The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 361

They had always wanted to expand their companies into Aqua City but were consistently stopped by Ethan. However, when Stephen took over, he welcomed them all without hesitation. Now, Aqua City's economy had become entirely dependent on them, and for that, Oliver and his associates were genuinely grateful to Stephen.

Unfortunately, one of Stephen's friends quickly snatched the gift box and threw it violently to the ground. An exquisite blue and white porcelain piece fell out and shattered instantly.

Stephen's friend froze when he saw it was not a phone or a recording device. It was a genuine gift!

They immediately realized their mistake. They had smashed the wrong thing!

An elderly man rushed over and picked up the porcelain fragments to examine them. As he looked, he became even more aghast.

"This porcelain is over 500 years old! It's a true one-of-a-kind antique! How could this happen?"

He was devastated. The blue and white porcelain was not just valuable-its collectible and historical worth was beyond measure!

The person who broke the gift turned pale and staggered backward. He had no idea the gift would be so precious. He had destroyed an antique!

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He was at a loss for words. Although his family was wealthy, that was not his property-it was a gift meant for the Quinns, and he had just humiliated the Quinns!

"I'm sorry," he quickly apologized. "It wasn't intentional. I didn't know. I thought it contained something meant to mock Stephen."

as those words left his mouth, he realized that he had only made things

breath, suppressing the anger bubbling up

genuine gift. Unfortunately, before he could even open it, it was destroyed, by his own friend, no

terrible. Was he not worthy of

how wrong he had been. Only half a

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in together. The arrival immediately caught everyone's attention. They wore suits, hats, and sunglasses, looking quite distinguished. They did not look like they were there

the group, a man held a small box that appeared

small box. What could fit in there? A diamond ring? A watch? Gems? The Quinns had plenty of those

men to deliver such ordinary items?

what the crowd thought until the men spoke, "We bring a wedding gift from

Everyone froze.

the most powerful ruler beyond the border, and he wanted to send Stephen a

George stepped forward, eyeing those men warily. Security guards also moved closer, ready to prevent any potential armed attack. However, the men remained

congratulations. Are you planning to arrest us?" the man in front said with a

said firmly, "Don't arrest

many people present. If the men

not to cause trouble in

move would put them in

"What are your

simply here to deliver the South