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 and threw it

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

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

asked, "Are you here to arrest

your decision. You have two choices: you can cut ties with Ethan, work for me, and still run

finally understood what was

take his place. Ethan's supposed freedom in the news was false. The

that brief moment, Howard

the man he was today. Without

prison

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taken aback, not sure he had heard

said, "Do you know the significance

do," Howard replied

not change his mind. Still, Stephen did

can I ask you a question?" Howard

some time to realize that

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

learned that Ethan was on the mountain. For

Howard fell back on the