Chapter 243


    Riley took over Leonard’s position to consolidate the Xander Group and became the topic of


    conversation for many businessmen in Swallowston.


    Samantha and Riley were busy handling thepanies matters the entire day.


    At noon, Rue was tending to theundry. Suddenly, someone walked into the front yard.


    Rue quickly spotted the man when she carried theundry out to the yard to dry.


    “Father!” Rue dropped theundry basket and hurried to his side.


    The person standing there was Harold.


    Rue made her way to him and said, “What brings you here, Father? Come. Come inside.”


    “No, no, I will not be going in.” Harold took a few steps back, his expression filled with embarrassment.


    He felt extremely remorseful and guilty toward Rue and was too ashamed to step foot into her home.


    Rue removed her apron and said, “Father, was it something that brought you here?”


    Rue felt as if Harold had changed. He appeared to have aged substantially and all his hair had turned


    gray.


    Harold nodded. He hesitated before saying with an awkward smile, “Rue, I’m here toto apologize to


    you. I-I’m sorry for the things I’ve done over the years…”


    Tears streamed down Harold’s face as he spoke.


    Rue inhaled sharply and said, “Let’s not bring up old stories anymore.”


    Harold said, “It’s not an old story if it’s happening right now. Rue, you and Henry have raised a good


    son. Though I do not deserve such a grandson, I’m really proud of him.”


    “What are you talking about, Father? Did Adrian pay you another visit?” Rue asked.


    Harold hastily shook his head and said, “Even if I were to die now, I would have no regrets. My son,


    Henry, was an entrepreneur with extraordinary talent and was unparalleled in the business field.


    “My grandson, Adrian, is a brilliant soldier who has performed numerous meritorious services in his


    lifetime and killed countless enemies. Moreover, he was promoted to the position of w?r legate.


    “That is a great honor to our family.”


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    “Hold on, Father…” Rue interrupted Harold, “What do you mean by war legate? What are you talking.


    about?”


    Harold was puzzled. “What? Aren’t you aware that Adrian is War Legate Draco?”


    Rue’s entire body shook upon hearing this. She took a few steps back in a panic before she froze on


    the spot.


    Soon after, two streaks of crystal-clear tears streamed down her face. She looked at Harold


    incredulously. “You’re saying that Adrian is War Legale Draco?”


    Harold said, “Yes, Riley told me about it. The legate who saved the hostages back at the hotel hostile


    takeover the other day was Adrian. Didn’t he tell you about it?”


    “No, I never knew. However, I think he did mention this to me when he first returned, but I wasn’t


    paying. attention,” Rue said.


    “It’s possible that he’s worried you wouldn’t believe him so he kept it a secret. The Luposians are


    constantly watching us. Don’t tell anyone lest you put yourself in danger.”


    Rue nodded and replied, “Understood, Father. Come. We can continue talking inside the house.”


    Harold hastily shook his head. T’m noting in. Other than apologizing to you, I’m also here to tell


    you that I’m taking your aunts-inw and their children back to Pane County.”


    “You’re leaving?” Rue asked in surprise.


    “Yes, I suddenly realized that living peacefully is what’s best in the end. Please help me inform Adrian


    and tell him that I’m sorry that I disappointed him. Rue, take care of yourself. I’ll be going now.”


    Harold then turned around and left.