Chapter 27

Adrian waited for some time outside. A black Mercedes Benz MPV rolled up and stopped in front of him. Then, a few middle-aged men got out with two briefcases. “Sir, here are the seven hundred and fifty thousand you asked for in cash,” one of the men said as they handed over the briefcases. “Thank you,” Adrian replied. The men nodded, got into the car, and left. Adrian then turned around and made his way home. Rue had made breakfast, but since Adrian was not around, she ate with Adaline and Samantha first. The three of them were troubled. Rue sighed. “Sam, did you manage to borrow money from your friend?” Samantha shook her head and said sadly, “I didn’t. Joanna didn’t pick up.” Joanna was Samantha’s best friend and co-founded The House of Bailar with Samantha. She left the country with her family years ago, and Samantha has been running the company ever since. After hearing this, Rue felt helpless, and Adaline did not know what to say. At that moment, Adrian walked in carryin