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.

Stephen left, everybody set out for Crestwood

laughed out loud

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

City and make lots of money. Then, I will take you

10 to 20 million dollars each, you should be able to live

was a huge amount of money. Even with a lifetime of honest work, they might not be able to save up a tenth

the operation. Now isn't the best

lot more cautious since losing his son and his best men to Ethan. Ethan had taught him a painful

to Riveria, just in time for Howard's trial. Howard was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and assault, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He would spend the rest

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from now on, he would

Howard locked up for life, it could only mean one thing since Ethan did not show up: Ethan was a goner too. Without Ethan and Howard, Dennis would

City.

at Dennis and said nothing before being taken

disappeared out of sight, Dennis got up and left.

see Howard get the death penalty, but instead of dying, Howard was