Chapter 194
Author: Celestial Clouds
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Barry scratched his head in embarrassment when he heard this.

Indeed, he had been too naive, but he was amazed at how calmly Adrian was able to analyze the situation.

After getting Barry to the hospital, Adrian told Samantha and Rue to head home while he waited there. After the women had left, Adrian dialed Daniel’s number, asking him to bring a few men to where he was.

Daniel and his men arrived at the hospital in under ten minutes.

Adrian explained the situation to Daniel and the others at the hospital’s stairwell. “Find an inmate on death row and execute him. After that, put Barry’s clothes on the body and leave it on the alley’s roof.

“Someone should find it soon enough and report it to the department. Make sure that Jaden is aware and thinks that the man from last night is dead.”

Adrian did this because he wanted Jaden and the Luposians to lower their guard.

Daniel nodded upon receiving his instructions and said, “Understood, sir.”

“Arrange for a few men to pay a visit to
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