The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 113

The mayor led Stephen to the car and headed to the first shelter.

In the car, the mayor asked quietly, "How much money and supplies did you bring this time?"

Stephen smiled. "10 million, and some canned food, tents, and so on."

The mayor instantly fell silent.

Only 10 million and stuff like canned food and tents? If those supplies were from someone else, the people would be grateful and appreciative. However, they were from Stephen! Whose was responsible for the downfall of Seaside City? It was Stephen! Seaside City would not be in this situation if he had not arrested Howard. His reckless move had caused Seaside City's GDP to plummet by 1.2 trillion.

With the city crippled, stabilizing it and restoring its infrastructure would cost billions, but he only brought 10 billion. It was the same as injuring someone and only handing over a dollar when the treatment could cost tens of thousands. What was worse was that Stephen's family was rich, and Stephen himself held a high position.

The mayor had a lot he wanted to say, but in the end, he swallowed his words and reduced them to a sigh. He was struggling to hold it together.

made the city a thriving place. Now,

heard the sigh. "Do you have something to

for your support. The things you brought are exactly what we need right now. Thank you so

to resign as soon as he returned. Whoever wanted to take over the hot mess that was Seaside City could do so.

that moment, he began to empathize with Ethan. Managing just Seaside City alone was exhausting, much less the whole of Riveria. Yet, what awaited him in the

why so many people had left recently. With Riveria falling into Stephen's hands, it was

they arrived at the first shelfer. As the mayor led Stephen out of the car, Stephen noticed everyone standing, seemingly

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all part of Simon's orders for everyone to welcome Stephen when he arrived. Everything also had to be spotless-no one could be in beds

had prepared in advance, and cleared his throat at the microphone, making his voice echo throughout the hall.

situation at Seaside City had been unstable lately, and they had been living in fear,

shelter with everyone else. Yet, exhausted,

and recorded the entire scene below the

standing, the viewers