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.

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

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

and

Stephen nodded.

town's mayor slapped him hard

From now on,

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

town's mayor angrily, but

The man's

mad? You murdered my townspeople. Do you have any

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how heartbroken we were? What

mayor balled his fists, but

Calm down! Let's talk this out!"

you

have

one-on-one now. That was the best scenario they could hope for; at

all of them rushed at Stephen at once, it would be over

his head, sneaking a glance at the crowd below. Every face was filled with

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

Quinn, who they were looking for, he wanted Stephen to