Adrian waited for some time outside.

A black Mercedes Benz MPV rolled up and stopped in front of him. Then, a few middle-aged men got out with two briefcases.

“Sir, here are the seven hundred and fifty thousand you asked for in cash,” one of the men said as they handed over the briefcases.

“Thank you,” Adrian replied.

The men nodded, got into the car, and left. Adrian then turned around and made his way home.

Rue had made breakfast, but since Adrian was not around, she ate with Adaline and