Chapter 350
Ethan was more dashing and considerate than Stephen.
Furthermore, Ethan was not indecisive like Stephen. He was a great cook and always spoke to her gently.
Ethan also managed Riveria well, unlike Stephen who stirred up trouble in every city he touched. This time, even her father was going to jail because of him!
Stephen caused her father’s imprisonment, but he wanted to marry her now? If not for Simon and George’s persuasion, she would have already blown up at Stephen. She wished that the one marrying her was Ethan instead.
However, she no longer had any other choice. With George going to jail, the Lowes needed the Quinns.
Her smile in the living room earlier was just for show. It was simply to make a good impression on Simon.
The wedding invites were soon prepared.
Rachel took one and had it secretly sent to Drakthorn Ridge. She hoped that on the day of the wedding, Ethan would show up in a suit with a bouquet of roses to crash the wedding when she was taking her vows and declare, “I object!”
The next day, Ethan received the wedding invitation. He opened it and saw that it was Stephen and Rachel’s wedding. He did not bother reading it and simply tossed it into the
bin
In fact, he approved of the marriage. Those two had issues, so if they got together, it would mean that two other families would be spared from their troubles.
By noon, Stephen’s friends from Metropolis arrived. They found Stephen and grinned, Stephen, long time no see. You’re getting married!”
“How about a night out?”
“We came all the way here, so it’ll be your treat, of course!”
Stephen could not bring himself to laugh and said, “Forget it. I haven’t been to those places in a long time. I’ll just show you guys around the city.”
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After his arrival in Riveria, there was Rachel, and then Snow came, so he stopped going to nightclubs.
When Snow left, his heart left with her, and he lost any interest in those places altogether.
Stephen’s friends were shocked. They could not believe that he was saying those words. They stared at Stephen, feeling like he had changed into a completely different person.
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“It seems Ms. Lowe has you completely wrapped around her finger to the point where you won’t even go to nightclubs anymore.”
Hearing those words, Stephen did not dare to explain himself and simply smiled bitterly. In the past, he never listened to anyone and did whatever he wanted. No one could force him to do what he did not want to do.
After all, he was the young master of the Quinns, Stephen Quinn!
However, it was different now. The weight pressing on his back was so heavy that he could barely breathe. He did not even dare to cry out.
“Since the club’s a no–go, give us a tour. Show us what’s there to play and eat in the number one province in the country.”
Stephen said, “Riveria is no longer the top province in the country.”
It used to be, but after he took over and problems popped up in several cities, the GDP dropped by a trillion, and it was common knowledge.
“It’s fine. It’s just a temporary setback. Riveria’s economy will recover.”
“You’re joining the cabinet, right?”
Stephen felt moved, but he did not feel very enthusiastic. Julius’s death had dealt a heavy blow to him.
“Let’s
- go. Tell us about your time in Riveria while we walk.”
They were all curious. What had Stephen gone through to have suddenly lost interest in nightclubs? He also seemed to have become more mature. He used to talk a lot, but he was more taciturn now.
Stephen thought about it and realized that many things had happened since he arrived in Riveria, but they were all things that he could not share.
Every incident had been his failure.
North Hill City, Seaside City, Aqua City, Celestial City, and Hill City… There were suicides and Julius, who had died in his arms. Then, there was also Snow, who had taken her own life to avoid dragging him down. He would never see her again.
How many people had he failed in just six months?
How many apologies did he owe?
Some people refused to listen, some did not want to listen, and some could no longer listen.
Stephen asked, “Does anyone have a smoke?”
