Chapter 14

“Wow, your family’s famous!” “You’re so different from that piece of trash.” “Yes, you’re so much better than him.” Everyone started licking Simon’s boots after he said that and compared him to Adrian. When Simon heard this, he became even smugger and smirked at Adrian. Simon said, “The legate will personally be there, so everyone in the upper-class circle is paying a lot of attention to the conference. I heard that Battle Warrior Lucas will be escorting him. Not everyone has the opportunity to get an invitation.” All the Cowells took a sharp intake of breath. The legate and the Battle Warriors were extremely important figures. Getting an invitation would be the biggest achievement for the Cowells. Nathan said, “Simon, do you think your family can get an invitation for our family too?” Everyone agreed upon hearing this. Hugo said, “Yes, Simon. You’re my brother’s son-in-law, and your family is prominent in Swallowston. If your father asked for it, we could probably get an invitation, right?” “Simon, what do you think?” Clara held Simon’s arm. Simon was put in a tough spot. Violet was hopeful. “Simon, the Cowells are depending on you. If you can help us get an invitation, the Cowell Group will be Clara’s in the future.” Everyone was jealous of Clara, who was very excited. She had dreamed of taking over the family company, but Violet had always been the one controlling it. Now, she had the perfect chance to get it. However, Simon knew his limit, so he sighed and said, “Grandmother, it’s not that I don’t want to help, but my dad doesn’t know the legate that well…” “I can get you an invitation.” Adrian, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up. Everyone turned to look at him in surprise. Samantha asked, “What are you talking about?” “I can get the invitation to the conference,” he repeated. Everyone burst out laughing, and Clara even had tears in her eyes. “How could you even have the guts to lie, you trash? You can get an invitation? That’s bullsh*t. Hahaha!” Francis laughed and said, “People will say anything nowadays. Who do you think you are? Even if you’re making things up…” Nathan and Hugo, however, were very angry. All the Cowells looked at Adrian as if he were a joke. “Get out of here, trash…” Violet’s anger rose as she pointed at the door and yelled at Adrian. “I’m telling the truth,” Adrian insisted. “What did I tell you before coming here? What are you doing? Why are you lying?” Samantha was angry because Adrian became the target after making that proclamation. “If you could get an invitation, I wouldn’t be standing here.” “Exactly. If you can get an invitation, I’ll slap myself and call you ‘Daddy.’” Francis smirked as he looked at his other family members. “You really are something, coming here and making obvious lies.” Clara crossed her arms. Samantha lost her cool because her family had no respect for her to begin with, and Adrian was making it worse. She sighed and said, “I’m sorry, Grandmother. We’ll take our leave now.” “Move!” Samantha urged when she saw that Adrian was still standing there. Adrian grabbed her hand and she turned to look at him. He picked up his phone and made a call. “Hello, send an invitation for the Swallow Central investment conference to the Cowells.” He then hung up. Everyone burst out laughing again. “Hahaha, you’re really good at pretending. Did you even make a call?” Clara held her stomach and pointed at Adrian as she shook in laughter. “That’s so stupid.” Francis laughed too. Nathan and Hugo were utterly enraged. Hugo said, “Samantha, take this dog away now!” “Get out of here!” Violet joined in. Samantha started crying as she tried to drag Adrian away. However… “General Summers is here!” a voice came from outside the gates. “What?” “General Summers?” Violet was excited when she heard that. Everyone else was shocked. General Summers was here? The general who was Battle Warrior Lucas’ right-hand man, and the man in charge of Swallowston and the areas south of it? “Quick! Come with me. We have to go greet him!” Violet got up and hurried toward the door. Daniel walked in with about a dozen soldiers. All the Cowells were stunned to see him but still greeted him cordially. “Welcome, General Summers.” Even Samantha looked at him in surprise. Adrian had just made the call, and Daniel was already there. Daniel walked over and looked over the Cowells. Violet stood ramrod straight. She was oddly excited. Francis and Clara were elated too. Francis said, “G-General Summers, I’m Francis Cowell, my grandmother’s oldest grandson.” He was trying very hard to get Daniel to remember him. Clara spoke too. “Greetings, General. I’m Simon Black’s fiancee, Clara Cowell. I am my grandmother’s eldest granddaughter. Welcome to our home.” Everyone was putting their best selves forward. Violet shook in excitement because Daniel was such an important person. “General, why have you come to our home?” she asked. “Madam Violet, I’m here because of the legate’s orders to deliver an invitation for the Swallow Central conference. All the Cowells are invited. It’ll start at nine in the morning, but you’re required to be there by eight. You will not be allowed to enter if you’re late.” Daniel handed the invitation over after saying this. Everyone was stunned. Even Samantha covered her mouth because she could not believe what just happened.