The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chapter 48
Every woman dreamt of owning the Heart of the Sea.
Samantha had already seen the news that morning and replied, “I know. There are many saying that it was the legate who
bought it. I guess he’s the only one throughout Swallowston, Southrive even, worth selling
the necklace to.
“I also heard that Lucas asked Belle to sell it to him many times, but she rejected him time and time again.”
At the mention of the legate and Lucas Jenner, Adaline was suddenly reminded of the events that took place the day before.
She was silent for a moment before she said, “Sam, do you think Adrian is...”
“What’s wrong with him?” Samantha shot Adaline a curious glance.
But, with a sigh, Adaline decided not to finish her sentence.
‘I can’t confirm that Adrian’s the legate yet, so it’ll only be hearsay if I tell her about it now.”
Instead, she shook her head and smiled. “Nothing. What I meant to say was he’s been proving himself to be a pretty decent guy.
So, when are you planning to forgive him?”
“It’s still too early for that,” Samantha replied.
Adaline revealed a wry smile when she heard this. They headed to the dining table after they were done with their makeup.
Adrian and Rue were already seated by the time they arrived.
The only difference that morning was that the way Adaline looked at Adrian had changed. But she had to keep her speculations
to herself for the time being. She did not have enough evidence to prove that he was the legate.
‘I’ll just observe the situation first.‘
Right at that moment, Adrian suddenly brought out an exquisite–looking box and handed it to Samantha. This is for you,
sweetheart...”
“What’s this?” Samantha curiously took a look at the box, which seemed like it contained a jewelry piece inside.

Attracted by this, Adaline looked over and asked, “Is that present for Sam?”
Adrian nodded while Samantha grew even more curious. She hurriedly accepted the box and opened it, revealing an extremely
exquisite necklace that shone brightly.
“I–Isn’t this...” Samatha’s eyes were wide open.
‘Why does this necklace look so familiar?”
Samantha immediately turned to look at Adaline, who also took a sharp intake of breath as she asked, “Is this the Heart of the
Sea?”
“What? The Heart of the Sea?” Rue herself was also stunned when she heard this and leaned over to have a look.
Both Samantha and Adaline had already seen the necklace at exhibitions, but Rue had only heard of it, but undeniably, all three
of them were stunned.
Samantha asked, “Where did you get this, Adrian?”
‘I saw on the news that some rich and mysterious guy had purchased the Heart of the Sea this morning, yet it’s now right in front
of me,‘ she thought.
“What’s happening, Adrian?” Samantha asked in shock.
Adrian instantly laughed at the sight of their expressions. “This isn’t the Heart of the Sea, Sam. I
good imitation that I bought last night for three thousand dollars.
“It’ll be the perfect piece for you to wear during your friend’s wedding.”
“An imitation?” Samantha was slightly taken aback.
She may have seen the necklace before, but she was still far from being able to tell whether the piece she had in her hands was
genuine or not.
She took out the receipt that was in the box and read it. It was clearly stated that the piece was bought at three thousand dollars.

It was only then Samantha was able to calm down. “My goodness, why did you have to buy an imitation of the Heart of the Sea
out of so many other pieces out there? This is a huge prank you just played.
“Still... Thank you!”
There were indeed a lot of imitations of that particular necklace being sold in Swallowston, which was why Samantha dropped
the matter.