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.

left, everybody set out for

out loud

worry.

Seaside City and make lots of money. Then, I will

should be able

everybody's ass. It was a huge amount of money. Even with a lifetime of honest work, they might not be able to

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

best men to Ethan. Ethan had taught him a

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 to defend himself. However, as he was led away, he saw Dennis in the crowd,

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on, he would no

it could only mean one thing since Ethan did not show up: Ethan was a goner too. Without Ethan and Howard, Dennis would call the shots in

City.

at Dennis and said

Howard disappeared out of sight, Dennis got up and left. He had only

instead of dying, Howard was now sentenced to life imprisonment-an outcome