Chapter 342: Chapter 340: Taking the Initiative to Show Up_1

“You said Ethan Locke asked you to come get the Fragrant Spirit Grass?”

“That’s right, and Alan Locke was with me.”

Upon hearing this, Greg Jensen immediately felt amused. It was just what he had been wishing for. Just moments ago, he was pondering how to break the situation, and now a turn of events had presented itself so swiftly.

“Mr. Jensen, should I just kill Alan Locke now, and then we both storm back?”

“No need.”

“Then what should I do?”

Greg Jensen smiled and said, “Didn’t Ethan Locke ask you to bring back the Fragrant Spirit Grass? Just bring it back then.”

“Ah, this…”

“However, you need to remember one thing: the Fragrant Spirit Grass can only be in your hands; understand?”

Jay Brent replied, “Yes, Mr. Jensen, I understand.”

“Do you really understand?”

“I really do!”

Jay Brent hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile, “No matter what happens, I will protect the Fragrant Spirit Grass.”

“Hmm, let’s leave it at that for now.”

Greg Jensen smiled with satisfaction. Jay Brent was a clever man, whose intelligence was not only demonstrated in his “knowing current affairs” but also meant there was less for Greg to worry about when getting things done.

He’s a useful subordinate indeed!

The location sent by Ethan Locke was in Jamae City’s urban area, so it didn’t take long for Greg Jensen to get there.

After a short wait, he saw two commercial vehicles approaching from a distance.

Shortly thereafter, Jay Brent and Alan Locke got out of the vehicles in succession.

“Greg Jensen, we meet again!”

Alan Locke said with a dark expression.

It was this youngster who caused him to lose his position as Family Head and who led the Locke family to the brink of disintegration and collapse.

He wished he could tear Greg Jensen apart with his bare hands!

Greg Jensen couldn’t be bothered with him. He glanced at Jay Brent and asked, “The Fragrant Spirit Grass is here. Where are my aunt and the others?”

Alan Locke sneered, “Heh, you think if you hand over the Fragrant Spirit Grass, we’ll definitely release them?

First, bring over the Fragrant Spirit Grass, and we’ll talk about releasing them afterward.”

Greg Jensen’s brow furrowed slightly as he said solemnly, “Alan Locke, the rule is to exchange goods for people simultaneously. If you want to play it this way, then there’s no point in continuing.”

“Rules? Who the hell are you to talk rules with me?”

Alan Locke scoffed coldly, “Now, immediately, right away, bring the Fragrant Spirit Grass over to me. If I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll actually release those useless people.

Otherwise, get ready to collect their corpses!”

Greg Jensen said with a cold face, “That’s impossible. If I don’t see them today, I won’t give you the Fragrant Spirit Grass.”

“Heh, Greg Jensen, I’m warning you one more time, you’re not in a position to negotiate with me. Do you understand?”

Alan Locke said coldly, “Bring the Fragrant Spirit Grass over now, or I’ll kill one of them first to show you.”

“You…”

Greg Jensen’s face turned ashen, seemingly angry to the extreme. It took him a good while to clench his teeth and walk over with the Fragrant Spirit Grass in hand.

Alan Locke hurriedly took it from him, and upon careful verification that it was indeed real, excitement flashed in his eyes.

With the Fragrant Spirit Grass, the Locke family could rise again!

By that time, even if he couldn’t regain control of the Locke family, he could still continue to live a life of luxury.

Alan Locke was ecstatic, just about to bring the Fragrant Spirit Grass into the car, when Jay Brent suddenly reached out and took it directly.

“Jay Brent, what are you doing?” Alan Locke asked with a stern face.

Jay Brent said matter-of-factly, “Something as important as this is safer with me. Don’t you agree, Mr. Locke?”

“You…”

Alan Locke thought that Ethan Locke did not trust him, which was why Jay Brent was sent to supervise, and naturally, he was filled with resentment.

However, he also knew that now was not the time to argue; it was crucial to bring the Fragrant Spirit Grass back first, so he didn’t say anything more.

Jay Brent fiddled with the Fragrant Spirit Grass in his hand, scoffing, “Tsk tsk, such a trifle, to be worth so much money?”

“That’s not something you can measure with money.”

Alan Locke glanced at him disdainfully, saying, “Alright, let’s go.”

“Mhm.”

Jay Brent nodded, subtly signaling Greg Jensen with a look before getting into the car.

Greg stood there, looking like a child who had been swindled out of his pocket money, roaring at the departing business van, “What you’re doing is damn unscrupulous!”

A moment later, the business van had gone far, and he got into his car, leisurely following behind, heading toward the suburban villa.

“Speed up!”

On the way back, Alan Locke and Jay Brent sat in the same car.

He looked at the Fragrant Spirit Grass in Jay Brent’s hand, excitement clear on his face, “Now the Locke family is saved.”

“Yeah.”

Jay Brent absently agreed, but inside he sneered in derision.

Still thinking of getting the Fragrant Spirit Grass?

With the Fragrant Spirit Grass in my hands, none of you will get it.

It wasn’t long before the business van stopped inside the villa courtyard, and Alan Locke excitedly got out, about to head inside.

After walking a few steps, he suddenly noticed that Jay Brent hadn’t followed and turned back to call out, “Old Jay, come on.”

“You go ahead, I have some instructions to give.”

Jay Brent gestured to a few underlings to come over and whispered some instructions to them.

Seeing this, Alan Locke also stopped, waiting in place.

“It’s set, let’s go in.”

After ordering his men, Jay Brent walked into the villa with Alan Locke and followed the staircase to the second floor.

Ethan Locke greeted them with a big laugh, his gaze falling on the Fragrant Spirit Grass, “Old Jay, you’ve worked hard!”

“Haha, not at all, serving Young Master Locke is what I should do,” Jay Brent laughed heartily.

Just then, a man in black approached, intending to take the Fragrant Spirit Grass.

Jay Brent instinctively stepped back, glaring at him warily, “What are you up to? This Fragrant Spirit Grass belongs to Young Master Locke, don’t just reach for it.

If you damage it, I’ll kill you!”

The man in black’s expression darkened as he looked toward Ethan Locke.

Ethan Locke chuckled, “It’s alright, if he wants to hold it, let him hold it.”

After saying that, he cautioned Jay Brent, “Old Jay, you must keep the grass safe; this is our Locke family’s lifeline.”

Jay Brent slapped his chest in assurance, “Don’t worry, even if I lie down, this flower won’t suffer the slightest damage.”

Alan Locke hesitated, “Ethan, we should hurry and deliver the Fragrant Spirit Grass to the Simmons family to prevent any mishaps.”

“What’s the rush?”

Ethan Locke glanced at his uncle and then looked toward the yard outside the window, speaking indifferently, “Why not take the opportunity to deal with Greg Jensen now, instead of waiting for next time?”

“But…”

Alan Locke was still hesitant, feeling it was safer to deliver the Fragrant Spirit Grass first.

Ethan Locke, however, paid him no attention, pulled out his phone and dialed out, sneering into it, “Great, Mr. Greg, I’ve seen your sincerity, now let’s talk about…”

“If you want to talk, let’s meet in person!”

Greg Jensen’s mocking voice came from the phone.

Ethan Locke was pondering what to do when suddenly, he heard the roaring of an engine from outside. He instinctively looked up to see a Jeep barreling toward them.

With a bang, it sent the courtyard gate flying out.

The Jeep then came to a steady stop in the middle of the yard.

Greg Jensen opened the car door and stepped out.

At this sight, rather than alarmed, Ethan Locke was pleasantly surprised, his eyes coldly watching Greg Jensen, he smirked:

“I was just wondering how to clean up your mess, and here you are, delivering yourself to my door! Old Jay, tell your men to take action!”