The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 431

After descending the mountain, Stephen wanted to go home for a visit. However, at the thought of Rachel's attitude toward him, he sighed, deciding otherwise.

The problem in Hill City was still unresolved, and Rachel was still cold toward him. What was the point of going home?

"Let's return to Hill City."

With that, he left with Nolan.

In the plane, Stephen looked at Nolan, who was resting with his eyes closed. There was a nagging feeling of distrust in his mind.

Although Ethan did not answer his question, the hitman's words when he turned himself echoed in his mind. Before he could uncover the truth, Stephen could not fully trust Nolan, and that doubt was precisely what the South Regent wanted. With doubt came opportunities, just as how Julius' death was caused by Stephen and George's suspicions of Julius.

Night had fallen by the time Stephen returned to his residence in Hill City. After a full day of travel, he felt tired but found himself wide awake as he lay in bed.

Closing his eyes, he could not help but wonder who he should be wary of. Who could he trust? The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became, and to make matters worse,

there was no one he could talk to.

was a message from Blake, his high school president. They

texting

understood the situation. It turned out one of their classmates was in trouble and

called Blake to ask about

you're still up?" Blake

to bed," Stephen replied, but the truth was that he could not sleep at all. "Tell me

said, "The top student from the class

Stephen nodded. "I do."

not just the top student from the class next door; he

all the exams. He gained admission to

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also a celebrity in their school, not just because of his grades but because of his decent looks and, mainly,

losing all their family assets. He resorted to stealing for more money but was severely beaten, ending up in

her efforts, his father did not make it, passing away after draining what little money they had left. On top of that, he left

Jeremy's mother worked harder to repay the debt while raising Jeremy.

him after we graduated." Stephen said, "I remember he didn't go

Without a choice, he could only give up on college to start working, but his mother's illness did not get better. She's in pretty bad shape