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.

Stephen took out a file

know why I'm

record

asked, "Are you here to arrest

with Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or go to

understood what was

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

brief moment,

him the man he was today. Without Ethan, Howard had no need for

prison option,"

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taken aback, not sure

mad? Are you a fool?" Stephen said,

do," Howard

looking into Howard's eyes, Stephen knew he would not change his mind. Still, Stephen did not care. Either way, he would

to prison, can I ask you a question?" Howard asked, "Where is Mr.

some time to realize that Howard

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

Ethan was on the mountain. For all Howard knew, Ethan could be

the knees, Howard fell back