The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 408

"Lord Rivers, sorry to bother you." The South Regent walked in with a smile, carrying the goods, then instructed the ladies around him, "Don't just stand there. Get to work!"

Two ladies beelined toward the kitchen to start cooking, and the others approached Ethan, ready to massage his shoulders and thighs to help him relax.

The South Regent sat on the couch across from Ethan and placed the two bottles of fine wine he had brought on the table. "You don't mind having dinner together, right?" he asked with a smile.

Ethan said indifferently, "Will you leave if I say mind?"

The South Regent replied awkwardly, "Lord Rivers, you must be kidding."

"Just speak what's on your mind." Ethan glanced at him, knowing he must be here for a reason. He would not have brought several women along if he merely wanted to share a meal together.

does it?" the South Regent said with a sigh. "There

already established myself in two cities, others must be eager to make their move too. You must be bored staying here all this time, so why don't we join

years ago when Riveria was in chaos several forces were as strong as him. In fact, some of them

definitely be able to take

smiled faintly. "Is 30% even enough to keep you

so are you keen to join

and said, "I have

of Riveria by myself, so why should I join

felt as if his words were stuck in his throat, unsure how to continue

isn't possible, can I make a small request? When it comes to Riveria, if anyone else seeks

not join forces with Ethan, he figured he would make sure no one else could either. That way, at least, the South Regent would be on equal footing with everyone

our sincerity, we're willing to set up a foundation in your name

said calmly, "It looks like you're not the only one beyond the borders who