Chapter 2182: Chapter 2185

“Slowly get used to it.

I’m aiming to treat you better now.

After all, you’re my family,” Brian responded warmly.

“Ugh, you’re giving me shivers!”

Their playful banter continued until Barlow’s expression turned serious again.

“Back to business, Brian.

Now that you know I’m working with the police, you should know I’ve been looking into Aldrich,” he said.

Brian’s smile faded as he said, “Yeah, I know.

I got to know of that from Rose.

”

“Just say you know.

Quit flaunting your relationship in front of me!”

Barlow said.

Brian chuckled softly and fell silent.

“We’ve rounded up most of the evidence against Aldrich, but there’s a key piece missing.

” Barlow paused before continuing, “We’ve uncovered Selina’s involvement too.

If we can get her to testify against Aldrich, our case will be solid.

We could bring him down for good, and he’ll be staring at a lengthy prison senten

ce.

”

At Barlow’s words, Brian frowned.

Though he possessed a wealth of evidence against Aldrich, it lacked the potency for a conviction.

Most of it was mere circumstantial evidence.

With Aldrich’s influential connections, he could easily slip through the legal cracks.

But if Selina testified directly, the tables would turn drastically.

But how could they get Selina to betray Aldrich?

“Hey, isn’t Selina your first love? Maybe she still has a soft spot for you.

Why not try your charm on her?” Barlow suggested slyly over the phone.

Brian’s expression darkened.

“Are you asking for a punch?” he shot back.

Barlow chuckled, unruffled.

“Brian, who was it that just vowed to be kind? Changing your tune already?”

Brian stopped answering his teasing.

“I’ve devised a plan to persuade Selina to testify against Aldrich,” he declared, his tone solemn.

“Oh? Really? What’s the plan?” Barlow asked eagerly.

Brian grinned with assurance.

“Leave it to me.

Now that you have a new identity, focus on your own life.

You’re not getting any younger.

It’s time to settle down.

”

Hearing Brian’s words, Barlow clicked his tongue in irritation.

“Brian, you never played the role of a big brother, and now you’re trying to interfere in my personal matters.

Isn’t that crossing the line?”

Brian chuckled softly, memories of seeing Barlow and Karina together flashing through his mind.

He asked, “So, you still haven’t shown Karina who you are, have you?”

“No, the timing isn’t right,” Barlow replied.