The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 45

Episode 45

Samantha and Cassey were close friends back during university but lost contact after graduating Exclusive © material by Nô(/v)elDrama.Org.

Cassey smiled at Samantha’s remark and said, “Please. You’re doing much better than I am. Our friends have been telling me so much about how you’ve married a deadbeat!

“By the way, how much did your deadbeat husband earn from pretending to be the legate at the city that never sleeps? Everyone is just dying to know!”

Samantha was stunned at Cassey’s clearly hostile reply.

It was true that she and Adrian had pretended to be big shots at Southrive.

However, pride and ego are something that is automatically built into every person, so Samantha was left confused wondering how a legit business strategy could become another person’s laughingstock Embarrassed, she said, “Why would you say something like that? I thought we were close in the past?” “Pfft!” Cassey stifled a laugh and was very straightforward with her words as she said, “That’s because you were doing much better than me in the past. But now, you aren’t even worthy of holding my shoe. Even our friends are too embarrassed to invite you to our gathering sessions. We all think you’re a huge disgrace.”

After that, Cassey noticed Adrian and asked, “That’s your deadbeat husband, right? Oh! I almost forgot to introduce you to my boyfriend. This is Mario Pyke from Southrive’s Pyke Group. He’s really famous.”

Cassey was smiling away as she introduced her boyfriend.

‘I’ve heard of the Pyke Group. They aren’t a massive company, but they’re still much stronger than the Cowell Group,‘ Samantha thought.

Cassey was clearly showing off, so Samantha decided to ignore this and said, “The both of you look perfect for each other. I’ve got some urgent matters to attend to, so I have to leave now.”

Just as Samantha was about to walk away, Cassey called out and said, “Come on, old friend. What’s the rush? Mario and I are getting married next Monday at Swallowston Hotel. You should come to the celebration.”

“I’m really sorry, but I’m busy next Monday,” Samantha replied.

She did not wish to attend Cassey’s wedding because she knew she would be scorned if she did. That group of friends had already isolated her long ago.

In the past, when she was still part of the Cowell family, they would often ring her up. However, she became the butt of their jokes when news of her being together with Adrian spread.

Cassey then replied, “Come on. Don’t be a party pooper, Sam. I’m sincerely inviting you to my wedding. Plus, we’re ex–classmates, aren’t we? You were the prettiest girl in our university back then, don’t you know?”

Samantha could already guess what Cassey was thinking. ‘She just wants to see me humiliate myself at her wedding.

As she was about to reject Cassey’s offer again, Adrian suddenly stepped up and stopped her. Of course, he knew what Cassey was playing at. Still, it was too early to be certain that everything would play out as she hoped.

“Cassey, is it? The wedding is next Monday, correct? We’ll both make sure to be there. Congratulations on the wedding. I hope you two live a long and happy life together.”

Samantha’s expression instantly changed as she tried to cover Adrian’s mouth.

Meanwhile, Cassey laughed out loud and said, “I like your style. All right, it’s decided then. I’ll send you an invitation. Make sure you bring your deadbeat husband with you next week, Sam. I’m sure everyone would love to laugh at the two of you.”

Cassey had very openly expressed her intentions. To her, she did not think there was a need to behave courteously in front of the couple.

Adrian smiled and said, “Sure. We’ll be sure to be there for you all to laugh at. By the way, you should probably invite more people, or I’m afraid you guys won’t be able to laugh hard enough.”

“What a shameless deadbeat. I wonder where you get your guts from,” Mario, the son of the owner of the Pyke Group, coldly retorted.

Cassey chuckled with a hand over her mouth and said, “Honey, you mustn’t say such a thing. Don’t you see he’s enjoying his life right now?”