Chapter 81 Nine Kings was a distinguished company in Swallowston that was considered one of the tops. The Cowells drove to Nine Kings in three separate cars and were beyond excited. After all, Liam was an influential person in Swallowston so it was a massive event for the Cowells to meet him. “Hahaha, Liam will […]
Chapter 80 On the contrary, it added a tinge of rusticness to her demeanor. After hanging up the call, Samantha said to Adrian, “Adrian, speak as little as you can when we’re at the wedding. I have many friends attending the wedding and they will target you if you talk.” Adrian nodded. He was aware of Cassey’s goal, of course, but he did not comment further. Samantha sped off to Swallowston Hotel where Cassey was getting married to Mario today. As Samantha and Adrian headed to the hotel to attend Cassey’s wedding, the Cowells were at Bailar. Violet immediately called for an important meeting with Bailar’s staff members in the boardroom that morning. The managers of Bailar’s major departments and the Cowells were in attendance. During the meeting, Violet fired almost all the managers and assigned her family members to these posts. She fired Samantha’s assistant, Nina, too. There was a reshuffling in Bailar’s organization and the Cowells were promoted to top–level positions. At this exact moment in the boardroom, Violet said after firing these people, “Everyone, all those who are loyal to Samantha have been fired. Bailar will be managed by only the Cowells from now on. Please manage the company properly by being, responsible for your posts from now on, everyone.” Violet looked at Clara, Nathan, Hugo, Francis, and the others. Simon was among them too. The Cowells were extremely excited upon hearing Violet’s remark. Nathan said, “Don’t worry, Mother. Now that we’ve successfully taken over Bailar, this will be our family’s opportunity to rise to the peak of success.” “He’s right, Mother. We have a collaboration with Nine Kings and a spot in Swallow Central. Starting today, our family will become an influential family in Swallowston.” Hugo was emotional and unusually excited too. Violet nodded in agreement. Swallow Central was a standard measurement of a family’s influence. Bailar’s occupancy there signified that the Cowells‘ status would soon rise. Violet said, “Since Bailar’s ownership has been returned to us, let’s pay a visit to Nine Kings later. We shall meet with Mr. Liam, the director of Nine Kings, so we can have a proper discussion. “When Swallow Central opens to the public, it’ll be the day our family rises to power.” The Cowells needed to pay a visit to Nine Kings after acquiring Bailar. They needed to explain the situation to Nine Kings. Violet’s remark stirred up excitement within the Cowells. Clara said, “We will join you in your visit to Nine Kings, Grandmother. Liam will surely treat us with respect given how much he values Bailar.” “You’re right.” Violet nodded. In Violet’s opinion, the family would gain the respect that it deserved from Nine Kings. She firmly believed it and said, “Bailar will grow to be much more powerful while in our possession than when it was in Samantha’s. When Liam finds out that Bailar has been returned to us, it will put his mind at ease for sure. “Let’s not dawdle. Everyone, follow me to Nine Kings.” Violet stood up. In her opinion, it was the moment for the Cowells to get excited. They excitedly jumped up from their seats and joined Violet in paying a visit to Nine Kings.
Chapter 79 Through painstaking efforts, Bailar got the chance to rise again, yet it was seized by the Cowells. To Samantha, losing the company was losing her only opportunity to succeed. But what else could she do now? She shut her eyes as she lay in Adrian’s arms. She did not want to think or do anything. “Come on, get up.” Adrian caressed her hair. Samantha’s red eyes brimmed with tears. She did not wish to move. Adrian said, “Sam, forget about what happened for now. Just trust me. I have my ways to handle the situation.” Samantha raised her head and said in a hoarse voice, “Ways? What ways do you have? If you had your ways, you wouldn’t have let the Cowells take Bailar.” “They’ll return it in the same way they took it. Don’t worry,” Adrian comforted her. It would be useless for him to explain further at this point. Samantha inhaled deeply. She made up her mind to deal with the situation. Then, she said, “Let go of me. I’m fine. I’m going to get ready to attend Cassey’s wedding. “Frankly, I don’t want to go. This is your fault for accepting her invitation.” Samantha was rather frustrated. Adrian loosened his grip over Samantha. He got up from the bed and stretched. He had accepted Cassey’s wedding invitation so that Samantha could prove herself. He did not explain further his reasoning either. “Get out so that I can get changed.” Samantha kicked Adrian out of her room. Even though Adrian wanted to see Samantha undress, he did not have the courage to cause trouble in view of his wife’s anger. He could only leave the room obediently. Adrian sat on the sofa in the living room and waited for a while. It did not take long before Samantha stepped out. She wore a light blue skirt with high heels and had on light makeup. She looked alluring, mature, and sexy. Her legs were especially fetching under the short skirt. She was simply exquisite. Adrian could not refrain from taking a few extra glances. His wife was so attractive. “Why are you staring at me?” said Samantha in a displeased tone after noticing Adrian’s gaze. Then, she said, “Let’s go.” Adrian nodded and followed Samantha out the door. Samantha informed Rue and left with Adrian. The pair had just stepped out of the house when Samantha’s phone rang. It was Cassey. She was afraid that Samantha would not show up. Cassey started speaking the moment the call was picked up. “It’s getting late, Sam. Everyone’s here and waiting for you. Will you be here soon? You’re not going to be a no–show, right?” Cassey’s tone was filled with mockery. Moreover, she revealed that she invited Samantha to her wedding so she could make fun of Samantha. Samantha would need to show up now if she wanted to prove herself. She answered, “I’ll be there soon, Cass. I’m already on my way.” Chapter 79 2/2 “All right. It’s at the Swallowston Hotel. We’re all waiting for you. Remember to come in an evening dress!” Upon saying that, Cassey hung up the call. ‘An evening dress?‘ Samantha had never worn an evening dress because she did not have one. Hence, Samantha was wearing a plain short skirt with a top. However, the simple attire did not diminish her charm or beauty. Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!
Chapter 78 The Cowells shook with excitement as they made their way there. “Hahaha! Bailar is ours, Grandmother. We got a contract with Nine Kings and we have a spot in Swallow Central. Our family’s status will rise from today forth!” Francis was growing restless in his seat, his face beaming with excitement. Clara was delighted as well. She inhaled a deep breath and said, “Our family will hold a different status from today onward. We will become an influential family of Swallowston when we open up at Swallow Central.” Nathan nodded and said, “Clara’s right, Mother. Our family’s status is about to change. The collaboration with Nine Kings and the Swallow Central spot are contributions of our family. “I’d like to see who in Swallowston will look down upon the Cowells from now on.” The Cowells felt really good about themselves and were delighted beyond comparison. Violet nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work, everyone. Put all your efforts into managing the company properly once we move into Swallow Central. This is our family’s opportunity to rise to success.” “Yes, Grandmother!” “Yes, Mother!” The Cowells answered in succession. A series of drastic changes took place in Bailar on this night. All the top–level personnel of the company received news that the company had been taken over by the Cowell Group. Moreover, the company was listed as a subsidiary of the Cowell Group. Violet was named the president of Bailar, while Clara held the post of chairperson. Francis was made the Cowell Group’s general manager. On top of that, Violet announced to the public that the Cowell Group had acquired Bailar as one of its subsidiary companies. She once again showed her shameless side to Adrian. It was the Cowells who asked to take over Bailar, yet they turned the story into them having acquired Bailar. It was simply shameless of them. The next day after losing Bailar, Samantha did not get up. She refused to get up and chose to stay in bed all day. Rue had prepared breakfast and had waited for Samantha for a long time. She called out to Samantha for breakfast yet the latter refused to leave her room. “Adrian, go and comfort her. The Cowells went too far last night, and so did you. Why did you agree to let them take Bailar?” Rue asked Adrian in frustration. Adrian did not comment further. This was just a trivial matter to him. He made his way to Samantha’s room and knocked on the door. “It’s nine o’clock, Sam. It’s time to wake up.” However, he did not receive any reply. Samantha did not utter a single word. Meanwhile, Rue brought over the key to Samantha’s room. Adrian unlocked the door without the slightest hesitation. He found Samantha lying on her side in the room with tears streaming down her cheeks. It looked like her mind was miles away. 1 Adrian sighed upon seeing Samantha in her saddened state. He shut the door and made his way toward her. He got into the bed, laid down, and wrapped his arms around Samantha from behind. pter “Don’t touch me!” Samantha shouted and turned over in an attempt to shove Adrian away. However, Adrian held her so tightly that she was incapable of pushing him. After struggling for a while, Samantha realized that she could not break free and stopped struggling. She lay motionless in Adrian’s tight embrace. Adrian stretched out his hand to caress her long hair and said, “We still have to attend Cassey’s wedding today. “I promise you, Sam. Losing Bailar is a good thing for you. You will get back on your feet. Trust me.” Adrian’s words reverberated in Samantha’s ears.
Chapter 77 “What?” The Cowells were shocked upon hearing Adrian’s remark. Not even Violet had expected Adrian to agree so easily. On the other hand, tears instantly started streaming down Samantha’s face when she heard what Adrian said. She roared, What nonsense are you saying, Adrian?! Bailar is mine! Why would I give it to
Chapter 76 “Okay! “Here. You should eat more.” Rue was excited and piled more food onto Samantha’s plate. The family was in the midst of dinner when a frantic knocking came from outside the door. Rue went to answer it. She furrowed her eyebrows at the sight of the people standing outside. “What brings you
Chapter 75 The Cowells grew increasingly excited when Violet said this. None of them were able to hold back their greed. “Hahaha! The Cowells will soon become a huge and powerful family!” Francis said excitedly, “Heaven is on our side. Bailar will be part of Swallow Central, and the Cowells will grow to become a hugely reputable family!” To them, pride and ego were worthless notions at that point. In fact, they already assumed that Bailar was theirs to claim ownership of. They had completely forgotten about the agreement they made with Samantha when they accepted her seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. That night, Samantha and Adrian returned home after she was done with her tasks at Bailar. Rue had already prepared dinner and was waiting for the pair to return. “You’re home, Sam. Go wash your hands and let’s eat,” Rue hurriedly said. Despite being poor, Rue had never mistreated Samantha. Not even once. She would always make sure Samantha’s meals were nutritious to replenish her energy. To her, Samantha was her daughter–in–law and held as much weight in her heart as Adaline. In fact, she already regarded Samantha as her own daughter a long time ago. Samantha was in a pretty good mood that day. She sat down with Adrian after washing her hands. “I’ve got good news for you, Mother. Bailar managed to get a contract worth four million and five hundred thousand dollars with Nine Kings. Plus, we’ve chosen a decent spot in Swallow Central. “When everything is settled, we’ll deliver all the clothes we produce to Swallow Central to be sold. It won’t be long before I earn my first bucket of gold.” Samantha smiled from ear to ear. Rue was overjoyed when she heard this. “That’s wonderful, Sam! You’ve done really well. I’m sorry you haven’t been able to live a good life ever since marrying into the family.” At that moment, Rue shot a glance at Adrian and said, “Adrian, be sure to help Sam with the company and help it grow. It was your father’s dream while he was alive.” Adrian nodded. Rue then turned to Samantha once more and said, “By the way, there’s something I’m not sure if I should tell you, but I’m having a really hard time holding it in.” “What is it, Mother?” “Now that Adrian’s back, don’t you think you two should…have a child together?” Rue’s sudden request plunged the dining room into silence. Samantha was stunned for a moment before her face and neck turned red. Meanwhile, Adrian was smiling away as he looked at her but chose to remain silent. “Let’s leave this for another time, Mother. I’ll be really busy with Bailar for some time, so I’m worried that having a baby now might end up becoming an inconvenience.” Chapter 75 2/2 Rue sighed and said, “I’ve got all the time in the world now, so why don’t you have a baby and I’ll help you take care of it while you focus on your work? “Both your fathers have passed away for so many years and did not leave a single heir, so I thought I could help you two take care of your baby while I’m still young.” Samantha fell silent. She knew that Rue had been yearning for a grandchild for the longest time. Henry had passed away early, while Adrian had gone missing over the past seven years. Hence, it was only natural for Rue to yearn for them to have a child, now that Adrian had returned. Of course, Rue was also worried something bad might happen in the future. On one hand, Samantha did not wish to disappoint her mother–in–law. On the other hand, she genuinely had no intentions of having a baby. Hence, she said, “How about this, Mother? We’ll have a child once things at Bailar have settled down.”
Chapter 74 Nathan frantically waved his hands and said, “Mother, I just heard the news myself. Have you guys seen Nine Kings‘ recent post? “Samantha’s Bailar is going to settle down in Swallow Central. Plus, she’s managed to bag a contract with Nine Kings worth four million and five hundred thousand dollars!” Nathan said excitedly. “What?!” Violet was dumbfounded when she heard this, while all of the Cowells were too stunned to speak. ‘Bailar will be in Swallow Central?‘ ‘That’s impossible!‘ ‘Not even we are eligible to do such a thing, so how did Samantha manage such a feat?‘ Hugo, Violet’s second eldest son, said, “Is this true, Nathan?” “Without a doubt. Check Nine Kings‘ latest post. They’re promoting this piece of news right now!” A few of them took out their phones to verify this, to which they were all left stunned. Nine Kings had announced that their contracts for the three hundred million dollar project had been completely distributed, with Bailar being awarded four hundred and five hundred thousand dollars. Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. Clara then said, “H–How’s this possible? Samantha and Adrian are both deadbeats, so how did they get a spot in Swallow Central? Not even the Blacks are eligible to do so!” “She’s right. I smell something fishy going on here,” Simon nodded in agreement. The Blacks were considered to be a pretty influential family in Swallowston, yet they were not worthy enough of a spot in Swallow Central. ‘A measly company like Bailar being allowed to set up shop there? That’s just bullsh*t!‘ Simon thought. Nathan said, “Mother, Bailar getting a spot has become a fact now, so there’s no point in thinking whether something’s fishy about it or not. “However, Bailar belongs to the Cowells after all, so why should we allow Samantha to hog all the glory?” Violet pondered silently for a moment. ‘If Bailar gets into Swallow Central, there’s a huge chance it will grow to become a huge company in Swallowston. There might even be a chance for it to become listed. After all, Swallow Central will become the busiest place in Swallowston. ‘If Bailar is able to successfully build up its fashion market, it wouldn’t be a dream for it to rake in tens of thousands of dollars worth of sales per day. Yet, Samantha will be keeping all these profits to herself.“‘ Violet then said, “But Samantha’s already given us seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars and we promised we wouldn’t cause Bailar any more trouble.” This was something Violet came to regret immensely. ‘I wouldn’t have taken her money if I had known this was going to happen.‘ At that moment, Clara laughed and said, “But Grandmother, Ballar belongs to the family. Samantha may have paid us, but it’s barely enough to repay you for raising her this far. So, at the end of the day, Bailar is still ours!” Chapter 74 2/2 The Cowells laughed heartily when they heard this. There was no way they were going to sit back and watch as Bailar moved into Swallow Central without gaining anything in return. Francis said excitedly, “Clara is right, Grandmother. Bailar does indeed belong to the family. You should consider that money Samantha gave you as repayment for raising her. “In other words, Bailar entering Swallow Central means that our family is about to grow by leaps and bounds!” Everyone present was getting excited. Their greedy expressions gave away their desperate yearning to reclaim Bailar. After all, Bailar entering Swallow Central marked the beginning of its rise to glory. At that moment, Violet fell silent once more as she processed what Clara had said. After a long while, she said, “The children are right. Bailar belongs to the family. It belongs to the Cowells. I won’t make it easy for Samantha to hog all the profits.”
Chapter 73 1/2 To Samantha, this was the success she needed to change Bailar for the better. She had successfully secured a contract with Swallow Central for four million and five hundred thousand dollars and won a contract with Nine Kings. So, of course, she was over the moon. Adrian smiled and stroked Samantha’s hair. “Congratulations.” Samantha wiped away her tears and looked upwards to calm herself. Then, she held Adrian’s hand and said, “Okay, let’s go.” Adrian nodded. hht The couple left Nine Kings and headed back to Bailar, with Samantha taking the wheel. On the way, she began thinking about everything that had just happened. She had not expected Nine Kings to be so gracious as to accept Bailar, to which she was left feeling that something was amiss. “Adrian, I’ve been curious about something, but I’m not sure if you’ve realized it.” “What is it?” Adrian asked. Samantha twirled her hair. “Aren’t you curious why Nine Kings would award me a contract? After all, there are so many other companies that are much stronger than Bailar. Why would Liam choose mine?” Samantha felt suspicious that Nine Kings would choose Bailar out of so many others. Adrian simply smiled and said, “Have you forgotten what General Daniel told you, sweetheart?” Samantha was slightly startled. “He said he was going to give you a slot in Swallow Central. So, if I’m not mistaken, he’s the one who’s made arrangements with Nine Kings on your behalf.” Samantha was gradually able to accept the situation. “I suppose you’re right,” she said. “I know I am,” Adrian corrected. “Fine, you’re right. I really should thank General Daniel for his help.” Adrian merely smiled without replying. Adrian and Samantha arrived back at Bailar. Samantha began asking Nina, her secretary, to make arrangements for their partnership with Nine Kings. On top of that, Bailar would also begin settling in Swallow Central’s Block D building in accordance with their agreement. With the help of Nine Kings, Bailar would be able to open up a chain at Swallow Central. Plus, a huge batch of clothes would be shipped to the building to be sold very soon. When that happens, Swallow Central would become the most happening place in Swallowston. Samantha ended up working the entire day. 2/2 By the evening, the Cowell Mansion had received word that Bailar was to settle down in Swallow Central and had been awarded a partnership with Nine Kings. Violet was in the living room, sitting on the sofa. Suddenly, Nathan rushed in with an urgent expression on his face. “Mother, Mother! Something huge happened to the family!” He seemed really anxious. “What’s with this nonsensical behavior, Nathan?” Violet scowled when she saw how nervous her son looked. Meanwhile, Clara and Francis both turned to look at Nathan. Clara then said, “What’s the matter, Father? You seem anxious.” “She’s right, Uncle. What could possibly happen to our family to merit such a huge response?” Francis asked.
Chapter 72 “How does twelve million dollars sound? Is that enough for you?” Jenson asked. “Twelve million dollars?” Samantha’s eyes opened wide. ‘That’s too much! I haven’t done anything to deserve this amount!‘ she thought. Jenson was taken aback when he heard Samantha’s response, thinking that the amount he proposed was not enough for her. Hence, he said, “In that case, let’s make it fifteen million. Is that all right with you?” “Fifteen million dollars? Umm…” Jenson was stunned once again. “Twenty–two million and three hundred thousand then That’s the best we can offer you. In fact, Vine will only be left with four million and five hundred thousand.” “No, I’m sorry. That’s not it.” Samantha shook her head repeatedly, shocked senseless from their interaction. ‘There’s no way Bailar will be able to take on a contract worth over twenty–two million dollars!‘ “You’ve misunderstood me, Mr. Jenson. What I meant to say was that your offer is too much for my company to handle.” “Too much?” Jenson smacked his forehead. He had forgotten that Bailar was just a small company. ‘Of course, she won’t be able to handle a contract that large,‘ he realized. “How much would you like then, Ms. Samantha? Please give me whatever figure you have in mind.” “Will it be all right if I asked for four million and five hundred thousand?” Samantha asked tentatively. To her, this amount was the most she could handle. Any more and Bailar would be in trouble. In fact, she could even split that amount in half and give the other half to another small enterprise so that they could do a joint venture. Hearing this, Jenson said, “Of course, you can, Ms. Samantha, but are you sure that’s enough? Don’t you think it’s a little on the low side? After all, Nine Kings is a multi–million dollar company.” Four million and five hundred thousand may not have meant anything to Nine Kings, but it meant the world to Bailar. Samantha hurriedly said, “It’s more than enough for us, Mr. Jenson.” “All right then.” Jenson nodded and took out two sets of contracts from his desk drawer. He stamped them with the official company stamp before signing his name on them. After handing the contracts to Samantha, he said, “Please look through them and sign if there are no problems. The contract will be effective immediately after you do so.” Being the detailed person she was, Samantha looked through every single detail in the contract. After confirming there were no problems, she signed them both and took out her company stamp to stamp them. She then handed one copy to Jenson and said, “Thank you so much for this opportunity to work with Nine Kings. Rest assured, I won’t let you down.” “No worries, Ms. Samantha. I look forward to working with you,” Jenson said with a smile. “Thank you!” 2/2 Samantha left Jenson’s office in a cheery mood. When she saw Adrian, she immediately ran toward him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Beaming with excitement, she said, “I did it, Adrian! I managed to sign four million and five hundred dollars with them!” Samantha’s tears were flowing down her cheeks as she gave him the good news.