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 near

know why I'm here

a record of what he had done a long time ago, including street brawls and business

asked, "Are

Ethan, work for me, and still run this business, or go to prison. Take your pick.

what was going

out to take his place. Ethan's supposed freedom in the news

brief moment,

made him the man he was today. Without Ethan, Howard

prison option," Howard looked

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sure

said, "Do you know the significance of going to

Howard replied without

not change his mind. Still, Stephen did not care. Either

before I get sent to prison, can I ask you a question?" Howard asked, "Where

took Stephen some time to realize that Howard was

"He's at Drakthorn Ridge."

passed out when he learned that Ethan was on the mountain. For

behind the knees, Howard fell

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