The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 64

This was why Samantha decided to compete against Nelson, despite his character.

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The pair arrived at Nine Kings half an hour later.

A sea of people was already there. Many companies had their proposals in hand, waiting to participate in the bidding process.

“Sit here. I doubt our turn will come anytime soon. I’ll go get you a cup of water.” Adrian pulled Samantha toward a chair, and the latter nodded.

She still found it a little uncomfortable how caring Adrian was toward her.

Adrian came back and passed Samantha a cup of water before sitting down and playing a boring video game on his phone.

Many people around them were chatting with each other, but Samantha was all alone. It seemed as though she was having a hard time joining the group.

On top of that, based on her current status, she herself felt that nobody would be bothered to interact with her.

At that moment, a few people walked in, attracting the attention of those already there.

“Hey, isn’t that Mr. Nelson?”

“Is he here already?”

“My, my. It’s been so long since we last met, Mr. Nelson!”

They were all welcoming Nelson Kramer, who had four bodyguards with him.

Nelson strode in with his bodyguards, and many thought this was a good chance for them to get on his good side and began complimenting him.

“I’m sure you’ll win your bid, Mr. Nelson. You’re going up against Bailar–a nameless little company that no one’s heard of,”

someone said.

“There are two fashion contracts. One of them is going to Vine and the other is no doubt going to be yours.”

“I’m sure you’ll be able to secure a contract worth at least seven and a half million dollars. There’s absolutely no need for you to get involved in the bid yourself.”

Nelson laughed out loud when he heard all this and shook hands with everyone in front of him.

“Actually, Nine Kings have already internally decided that the other contract will be going to me. In fact, there’s no need for me to head up there personally since it’s as good as mine. Hahaha!”

The crowd began clapping. One of them even said, “That’s incredible, Mr. Nelson!”

At that moment, Nelson asked, “Is that woman from Bailar here yet?

“I heard she’ll be coming here to bid against me. How ignorant of her to even try competing with me,” Nelson said icily.

“I think she’s here.” Someone pointed toward Samantha, and Nelson turned in her direction.

Samantha was absolutely frightened when everyone turned to look at her too.

“So, you really came.” Nelson was slightly taken aback, not expecting Samantha to actually show up.

‘Doesn’t she have any idea how weak she is compared to me? Fine,‘ he thought.

Nelson strode toward Samantha and placed the file he had on the desk in front of her.

“Consider this a professional courtesy, Samantha. Back out of the bid and I guarantee you’ll be able to sleep easy at night.

“I may not have much, but I’m rather confident in my connections with the underworld.

“You’re aware of the news where people got their arms and legs broken, aren’t you? That’s right. I’m the one behind them. all.”

Nelson looked at Samantha, who was trembling out of fear. Not only did he come off as a malicious person, but he was also now threatening her outright.

Samantha was at a loss for words when Adrian suddenly said, “Your character is exactly the same as your look. They’re both disgusting.”