The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 292

Stephen deeply regretted his decision now.

If only he had not abolished the rules Ethan set in place.

If only he had not allowed the property prices to soar unchecked.

Stephen gulped and asked, "Can we choose another location?"

"If it's not in the city center, then there's no point talking."

"Are you really the Grand Marshal's mentee who brought peace to Riveria three years ago? Hmph, it seems you're not that great at all."

"Just pay us the money."

They did not want to listen to Stephen's excuses anymore. They did not care about Celestial City or its future. All they cared about was whether they could make money.

Celestial City's economy was now in decline, and many migrant workers were leaving. It would be impossible to attract employees if they were not in the city center.

With no reason to stay, the group

stood up

and left.

Even if they could not get back all their money, they still decisively chose to leave without hesitation.

the meeting room. They stared blankly at the door, watching the backs of the business owners grow distant

room

were quiet for a long time, saying

Swoosh.

understand how the situation could have turned out like this. George sighed beside

to stand by and

Celestial City's GDP would drop to just

and with high rents and heavy loans, people would be forced to leave their

everyone. Public infrastructure might not receive timely maintenance, leading to various

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George thought of the consequences and felt

they were also curious. How did Ethan manage to handle all of

whispered, "Should we go find

silent for

Find Ethan again?

embarrassed the last time when he knelt in front of Ethan until his legs went numb. Furthermore, Ethan's plan resulted in him

Stephen was slightly traumatized.

ability to manage, and he could

collapsed, he would have ruined four cities in a row! He could not bear

go see him." Stephen relented. "Only someone with his experience might have a

rushed back to the capital and headed straight to Drakthorn Ridge

felt that the duo was rather forgetful. He had told them many times that he

said anxiously, "Ethan, please help us just once. Celestial City really is

Ethan replied with a single