Chapter 460
Throughout this process, Stephen was of no help and even held Jeremy back.
Simon took a deep breath and said, “There’s still a chance for redemption. Didn’t Jeremy gather the evidence? If you expose the evidence once you get it and find the mastermind, you’ll emerge as the hero.”
Stephen’s mind was blank. How should he tell Simon that he had destroyed the evidence?
Noticing that Stephen was not speaking, Simon said with a serious expression, “Say something! Is it that hard for you? This is your only chance to redeem yourself.”
“It’s too late. I’ve destroyed the evidence.” Stephen almost broke down.
“What!?” Simon exclaimed, shocked by Stephen’s words. “You destroyed the evidence?”
Stephen trembled, too scared to say a word. Simon felt like he was about to faint from anger. With so many chances and options in front of Stephen, he somehow managed to mess up every single one!
He had killed the hero, destroyed the evidence, and did nothing to help! Any one of these would be enough for the federal government to punish him, and everyone online would wish they could kill him.
“Dad, what should I do?” Stephen knew he had made a huge mistake and could barely speak clearly now.
“You’re asking me?” Simon wondered who he could even ask. “Let me think. Just hurry up and capture the person in the video for now.”
The call ended. Stephen quickly sent someone to capture Rory. However, Rory had long received orders to escape. With Nolan secretly helping him, Rory had already escaped from Hill City and was heading beyond the border.
Stephen slumped on the couch, wondering what to do next: Should he try to discredit Jeremy? That was impossible. Jeremy had already released the video proving his innocence, and the evidence had been made public.
If he really discredited Jeremy, and it came out that he had destroyed the evidence, he would be doomed. He could not do that.
Given the situation, he could only make Jeremy the hero. He even had to personally
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organize a funeral for him and his mother. Since Jeremy had died for Stephen and Hill City, Stephen had to hold a grand funeral for him and his mother.
That way, Stephen would not feel so bad about his mistakes. The netizens might also feel less hatred toward him when they knew the truth.
However, when Stephen went to collect Jeremy’s body, all that was left was his ashes. “Why did you cremate him?”
The staff was confused. “You were the one who ordered it.”
Stephen almost spat out blood. How was he that ruthless? Nonetheless, he still had to hold a funeral.
Three days later, Stephen brought Jeremy’s urn, as well as the urn of his mother, which had been transported from the metropolis, and personally held a funeral for them.
Many people attended the funeral. The officiant spoke about Jeremy’s life and his final acts of heroism, moving many to tears. Stephen stood beside Jeremy’s grave, quietly listening to the officiant’s words.
Jeremy should not have died. If Stephen had trusted him and seen the evidence he gave, he could have survived. Everything was ruined now.
“Stephen couldn’t save Jeremy’s mother despite spending the money, and now he even caused Jeremy’s death.
“Sigh.” Stephen let out a heavy sigh, his heart feeling both weighted and empty.
Half an hour later, everyone left. Only Stephen was left standing there. He wanted to offer Jeremy a heartfelt apology.
“I’m sorry,” Stephen said with his head slightly lowered.
“What’s the point of apologizing now?” A voice sounded from behind. Stephen froze the moment he heard the voice.
Ethan slowly walked toward the grave and gently placed a bouquet before it. “You’ve caused another person’s death. How long will it take before you stop dragging everyone around you down?”
