The Guardian's Return (Ethan Rivers) novel Chapter 125

Chapter 125 

They even had to give Dennis 50 million dollars to release the clarification video. If the truth got out, the Quinns‘ reputation would be ruined. 

Fortunately, only Simon, Stephen, and Dennis knew about it. The only worry the father and son had was Dennis exposing the truth. 

“Let’s just hope Stephen can be better from now on. If he does a good job, Dennis‘ words will no longer matter.” 

As long as Stephen could produce some results, he would not need to be afraid of criticism. Meanwhile, at the Lowes‘ mansion, Stephen went online and noticed the netizen had started scolding Dennis instead of himself. 

George came over, looking surprised. “Dennis Lewis spoke up to defend you?” 

It was astonishing. Dennis had caused Stephen a lot of trouble. How could he suddenly speak up to defend Stephen? 

“That’s because Stephen’s charms and character won him over,” Rachel timidly said. “Hahaha!” Stephen was in a great mood and loved hearing such compliments. 

He hugged Rachel by the waist and said with a smile, “That’s right. You really know me well.” 

George let out a sigh of relief. He might not know why Dennis would clarify for Stephen, but at least the problem had been solved. As long as Stephen could learn from experience, he could be well–equipped to govern the next city. 

Stephen, too, knew he must make a move soon. 

Problems had cropped up in both North Hill City and Seaside City. Even if he shifted all the blame, he must bear some responsibilities as the person responsible for governing the cities. He had to achieve something impressive to win back the people’s trust. 

He closed his eyes, pondering which city he should prioritize next 

The success of that city would be his ticket to redemption. If the city’s economy boomed, people’s prejudice against him would disappear, and the federal government would no longer question his capabilities. 

After thinking it over and feeling unsure, he asked George for his opinion. 

“Which city should you prioritize next?” George also pondered on it and said, “I heard Aqua City is hosting their annual sports game. It’ll be a good opportunity to boost the 

economy. 

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A major sports game would not only increase the city’s visibility but also boost the local economy. Once the city’s profile rose, large companies would come with investments, further boosting the local market. 

The sports game would also attract foreign and local tourists, resulting in the same stimulant effect. 

George explained, 

“Aqua City’s current GDP is around 2.3 trillion. If the sports game goes well, it can reach three trillion. 

“If the local economy continues to grow, maybe it can reach four trillion GDP in a year.” 

Hearing the number made Stephen excited. 

If Aqua City’s GDP could rise to four trillion within a year, he could cover up for the losses in North Hill City and Seaside City! Then, all his mistakes would be corrected! 

“Aqua City… I have to do more research first,” Stephen said. 

After two misses, he had gained some experience by approaching the matter more cautiously. As people say, three times the charm. If he failed again, he should reconsider 

his career. 

Soon, he got detailed information about Aqua City. 

It was a beautiful city, known for its scenic landscapes. The city got its name from the numerous rivers that flowed through it, and the source of one major river in the region came from Aqua City. 

Aqua City was also famous for its freshwater products, with more than seventy percent of seafood supplies in Riveria coming from Aqua City. Some of these products were even distributed across the country and internationally. 

It also attracted an astonishing number of tourists annually. Tourism alone generated over $800 million in revenue annually. 

After going through the information, Stephen got a general understanding of the city. He saw it as a city rich in freshwater resources and heavily reliant on tourism.