Chapter 149
Author: Celestial Clouds
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Samantha could tell from Wilfred’s tone.

Harold was the one who conspired from behind the scenes to have Adrian sent to the army as border patrol to take Paraiso away from him.

But now, Wilfred was making it sound like she was trying to take Paraiso for herself, while they were taking care of it on Henry’s behalf to protect the company.

How were they any different from crooks?

Samantha’s face was filled with tears, never expecting the Xanders to twist the truth to this extent, which was causing the people in the main hall to gossip wildly.

Seeing this, Leonard said, “Everyone, Samantha only married Adrian for my younger brother’s wealth. She had my brother killed right after she married into the family and even tried to take Paraiso.

“Paraiso belonged to my younger brother, which means it belongs to the Xanders, which is why we took it on his behalf. But now, she’s trying to use Adrian to take away our property!”

Leonard shamelessly portrayed Samantha as an ungrateful imbecile.
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