The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 239

Adrian inhaled a deep breath and shut his eyes upon hearing Leonard’s answer.

Riley shut her eyes as well

Adrian said, “Leonard, we have the same blood coursing through our veins. I thought that despite your awful personality, you’d never put Sam in harm’s way.

“Looks like I was sorely mistaken. You attempted to kill your niece–in–law. That shows how malicious your heart is.”

Adrian was deeply disappointed.

Leonard instantly got on his knees upon hearing Adrian’s remark. He slapped himself over and over and said through his tears, “I’m the one in the wrong, Adrian. I’m shameless. I’m an animal.

“I’ve disappointed Henry, and you even more, Adrian. But please give me a chance to change for the better. I’m begging you.

“I’m begging you, Adrian.”

Leonard began to bow repeatedly.

Adrian thundered, “Stop him, Daniel!”

Daniel nodded. He walked over and lifted Leonard to his feet as he said angrily, “Leonard, you shouldn’t be bowing to a junior member of your family no matter how much of a piece of sh*t you are.

“Let me tell you this. Every man must uphold his integrity and be fearless in the face of anything. You must bear the responsibility for your own actions.”

Daniel lifted Leonard to his feet yet the latter’s legs could no longer hold him up due to how much they were trembling.

Wilfred’s attitude reflected Leonard’s.

Adrian inhaled a deep breath, shook his head, and said, “Daniel, take Leonard and Wilfred to the Battle Warrior Department and let them be subjected to Navia’s legal treatment.”

Leonard and Wilfred broke down as soon as Adrian’s voice died away.

Leonard bawled and said, “Please let me off this one time, Adrian! I’m begging you! I was wrong and I know it!” Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Wilfred said, “I didn’t mean to do it either, Adrian! I’m begging you, please!”

Adrian did not respond. He did not wish for this to happen but it had.

He waved his hand and Daniel walked over to detain the two brothers.

Soon, Leonard and Wilfred were dragged out of the room followed by the sounds of their cries and screams.

Jaden was the only person left, and he was on his knees.

Adrian smiled and looked toward him. “Mr. Jaden, how long has your family been working with the Luposians? Who’s involved in this?”

Jaden raised his head and said shakily, “Legate, I… I’ll tell you but will you spare my life? Will you let me live?”

Adrian smiled. “That will depend on your performance.”

“I’ll tell you everything, I’ll tell you everything. Just please don’t kill me. I don’t want to die,” Jaden said anxiously.

“Don’t worry. You’ll live if you perform well.

“Daniel, take him back to the department as well and inform Southrive to capture the River family members involved after he confesses.”

“Yes, sir. Men, take him away!” Daniel commanded.

Soon, Jaden was taken too.

Hydra’s corpse was dragged out of the room. The bodyguards who came with Hydra were detained as well.

Everyone left the boardroom.

Adrian sat in a chair, attempting to calm himself.

He asked, “Will you hate me for this?”

Standing behind him, Riley was stunned. She knew that Adrian was speaking to her.

“Why didn’t you tell me about you bring War Legate Draco?” Riley answered his question with another.

“No one would’ve believed me,” Adrian answered.