Salute To The General

Chapter 58 One Versus Many

All the blood drained from Harold's face, yet he did not dare show his dissatisfaction. He could only nod

his head meekly in acquiescence.

Nathan and Penny had just left when the vice-captain received a call from the chief of police. "Lee,

prepare a handover for your job. There's a vacancy at Buffalo Hill and you're being transferred there

tomorrow."

Harold felt like he could weep. Buffalo Hill was deep in the countryside, with dense forests and nobody

around for miles. His only companions there would be bugs and snakes. He was being exiled!

As the Cross couple drove home, a squad of patrol cars escorted them.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Penny stared at her husband as her mouth opened to speak. She

seemed to change her mind, however, as she then snapped it shut.

Not sure whether to laugh or cry, Nathan said, "I can tell that you're dying to ask me something. Go on."

His wife chewed on her lip for a moment longer before blurting out, "Nathan, what was up with Harold

and the others? Why did they have such a sudden change in attitude?”

replied, "Would you believe me if I told you that I'd only made a

and he'd

"This old boss of yours is

what problems you run into. It's a little odd how well he treats

for several seconds before saying, "Fine, I'll stop pretending. I don't

old boss; I'm actually the

his true identity, she was already rolling her eyes.

she interrupted him, "Stop boasting and

smile crossed his lips. Left with no other choice, he

of the National Guard that was in charge of my old boss' safety. We're rather

out for me, especially when I'm

could believe. After all, she had seen him in

have defeated a group of men by himself. His

was part of that old boss' personal guard made sense. It was logical that

willing to look out for

and she spoke gently, "Nathan, this isn't the

situation. Be sure

smiled back at her. "I

got lost in her thoughts.

Harry Leigh reimbursing them thirty million, worry gnawed

insides.

this Harry Leigh; they say he's not someone whom you want to piss

should just forget about the compensation. I'm worried that our project might be

with