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.

everybody set out for Crestwood and joined

laughed out loud

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

lots of money. Then, I will take you across

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

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

isn't

cautious since losing his son and his best men to Ethan. Ethan had taught him a painful lesson, and he would

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, watching him with a

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would no longer have

Ethan did not show up:

City.

said nothing before being

sight, Dennis got up

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