Chapter 1397
Quinton glared at Andrew with seething hatred burning in his eyes.
However, Andrew laughed out loud and teased, โQuinton, my precious godson! Is that how you greet your godfatherโlike Iโm not welcome?โ
Just as Kevinโs expression started to darken, Quinton forced down his humiliation and muttered, โUncle Andrewโฆ hello. Iโll go make your tea right away.โ
The first time he had called Andrew โUncleโ had been pure agony. However, this was the second time, and strangely enough, it was starting to roll off the tongue a little too easily.
Two minutes later, Andrew was seated in the Wrightsโ guest lounge. He did not waste time and cut straight to the point. โKevin, Iโm here today because Iโve got nowhere else to go.โ
Kevin looked skeptical. โAndy, youโre the man of the hour at Blumedale, the Grand Physician of the Grand Medical Summit, backed by the Keller family and Governor McCormick himself! Who the hell would dare corner you into a dead end?โ
Andrew sighed heavily and said, โLetโs not talk about past glory. Itโs just painful now.โ
He picked up the tea Quinton had prepared, took a sip, and looked genuinely downcast.
Kevin was confusedโhis sworn brother was practically untouchable now, so what trouble could possibly have him this rattled?
Trying to feel him out, Kevin asked, โAndy, what happened exactly? Tell me, maybe I can help.โ
Andrew gave a long sigh and said, โWhatโs the point of talking about it? Iโve already hit a wall. You were my last hope, but clearly, you donโt see me as real family.โ
Kevin flinched at that jab, his guilt showing through. Truth be told, he had never seen Andrew as a true brother, just some scrappy nobody who got lucky.
However, Andrewโs current fame and influence made Kevin too jealous and unable to ignore them, so he kept up the friendly act.
He laughed and replied, โCome on nowโjust say the word. No matter whatโs going on, as your big brother, Iโll do everything I can to help!โ
Andrew lit up. โYou really mean that?โ
Kevin slapped his chest and declared, โOf course, I do! Youโre family, arenโt you? I swore during our oathโwe ride together, we die together! Anyone who lays a finger on you is messing with me! And when that happens, the Wrights donโt hold back.โ
Andrew looked deeply moved and even pretended to wipe away a tear. โLet me thank you in advance for saving my life, Kevin. The truth is, ever since I won the Grand Medical Summit, Iโve had a target on my back. Some people clearly arenโt happy with me standing out.
โFrom the looks of it, someoneโs planning to assassinate me. So Kevin, I really need your helpโI canโt survive this on my own.โ
Kevin scoffed. โWho the hell would be that bold? Tell me, the Wrights will keep you safe!โ
Andrew put on his most pitiful look. โI donโt even know who they are! All I know is theyโve already sent people to tail me, and I could be attacked any time now.โ
A flicker of disdain passed through Kevinโs eyes. He thought Andrew was only good at sucking up to powerful figures like Derek and Georgeโbut beyond that, he seemed like a weakling.
Especially now, trembling in fear of death like some spineless coward.
Of course, he would not say his thoughts aloud. On the outside, he smiled and assured, โCome on, thatโs it? You had me worried for nothing. Relax, Iโll assign the Wrightsโ personal security detail to protect you around the clock.
Andrew acted touched. โThank you, Kevin. Once Iโm out of this mess, Iโll make sure youโre heavily rewarded.โ
Kevin waved it off modestly. โWeโre brothers, no need for all that. But if you insist on showing your appreciation, how about hooking me up with some of your Titan Essence Pills?โ
Andrew silently scoffed. โKnew it. This guyโs always been after something. So much for brotherhood. All this guy wants is to bleed me dry.
After hanging around the Wrights for another half hour, Andrew finally got up to leave.
However, unlike when he arrived alone, this time he drove off with a car tailing himโinside were five elite bodyguards from the Wrightsโ security team.
Andrew smirked. โLunaโs annoying officer warned that someone named Grand Viper was coming for my head. Perfectโlet them come.โ
He had dragged the Wrights into this mess, and there was no way Rafael could outplay him at this game.