Chapter 73

To Samantha, this was the success she needed to change Bailar for the better. She had successfully secured a contract with Swallow Central for four million and five hundred thousand dollars and won a contract with Nine Kings. So, of course, she was over the moon. Adrian smiled and stroked Samantha’s hair. “Congratulations.” Samantha wiped away her tears and looked upwards to calm herself. Then, she held Adrian’s hand and said, “Okay, let’s go.” Adrian nodded. *** The couple left Nine Kings and headed back to Bailar, with Samantha taking the wheel. On the way, she began thinking about everything that had just happened. She had not expected Nine Kings to be so gracious as to accept Bailar, to which she was left feeling that something was amiss. “Adrian, I’ve been curious about something, but I’m not sure if you’ve realized it.” “What is it?” Adrian asked. Samantha twirled her hair. “Aren’t you curious why Nine Kings would award me a contract? After all, there are so many other