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

why I'm here

the file for a look, and his brows furrowed. It was a record of what he had done a long time ago, including street brawls and business

of this?" Howard asked,

on your decision. You have two choices: you can cut ties with Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or go to prison. Take your pick. A wise

understood what

Ethan's supposed freedom in

moment,

was today. Without Ethan, Howard had no need for

the prison option," Howard

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was taken aback, not sure

Stephen said, "Do you know the significance of

Howard replied without

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

prison, can I ask you a

to realize that Howard was

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

learned that Ethan was on

weak behind the knees, Howard fell back on the