Chapter 475
Andrew’s face grew stern as he said, “If you can’t handle this alone, you need to speak up instead of worrying about dragging me into it. Remember what I told you on the rooftop–you thought no one could help you, but I’m not just anyone.”
“Mr. Chapman, let Dr. Lloyd help you,” Lauren urged. “I can personally guarantee that his capabilities go far beyond what you and I can imagine!”
Marcus wavered at her words, glancing at Andrew uncertainly before asking, “Mr. Lloyd, you’re not just the deputy chief of Jayrodale General Hospital, are you?”
“Of course not,” Andrew smiled. “To be frank, I now control the entire underground network of Jayrodale. Whether Lucy’s situation involves old money families or other complications, I’m confident I can resolve it.”
“Mr. Lloyd, do you really mean that?” Marcus asked, his eyes wide with shock.
Andrew chuckled. “Why would I lie about something like this?”
Marcus studied Andrew intently, his mind racing as he processed this revelation. This man, who had always seemed unassuming, turned out to wield unimaginable power behind the scenes.
Yet, as Marcus thought it over, he began to understand. After all, someone who could casually throw down billions of dollars to buy into Rhodes Corporation and become the fifth-largest shareholder was not ordinary by any means.
“The Weller family has kidnapped Lucy!” Marcus finally revealed, his voice filled with anguish. “I’m powerless against such an influential family. They gave me an ultimatum—either I steal Rhodes Corporation’s pharmaceutical formulas for them, or they’ll kill her!”
Lauren gritted her teeth in anger and barked, “The Weller family! I can’t believe that beast Harvey would secretly target Rhodes Corporation like this.”
Andrew pressed on gravely, “Mr. Chapman, I need you to answer my questions precisely—Lucy’s safety depends on it. When was Lucy kidnapped, and do you know who took her?”
“Last night, I was working late,” Marcus replied painfully. “When I got home, there was a masked man in my living room, and Lucy was gone. The man disguised his voice and warned me not to do anything stupid if I wanted to see her again.”
Marcus continued, “Then, he pulled out a phone saying Mr. Weller wanted to speak with me. Harvey told me not to worry—he said they’d return Lucy if I stole the Rhodes Corporation’s pharmaceutical formulas. He also warned that Lucy wasn’t being held at the Weller residence, and his people weren’t the ones who took her, so couldn’t trace it back to them.”
Lauren spoke coldly, “This is a typical tactic of powerful families. They never use their own people for dirty work. Instead, they hire underground mercenaries or martial artists. It protects their reputation and gives them deniability—there’s never any evidence linking back to them.”
Marcus looked at Andrew pleadingly. “Mr. Lloyd, can you help me get Lucy back? I’ll give up my position as head of the Pharmaceutical Division, and I’ll give you all my wealth—millions of dollars I’ve earned over the years. My only request is for my child to return safely.”
As he spoke, tears began streaming down his face.
Andrew sighed deeply. “It’s said men don’t cry easily, but that’s only because they haven’t faced true heartbreak yet. Mr. Chapman, your willingness to give up everything for your daughter’s safety is admirable. Because of that, I’ll do everything in my power to help you.”
Marcus’s face lit up with hope, though hesitation lingered. “But… the Weller family is incredibly powerful, and I have no idea where Lucy is. How do we even begin?”