The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 24

“Grandmother, what brings you here?”

Samantha immediately stood up when she saw Violet enter.

Other than Violet, Nathan, Hugo, and a few others from the family were there too, and they were excited. Violet spoke, “Samantha, do you still hate me? It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have treated you the way I did.” Violet started with an apology, but it felt odd to Samantha, but she suddenly understood what was going on. It was because Violet thought she was the legate’s wife. Violet and the rest did not know the truth yet. “Samantha, we’re all sorry. Please forgive us.” Nathan looked at her and was visibly agitated.

Hugo spoke up too, “Yes, Samantha, I never would’ve guessed that Adrian was the legate and that you’re the legate’s wife. Please don’t hold a grudge.”

The Cowells knew that they had treated Samantha badly. To seem sincere, Violet spoke again,” Samantha, I’ve decided to let you take over the Cowell Group. I won’t be worried if Adrian is helping you.” She then looked toward Adrian. “Adrian, my good grandson–in–law, please don’t be upset with me.

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Rue felt awkward upon hearing those words. After finding out that Adrian was an important person, the Cowells changed their

Samantha did not want to ruin their dream, but she did not have the heart to lie to

then Nathan smiled and said, “Samantha, I

she shook her head. “I’m not angry at you. It’s the truth. Adrian is not the legate. He’s just a hired actor. Read the announcement if you don’t believe me.” Hugo

shocked. “The war legate and his wife who appeared today at the Swallow Central investment conference were hired actors to help

was stunned. “What?”

“Show it to me.”

news. Adrian was not the legate. He

“Scum!” Violet yelled.