The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 100

He did not even bother when it came to forces like Crestwood. As long as he took down a few small gangs, he could proceed with the next part of his plan.

Although Stephen had given him some guns, ammunition, and a decent amount of money, it was not enough. He needed to swindle even more weapons and money from Stephen.

Once he had everything he needed, he would take all the money and weapons, flee Riveria, and head overseas! After that, he would not have to worry about Seaside City again and could live a peaceful life abroad for the rest of his days.

The next day, thanks to Howard, things were indeed starting to settle down in Seaside City.

Stephen saw that and nodded in satisfaction.

"Howard is doing a good job. It seems it wasn't Ethan who brought peace to Seaside City, but rather him relying on Howard to maintain it. The real capable one is Howard. If we can hold out for another day, the main reinforcements will arrive tomorrow, and everything will be resolved."

Stephen finally sighed in relief.

Although the incident had caused Seaside City's GDP to drop from 1.8 trillion to 1.5 trillion, it would not decline further once the trouble was over.

Then, he just had to make Howard stay in Seaside City, and the city's GDP would rise again. After all, Howard's company was still around!

"Knock, knock."

was a knock

"Come in."

entered. Stephen glanced up at him and

were filthy with some parts torn. However,

"What happened to you?"

said, "The enemy's firepower was a lot stronger than

"Are you

Howard, it would be a

I'm fine. However, I have bad

sank at the mention of bad news.

other entities for a final

understood what was

more money

Howard nodded.

flee. As it stands now, I can't

panicked a little. He could

culprit behind all the problems in Seaside City. It would be a smear

memory of being tossed into a literal dumpster afterward was a humiliation he could

eyes darkened as an intense