The Guardian's Return (Ethan Rivers) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159 

Chapter 159 

He was simply taking advantage of the approval Stephen provided to exploit workers, discharge pollutants, and significantly raise product prices, while preparing to push out competing companies in the future. 

Even if Stephen objected, he would get fined at most. 

However, his factories would still remain, running day and night, constantly polluting the environment of Aqua City and damaging the local industry chain… 

Everything he did was completely legal! 

Stephen fell into thought. 

‘He has over a dozen factories in the country, each worth over a hundred million. It’s true that running away is not an option. Besides, I’ve sent people to keep an eye on him, so he can’t escape anyway. 

“That means he’s telling the truth. He can’t become the next Brandon or Howard. Did Snow lie to me?‘ 

At that moment, Oliver asked, “Why do you suddenly suspect me? Did Snow say something? Alas, I didn’t expect that she would still try to deceive you at this point. It’s my fault for not educating her well.” 

Stephen frowned and thought of the crimes that Snow had committed. It included multiple cases of fraud and theft of valuable items. 

‘Did she really lie to me?‘ 

Stephen felt his heart clench. Did she harbor resentment because he could not save her, even though she said she did not care? 

It seemed like she was trying to trick him! 

“I’m sorry for misunderstanding you.” 

Stephen left the factory and returned to the capital to get to the bottom of i 

As he rushed to Aqua City, Liam pulled up the video of Stephen’s press conference and 

showed it to Snow. 

“Take a look for yourself. Stephen has already given up on you. No one can protect you now. If there’s anything else you want to confess, do it now. I might even help you get a lighter sentence.”