Chapter 84

Stephen quickly sought out Howard’s men.

“Howard has been arrested, but fear not because you can work for me.”

Stephen’s men barged into the place, guns blazing. The speech bore striking similarities to Dennis’ recent remarks, and Howard’s people quickly came to a decision.

Sure enough, their peace was short-lived. Here came another to recruit their services.

Even though pleading allegiance to Stephen would get them killed, they could not say no to his face. They would be done for if Stephen had them arrested on the spot. Hence, they expressed their loyalty to Stephen.

With Howard’s forces yielding to him, Stephen burst out in laughter.

“I win this time. I took the fruits of your labor, Ethan. How are you going to react when you find out?”

Stephen could not wait to fly to Drakthorn Ridge to tell Ethan. However, he still had more things to do in Seaside City.

After Stephen left, everybody set out for Crestwood and joined Dennis’ gang.

Dennis laughed out loud at the tur