The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

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?”

right,” Samantha

and Rue were surprised.

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.”

we going to get

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

not say more. All

Adrian picked up his phone and made a call. “Bring me seven hundred and

“Yes, sir.”

from Swallow Central spread through Swallowston in a few hours, and everyone

the long

his home and invite him to take

isn’t the legate. He’s just an actor.” Leonard held up

announcement.

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