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."

and kill Ethan before. However, the many deaths that unfolded proved one thing: if they were smart enough and valued their life, there was one person

frowned. "What's wrong with what I did? Yeah, I had a bit of a misunderstanding with Ethan before, but look at me now. I'm perfectly fine, aren't I? And he hasn't done

owe him favors. Perhaps right now, someone is returning home to find Ethan sitting on their

frowned. "You're saying he'll find

nodded. "It's highly

Ethan had lost interest in managing Riveria, not because the Quinns were powerful and certainly not because they were lucky. However, with Stephen provoking Ethan directly,

to hope, along with all those who owe him favors,

asked, "Is it really that serious? No matter how capable

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

He was unfamiliar with all the stories about Ethan or any of the

"No

Besides, Stephen is now the one managing Riveria How would a criminal like Ethan dare to go after him? Ethan should be thankful Stephen hasn't had

shock and

dared not stay any longer, lest he got caught in