Andrew stopped Marcus from kneeling and said, "I helped you because you're my friend. This kind of gesture would change that relationship."
Lauren chimed in with a smile. "Mr. Chapman, please get up. You're almost 20 years older than Dr. Lloyd—it wouldn't be right!"
Marcus stood up awkwardly and said, "You're right, Ms. Rhodes. I apologize for being too impulsive."
The three of them immediately headed to the Jayrodale Police Department in Andrew's G-Wagon. When Donald heard of Andrew's arrival, he hurried his heavy frame to greet them.
He asked, "Mr. Lloyd, what brings you here today?"
"Just wanted to thank you for your hospitality last time, Mr. Warren," Andrew replied with a grin.
Donald was skeptical—someone as powerful as Andrew, who controlled half of Jayrodale, would not come just to thank a mere police commissioner.
After a few minutes, the West End team arrived with four bound suspects wearing black hoods, who were pulled from a van.
Andrew turned to Donald, as