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Chapter 176

Author: Danielle
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-22 00:38:35

Adrian's POV

"That fool," I cursed, gritting my teeth in rage, my fist clenched.

I badly wanted to punch his face, but I couldn't. He was on TV, blaming me for the assassination attempt made on him.

The door to my penthouse was flung open, and Miguel walked in with a worried look.

"Adrian, have you seen what that bastard said on TV?" He snarled, waving his phone before my eyes. "What guts he has to say such a thing."

I nodded slowly. "Yes, I have seen it."

"What do you want to do about it? We can't let it pass by," Miguel questioned. "We could file a lawsuit or summon the press to give a statement; anything."

"I know," I uttered in a cool voice. He probably isn't faking it. Maybe he truly thinks I'm the one behind it, but he can't call the cops on me because he has no evidence to give them."

"But why open up on TV? Why not confront you personally?" Miguel probed.

I smirked. "It's simple. He's a coward."

I inhaled deeply and added, "We'll lay low for now. Let's see how far he intends
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