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.

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

town's mayor had to do was shout once, and everyone

man turned to Stephen and asked,

Stephen nodded.

town's mayor slapped him

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

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

the town's mayor angrily, but when their eyes met,

head. The man's gaze was far more

Do you

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

mayor balled his fists, but Adam rushed in to stop

Calm down! Let's talk this

you

have

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

voice. If all of them rushed at Stephen at once, it would be over for

was filled with rage, and he quickly looked away. The anger radiating

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

who they were looking for, he