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.

a file and threw it near Howard's

look. You'll know why I'm here in

grabbed the file for a look, and his brows furrowed. It was a record of what

asked, "Are

You have two choices: you can cut ties with Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or go to prison.

finally understood what

place. Ethan's supposed freedom in the news was false. The man could possibly be locked away somewhere,

that brief moment, Howard reached

was today.

prison option," Howard

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not sure

a fool?" Stephen said, "Do you know the significance of going

do," Howard

into Howard's eyes, Stephen knew he would not change his mind. Still, Stephen

I ask you a question?" Howard asked,

some time to realize that Howard was

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

he learned that Ethan was on the mountain. For all

Howard