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.

Adam felt pathetic. Who was in charge here? He had barely stepped outside before being pelted with eggs, his attempts to speak drowned out. No one was

all the town's mayor had to do was shout once,

turned to Stephen and asked, "You are

Stephen nodded.

slapped him hard across the

From now

the son

the town's mayor angrily, but

man's gaze

townspeople. Do you have

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

mayor balled his fists, but Adam rushed

down! Calm down! Let's talk

you

have

least it was good that they could speak one-on-one now. That was the best scenario they could

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

below. Every face was filled with

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

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