Do you know the significance of

do," Howard replied without

change his mind. Still, Stephen did not care. Either way, he

get sent to prison, can I ask you a

realize

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

that Ethan was on the mountain. For all Howard knew, Ethan

knees, Howard