The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 190

Simon went silent. He realized they were threatening him.

He originally planned to shut down the factories for as long as possible, at least six months. His goal was to get Oliver and the other businessmen to beg him for mercy.

Yet now, Oliver was using the people against him. Simon knew he could not shut down the factories for too long.

"I will give you an answer soon. While the investigation is going on, just wait patiently," he explained.

"Don't worry. We have the patience," Oliver said with a grin.

He and his friends had been waiting for three years, and dealing with Ethan back then had honed their patience.

Then, a few men came in through the door.

One of them announced, "We are from the water company. Is the water of Aqua City still safe? The quality has dropped below drinking standards. If you cannot provide a solution, we will leave Aqua City for another place."

Simon felt a headache coming.

environmental destruction of Aqua City was huge, and it affected many things on different levels. Not only were the

some time. We're dealing with it,"

time, and the water quality only got worse. Can you guys do

water quality was a crucial factor in their operation. They had raised concerns as soon as the water contamination started and had even spoken to Stephen about it before, but he had brushed

with the problem properly. However, the damage

his head, ashamed to look at his father or the businessmen. He failed to get new companies into

again, "Just give us a

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man and his company saw through his words. They

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One day of closure can cost us a

stormed out, determined to move their

situation, Stephen got

isn't what we wanted either. Please give us some

get new ones in. If that happened, it would be devastating to

of them

You are the reason the water is polluted. Why should