Awakening the War God novel Chapter 148

Chapter 148 Confrontation

In Santos's special car, Maria sat in the passenger seat, while Gabriel and Santos sat in the back.

Their destination was the State Assembly.

Along the way, Santos pulled a long face, fuming with anger.

Being tricked by Barry made him very unhappy.

Santos's mournful face made Gabriel feel amused.

He half-jokingly said, "Mr. Adams, as a high-ranking official, you should be used to intrigue. How come you're so angry that you can't control your emotions?"

This was only the tip of the iceberg in the officialdom.

Many people were even more unscrupulous than Barry.

"I'm not angry about being the scapegoat!" Santos was still emotional as he spat. "I'm angry that Barry, this b*stard, tried to be clever and caused the loss of the Blood Scripture, which led to national losses."

Gabriel nodded and felt respect for Santos.

What he said was true.

The Blood Scripture was a national treasure. It couldn't be lost.

It was rare for Santos, who had achieved his current position, to still have faith.

Feeling that his emotions were getting out of control, Santos calmed himself down and shifted the topic. "Gabriel, who exactly is your sister? This is such a complicated case, and yet she found the answer in just a few minutes. That's impressive."

He was really impressed by Zoe.

At the scene, there were many experienced police officers and some of his clever men.

But they were all clueless.

Before coming to find Gabriel, even he thought that the notorious thief, Robin Hood, had some extraordinary means.

He never expected Zoe, a young girl, to solve all the puzzles in the end.

Her clear logic really amazed him.

Gabriel chuckled, "My sister is just an ordinary high school student, but she's very bright and loves Sherlock Holmes, so she could figure out the truth behind the lost Blood Scripture!"

To be honest, without Zoe, he might not have been able to figure out the truth.

Even though he considered himself an intelligent person, Zoe's thinking often astonished him.

"It's incredible!" Santos couldn't help but exclaim repeatedly.

Gabriel reminded him, "Mr. Adams, when you meet Barry later, you can't let your emotions get the best of you. You should know better than me. In your circle, no matter how big the mistake you make, as long as your background is strong enough, it's not a problem.

"Moreover, as the chief senator in Birchwood, he can be considered the emperor of the land, ruling with absolute authority. There is no need to fall out with him over this matter.

"Otherwise, your future days will be difficult.

"Our priority is to retrieve the Blood Scripture."

Santos understood all these principles, but just to be cautious, Gabriel still felt it was necessary to remind him.

Upon hearing Gabriel's words, Santos grinned widely, and all traces of his anger from earlier disappeared entirely.

Smiling, he said, "You're quite clever for a young fellow like you. You have a deep understanding of the rules of survival, yet my granddaughter is rather innocent. Don't corrupt her!"

Maria, who was chewing gum in the front seat, suddenly turned her head.

She disdainfully glanced at Gabriel.

Gabriel forced a bitter smile and shook his head, saying, "I won't corrupt her. I am an upright and honest person!"

"Hmph, an upright and honest person who has hidden two sets of my underwear!" Maria suddenly spoke up.

Gabriel was dumbfounded.

Maria's bluntness left him speechless.

He coughed awkwardly and glanced sideways, only to see Santos's eyes burning with anger.

This time they were directed at him.

The car drove into the State Assembly.

Santos, Gabriel, and Maria followed Barry's secretary to his office.

"Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Adams and his party have arrived!"