The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds novel Chapter 12

Night time.

When the family was having dinner, Adrian’s phone rang. It was Daniel on the line.

“I need to take this.” Adrian got up and went to the garden.

Once he picked up, Daniel said, “Sir, the Cowells sent you an invitation for a gathering at their home. I haven’t replied. Will you be attending?”

“I don’t have time for that. Reject the invite.” Adrian hung up and went back inside.

Samantha said to Adrian, “Go to my family home and meet my grandmother tomorrow. She’s my family.”

“All right.” He nodded.

“Don’t forget to bring her some gifts. I have some money here.” Rue quickly took out her purse and handed him a hundred dollars.

He looked at the money and was touched. It was apparent she had been keeping this money for a while now because it was all crumpled up.

Something came to mind and Adrian said, “Mother, how much money do you need for Ada’s tuition? Which university did she get into?”

Adaline looked up and started paying attention.

Rue said, “Swallowston University—finance major. It’s the best university in the city. We need another four thousand for the fees. I’ll figure it out.”

Rue’s tears started falling. She had a few good years with Henry. But after his death, her life took a turn for the worse. Not being very cultured or well-educated made it hard for her to get a job. She worked at Swallowston High’s cafeteria and made minimum wage.

Adaline was Rue’s hope.

Once Rue graduated from university, she could get a job that would make around three thousand dollars a month. However, problems kept arising at home and they were forced to spend all their savings. They could not afford the four thousand dollars.

“I’ll sell my car tomorrow,” Samantha said.

Samantha drove an Audi. She had bought it for business purposes. However, Bailar was in turmoil right now and owed the bank. If they needed four thousand dollars, selling the car would help.

When Rue heard this, she immediately said, “No, Sam. You need your car, and Bailar is your baby. Even though you’re facing possible bankruptcy, you need to hold on.

“I’ll figure it out. You going to university is more important, Ada.”

Adaline, who was still eating, wiped her tears away after hearing the conversation between her mother and sister-in-law. She looked up. “I don’t need your money. I’ll take a gap year and work instead. I’ll reapply next year.”

“No.” Adrian stood up. “You have to go to university. I’ll pay the rest of the fees. I’ll be right back.”

He started to walk away.

Rue asked, “Where are you going?”

But Adrian left without answering.

***

Adrian got to the gate and made a call. “General Summers, have someone bring twenty thousand dollars to me in cash. I’m waiting at the gate.”

“Yes, sir.”