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.

"Did he

laughed. "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 to

just walked back from the brink of death, narrowly escaping with

them. Otherwise,

deep breath and calmed himself down before saying, "Well, it's true I'm not Snow's biological father. You should've

gave an awkward

had not paid

I've been looking for Snow's biological parents, but I didn't expect them..." Oliver sighed. "I didn't expect to

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came from a privileged background and could not imagine

broke out everywhere. Everyone lived in constant fear. That is why you've got to make sure you keep things in order here. The

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

luxury, where everything was handed to him, it was hard

"We can definitely relax with you managing Riveria. However, please don't let

nodded firmly and said, "I swear to God, I'll

"Good."

smiled in satisfaction and said, "Let's wrap up here. I have to go

he turned and

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underpaid and were unhappy

left, Oliver's smile faded, and his face

He

his phone and sent a message to

was sent, panic spread among