The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 84

Stephen quickly sought out Howard's men.

"Howard has been arrested, but fear not because you can work for me."

Stephen's men barged into the place, guns blazing. The speech bore striking similarities to Dennis' recent remarks, and Howard's people quickly came to a decision.

Sure enough, their peace was short-lived. Here came another to recruit their services.

Even though pleading allegiance to Stephen would get them killed, they could not say no to his face. They would be done for if Stephen had them arrested on the spot. Hence, they expressed their loyalty to Stephen.

With Howard's forces yielding to him, Stephen burst out in laughter.

"I win this time. I took the fruits of your labor, Ethan. How are you going to react when you find out?"

Stephen could not wait to fly to Drakthorn Ridge to tell Ethan. However, he still had more things to do in Seaside City.

out for Crestwood and joined

out loud at the

is on my side. Don't worry. I have an exit

a riot in Seaside City and make lots of money. Then, I will take

should be able

amount of money. Even with a lifetime of honest work, they might

my call to start the operation. Now isn't the best time to take action." He planned to strike once Stephen left for

his best men to Ethan. Ethan had taught him a painful lesson,

trial. Howard was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and assault, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He would spend the rest of his life in prison. Howard kept his head down throughout, too tired to defend himself. However, as

Chapter 84

on, he would no longer

thing since Ethan did not show up: Ethan was a goner too. Without Ethan and Howard, Dennis would call the

City.

glanced at Dennis and said

sight, Dennis got

see Howard get the death penalty, but instead of dying, Howard was now sentenced to life imprisonment-an outcome more cruel