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.

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

time."

mayor's assistant wrote down every detail

site when suddenly, a cool breeze blew. The trees

in hat w

from straws, with a beautiful lily

up, a timid voice called out from ahead of

looked up, stunned. Standing in front of him was a young woman in a white dress.

most striking, but her innocent, shy demeanor hit him right in

girl shyly said, her head bowed as

"Thank you."

up the hat and looked up at

by her crystal-clear eyes.

girl gave it a gentle tug, and when it did

let go and smiled awkwardly. "I'm sorry. "No, no. I'm sorry. Thank you for returning my hat," the

to an awkward halt, and an uncomfortable silence lingered between

"My friend is waiting for me.

hurried away, leaving Stephen standing there, slightly disappointed. The girl might not be as stunning as Rachel, but she possessed something Rachel lacked- pure

privileged life. If he wanted a woman, the woman would be delivered to his bed. However, this time, things were different;

the mayor walked over and noticed the distracted look

of it and said, "Let's go to the next