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“I have something to tell you,” Snow said. “Be careful of Oliver and the others.”
“Why?” Stephen looked at Snow in surprise. Why was she warning him about her adoptive father?
“They’re not really trying to help you. In fact, they’ve had their eyes on Aqua City for a long time. They must have some sort of scheme up their sleeves.”
Stephen frowned. Oliver and the others were up to no good?
“I’ll investigate them when I get back!” Snow nodded and said, “You have to take care of yourself while I’m not around. Goodbye.”
Their time was up.
Snow was taken back into her cell.
Stephen continued to sit there, staring at the empty space on the other side of the glass. He felt as if something was missing from his heart too.
Finally, he staggered to his feet and walked out in a daze.
With the entire internet watching, he had no choice but to follow Simon’s plan. Any misstep could be devastating.
Not long after, Simon sent him the statement.
Stephen looked at the words on the paper, each one piercing his eyes like a knife stabbing his body mercilessly.
In the evening, he held a press conference and made a public apology.
“There are rumors online about my relationship with Snow Green and that I intend to release her. Allow me to clarify: these are all false.
“I have no relationship with Snow, but even if there was, it would be one of hatred! I, Stephen Quinn, will fight against all criminal forces and wrongdoers to the end!”
The video soon went viral.
Simon pulled some strings to have the whole internet witness Stephen’s declaration.
After that, the public’s anger toward Stephen calmed down.
Stephen was safe.
However, Snow would never have the chance to be released. She would spend the rest of her life in prison.
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Stephen was emotionally exhausted, but there was no time to rest. The sports event was starting, and there might be something wrong with Oliver and the others.
He carried his suspicions to Aqua City and had people secretly investigate Oliver and the others.
Three days later, the results of the investigation came in. There were no problems with Oliver and the others.
Although the cost of building the sports field was slightly high, it was understandable given the tight schedule and the special materials used. Their factories were also fully licensed, and their products passed quality checks.
When Stephen saw the report state that there were no problems whatsoever, his grew even more confused.
There was nothing wrong with Oliver and the others. Why did Snow tell him to be wary of them?
“I’ll ask them personally.”
Stephen immediately went to find Oliver.
At that moment, Oliver was at his factory.
The factory was almost completed. Everything was running smoothly, and they had enough workers too.
In Aqua City, only they had factories now.
Oliver knew that they had to seize this opportunity.
All the equipment was running at full capacity, and sewage was discharged into the river with no end in sight.
Stephen arrived at the factory, found Oliver, and asked bluntly, “Have you had your eye on Aqua City for a long time?”
Oliver narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, As I thought, Snow ratted us out. Fortunately, we struck first this time.‘
At that thought, he grinned and said, “Yeah. I told you, I’ve always wanted to start a company in Aqua City. I would’ve given up if not for your help.”
Stephen said in a low voice, “That’s not what I meant. I’m asking if you want to become the next Brandon North or Howard Green.”
Oliver pretended to be shocked.
“Of course not! I’ve never entertained such thoughts. Unlike them, I’m an honest
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businessman. They can run whenever they want, but I have over a dozen factories nationwide. I won’t be foolish enough to sacrifice ten cities‘ worth of interests for one.”
It was true that Oliver had plans for Aqua City.
It was also true that he did not intend to run.
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