The Guardian's Return (Ethan Rivers) novel Chapter 511

“You noticed Snow gave me five million dollars but failed to see that it was her entire life savings, and you certainly missed her subsequent death," Ethan said.

"You saw the South Regent gave me 10 million dollars but missed the fact that he and Jeremy had only met once—and Jeremy was actually an enemy who infiltrated his company to steal information."

Stephen's head drooped lower and lower as Ethan continued.

"If you can give me the Quinns’ entire fortune, kill Simon, and somehow survive afterward… I might consider helping you once. Or, if you can get one of your enemies to ask for my help with money in hand, I might consider it. I won't ask for much. Just a single dollar would do."

Stephen was speechless. Those conditions were impossible to meet.

He slumped back onto the sofa, his energy visibly draining away. After being mocked, Stephen had no counter to Ethan's arguments, both emotionally and logically. Though frustrated, Stephen truly could not think of any solution.

At that moment, Ethan continued, "You came all the way back from Hill City just to amuse me, so it would be rude not to give you a gift in return.

"Would you like to see Snow's wedding invitation to someone else, or should I show everyone the footage of Jeremy's entire execution process? Or perhaps–"

"No!" Stephen shouted, unable to bear hearing more after just those two options.

Either one was more than he could handle. Snow marrying someone else? That would be worse than death!

As for the footage of Jeremy's execution… He had stood there and watched coldly as Jeremy died. If people found out that he had caused Jeremy's death and watched it happen without an ounce of emotion, his troubles would surely multiply.

Everyone was already suspicious of his identity. If the video of him killing Jeremy got out, his life would definitely be ruined!

He dared not let Ethan continue, terrified of what other horrors might follow.