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.

outside before being pelted with eggs, his

mayor had to do was

man turned to Stephen and asked,

Stephen nodded.

the town's mayor slapped him

your name? From now on, speak

son of the Quinns, had just been hit by an

glared at the town's mayor angrily, but when their eyes

man's gaze was far more

my townspeople. Do you

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know how heartbroken we were? What right do to look at me like

his fists, but

down! Calm down! Let's talk

you

have

speak one-on-one now. That was the best scenario they could hope

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

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

What's your name?" The town's mayor asked

they were looking for,