The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

Chatper 604

Chatper 604

Chapter 604

After kicking up all that fuss, Louis and Felix had nothing to show for it.

Originally, Adrian planned to stay in the old man’s courtyard for a while longer, but that plan was ruined. He had no choice but to leave with Nadine for the time being.

He let go of Nadine’s waist once they were out of the rear courtyard. She grew displeased the moment he retracted his arm.

“Why are you letting go?”

Adrian looked down, shot her a glare, and pushed her away. After that, he walked off into the distance.

Nadine stamped her foot angrily and gritted her teeth as she stared at him. With a cold snort, she said, “Fine! I will make you mine one of these days. Just wait and see.

“Hmph!”

She then caught up with Adrian and they strolled around the rest of the estate until the sky turned dark.

Adrian paid Nadine zero attention. He focused solely on coming up with a plan to enter the old man’s residence and have a

look around.

The sky had turned completely dark by the time Adrian and Nadine arrived back at her villa. Carlene was sitting on the sofa and watching a television series. When she saw the two of them walking in, she turned around and said, “Naddy, you’re back. How did it go? Did you two have a good chat?”

Adrian smiled at Carlene, while Nadine said, “It’s late, Mother, I don’t think it’ll be a good idea for Adrian to drive back to Swallowston alone at this hour so I’ve asked him to stay the night.”

Carlene nodded. “Okay, but I’m a little too tired to prepare a room for him. How about he stay in your room for the night? Also, I won’t be cooking dinner so you two go ahead and eat whatever you want.”

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Adrian’s eyes widened for a brief moment before he smiled and said, “I can make do with the sofa, Mrs. Carlene.”

“Nonsense. Also, isn’t it normal for a boyfriend to stay in his girlfriend’s room? I used to be young too, so don’t be shy. I’m happy to see you and Naddy together.”

But”

Adrian was just about to say something else when Nadine smacked the back of his head and whispered, “Just agree with her. If

you

insist on taking the sofa, she’ll grow suspicious if she doesn’t see you at night.”

“Fine!” Adrian dropped the matter.

Meanwhile, Nadine rushed to Carlene’s side and said, “You take your time, Mother. We’re heading upstairs now.”

“Okay.” Carlene waved and continued watching her show. “Have fun.”

Nadine and Adrian then headed upstairs.

When Adrian stepped into Nadine’s room, he was welcomed by a warm scent unique to Nadine.

Her room was beautifully decorated and had a vintage feel. Her stuff was neatly organized and the room was pristine. There were even a few portrait shots of her that showed a very beautiful side of her.

Adrian sucked in a breath of cold air when he entered. He then walked over and picked up a photo sitting on the table. It was of a man in his twenties who looked very much like Nadine.

“That’s my father, in case your thoughts are running wild,” Nadine explained.

Adrian turned around and looked at Nadine curiously. “How did your father die? 1 heard from your mother that he died while she was pregnant with you.”

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Nadine took off her jacket. She bent over to take off her high heels as she nodded her head. “Yes, my father died early, leaving my mother to be a widow. He was only thirty when he died, and my mother twenty–five.

“Thirty? He was so young… What was his name?” Adrian asked.

“Chad Gardner.”

“Chad Gardner?”

“Yeah. I’ve never met him and all I have of him is that photo. Mother told me he died due to illness, but I know she’s lying Father didn’t die of illness. She just doesn’t want to tell me the truth.”

Adrian said nothing more after that, while Nadine said, “All right, I’m going to shower. Do you want to come with me?”

“Buzz off!” Adrian said.

Nadine pursed her lips and shot a glare at him. “Can’t you be more polite? I’m still a… Never mind. Forget it.”

She walked into the bathroom but left the door ajar a little. “I’m leaving the door open. Feel free to walk in whenever you want.”

Sounds of water splashing could be heard after that.

Adrian was still staring at Chad’s photo by the time Nadine was done and walked out in her nightgown. She walked over curiously and asked, “Why are you still looking at that? It’s just a man, you know? You haven’t fallen for my father, have you? It’s not as if the person in that photo’s a woman.”

“He reminds me of someone,” Adrian suddenly said.

“Really? Who?” Nadine was filled with curiosity as she walked over to look at the photo that had been burned into her

memory long ago.

“He looks like War Legate Achelous.”

“War Legate Achelous?” Nadine was startled for a moment. “He was a legate from Wyvern Peak too?”

Adrian nodded. “Yes, War Legate Achelous was one of the ten strongest legates in Wyvern Peak’s history with many achievements under his belt. However, all the legate’s identities have always remained a secret. They have only ever been recorded by their code name instead of their own.

Nadine’s interest was piqued as she mumbled, “Chad Gardner War Legate Achelous Are you sure he looks like my father?”

“I’ve never seen War Legate Achelous in person or in a photo. There’s only a statue of him in the Hall of Legates at Wyvern Peak, which is why I have a deep impression of him. He’s my predecessor.”

Nadine was surprised. “Are you serious? How could he and my father be the same person? You must be pulling my leg. There’s nothing that links them together.”

“War Legate Achelous, a name taken from the Achelous River, the largest river in Greece. Are you sure your father died from an illness? According to history, War Legate Achelous died at the hands of Luposians.”

Nadine shook her head. “Mother said he died from an illness, but there’s no proof of that. I heard from others that my father was very healthy and died very suddenly. Plus, I’ve looked into many hospitals and none of them have any records of treating my father for any illnesses, which is why I’m sure Mother is lying to me.”

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Adrian looked up when he heard this, his gaze lixated on Nadine.

“Do you think your father is War Legate Achelous?” he asked. “What?”

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