They were clearly here to ask Samantha for help, yet when it actually came to asking, they ended up ordering her to do all those things instead.

None of the Cowells had any intention of humbling themselves.

In fact, even Francis was laughing as he said, “She’s right. We’re ordering you to do those things for us, not beg you for them. You aren’t worthy of such a luxury.”

Nathan nor Hugo stepped up to stop those two from saying such hurtful things, and neither did Violet.

With a supremely arrogant expression, Violet said, “So, there you have it. When are you going to make the trip to Nine Kings?”

“I…”

At the end of the day, the Cowells were her family, so Samantha had no idea how she should reject them. Instead, she turned around to look at Adrian, hoping he would say something on her behalf.

This was the very first time Samantha was relying on Adrian to be her shield.

Would she do anything Adrian said if he asked her to?

Thus, Adrian said, “I’m really sorry, Madam Violet, but i