Chapter 181
Lauren was angry at how arrogantly Jerry had been acting. She could not help but think these martial arts experts were all challenging to deal with, whether it was Tracia or Jerry.
Andrew suddenly spoke up. “I know what he’s so smug about, but unfortunately, it won’t help him at all!!
“Please tell me where to find the clues about the stolen herbs!” Lauren exclaimed excitedly.
Andrew explained, “He must be thinking about following the trucks‘ tire tracks.”
Lauren nodded thoughtfully, “That’s actually not a bad idea. There are plenty of dirt roads in the countryside, and our trucks would definitely leave tracks.”
Andrew shook his head and replied, “Unless the thieves are complete idiots, they wouldn’t leave such obvious tracks for us to follow. Besides, Ms. Rhodes, have you considered what happens when the trucks hit concrete or asphalt roads?”
“I guess that would make the tracks useless…” Lauren deflated.
“Let’s go,” Andrew said with a smile.
“Where to?” Lauren asked, confused.
Andrew hopped into an SUV and explained, “Back to the farm. This area is in the remote countryside, and if we want to find where they’re hiding the herbs, the local residents know best.”
Lauren, being a sharp woman, immediately brightened up as Andrew’s suggestion clicked. “Of course! Why didn’t I think of that? Those criminals who stole our herbs couldn’t have moved it far in such a short time, so they must have hidden it nearby to transport later.”
Andrew smiled knowingly, “Exactly. While our people are completely lost in this remote area, the locals who grew up here are different. They’d know exactly where someone could hide seven trucks.”
Half an hour later, Andrew and Lauren left the farm again, but this time with a young teenager in their car.
“Mr. Lloyd, Ms. Rhodes, finding those trucks full of herbs will be a piece of cake. I can take there, but just so we’re clear–I won’t do it for free,” the boy stated matter–of–factly.
Lauren chuckled at his directness, “Mikey, if you help me find the trucks, I’ll give you 150 dollars. And when you’re older and visit Jayrodale, I’ll even help set you up with a nice girl.”
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The country boy was overjoyed and led Andrew and Lauren through a series of twists and turns until they reached a massive natural cave. Inside, they found all seven missing trucks.
Upon inspection, Andrew discovered the site was deserted, but all the herbs were still intact.
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Lauren grinned and said, “These thieves probably thought no one would find this place, so they went home to get some rest, feeling completely safe.”
She quickly called in their team to retrieve the trucks, while Andrew pulled out his wallet and counted out 150 dollars for Mikey.
The boy happily accepted the money and was about to sprint away wherr Andrew called out, Hold on, kid!”
“Mr. Lloyd, you’re not going back on your word, are you?” Mikey asked suspiciously.
Andrew chuckled and pulled out an additional 600 dollars from his wallet. “Take this too. I know your grandpa isn’t well, and it’s tough for him to pay for both you and your sister’s education. You can keep the 150, but make sure to give this 600 to your grandpa to manage.
The young boy’s eyes welled up with tears. Overwhelmed by the gesture, he repeatedly thanked Andrew before running home happily.
