The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 240

Once, Ethan had been the Grand Marshal's mentee.

The Grand Marshal had sacrificed everything for Riveria, and as his mentee, Ethan inherited the Grand Marshal's responsibilities after he passed. In other words, it was Ethan's duty to carry on the Grand Marshal's legacy.

Now that Stephen had taken Ethan's identity, he had also taken on the responsibility of carrying on Grand Marshal's legacy! Now, he had to face all the enemies, both inside and outside of Riveria!

What about Ethan? Since he was no longer the Grand Marshal's mentee, Riveria's affairs no longer had anything to do with him.

How could that happen?

Stephen could not smile anymore. That was not what he had anticipated. He thought that by stealing Ethan's identity, Ethan would be left with nothing. However, contrary to his expectations, Ethan was freed from all burdens!

"It seems you finally understand," Ethan said with a calm smile. "So, let me ask you again. Are you truly ready for this?"

Stephen gulped. He was already considering giving everything back to Ethan. That identity was not an honor. It was a crushing responsibility!

Shawn, Eric, Brandon, Danny, Howard, Dennis, and Oliver-any one of them could play him like a fool, so what if someone even worse came along?

Stephen began to panic.

ready." Ethan said

"You're just trying to scare me! You must be lying. Riveria is thriving now and has even earned the title of the top province in Draconia. How could it be as dangerous as you make it

it made sense. Ethan had

sure know how to talk. I was almost fooled. Unfortunately, I won this time. You can only stand by and watch as I take your identity

smiled faintly. "As long as they're living a good life, it's the

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Stephen froze.

Ethan took care of them because he wanted them

as he forced a sneer, dropping the subject of

trick me, This time, I've won, fair and square. No matter how nonchalant you act, it won't change a thing! I bet you're so furious right now that it's

you feel better, then go ahead. After all, how many more times will you

Stephen clenched his fists.

"Still pretending, huh?

suddenly rang. Stephen pulled it out to see that it was

news!" George's anxious voice sounded as soon as

number of businesses are suddenly leaving Celestial City, and it's not just Celestial City. Enterprises across Riveria are pulling out. Even the ones that planned to move

there, frozen in place, his