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By the time Adrian arrived home with Barry, Samantha was already home from work.The family had not waited for Adrian and were already having dinner.Samantha was rather surprised to see Adrian. “Why are you home so early today? Aren’t you meeting your buddies anymore?”Then, her gaze landed on Barry and she instantly recognized him.“Aren’t you….” Samantha could not recall his name.“Hello, Madam Legate,” Barry said.Samantha could not stand his greeting.Rue said, “You’re Barry, right? Come and join us for dinner. I’ll set up a seat for you.”“Th-Thank you, madam,” Barry said hastily.Rue added a seat at the dinner table and Barry did not decline Rue’s invitation either. He took a seat and ate with Adrian’s family.Adrian looked toward Juno who was eating quietly and asked, “How are your legs?”Juno answered, “They feel much better. There are feelings in my legs now but I still can’t walk. However, I can stand for short periods.”“Looks like Professor Shawn’s treatment pl
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“Will you die if you don’t brag?” Samantha said.“I’m telling the truth, Mrs. Legate!” Barry replied.Adrian heaved a sigh. He hastily pulled out his phone and sent Daniel a text message to transfer the money out of the ATM card. Otherwise, he would be in deep trouble.Daniel quickly got someone to do it after receiving the message.Samantha grabbed her phone and dialed the bank’s phone number while she asked Adrian, “What’s your pin?”Adrian replied, “Your birthday.”Samantha keyed in the card number into her phone followed by the pin to check the account balance and it showed there was twenty-six thousand dollars.Adrian was relieved. On the other hand, Barry was utterly confused. He scratched his head and said, “That’s not right. There were a few billion dollars in the card earlier… Why is it just a few thousand dollars now…”“Will you die if you shut up?” Adrian glared at Barry.Barry was sensible enough to zip his lips.Samantha glared at Adrian furiously and said, “You
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In truth, Samantha very much wanted to get a new house.After all, it was inconvenient to live in this residential area because the houses were small. Moreover, there was only one bathroom in the whole house and the family had to take turns using it.Upon hearing Adrian’s words, Samantha said, “If you really want to get a new place, I’ll be free in a few days. We can go check out houses together.”“Sure, let’s do it!” Adrian agreed.Samantha answered with an “mm-hmm” and ended the topic.***After dinner, Samantha sent Juno back to her room.Adrian passed Samantha’s car keys to Barry and ordered him to return to the department right away and to come back tomorrow morning.The night passed peacefully.The next morning, Samantha put on her best outfit for Violet’s birthday party.Barry drove the car over early in the morning and waited at the door.Juno was in a rush to get to school so Rue prepared breakfast for her in advance. After breakfast, Barry sent Juno to school.Sam
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Violet’s two grandchildren presented their gifts in succession.Violet was so delighted that she was beaming widely. She said, “Thank you for your kind intentions. Take a seat. We’re going to have a good feast today.”The crowd sat down. Meanwhile, Adrian and Samantha walked into the room.Samantha said as soon as she walked into the lobby, “I’m here, Grandmother.”The Cowells instantly furrowed their eyebrows when they saw her.Clara was the first to stand up. “Samantha, you jinx. What are you doing here? Who invited you?”Francis stood up as well and said, “Samantha, you were almost killed at the Swallowston Business Hotel. How dare you come to Grandmother’s birthday when you bring about such bad luck?”Violet felt that Samantha was a jinx and hence had kept her distance from Samantha after the Swallowston Business Hotel’s incident. She was afraid that she would be implicated because of her relationship with Samantha.She had not invited Samantha to the party today and had no
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It was evident that Violet did not believe him.Clara walked over, sneered, and said, “Who the heck are you? How dare you criticize my grandmother. You think that you’re some hot sh*t huh?”“F*ck. Here comes a deadbeat who dares to stir up trouble at Grandmother’s birthday party. I’m going to make him regret doing this!” Francis roared as he stomped over.Violet grunted. She said to Francis, “Teach this ostentatious boy a lesson and show him that he shouldn’t have provoked our family.”“Yes, Grandmother. I absolutely enjoy teaching someone a lesson.”Francis rolled up his sleeves as Clara retreated to the side.Francis said to Barry, “You’re pretty f*cking bold, boy. However, people like you usually end up bowing to me. Tell me. How would you like to be beaten up?”“I’m fine with anything. Most importantly, I’d like to see how you’re going to do it,” Barry retorted.“Don’t fight him, Barry! Let’s just go!” Samantha shouted at Barry.“Fine,” Barry replied and walked toward Sama
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Adrian said, “The two offenses—intentionally destroying the Battle Warrior Exclusive Infusion thus insulting the battle warrior and attacking Wyvern Peak’s official soldier—are enough to have you imprisoned for ten years.“Francis, since you’re such a filial grandson, you shall bear the offense that your grandmother committed by insulting the battle warrior.“Congratulations, Francis. You’ll be enjoying free meals in prison after today.”Adrian beamed joyously as he said this.Barry clapped his hands and looked at Francis.“According to Wyvern Peak and the department’s regulations, I have a right to subdue, seize, and turn over any offender to the department.“I’m going to make a move now. Are you ready?” Barry beamed widely.Francis started panicking. He was terrified as he whipped around and looked toward Violet like a terrified dog. He cried and screamed, “Save me, Grandmother! Save me! I don’t want to go to jail!”Violet inhaled a deep breath and stood up.“Adrian, talk to
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Samantha and Adrian walked out of the hotel, the former feeling rather dejected.She had not expected Violet would become so grossly exaggerated in her actions that Violet would refuse to acknowledge her as a Cowell.Samantha felt miserable.And after witnessing how Violet had handled the situation, Samantha was enlightened once again.***Barry drove while Adrian said to Samantha, “Let’s not lower ourselves to the level of these idiots. Forget it. You still have me.”Samantha glanced at Adrian. He could easily put this down yet she could not bring herself to forget the incident so easily. She simply nodded and said, “Okay.”Adrian did comment any further on the subject.Samantha instructed Barry, “Take us to New Paraiso. I still have a lot of work to do.”“Yes, madam!” Barry answered.However, it was at this exact moment that a reflective light was cast across Adrian’s face through the car’s window. This minute event made Adrian realize that something irreversible was about
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Samantha was astonished and hastily asked, “Adrian, who are they targeting? Is it Battle Warrior Lucas?”Barry said, “Their target can’t possibly be Sir Lucas this time. There’s an eighty percent chance they’re here for Sir Adrian.”“You’re right. They’re here for me indeed.” Adrian nodded.“Why are they targeting you? What’s going on?” Samantha asked anxiously.Adrian did not respond to Samantha’s question. Instead, he pulled out his phone and made a call to Daniel.As soon as the call was picked up, Adrian said, “Evacuate everyone within a fifteen-kilometer radius of north Swallowston at once. I’m being targeted and the assassins are planning on taking action here.”Daniel replied, “Do I need to send any men to you?”Adrian said, “No. Withdraw the department immediately after evacuating the citizens. No one is allowed to come near the north zone. I’m worried that the enemy is in possession of lethal weapons.”“Understood, sir. I’ll dispatch the order at once.”Adrian hung up