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.

it’ll only be hearsay if I tell her

to say was he’s been proving himself

early for that,”

dining table after they were

keep her

the situation first.‘

an exquisite–looking box and handed

box, which seemed like it contained

Adaline looked over and asked,

more curious. She hurriedly accepted the box and opened it, revealing an extremely

this…” Samatha’s eyes were

necklace look so

to look at Adaline, who also took a sharp intake of breath as she asked, “Is this the Heart

of the Sea?” Rue herself was also stunned when she heard this and leaned over to have

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

you get this, Adrian?”

that some rich and mysterious guy had purchased the Heart of the Sea this morning, yet it’s now right in front of

Samantha asked