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?”

is right,” Samantha

Rue

thousand dollars as a repayment and then cut them off.

we going to get the money from?” Rue was nervous.

It’s getting late. We should get to bed. I’m going to my room.” Samantha got up

more. All

made a call. “Bring me seven hundred and

“Yes, sir.”

Swallowston in a few hours, and everyone found out that the legate was

dismayed. After the long wait, all they saw

and invite him to take over

an actor.” Leonard held up his

announcement.

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