The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds novel Chapter 46

Mario laughed. “He really is enjoying his life. Not only is he a deadbeat, but he seems really proud of it too. Hah!

“It’s a shame that Sam chose to marry such a loser despite her pretty looks.”

Samantha remained speechless, not knowing what to say.

Cassey then continued, “It’s decided then. Wait for my call, Sam. I’m expecting you to attend my wedding. No excuses!”

The Mercedes Benz sped off, taking with it whatever good mood Samantha had earlier. She was so speechless that all she could think to say at that moment was, “What were you thinking, Adrian? It’s obvious she’s trying to humiliate me, so why would you agree to attend her wedding?”

‘I know very well what Cassey and her friends are like,’ she added silently.

“You have no idea what kind of criticisms they’re going to hurl at you if you don’t go. So, you have to come as well.”

“And you think they won't if I do?”

“Well, they’ll hurl it at your face if you do.”

Samantha was confused. ‘What in the world is he thinking?’

“I doubt that will happen.”

Adrian then said, “They’re humiliating you because you aren’t dressed well. Do you think they’d still do it if you buy some nice clothes and change your style?

“People like them just want to insult you for fun. Plus, the insults will grow to become even worse if you don’t go. Are you really planning on avoiding them forever while they scorn you?

“Remember, you’re a human being with dignity.”

Samantha heaved a sigh when she heard all this.

‘Adrian’s right. I’ll have to keep avoiding them for the rest of my life if I don’t go. Worse, they’d talk about me behind my back.

‘I’m about to receive twenty thousand dollars, so I suppose I’d be less humiliated if I got myself some nice clothes and a purse.’

‘Belle? All right, have her come pick me up.”

“No problem. I’ll notify her right away,” said Daniel.

‘Belle Van Cleef of Swallowston Jewelers eh… What a talented woman!’

‘She’s managed to take control of the gem market in her twenties, plus she’s beautiful with perfect curves and a powerful temperament. Not only is she the prettiest woman in Southrive, but she’s also even at the top of the list of the richest people there.

‘I’ve heard a lot about her family. She’s said to come from a mysterious family up north. Her image and identity are even better than the most popular female celebrity. She even has thousands of fans behind her.’

Swallowston Jewelers was the largest jewelry store in Southrive with more than a hundred chain stores. They even had hundreds more outside of the city.

As Belle was the newly-appointed director, Adrian knew that he’d made the right choice to purchase a necklace from her.

Shortly after that, Belle personally drove up to Samantha’s doorstep in her Pagani Huayra—a car that’s worth millions of dollars. Her arrival shocked the neighborhood residents.