August 2023

Chapter 163 The young man said, “My name is Barry Cole and I’m from Southrive.” Samantha said, “I’m not in the mood to make acquaintances. You’re a man. Shouldn’t you be figuring out what we should do now?” A few people around them looked toward Barry as well. A middle–aged man said, “These Luposians are here for Battle Warrior Lucas. Only he can come and have us released.” Barry shook his head. “Don’t even dream about it. To my knowledge, Sir Lucas left Swallowston two days ago. I heard he was sent on a mission or something. General Daniel, who works for Lucas, is the one guarding Swallowston right now. “General Daniel may be a good warrior but he isn’t a good leader. We’ll have to depend on our luck to stay alive.” Upon hearing Barry’s remark, Samantha said, “What do you mean? Did you say that Sir Lucas isn’t in Swallowston? In that case, won’t we all die here?” “That’s right, my friend. But don’t make blind conjectures because I’m still hoping to stay alive.” “Stop talking nonsense, boy!” someone berated Barry softly. Barry chuckled and replied, “Don’t worry, everyone. Even though Sir Lucas is not in town, have your forgotten that the war legate just returned two weeks ago? “The legate?” The people in the surroundings were astonished upon hearing this. “That’s right, that’s right. The legate is in Swallowston, isn’t he?” “Will the legate come to save us?” “Will he set us free?” Quite a number of people were talking softly. Barry said smilingly, “Don’t worry, everyone. The legate will most certainly figure out a way to save us. “How can you be so sure, boy?” “Yes, how do you know that the legate will come for sure?” Barry sat on the ground and chuckled as he said, “The reason is simple. It’s because the legate’s wife is right here with us. She’s trapped here, just like us.” The crowd looked around upon hearing Barry’s remark  Someone said, “Where is she? You must be talking nonsense, right?” Barry shook his head and looked toward Samantha. Samantha was puzzled and said, “Why are you looking at me?” Barry said, “It’s because you’re the legate’s wife.” Samantha was instantly stunned upon hearing his remark. However, she soon calmed down and replied, “You’re overthinking things. My husband is just the man 1/2  5 Chapoń: 163 who pretended to be the legate.” Samantha assumed that Barry had mistaken her for the legate’s wife because of the opening ceremony of Swallow Central. However, Barry chuckled. Meanwhile, a fully–armed man standing opposite them shouted, “Don’t speak! Shut up, everyone! I’ll immediately kill whoever dares to speak!” Everyone was so startled that they fell silent after being shouted at. In fact, no one had the courage to even sob. Samantha knelt on the ground but her mind was a chaotic mess. Her head was filled with thoughts about Adrian. They had just talked about starting over last night, yet this incident happened before they could even begin their lives as a married couple. Samantha’s thoughts were a mess. She trembled as she waited for her fate to dawn on her as she had no way to escape from this place. Meanwhile, Beowulf sat on a sofa and puffed on his cigarette. He gripped the megaphone and made his way to the window. He opened it a little and let his subordinate announce, “Listen, everyone outside. Luposia has taken control of the Swallowston Business Hotel. “Have Battle Warrior Lucas come here in person to negotiate. Otherwise, we’ll kill everyone here!”

Chapter 162  Rat–tat–tat! Sounds of gunshots, people roaring, and people’s screams echoed through the hotel. Fully–armed men showed up from all directions. They barricaded the windows and locked the main entrance. All of them were carrying full–loaded weapons. Samantha’s entire body was shaking because she had never experienced a situation like this. Yet, she realized that she and everyone else here had been taken prisoner. They would be regarded as hostages and would be put in imminent danger. 1/2 “Everyone, gather in the first–floor lobby, get on your f*cking knees, and put your hands behind your heads!” The roaring voices continued. The sound of messy footsteps was constantly heard. Samantha, some hotel staff, and other guests were forced to go to the first–floor lobby. More than two hundred people were already gathered there. They were on their knees with their hands behind their -heads, trembling in fear. Samantha was placed among these people and she got on her knees, not daring to act rashly. She observed the scene and discovered that there were a few tens of fully-armed men guarding the surrounding area. On the other hand, the hostages were all gathered inside the lobby. Quite a number of women next to her were sobbing softly and were shaking profusely from the chaotic noises. “Shut up! All of you shut up! I’ll beat you to death if you cry!” roared a man. A bang was heard and a sobbing female staff member next to Samantha was shot in the thigh. She instantly toppled to the ground. Samantha’s beautiful face turned pale with fear. She hastily turned around and applied pressure on the staff’s wound. She was at a loss for what to do. “You’ve all been taken hostage! Don’t move!” “Whoever dares to move will end up dead!” A man roared through a megaphone. The surrounding area was guarded by fully–armed men. Meanwhile, a middle–aged man walked downstairs slowly. His hands were clasped behind his back and his face was filled with murderous intent. His body exuded a powerful demeanor. His presence was so powerful that one would be scared out of their wits just from seeing him from afar. “Battle Warrior!” The man holding the megaphone made his way to the man walking down the stairs and saluted him. “We’ve taken over the whole hotel and all the hostages are here. Please guide us on the next step, sir.” 2/2  “Good work,” the man said, “Dispatch my order. Inform the people outside the hotel to tell Swallowston’s Battle Warrior Department that Lucas is to come and meet me in person if he wishes to keep the hostages alive.” “Yes, sir!” Samantha’s mouth hung open in astonishment upon hearing the conversation. She realized that these people were Luposians. Meanwhile, a young man next to her said softly. “Pretty girl, can you tell? These men are Luposian. If I’m not mistaken, that battle warrior is Luposia’s Northdesert King, Beowulf Jabbar, “He’s taking us as hostages in an attempt to threaten our city’s Battle Warrior Lucas to show up so he cant kill him!” Even though Samantha did not know much about this, she understood it to a certain extent. She said anxiously, “Will they kill us? Will we walk out of here alive?” The young man chuckled and said, “Don’t panic, pretty girl. My death will be worthwhile if I can die with someone as beautiful as you.” Samantha glared at the young man and said, “What nonsense are you talking about? I don’t want to die and I certainly don’t want to die with you. I still have many things to do.” “Let’s be friends, shall we?” The young man extended a hand to Samantha. Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!

Chapter 161 Adrian should not be involved in this matter yet he had no choice because Lucas was not currently in Swallowston. At this point, he asked, “Beowulf has gone too far this time. I wonder how he’ll react when he finds out I’m in Swallowston, “Prepare to receive orders!” Everyone stood to attention as

Chapter 160 Upon receiving the call, Adrian bolted up from the bed, He hastily put on his shoes and went to the bathroom to wash up. Adrian asked, “How many people are inside the hotel at the moment?” Daniel answered, “There are more than two hundred people currently. I’ve already instructed my subordinates to put

Chapter 159 Leonard and Wilfred returned to Xander Manor after meeting Jaden. They told Harold how the meeting went. Harold pondered for a long while upon learning about the situation before saying, “Since Adrian is so charmed by that she-devil that he’s under her spell, we shall follow Jaden’s proposal. “I’d like to see if

Claim 1/2 Chapter 158 The next day, Leonard and Wilfred met up with Jaden. They wanted to get him to mobilize the Rivers’ resources to deal with Adrian and Samantha. Jaden pondered for a bit upon finding out Leonard and Wilfred’s intentions. He asked, “Mr. Leonard, are you incapable of dealing with someone as lowly

Chapter 157 Leonard’s brows furrowed when he saw Riley. Wilfred said in a sarcastic tone, “Riley, you’re on Adrian’s side now. Why do you still care if your brother survives or not?” “Riley, look at how badly Adrian beat up your brother. Aren’t you angry?” said Cecelia in tears upon seeing her daughter. “Get out

Chapter 156 The husband and wife chatted for a long while on the drive. They got home at midnight, and Rue was already asleep. Samantha grabbed her nightgown and headed for the shower. Meanwhile, Cedric, who had his ribs broken, was lying in one of the wards of Southrive Hospital. His breathing sounded extremely weak

Chapter 155 With her lips pursed, Samantha put down the photo and said, “I’m very touched that you’ve kept my photo with you for so long, but can you answer my question please?” She still wanted to hear Adrian saying those three magical words to her. But instead, he said, “I’d like to tell you

Chapter 154 The couple chatted throughout the entire journey home. This was the first time they were able to chat so freely after not seeing each other over the past seven years, although Samantha was the one who did most of the talking. As she drove, she told Adrian all kinds of stuff that had