Chapter 75

The Cowells grew increasingly excited when Violet said this.

None of them were able to hold back their greed.

“Hahaha! The Cowells will soon become a huge and powerful family!” Francis said excitedly, “Heaven is on our side. Bailar will be part of Swallow Central, and the Cowells will grow to become a hugely reputable family!”

To them, pride and ego were worthless notions at that point. In fact, they already assumed that Bailar was theirs to claim ownership of.

They had completely forgotten about the agreement they made with Samantha when they accepted her seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

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That night, Samantha and Adrian returned home after she was done with her tasks at Bailar.

Rue had already prepared dinner and was waiting for the pair to return.

“You’re home, Sam. Go wash your hands and let’s eat,” Rue hurriedly said.

Despite being poor, Rue had never mistreated Samantha. Not even once.

She would always make sure Samantha’s meals were nutritious to replenish h