The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 514

Stephen fell silent as he recalled his thoughts. Ethan had remained calm

throughout their interaction, while he was the one who had been anxious. Their interaction could not be considered an argument as Ethan had crushed him, one- sidedly.

Nolan continued, "Being scolded is one thing, but you didn't threaten him or try to deceive him, did you?"

Stephen remained silent. He had indeed tried to play innocent to trick Ethan into helping.

Seeing Stephen's reaction, Nolan's heart sank. This was bad! The worst-case scenario had happened.

"Let me guess. You had a problem and tried to trick Ethan into solving it?"

Stephen snapped out of his thoughts, asking in confusion, "What's wrong with that?"

Nolan paused before responding, "You've invited disaster, and worst of all, you didn't leave before it hit. I admire your courage, but it should be directed elsewhere."

However, the many deaths that unfolded proved one thing: if they were smart enough and valued

wrong with what I did? Yeah, I had a bit of a misunderstanding with Ethan before, but look at me

favors. Perhaps right now, someone

he'll find someone to deal

"It's highly likely,

only reason Stephen was alive was probably because Ethan had lost interest in managing Riveria, not because the Quinns were powerful and certainly not because they

those who owe him favors,

serious? No matter

beyond the border, there are many stories about Ethan, and they're not just

silent. He was unfamiliar with all the stories about Ethan or any of the stories from outside the border. It was not something

"No matter

up. Besides, Stephen is now the one managing Riveria How would a criminal like Ethan dare to go after him? Ethan should be thankful

and quickly

lest he got caught