The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 25

The Cowells‘ true colors were showing.

Samantha’s heart ached when she saw Violet’s change in attitude. She lowered her head because she was once again disappointed by her grandmother.

Adaline could not stand seeing this and said, “Old hag, who was trying to trick you? My brother was just trying to make some money. We didn’t do it for you. Aren’t you ashamed of saying such things?”

“Be quiet, Ada…” Rue quickly held her daughter back because of how rude she was.

Samantha covered her mouth. She looked at Violet in disappointment. “Grandmother, Adrian didn’t lie to you. General Summers agreed to pay him a fee. Ada needs money for her tuition, so-”

“Enough. What does Ada’s tuition have anything to do with me?” Violet cut her off. “I’m giving you three days to return Bailar to us, or we’ll see you in court.”

She just said she would allow Samantha to take over the Cowell Group, and she instantly changed her mind.

It was hard to cover one’s true intentions.

After hearing this, Samantha broke down.

“Grandmother, Bailar is my life. If we lose it, the Xanders will have a tough time surviving. Please give us a chance. Please, Grandmother,” Samantha begged as tears streamed down her face.

Her grandmother had treated her like a dog ever since she married Adrian. Violet loved power and also loved to look down on people, but she never really considered if she was a capable person herself.

Samantha’s begging did not earn her any sympathy from Violet. “Your family is not my business. I want Bailar. If you refuse to return it, I won’t play nice.”

Samantha was shocked while Adaline and Rue did not know what to do.

Samantha almost got on her knees. “Grandmother, pleas-”

Before she finished, Adrian cut her off. “Sam, how much money did you get from your grandfather to start Bailar?”

“Four hundred thousand dollars,” Samantha replied. Her late grandfather, John, had lent her the money as start–up capital.

Adrian said, “All right. Grandmother, Sam took four hundred thousand. I’ll return seven hundred and fifty thousand tomorrow. Take the extra as interest. After that, Bailar will have nothing to do with you

anymore.”

What? Samantha was shocked at Adrian’s words.

Rue said, “Adrian, where are you going to get that kind of money from?”

Adaline looked at Adrian in shock because she did not know if he was lying again.

Violet pondered over it. She knew that she might not be able to get Bailar back because Samantha was the one who had built it up. She was just trying to scare Samantha. Even if they went to court, she would have no chance of winning.

What Adrian said, however, delighted her. “Adrian, if you can cough up seven hundred and fifty thousand, I won’t ask for Bailar anymore.”

“All right, deal. I’ll personally bring the money to your home tomorrow,” Adrian replied. “Now, please leave.”

“You’ll get a letter from my lawyer if you don’t show up with the money tomorrow.” Violet warned him. She then turned to Samantha. “Samantha, I’m giving you a choice. Divorce Adrian, come home, and give Bailar back to us. We’ll take care of you from then on. Otherwise, you’ll no longer be my granddaughter.” Violet then scoffed and left with the rest of the family.