The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chaptér 396

Stephen was stunned for a moment. That was Blake?

In his memory, Blake was tall, thin, and rather handsome. Now, he looked completely different.

"I couldn't recognize you at first," Stephen said.

"I get it." Blake said, "I must've changed a lot."

Blake sat down with Stephen and laughed. "You're amazing, Stephen. You're managing all of Riveria. Riveria is the number one province in the country. You might even make it to the cabinet."

Stephen's smile turned wry. Most people did not know about Riveria's economic state, but he did.

The number one province in the country? Riveria's GDP had dropped several digits from its original 15 trillion. If he did not act fast, it might even drop to 10 digits.

"Let's change topics." Stephen felt that he could not talk about such matters. He asked Blake, How have you been? You seem to have gained some weight, so things must be going well."

However, Blake smiled wryly. "Not really. My parents' health aren't great, so I took over the family business, but we're struggling due to the weak economy. I gained weight because of constant social obligations.".

but it was an arranged one. We've only met less

only he was having a tough time, but Blake seemed no better off. Furthermore, from how he spoke

solemnly, "Stephen, your background is way better than mine. If you

could not respond. It was too late. He had gotten married recently, and his partner was indeed someone whom he had no feelings

when Stephen did not

snapped back

stood up and said, "Let me find out why breakfast isn't

yet.

were somewhat similar. His family was rich, but there were some things

1/2

+25 BOHUS

also wore glasses, but he wore a suit, had slicked-back hair, and had a good figure. He

was shocked and overjoyed to see him. He hurriedly walked over to Stephen and held his hand out

his hand and

Hayes," the man said. "You guys used to call me

was struck by

did not even graduate from high school. Leo had gotten into school purely

the other young masters did not like him and gave him