The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 27

Adrian waited for some time outside.

A black Mercedes Benz MPV rolled up and stopped in front of him. Then, a few middle–aged men got out with two briefcases.

“Sir, here are the seven hundred and fifty thousand you asked for in cash,” one of the men said as they handed over the briefcases.

“Thank you,” Adrian replied.

The men nodded, got into the car, and left. Adrian then turned around and made his way home.

Rue had made breakfast, but since Adrian was not around, she ate with Adaline and Samantha first. The three of them were troubled.

Rue sighed. “Sam, did you manage to borrow money from your friend?”

Samantha shook her head and said sadly, “I didn’t. Joanna didn’t pick up.”

Joanna was Samantha’s best friend and co–founded The House of Bailar with Samantha. She left the country with her family years ago, and Samantha has been running the company ever since.

After hearing this, Rue felt helpless, and Adaline did not know what to say.

At that moment, Adrian walked in carrying two briefcases.

“Where were you?” Adaline asked as she looked up. When she saw the briefcases he was holding, she was curious. “What are you holding?”

Adrian walked over, placed the cases on the floor, then spoke to Samantha. “Sam, this is seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. You can bring this to your grandmother after breakfast.”

“What?!” Samantha was surprised. Rue and Adaline were shocked.

Seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars?

Samantha put down her cutleries and opened the briefcases. It was indeed filled with money.

Samantha looked up and anxiously said, “Adrian, where did you get this money? Be honest!”

“Don’t worry, Sam. It’s legal. I didn’t steal or rob for it. I have an old friend who works at the bank and I took a loan from him,” Adrian said.

“You have no car nor house. Why would they give you a loan?” Samantha asked in a worried tone. She started to feel afraid because this was no small amount.

Rue was nervous too. “Adrian, tell us where you got this money. Don’t get involved in any illegal dealings!”

Adrian smiled sadly and said, “I’m a war veteran, so we have privileges at the bank. I was even in the war. People set the rules so people can change them too. That’s how I got the loan. I will have to repay it.”

Samantha took a good, long look at him and tried to catch anything in his expression, but all she saw was how calm he was. She was relieved.

Rue smiled. “This is great news, Sam. With this, you can pay off your grandmother.”

Samantha closed the briefcase and then said, “Thank you, Adrian. Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to repay you with money from Bailar.”

“Just take it. We’ll discuss this in the future,” Adrian said.

“What are we waiting for? Let’s finish our breakfast and bring the money to her.” Rue hurried them.

Samantha nodded and did not speak.

After finishing their food, Samantha went straight to the Cowells‘ with Adrian in tow