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 were surprised.

repayment and then cut

we going to get the

We should get to bed. I’m going to my room.” Samantha got up and

say more. All they hoped for

picked up his phone and made a call. “Bring me seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars tomorrow.”

“Yes, sir.”

announcement from Swallow Central spread through Swallowston in a few hours, and everyone found out that the legate

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

and invite him to take over the Xander Group, but when they read the

Leonard held up his phone

announcement.

himself in the past seven years, but I guess he’s just a penniless man, after all,”