The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 34

Adaline tilted back her head in preparation to drink.

Suddenly, Adrian snatched the glass from her and said, “Don’t drink if you don’t want to. No one here can force you to drink without your consent.”

Adaline was instantly panic–stricken as Adrian poured the contents of the glass onto the floor.

The people at the scene were astounded. They had not expected Adaline’s deadbeat brother to pour away Harry’s drink.

On the other side of the table, Harry was clearly infuriated upon witnessing this scene. He pointed at Adrian and asked Kevan, “Kev, who’s this?”

Kevan scoffed. “He’s Ada’s elder brother and also Samantha Cowell’s husband. He’s the guy who pretended to be a big shot in the city yesterday.”

“Hey, deadbeat. That was really bold of you. How dare you pour away Harry’s drink!”

be spared!” Stella knew that Kevan and Harry were

Harry’s fury, “I’m sorry, Harry. My brother is an

as she looked toward Adrian anxiously. She had no idea why Adrian got

if Harry were

brother so Adaline knew that Rue and Samantha would be saddened to know he got beaten up. She would in turn

at

was almost in

can’t drink. No one can force you to drink against your will while

today had planned this. They wanted to prank Adaline so they set up this trap. They wanted

and tears started streaming down her face. She continued to roar, What nonsense are you talking about, Adrian?!

make a fool of himself. In their opinion, Adaline’s peasant brother would find himself in

a few more drinks with you today?” Adaline had no other choice

my affairs when you’re just a lowly peasant?! No woman that I’ve taken an

slammed his glass on the table. Its contents splashed everywhere. He sneered and said, “I’ve been in Southrive’s underworld for a long time but I’ve never encountered such a wildly

here today, I’d punish

turned