Chapter 182
Lauren watched this scene unfold with a dreamy look in her eyes. She admired his kindness and compassion, secretly wishing she could marry him right then and there.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside as Jerry rushed in with his men. When he spotted Andrew and Lauren, he briefly showed panic before quickly composing himself.
He cleared his throat and said, “Ms. Rhodes, I’m Impressed you found the trucks before I did. Your brilliant mind truly proves why you’re the most exceptional member of the younger Rhodes generation!”
Jerry laughed nervously, showering her with compliments while conveniently forgetting his earlier boastful promises about finding the trucks himself.
Lauren smiled graciously. “Thank you for your efforts too, Jerry. The important thing is that we recovered the herbs.”
“Indeed… But did you manage to catch the criminals who stole it?” Jerry asked, trying to
sound casual.
Lauren shook her head. “The place was empty when we arrived, so we couldn’t identify who was behind this.”
Jerry visibly relaxed at this news, letting out what seemed to be an involuntary sigh of relief.
Andrew, who had been observing carefully, suddenly spoke up. “Jerry, you seem pretty concerned about who stole the herbs. Perhaps you already know who did it?”
Jerry’s expression darkened as he snapped, “How would I know? If I did, they’d be in pieces by
now.”
Andrew chuckled. “If you don’t know who did it, then why do you look so disappointed that Ms. Rhodes found the trucks?”
“I couldn’t be happier that she recovered the herbs and saved the company from losses. Why would I be disappointed?” Jerry continued defensively.
Andrew suddenly changed topics, “This is your first time visiting this rural medicinal garden, isn’t it, Jerry?”
Jerry hesitated but eventually nodded. “Of course. My schedule usually involves accompanying Mr. Rhodes Senior or Rhodes Corporation executives. I’d have no reason to come to a plate like this.”
Andre grinned. “That’s interesting. If you’ve never been here and know nothing about this place, how did you manage to find this hidden cave?”
Jerry stood speechless, unable to answer. Andrew pressed on, “Don’t bother making up excuses. The paths outside are narrow and winding, hidden by vegetation. For a city folk who’s never been here before to find this place so easily, one might think you grew up in these parts.
Lauren commented, “Andrew, Jerry comes from a prestigious martial arts background. He couldn’t be from around here.”
Andrew chuckled. “Well then, that would mean someone must have guided Jerry here.”
Jerry’s expression grew increasingly dark at these words, though he remained silent.
Andrew continued with a cold smile, “And the only person who could have guided Jerry here. would be the thieves themselves.”
Lauren’s face remained neutral, but her eyes blazed as she stared at Jerry.
Under her seemingly calm but piercing gaze, Jerry let out a cold laugh and sneered, “After all this talk, you’re basically accusing me of working with the thieves, aren’t you?”
