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Chapter 1144

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Darius stopped and turned around to look at Gabriel. In that instant, Gabriel felt his hair stand on end. He didn't know what the look in Darius' eyes meant. He did know it didn't bode well for him, though.

Darius said icily, "You're a fool, Gabriel. Who were you going to hand me over to now that you've found me?" He raised an eyebrow mockingly. He crossed his arms, looking like he couldn't wait to see what Gabriel had to say.

Gabriel's expression shifted. Darius raised an eyebrow. "I guess my question's a shocker, huh? Looks like it didn't occur to you at all."

Gabriel's expression shifted between awkwardness and anger. Indeed, he hadn't considered Darius' question at all. Darius put his hands behind his back and smiled. He watched Gabriel, waiting for an answer.

Gabriel gnashed his teeth. Darius waited for a while but didn't receive a response. He said, "Your identity's pretty complicated, isn't it?" He held a hand up and started listing what he knew.

"Firstly, you're an officer wit
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