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 Dennis'

loud

worry. I

a riot in Seaside City and make lots of money.

you should be able to

a lifetime of honest work, they might not be able to save up a

call to start the operation. Now isn't the best time

his son and his best men to Ethan. Ethan had

later, Stephen made it back 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 of his life in prison. Howard kept his head down throughout, too tired

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he would no longer have a

Ethan did not show up: Ethan was a goner

City.

glanced at Dennis and said nothing

sight, Dennis got up and left. He

of dying, Howard was now sentenced to life