Simon had someone get Dr. Rodman’s contact information, and soon, they obtained his phone number. In the meeting room, one of them dialed Dr. Rodman’s number. They stated their identity and promised Dr. Rodman many benefits as long as he saved Lucas. Dr. Rodman knew it would be hard to refuse them this time. After all, it was a call from the federal government, and he could not go against them alone.He could only say, “I can help, but let me see Mr. Rivers first.”The group looked at Ethan. They could not understand why so many people sided with him. Contacting Dr. Rodman directly was their last resort, so they had to agree to his request and let him see Ethan. Half an hour later, Dr. Rodman finally met Ethan. “Mr. Rivers!” Dr. Rodman was excited. “So you’re here. A lot has happened in Riveria while you were gone.”Ethan nodded. “I know. But telling me this is pointless. I don’t manage Riveria anymore; they do.”Ethan looked at Stephen and George. They slightly lowered t
Ethan did not explain anything and bluntly said that he intended to openly slander them, just like what they had done to him. He was simply giving them a taste of their own medicine!However, Stephen and the others had no way to refute him or explain. They did have evidence of Stephen trying to save Lucas, including standing outside Ethan’s door for the whole night, but could they upload it?It was a scene of Stephen kneeling to Ethan!If they spread the video, it could expose Ethan’s lies, but what were the consequences?Stephen, the Grand Marshal’s student, who restored peace to Riveria three years ago, finally met Ethan after waiting for a night. He even knelt to Ethan the moment he saw him. How could they bear this humiliation?Therefore, it was clear that they could not release the evidence. The people in the meeting room were all horrified. Ethan had them completely under his control. Even if they had the evidence, it was futile.If they did not use it, Stephen would be
The sudden turn of events stunned the men surrounding Ethan, but they reacted quickly, pointing their guns at Ethan. “What are you doing?” Elijah was drenched in cold sweat.“How dare you point a gun at me? Put the guns down now!”Ethan was obviously using him as a human shield. If his subordinates opened fire, while Ethan would die, he would die sooner!Hearing their leader’s orders, the men could only lower their guns. “Why don’t we talk it out?” Elijah sounded weaker. “Let me go first, and we’ll find somewhere to talk. What do you say?”Ethan knew he was deceiving him. As long as he moved the gun away, Elijah would have a chance to fight back. “Spare me these tricks you’d use on children.”Elijah went silent for a moment and said, “Calm down. If I die, you’ll have no way out either.”Ethan smiled faintly. “I came alone and was surrounded by a hundred of your men. I don’t think I can leave alive. If I’m going to die anyway, it’s not too bad to have you accompany me.”Elija
He wanted to kill the person responsible for putting him in this situation!However, when he raised his gun, appearing to aim at Ethan, it also seemed like he was targeting the South Regent!The South Regent’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately fired. Bang!With a gunshot, the bullet struck Elijah right in the middle of his forehead.Elijah’s eyes widened as he fell backward, his fingers still repeatedly pulling the trigger. Click. Click. Click. There was no gunshot! Elijah held an empty gun!The South Regent immediately widened his eyes in shock, watching the scene in disbelief. He had been tricked! Ethan used him to kill Elijah!The South Regent stared at Ethan. “You knew there were no bullets in his gun, so you used my hand to kill him!”Ethan smiled. “A man like that wasn’t worth dirtying my hands.”He took out the empty magazine and casually threw it to the South Regent. “Thanks.”Thanks?The South Regent was not pleased in the least bit. He knew he ha
Simon agreed wholeheartedly. He must keep Ethan locked up in the mountains. Even if the sky collapsed, they could not release him. Dr. Rodman followed Stephen and George to a hospital in Celestial City. With him performing the surgery, Lucas was able to get out of danger. He could wake up in a few days. Then, after two months of rest and recovery in the hospital, he could be released and return to his home. When the villagers heard that Lucas was saved, they were so moved that they knelt to thank Dr. Rodman. Reporters also came to interview him. Facing the show of gratitude and interviews, Dr. Rodman said, “The person you should thank is not me but Ethan. Mr. Rivers asked me to save him.”The reporter frowned. “Wasn't it Stephen and George?”“No. They did not care about Lucas’s life at all. If Mr. Rivers hadn’t received word that Lucas was in a critical situation, he most likely would’ve died.”The reporter was shocked. What explosive news!Stephen and George were the cul
“Stephen, what do you want to do?”“With 6 grand, you want to steal the land that people shed blood to protect?”“I can’t believe I’ve praised him for waiving all construction costs to build a new village and thought he did a good thing. Now, it seems like I’m blind. Was this something that rebuilding the village could solve?”“Stephen, we demand an explanation. You owe it to our heroes!”The public was enraged, and the reputation Stephen had painstakingly rebuilt plummeted in a day. Frightened, he quickly called Simon for a solution. Simon had also seen the comments online, and even messages from beyond the border. “Stephen did it intentionally, didn’t he? He wanted to kill all the heroes and destroy our spirit. How vile!”“As long as Stephen remains, Riveria is doomed.”“Execute Stephen!”Simon investigated it and found that these were all messages from the people who had fled beyond the border. He ordered all the messages to be deleted in a fit of anger. Ethan’s plan
The awards ceremony ended smoothly.In the evening, the villagers gradually moved into the community.Everyone’s noses tingled when they looked at the luxurious and beautiful neighborhood. They never thought that they would one day live in such a place.The families returned to their homes, preparing to celebrate by whipping up a feast.Stephen and George watched from outside.The photographer broadcasted the event live, and the audience in the stream was full of admiration.“They’ve worked hard for all their lives and can finally enjoy some peace.”“Although I’m a bit envious that they can live in such big houses, I know they’ve earned it.”“The community is so lively. It feels like a New Year celebration.”“It really is lively, but has anyone else noticed that no one is inviting George and Stephen in?”“Yeah, even Dr. Rodman was invited in, but why not George and Stephen?”“I can understand George not being invited, but isn’t Stephen the Grand Marshal’s mentee? He’s done s
Stephen and George frowned.The audience was stunned.“It’s such a large truck, but all that’s inside is a paper box?”“Could there be a bomb inside?”“Is someone trying to get revenge on the villagers?”Everyone grew anxious.Stephen shouted, “Everyone, step back! I have a bad feeling about that box.”However, the village chief noticed the truck’s license plate.It was the same one used by his late wife’s food delivery team that many villages including his children had joined!His body began to tremble, and a thought surfaced in his mind.It was a gift.It was a gift from Ethan!Ethan was still alive!In fact, he had been watching over them all this time!The village chief immediately said, “Everyone, don’t be afraid. The box isn’t dangerous. Take it out.”Stephen was displeased. “Are you playing around with the villagers’ safety?”The village chief retorted, “You falsely accused us first, but now you care about our safety?”Stephen was instantly speechless.The vill