August 2023

The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 24

Chapter 24 “Grandmother, what brings you here?” Samantha immediately stood up when she saw Violet enter. Other than Violet, Nathan, Hugo, and a few others from the family were there too, and they were excited. Violet spoke, “Samantha, do you still hate me? It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have treated you the way I did.” Violet started with an apology, but it felt odd to Samantha, but she suddenly understood what was going on. It was because Violet thought she was the legate’s wife. Violet and the rest did not know the truth yet. “Samantha, we’re all sorry. Please forgive us.” Nathan looked at her and was visibly agitated. Hugo spoke up too, “Yes, Samantha, I never would’ve guessed that Adrian was the legate and that you’re the legate’s wife. Please don’t hold a grudge.” The Cowells knew that they had treated Samantha badly. To seem sincere, Violet spoke again,” Samantha, I’ve decided to let you take over the Cowell Group. I won’t be worried if Adrian is helping you.” She then looked toward Adrian. “Adrian, my good grandson–in–law, please don’t be upset with me. The Cowells‘ true colors were showing. Adaline and Rue felt awkward upon hearing those words. After finding out that Adrian was an important person, the Cowells changed their attitude toward him. What happened to dignity? “I’m sorry for making you feel happy for no reason. Adrian is, in fact, not the legate.” Samantha did not want to ruin their dream, but she did not have the heart to lie to them. Violet was surprised. Nathan and Hugo looked at each other, then Nathan smiled and said, “Samantha, I know we’ve been terrible to you, but we’re sorry. Please don’t be angry with us.” They thought Samantha was lying to them, but she shook her head. “I’m not angry at you. It’s the truth. Adrian is not the legate. He’s just a hired actor. Read the announcement if you don’t believe me.” Hugo and Nathan felt suspicious, so they took out their phones and did just that. After reading the announcement, Nathan was shocked. “The war legate and his wife who appeared today at the Swallow Central investment conference were hired actors to help promote Swallow Central as the war legate…” Nathan was stunned. “What?” Violet was shocked too. “Show it to me.” Violet took the phone and her face fell. It was fake news. Adrian was not the legate. He was just hired by Daniel to play the part. “Scum!” Violet yelled. She had been tricked. She suddenly felt ill and chastised them, “Samantha, Adrian, how could me? You… You…” you trick Violet pointed at them, her true intent showing. She was only nice to Samantha because Adrian was the legate. But now, it turned out that he was not. “Disgusting. We really thought you were the legate, but you’re just an actor!” Nathan spat. Hugo’s expression instantly changed too.

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Daniel, who was listening in, had mixed feelings. The war legate, a war god on the battlefield, was a gentleman at home. It was very rare for such a thing to happen–being tough when it involved the country’s safety, but soft and loving toward his wife. Daniel spoke again. “Another thing, Ms. Samantha. Since the legate’s identity is top secret and might attract assassins, we’ll be announcing to the public tonight that you were just body doubles to ensure your safety.” “That is important. Otherwise, my husband and I might be assassinated.” Samantha understood. Daniel nodded. “But as a reward, Battle Warrior Lucas has arranged for the House of Bailar to have a spot at Swallow Central,” Samantha was nervous when she heard this, but she was also excited. “General, my company is facing potential bankruptcy. Are you really going to give me a chance?” “I’m certain you’ll be able to save your company as long as you put in the effort. This is the reward for taking a risk and pretending to be the legate and his wife,” Daniel replied. “Please convey my thanks to Battle Warrior Lucas then. “Sure, don’t worry about it. By the way, if you face any troubles, do contact me because I have to ensu your safety.” “I will.” When Daniel dropped Adrian and Samantha at home, Rue had already made dinner. Samantha had a smile on and looked pretty happy. A rare sight over the past few years. “We’re home.” She got in, kicked off her heels, then slipped into her house slippers. Adaline did not dare look at Adrian because she was worried. Rue said, “Let’s have dinner.” Adrian and Samantha nodded, then took their seats. Adaline spoke. “Are you really the legate?” What happened today affected her badly because she could not accept it. Rue was looking forward 1 answer too because it was about her son. Samantha said, “Ada, Mother, the truth is…” She proceeded to explain everything to Adaline and Rue. They were evidently relieved and the tensi from their brows when they heard what Samantha said. Adrian was surprised, and said, “Ada, you look relieved that I’m not the legate. Why? Wouldn’t yo been happy if I were?” “You’re so clueless,” Adaline replied. Rue smiled and said, “You don’t know your sister well enough. She’s worried that you might aband if you were the legate. Though she has a sharp tongue, she’s also a softie at heart. She would star every time she looked at your pictures.” Adrian was touched. He then nodded and said, “1 understand, Mother.” Rue smiled. Samantha then said, “I have some good news. Battle Warrior Lucas decided to give Bailar a spot in Swallow Central because Adrian pretended to be the legate!” “Really?! That’s great!” Rue smiled. “I guess Adrian isn’t that useless after all. He has helped so much, and even paid for my university fees.” Adaline’s view of Adrian changed. Rue happily patted Adrian’s head, which made Adaline laugh out loud because happiness was a rare emotion for them. After seeing the women in his life smile, Adrian made a vow in his heart to always protect them and keep them safe. 444

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 22

Chapter 22 “What?” Samantha’s declaration surprised Adrian. He had done all that to show her that she would always be happy from now on. He was not expecting her to ask for a divorce. “Why, Sam?” he asked. She rubbed her eyes and turned around so he would not see her face. Sensing the atmosphere in the car, Samantha calmed herself down. “I thought about it at the venue. You’re the legate. I’m not good enough for you. You can find someone a thousand times better.” Samantha never expected to suddenly rise in status overnight. She was just a normal woman. How was she to deal with her husband’s sudden revelation of his identity? She did not want any of this. All she wanted was for Adrian to go to work and get home on time every day. That was all. She also thought that she was not good enough for him now. If she stayed with him, she would only hold him back. After hearing this, Adrian sighed. Samantha was not a greedy woman so she might not be able to accept who he was. “I’m sorry for being so reckless,” Adrian said regretfully. He then smiled at her. “Don’t worry, Sam. I’m actually not the legate, and neither are you the legate’s wife.” Samantha curiously turned toward him. “What nonsense is this?” “It’s not nonsense. The legate already left Swallowston and I was just pretending to be him.” Adrian decided to spin this lie. “Pretending?” Adrian nodded. “It was just part of the marketing for Swallow Central. Remember what happened at Alyanz Tower with Celine? General Summers found me there and instructed me to pretend to be the legate.” Samantha was flabbergasted, then she remembered and said, “When we got out of the building the other day, you disappeared for a while and we couldn’t find you.” “Yes, that was when it happened. The general said that I looked similar to the legate, so he asked for my help with the marketing. I got paid twenty thousand dollars for that,” Adrian told this excuse to cover up. Samantha did not know how to react. She pondered over it. “Where did you get the twenty thousand that you gave Mother?” “It was the payment. You can ask the general if you don’t believe me.” Adrian tilted his head toward Daniel who was driving. Samantha took a look at Daniel and was going to ask. He was listening in, so he smiled. “I should thank you for your help, Ms. Samantha. This project is very important to Battle Warrior Lucas, so he insisted we make the marketing grand. I thought that if it was done well, it would help boost the legate’s reputation, so I asked for Battle Warrior Lucas‘ permission. Once he agreed to it, I came to see Mr. Adrian about it,” Daniel said. Samantha finally understood everything. Swallow Central wanted to organize a great marketing plan to attract investors. That was a tactic that many businesses used. Adrian was just selected at Alyanz Tower the other day. Samantha breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this “Do you still want a divorce?” Samantha shook her head. “Nope.” Adrian smiled, but Samantha frowned and said, “Don’t smile yet. That invitation my Grandmother got, was it from you or Simon?” “The Blacks aren’t important enough to get an extra invitation. I asked General Summers for that,” he replied. Samantha realized that Adrian had been misunderstood. “I’m sorry for losing my temper, Adrian.” He smiled and replied, “My sweet Sam, in the future, if you’re ever upset about anything, just let it out on me. You can hit me. You can yell at me. I won’t get angry.”

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Chapter 21 No matter how dumb they were, it was evident what was happening. That was why Adrian said he could get an invite from the legate because he was legate! The Cowells lost their minds. They all did. They stood up and looked at the couple. Hugo said, “Samantha, here! This way! It’s me, your Uncle Hugo!” “Sam, look over here!” Francis waved at her too. Never would they imagine that Adrian was the legate. If they had known, they would not have treated him the way they did. Violet picked up her cane and waved it at Adrian too. “Adrian, Samantha, it’s your grandmother. I’m over here.” The Cowells seemed to have forgotten how they treated Samantha before this and all they wanted to do was to get close to her. However, the couple ignored them. Mother, we need to speak to Adrian!” Hugo said excitedly. Violet nodded. When the Cowells were going to leave their seats and walk over, they were blocked by the crew members. Meanwhile, on the Xanders’s side. Harold shook. “My grandson is the war legate! The gods are smiling upon us. Quick. Let’s go talk to him. That’s my grandson!” When Harold saw Adrian and Samantha, he was delighted. All the Xanders too stood up from their seats to try to get to Adrian. The crew member blocked them and said, “Please sit down. No one is allowed to leave their seats.” “Who do you think you are?! That’s my nephew!” Leonard yelled at the crew member. “Lots of people pretend to be the legate’s relatives. Now, sit down!” the man yelled back as he took out a taser. Everyone immediately sat down. They were restless as they watched the couple get on stage. Never would Harold imagine that his own grandson would be the legate. The Xanders would surely become the most important family in Swallowston. “Quick. Go home and make preparations. We need to invite Adrian over tonight,” Harold barked. “Okay, Father!” Leonard and Wildred jumped up, then left with the rest of the family. No one would have believed what was happening if they had not witnessed it for themselves. Violet, on the other hand, also quickly ordered some of the Cowells to go home and make preparations. She intended to invite Adrian and Samantha over too. Adrian would never have been treated that way if he was not the legate. The conference began. Adrian gave a speech and said that Swallow Central was now open for bidding by all the major corporations and that he would be focused on fairness. After two hours, the conference finally ended. The guests slowly left the venue. That afternoon, Daniel personally drove an armored car and drove Adrian and Samantha away from Swallow Central back to their home. During the journey, Samantha still felt like she

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 20

Chapter 20 “He’s here!” “His wife is finally here too!” “I’m finally meeting the legate from my dreams!” Cheers rang throughout the rooftop garden as Adrian and Samantha stepped out of the chopper. Samantha was shaking. Everything that was happening was like a dream. She was still shocked. She finally understood that she was not

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 19

Everyone agreed with Nathan. If Samantha was shameless enough, she could get in by pretending to be a Cowell.  If she went in with Adrian, they would be so ashamed.  Violet rushed to the front desk and asked the receptionist and security guard. “If a woman named Samantha Cowell tries to get in saying that

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 18

Chapter 18 In the next few days, the city grew increasingly excited about the Swallow Central investment conference.  The legate and his wife became a hot topic.  There was then further news that Battle Warrior Lucas was back in Swallowston and Swallow Central was locked down in preparation for the conference.  This sent ripples throughout

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 17

Chapter 17 Everyone looked toward Adrian.  There was a three-second pause followed by an explosion of laughter.  “Haha! Adrian, you trash! You’re such a funny man!” Francis held his stomach as he pointed at Adrian with tears of laughter rolling down his cheeks.  All the Cowells laughed uproariously.  Simon chastised Adrian, “You said that you

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 16

Chapter 16 That night, Samantha went home straight after finishing work at Bailar.  As usual, dinner was ready at home.  “Mother, is Adrian back?” Samantha asked once she got home.  After leaving the Cowells’, she went to sit in her office and pondered for a long time. She knew that she had gone overboard by

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The Return of the War Legate By Celestial Clouds Chapter 15

Chapter 15 Had Adrian’s call really made the war legate send an invitation to the Cowells?  “Thanks to the legate. Thank you, General Summers.”  Violet gazed at the invitation. Her tears started falling as she put out her hand to accept it.  Daniel nodded and said, “Everyone here is invited. We’ll reserve seats for you.

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