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.

file and threw it

a look. You'll know why I'm

a look, and his brows furrowed. It was a record of what he had

Howard asked, "Are you here

faint smile, "That depends on your decision. You have two choices: you can cut ties with Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or

what

someone was out to take his 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. Without Ethan, Howard

take the prison option," Howard looked

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sure he

fool?" Stephen said, "Do

do," Howard

knew he would not change his mind. Still, Stephen did not care. Either way, he would reap the

ask you a question?"

time to realize that Howard was talking

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

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

knees, Howard fell back on the