Salute To The General

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 He Used To Work For Me

Nathan glanced at Walter Zahn and his wife, who were both lying half-dead on the floor. “Are they your subordinates?” he asked Thomas Dunn.

"Yes, he works for me,” Thomas Dunn acknowledged with shame, “His name is Walter Zahn.” Nathan instantly flew into a rage, “Tell me, who gave you the authority to send out the armed forces for no valid reason, other than to parade them around like troupers?”

“That was my mistake, Sir. I will accept any punishment.” Thomas Dunn was full of remorse.

“Hand in your resignation once you've returned to camp. You are not fit for the post!” ordered Nathan.

“Yes, Sir. Thank you for your advice. I shall reflect on my mistake,” Thomas Dunn said humbly and reverently.

“That's good to hear.” Thomas Dunn won a nod of approval from Nathan for his positive attitude. Thomas Dunn then turned towards the couple on the floor. “What are you still waiting for?” He barked at them, “Get on your knees and apologize! If you upset my Sir again, I'll make sure you won't live to see the next day.”

Walter Zahn and his wife clambered to their knees, groveling for forgiveness at Nathan's feet.

"Go and apologize to my wife and daughter.” Nathan was impassive to their plea.

They scrambled hastily to kneel in front of Penny and her daughter while sobbing with grief, “Mrs. Cross, Ms. Cross, it was all our fault. We were simply blinded by our own foolishness. Please have mercy on us and let us go, we beg you!”

Penny had recovered from her initial shock and fear. Her kind-hearted nature was easily swayed. Looking at the pathetic couple before her, she suggested to Nathan, “Why don't we give them a chance, since they look like they have genuinely repented? Besides, they have already received the punishment that they deserve.”

“Sure, as long as it pleases you, my dear.” Nathan's lips curved into a rare, tender smile.

His cheeky reply made her flush red.

Thomas Dunn could tell from the softness in Penny's eyes that she had already forgiven them. "What are you two still waiting for?"He shouted at Walter Zahn and his wife,

"Scram!”

The frantic couple seized the opportunity and stumbled to the door in feverish haste with their fat son in tow, as if they were running away from a huge catastrophe.

Thomas Dunn offered to throw a lavish welcoming party for Nathan, but the latter rejected his offer, making known his desire to spend some quality time with his family instead.

With a knowing look in his eyes, Thomas Dunn disappeared promptly and left Nathan with his family.

Nathan carried Queenie in his arms as the trio made their way out of the kindergarten.

"You're so awesome, Papa.” Little Queenie beamed with pride as she gazed at her father. “Now that you're back, I'm sure that nobody would dare to bully Mama and me again.”

“That's right, my princess,” Nathan said in a tone full of indulgence. “Papa will never let anyone bully you and Mama again.”

Penny listened quietly from the side with tears rolling down her cheeks. Queenie's elated face was a sight to behold.

Asiatic - the center of the city.

Penny lived in an old, dilapidated building that was located downtown Asiatic.

There were no elevators in the building.

arms, Nathan climbed up six-stories

door.

mum, Leah Smith, was making dinner

daughter bringing a man home with

time Penny

that she would raise Queenie on her own, blatantly refusing to attend the matchmaking

down his papers and walked up

this gentleman?” He looked puzzled when

had already answered

you're the beast who raped my daughter five years ago? So it's you who turned our lives into a

man standing in front of him was none other than the culprit who had

come and look for

voice penetrated the air when a woman ran out from the

sudden outrage from her grandparents shocked little

back her mother with all her might. “Mum, please don't----" she

tightly to her

all because of you that we were kicked out of the family mansion by Benson's dad.” Leah pointed her cleaver at Nathan as she spat, “You've ruined Penny's life utterly and brought her nothing

orderly world had been upturned by Nathan's

out a roar that was

Leah's wild emotions under

into his arms to soothe her. “Get out of our house! Don't ever show your face again!” He shouted at Nathan

Queenie in his arms,

the torment Penny went through all these

be a path paved with diamonds. They are my family, my queen and

A path paved with diamonds? The whole

promises to Benson. To him, only a guy full of crap would

vulnerable ladies like Penny

you to leave!” Leah bawled at Nathan, “Now get the hell out of my house!” Her tone was

I'm going to call the police if you insist on staying,”

was the homeless man who had raped his daughter. Nonetheless, he refrained from doing so as he could not bear to let Penny go

face

Benson and Leah stared incredulously at

your mind, Penny?” Leah asked

I'm fine.” Penny shook her

it because of

starting to understand all that's going on, and she needs a

let him

led Benson to consider what would

disbelieving the vagabond's bold claims, Benson also seriously doubted his ability to

to the pleading look on his daughter's face and his granddaughter's heart-wrenching

to their pleads and sobs, giving his approval with

loud cry of disbelief from Leah, who could no longer

thunderous bang. Her weeps and

refused to leave the room when it was time

took a few bites from his plate before scooping some food onto his plate and heading back

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