The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 48

Every woman dreamt of owning the Heart of the Sea.

Samantha had already seen the news that morning and replied, “I know. There are many saying that it was the legate who bought it. I guess he’s the only one throughout Swallowston, Southrive even, worth selling

the necklace to.

“I also heard that Lucas asked Belle to sell it to him many times, but she rejected him time and time again.”

At the mention of the legate and Lucas Jenner, Adaline was suddenly reminded of the events that took place the day before.

She was silent for a moment before she said, “Sam, do you think Adrian is…”

“What’s wrong with him?” Samantha shot Adaline a curious glance.

But, with a sigh, Adaline decided not to finish her sentence.

can’t confirm that Adrian’s the legate yet, so it’ll only be hearsay if

smiled. “Nothing. What I meant to say was he’s been proving himself to be a pretty decent guy. So, when are you planning to forgive him?”

early for that,” Samantha replied.

they were done with their makeup. Adrian and Rue were already seated by the time they

to keep her speculations to herself for

observe the situation first.‘

Adrian suddenly brought out an exquisite–looking box and handed it to Samantha. This

the box, which seemed like it

Adaline looked over and asked, “Is that present

She hurriedly accepted the box and

eyes were

this necklace look so familiar?”

also took a sharp intake of breath

the Sea?” Rue herself was also stunned when

the necklace at exhibitions, but Rue had only heard of it,

asked, “Where did you get this,

Heart of the Sea this morning, yet

Samantha