Meanwhile, at the Wright Estate in Blumedale, every major power in the treasure hunt had already arrived.
Rafael said, โWhere the hell is that Andrew? How much longer are we supposed to wait? I say once the treasureโs location is confirmed, we all drop the formalities and take that punk out first.โ
Mosby agreed, โI second thatโ1000 times over. That bastard deserves to be torn apart piece by piece. Ever since he showed up in Blumedale, heโs been throwing wrenches into everything we do. And now? Heโs playing all sides like a damn pro. We canโt let him liveโnot a chance.โ
Before Andrew had even arrived, the entire meeting hall at the Wright estate was already in an uproar.
At the head of the room, Kevin remained calm and all smiles, unaffected by the rising tension. He had already received word from Tora that Andrew was on his way, and from the look of it, he had not brought many people with him. That would make things so much easier to control.
Whether Andrew lived or died would depend solely on Kevinโs mood.
Across the room, Kevinโs eyes briefly met Rafaelโs. Rafael was brooding in the corner, his expression as dark as ever.
Kevin found it hard not to chuckle. After all, Rafael was a real menace in his own right, but Andrew had almost taken him out once. Thanks to the treasure map, Rafael was once again being played like a fool by that same man.
Kevin had never seen someone from the Driscoll family so thoroughly humiliated.
Quinton, who had already been crippled, was nowhere to be seen.
Standing beside Kevin were his third son, Ernie Wright, and the familyโs rising star, Yara.
As her gaze shifted toward the entrance, Yara clenched her delicate fists. She could already sense that Kevin was planning to make his move against Andrew. However, there was no hesitation in her heart.
She had already made her choice to stand firmly on Andrewโs side. She had not forgotten that it was Andrew who gave her everything she had now. He was the one who helped her rise up and stand tall within the Wright family.
Suddenly, a Wright enforcer entered the hall and reported, โMr. Wright Senior, Captain Tora and Mr. Lloyd have arrived!โ
Kevinโs eyes lit up as he looked toward the entrance. A broad smile spread across his face. He said cheerfully, โAndy, you sure kept us waiting.โ
The rest of the room fell silent instantly, each person turning with sharp, cold gazes toward the arriving guest.
Andrew walked in boldly, unfazed by the atmosphere or the murderous glares aimed at him. He strolled right into the hall and dropped into an empty chair.
โYouโre not waiting on me. Youโre waiting on the piece of the map I have, arenโt you?โ
Tiana sat gracefully beside him, icy and striking as ever.
Outside the room, Natasha and Jerry remained waiting by the car.
Rafael was the first to speak, clearly irritated. โAndrew, itโs one thing for you to show up, but did you really have to bring extra people?โ
Andrew answered casually, โYou all brought your own muscle for backup, but Iโm not allowed to bring anyone?โ
Rafael scoffed. โSure, you can bring whoever you likeโbut bringing her? What for? Is she keeping you entertained on the ride? A little stress relief, in and out along the way?โ
The crass comment made the martial artists behind him burst into shameless laughter, all wearing the same filthy grin.
Tiana shot Rafael a cold, razor-sharp look. โMr. Driscoll, the Rhodes family may be a smaller one, but if you want a lesson in combat, I would be happy to oblige.โ
Rafael sneered. โForget it. I donโt waste time on feisty widows. And besides, my nephew, Joe, has got a thing for Laurenโlove at first sight, apparently. But you? Youโre out here clinging to Andrew like a stray dog.
โIf Joe finds out, I donโt think the Rhodes familyโor youโwill be in a very good place.โ
Tianaโs expression did not flinch. โIf thatโs what you really believe then by all meansโgo tell Joe.โ