The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 26

“Seven hundred and fifty thousand? Where are you going to get that kind of money, Adrian?” Closing the door after Violet left, Rue looked anxious.

Since Henry’s passing and the Xanders taking Paraiso away, she had never seen seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find a way,” Adrian consoled her

“Find a way? Adrian, are you going to let her sue you? Do you think it’s easy to get that much money? She’s a greedy old hag. Even if you give her the money, she might change her mind again.” Adaline was anxious too, but it slowly turned into anger.

Adrian turned to Samantha, who sat on the couch with her head hung low and not speaking.

Rue said, “What do you think, Sam?”

“Maybe Adrian is right,” Samantha said.

Adaline and Rue were surprised.

She continued. “We’ll consider this seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars as a repayment and then cut them off. Bailar would be mine and mine alone from then on.”

“But where are we going to get the money from?” Rue was nervous.

“I’ll call Joanna. We might be able to borrow it. It’s getting late. We should get to bed. I’m going to my room.” Samantha got up and walked toward her room.

Rue and Adaline did not say more. All they hoped for was a miracle.

On the other hand, Adrian picked up his phone and made a call. “Bring me seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars tomorrow.”

“Yes, sir.”

That night, the announcement from Swallow Central spread through Swallowston in a few hours, and everyone found out that the legate was a fake.

Many of the citizens were dismayed. After the long wait, all they saw was an actor.

Harold was planning to visit Adrian at his home and invite him to take over the Xander Group, but when they read the announcement, they were disappointed. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Father, Adrian isn’t the legate. He’s just an actor.” Leonard held up his phone in shock after reading the

announcement.

“I thought Adrian had made a name for himself in the past seven years, but I guess he’s just a penniless man, after all,” Cecelia said in disdain. “If he were capable, he wouldn’t have to pose as the legate. He must be broke.”

After hearing that, Harold lost his patience. “Enough. This boy has disappointed me too many times. He will no longer be my grandson!”

He had planned to extract some benefits from his grandson, but now, there was no chance.

The next day, Adrian had already left the house when Samantha woke up. She grew suspicious.

She went into the kitchen. “Do you know where Adrian went?”

Rue shook her head. “He just said that he was going to see a friend. I have no idea where he went.”

Samantha did not ask further.

At that moment…