The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 197

"Kill us if you dare!"

"We owe a few hundred thousand in debt. Do you think we're afraid of dying?"

"If you protect that asshole today, he might destroy your entire family tomorrow! Believe it or not!"

With a loud crash, the front door splintered under the impact.

Stephen panicked, but he knew he could not hide anymore. If he were caught, those people might really beat him to death.

At that moment, Stephen realized his mistake! Dragging things out and avoiding confrontation would only make matters worse. The real enemy wasn't from outside; it was the locals of Aqua City!

"I'll pay!" he stammered as he stepped out. "I'm willing to pay."

As soon as Stephen emerged, the crowd grew more agitated, especially those related to the ones who had committed suicide. Their eyes reddened, and they wanted nothing more than to kill Stephen on the spot.

"Everyone, please calm down!" shouted a middle-aged man.

He was one of the towns' mayors and had led the group to confront Stephen. His voice cut through the chaos, bringing a slight calm to the crowd.

was in charge here? He had barely stepped outside before being pelted with eggs, his attempts to

all the town's mayor had to do

Stephen and asked, "You

Stephen nodded.

the town's mayor slapped him hard across the

"I'm asking you, what is your name? From now

covered his face, stunned and in disbelief. He, the son of the Quinns, had just been hit by an

the town's mayor angrily, but when

man's gaze was far more

you mad? You murdered my townspeople. Do you have

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they died? Do you know how heartbroken we were? What

balled his fists, but Adam rushed in to stop

Let's

you

have

was good that they could speak one-on-one now. That was the best scenario they could hope for; at least there was still room for

could also hear Stephen's voice. If all of them rushed

crowd below. Every face was filled with rage, and he quickly looked

your name?"

knew the man was Stephen Quinn, who they were looking for, he wanted