Chapter 236
“Mr. Lloyd, is it really true that Kane only has three days to live?” Marvin asked in disbelief.
Andrew responded flatly, “I might’ve told him three days, but it could be less. Kane is already in critical condition. The poison has already seeped into his bones.”
He added, “It’s a shame, really. He’s been stubborn, refusing to listen to anyone. If it weren’t for his solid foundation as a martial artist, he’d have already collapsed.”
Marvin sighed. “Kane was quite the figure in his younger years. Among Jayrodale’s prominent families, he was the strongest in hand–to–hand combat and fearless in a fight. Who would have thought he’d end up like this, wasting away to illness?”
Andrew sneered. “His body had been weak for a while, but the real culprit is the recent poisoning.”
Marvin frowned. “Kane has martial arts experts around him all the time. Who could possibly poison him?”
Andrew shook his head. “That’s a mystery, but it’s possible the poison came from someone close to him. No matter how skilled the bodyguards are, if the enemy is on the inside, even the strongest can’t defend against it.”
Marvin smirked. “It’s probably just as you said. It looks like the Weller family is having both external and internal troubles now. Someone’s eager to see Kane out of the picture.”
Andrew yawned, clearly uninterested. “That’s not our concern. Anyway, why did you call me here?”
Marvin waved his hand, signaling his executives to leave before continuing. “Mr. Lloyd, there’s trouble in South City with Dylan. He’s asked for my help a few times now, and I think we should give him a hand. He’s been a useful ally.
Andrew nodded. “Dylan is definitely someone worth backing, but why didn’t he come to me directly if he’s in trouble?”
Marvin chuckled. “That kid’s too scared to bother you. After seeing how you took out Tony last time, he’s got serious respect for you now, in the form of genuine fear.”
Andrew laughed. “I’m not that scary. So, what exactly is going on with Dylan?”
Marvin grew serious. “Finley Moore from Hidden Dragons was invited to Jayrodale by Atlas Giordano, the ruler of Northern District. He’s got big ambitions. Together with Atlas, he plans to take control of the underground world of Jayrodale.”
Andrew raised an eyebrow. “So, with Finley, the second generation of a major faction, Northern District is making its move on Dylan?”
Marvin nodded and explained, “Exactly. When Tony was still around in the East Side, the underground forces of Jayrodale were in balance, and no one could dominate anyone else. But
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once East Side fell to you, that balance was shattered.”
He continued, “Atlas was the first to strike, attacking South City. Dylan has been retreating steadily and is now on the brink of collapse.”
Andrew thought for a moment before responding. “I’ll step in, but only once.”
Marvin grinned. “That’ll be more than enough! A single intervention from you, and Dylan will
be reborn.”
Before long, Andrew arrived in South City.
Dylan, filled with excitement, personally came to meet him. He was respectful and careful as he invited Andrew onto his turf.
“Mr. Lloyd, I can’t believe you’re actually here,” Dylan said, still somewhat in disbelief. Andrew smiled. “Dylan, we’ve known each other for a while now. No need for formalities.”
