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.

Stephen and George remained in the meeting room. They stared blankly at the door, watching the backs of the business owners grow distant until they

moment, the room was filled

for a long

Swoosh.

how the situation could have turned out like this. George

to stand by and watch Celestial City's economy

City's GDP would drop to just a trillion dollars from 2.5 trillion! The impact would be

people would lose their jobs, and with high rents and heavy loans, people would be forced to leave their homes. Some might

for everyone. Public infrastructure might not

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of the

also curious. How did

whispered, "Should we go find

was silent for a

Find Ethan again?

of Ethan until his legs went numb. Furthermore, Ethan's plan resulted in him giving away a community, handing out awards, and promising to provide pensions

Stephen was slightly traumatized.

situation was beyond his ability to manage, and he could not

Celestial City's economy collapsed, he would have ruined four cities in a

someone with his experience

capital and headed straight to Drakthorn Ridge

that the duo was rather forgetful. He had told them many times that he would not help,

"Ethan, please help us just once. Celestial City

replied with