Chapter 484
Marcus said grimly. “He called me earlier and gave me a heavy warning. He threatened that if I tried anything foolish, the Weller family wouldn't spare me or Lucy.”
Andrew’s gaze turned icy. “It doesn’t matter who shows up as long as they’re part of the Weller family. Harvey’s ruthless enough to use his own uncle as a pawn–he’s truly despicable.”
Without further hesitation, Marcus pulled out his phone and dialed a number. “It’s me, Marcus. I’ve got the formula. When are you going to release Lucy?”
On the other end of the line, Brad chuckled darkly. “Marcus, you’ve been awfully quick about this, haven’t you? Don’t worry, hand over the formula and your precious daughter will be returned to you safe and sound.”
Marcus demanded, “Why should I trust the Weller family? What if I give you the formula, and you don’t bring her back?”
Brad snorted coldly. “Do you even have a choice, Marcus? Unless you want Lucy gone for good, you should cooperate.”
Grinding his teeth, Marcus replied, “Fine. Tell me the location for the exchange, and I’ll bring the formula.”
Brad sounded pleased. “That’s the spirit. Meet me at Dillon’s Bar by the river. Don’t try anything funny–that bar belongs to the Weller family. Any trouble, and I’ll vanish before you know it, and you’ll never see your little girl again.”
Marcus hung up and turned to Andrew and Lauren. “The meeting point is Dillon’s Bar, down by the river. It’s one of the Weller family’s properties. Brad’s being extra cautious, afraid we might pull something.”
Andrew smirked. “It doesn’t matter if it’s their property. Now that we’ve got a time and place, catching him will be a breeze.”
Lauren frowned slightly. “If we act on our own and catch Brad, we could end up in a direct conflict with the Weller family’s top enforcers.”
Andrew let out a cold laugh. “We won’t act alone. We’ll let the police handle it. No matter how bold or influential the Weller family thinks they are, they won’t dare openly defy law enforcement.”
With that, Andrew immediately called Donald. He said, “Mr. Warren, your chance to shine has come again.”
Donald did not hesitate and quickly gathered a team of officers, packing two full vehicles with enforcement personnel ready to roll. He said cheerfully, “Mr. Lloyd, you’re my lucky star. With these back-to-back cases, I won’t have to worry about my performance reviews this year!”
Donald was ecstatic, his admiration for Andrew growing by the minute. Even the time Andrew had punished him by cutting off a finger seemed like a blessing in hindsight.
To him, that ordeal marked a turning point, a sign that he was destined for a fresh start. If anything, he felt grateful to Andrew now.
Running through Jayrodale was a massive river, its banks home to the city’s bustling downtown.
Dillon’s Bar, a well-known establishment, was owned by the Weller family and had everything from drinks and DJs to late-night parties. Brad sat at the bar, sipping drink after drink until he felt a pleasant buzz.
“Harvey, you little bastard,” he muttered under his breath. “One day, I’ll take Serena away from you.”
The thought of Harvey and Serena together made Brad seethe with jealousy. Truth be told, Brad did not even love Serena. Like Harvey, he was simply infatuated with her beauty.
To Brad, Harvey and Serena’s relationship was a scandal that could never be made public because of their family ties.
However, he thought his situation was different. With his older brother dead, Brad saw himself as the rightful guardian of his widowed sister-in-law. Over time, he figured he could naturally claim Serena as his own, making the relationship seem perfectly reasonable and acceptable.