The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 148

Ethan was still alive, and not only that, Snow had even seen him!

Oliver's breathing quickened. Could Ethan have learned about what was happening in Aqual City and was planning to take action against them?

At that moment, all Oliver wanted to do was away, and maybe he should. He could forget about the money and everything.

He knew very well how the previous businessmen had met their tragic end. Not only did they die, but their entire fortune had mysteriously disappeared as well.

"Oliver?"

Stephen noticed something off with Oliver.

"What's wrong?"

Oliver snapped back to his senses, his body tensing up as he asked nervously, "What did Ethan say?"

"He just mentioned that Snow's parents died in a famine. He also said a lot of strange things, like she chose to sacrifice herself or something."

Stephen still could not make sense of it.

Oliver pressed, "Is that it?"

Stephen nodded.

continued, "Did

"I understand now. Are you worried that Ethan might reject the projects with the factory? Don't worry. Ethan can't touch you. The whole of Riveria has

he had just walked back from the brink of

not plan to move against them. Otherwise, he would book a flight out

before saying, "Well, it's true I'm not Snow's biological father. You should've noticed that we

an

paid attention

years, I've been looking for Snow's biological parents, but I didn't

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found it tragic. He came from a privileged background and could not imagine what it must have been like for someone to starve

back then." Oliver said, "People from beyond the borders came like it was their own home, and fights broke out everywhere. Everyone lived in constant fear. That is why you've got to make

said confidently, "Don't worry, Oliver. As long as I'm

was handed to him, it was

can definitely relax with you managing Riveria. However, please don't let Snow down. She's

said, "I swear to God,

"Good."

in satisfaction and said, "Let's wrap up here. I have to go back to work. There's still a lot to

he turned

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to relocation, the people claimed they were underpaid and were unhappy with the town borders being

Oliver's smile faded, and his

He

sent a message to a few

message was sent,