The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 132

"It shouldn't be a problem. He's not Ethan Rivers, after all."

As long as Ethan was not their opponent, they were not afraid.

Meanwhile, Stephen had just concluded the mapping out for the city. "Let's call it a day. I'll visit the marked sites tomorrow."

The next day, he and the mayor visited the sites. Along the way, he was captivated by Aqua City's stunning scenery, and it made him emotional.

"This place is beautiful."

The

mayor replied with a smile, "It will only become more beautiful under leadership."

Pleased with the response, Stephen let out a hearty laugh.

your

Soon, they arrived at the first site-a residential area with a river flowing in the center.

place, Stephen said, "This is the perfect place for some farms and bed-and-breakfasts. And if we build more hotels by the side, I bet they'd be fully booked in

time."

mayor's assistant wrote down every detail

blew. The trees lining both sides of the river swayed gracefully

in hat w

at it. The woven from straws, with a beautiful

he bent over to pick it up, a timid voice called out from ahead of him. "Excuse

young woman in a white dress. The soft

the most striking, but her

mine," the girl shyly said, her head bowed as she stared at

"Thank you."

looked up

their eyes locked, Stephen was captivated by her crystal-clear eyes. He even forgot to release his grip

and when it

let go and smiled awkwardly. "I'm sorry. "No, no. I'm sorry. Thank

that, the conversation came to an awkward halt, and an uncomfortable silence lingered

the girl said, "My friend is waiting for me. I have to go. Thank you so much,

standing there, slightly disappointed. The girl might

of a prestigious family, Stephen had always lived a privileged life. If he wanted a woman, the woman would be delivered to his bed. However, this

the distracted look on Stephen's face.

go to the next site." Further away, the girl