As Mihika was about to strike, Adrian intervened. "Hang on, Mihika.”

"You have something to say?" Mihika asked, surprised that Adrian was stepping in. "Do you plan to help him plead his case?"

Adrian shook his head. "Plead his case? Fat chance. I’d rather see him torn to pieces. I'm asking you to stop because I need some time to question him."

Mihika stepped back and said, "Fine, go ahead.”

After expressing his gratitude, Adrian approached Morok and said, "I have a few questions for you, and you’d best answer truthfully. If you do, I might put in a good word with Mihika on your behalf. You understand the consequences of lying, right?"

Trembling, Morok agreed. "Okay... I'll try to answer your questions..."

Adrian let out a sigh of relief. He asked, "Why did you use fake pills to deceive Vardala?"

This was what Adrian cared about. After all, he saw no reason for Morok to deceive Vardala as Vardala had nothing to offer Morok.

Morok looked startled, then fear appeared on his face.