The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 101

Upon saying that, Adrian looked around the place once again.

The place evoked past memories for him. When he was younger, he would frequently visit Paraiso with Henry and played in the office while Henry worked

At the time, the employees of the company addressed him as Mr. Adrian. He thought about how everything was so wonderful

when Henry was still alive.

Yet, one could not always get what one wanted. Henry had already been gone for seven years without Adrian’s notice.

He got down on one knee and grabbed a handful of earth from the ground. It felt as if every plant and every bit of earth was telling him “I hope you’re well” after not coming here for seven years.

“It’s been seven years,” Adrian murmured to himself.

Time seemed to have passed quickly yet slowly, Rue and Adaline had been living difficult lives, and so had he.

Meanwhile, Adrian suddenly looked to the ground level of the building. A woman was standing there and watching him quietly from afar.

He recognized the woman. It was Leonard’s daughter, Riley. She was his cousin who used to be very close to him when they were young

She had matured into a fine lady after they had parted ways for seven years

Adrian walked toward Riley.

Tears welled up in Riley’s eyes as she looked at Adrian approaching her. She pursed her lips and walked to Adrian too.

Soon, they were standing before each other. They stopped less than a meter away from each other.

Adrian looked at Riley while she sized him up with tears in her eyes.

They were cousins and had the same blood coursing through their veins. They had been close childhood friends.

Back then, Adrian felt that everything was wonderful. But he grew up and realized that the adult world was filled with pain, frustration, mercilessness, and cold.

“It’s been a long time,” said Adrian.

Upon hearing that, Riley covered her mouth as tears streamed down her face endlessly.

“You’re still alive huh?”

This was Hiley’s first remark upon their first meeting after their seven–year–long separation.

Adrian nodded. He glanced at the building and said, “I’m alive thanks to your father but I lost something.”

Hiley was at a loss for words to reply to that.

Adrian’s words were filled with hatred for the Xanders.

Riley burst into tears at this very moment and said, “You must have had a tough time over the years, right? It’s good that you’re back now. It means that there’s still hope”

“You’re right.” Adrian nodded.

Hiley wiped her tears. She hesitated for a short while before saying, “We always yearned to grow up quickly when we were young, but we realized that life is full of frustration and despair When we became adults Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“Adrian, I don’t know how I should tell you this but it puts me at ease to see that you’re well,” said Riley.

Upon saying that, she dried her eyes and cracked a smile at him. “I still love other matters to attend to so I shall make a move first. Let’s talk more when we have time.”

Riley took it upon herself to leave.

Adrian watched her departing silhouette but did not stop her.

They were estranged now that they were older.

Adrian stood at the ground level of the building for a while.

Suddenly, a raging voice rang out, “Adrian, you f*ck ! Who gave you permission to come to my company?! Where did you pet the balls?!“*

Cedric and Jacob stepped out of the elevator.

Cedric walked toward Adrian with a furious expression.