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?”

man blinked his eyes slowly as he replied, "Would you believe me if I told you that I'd only

and

she snorted delicately, "This old

into. It's a little odd how well

he pondered for several seconds before saying, "Fine, I'll stop pretending. I

I'm

he could finish explaining his true identity, she was already rolling

interrupted him, "Stop boasting and tell me the

Left with no other choice, he corrected himself, "Alright then. I

that was in charge of my old boss' safety. We're

for me, especially when

could believe. After all, she had seen him in

of men by himself. His combat skills were truly

boss' personal guard made

willing to look out

this

situation. Be sure to thank

smiled back at her.

silence descended between them as Penny got lost in her thoughts. When she

about Harry Leigh reimbursing them thirty million,

insides.

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

forget about the compensation. I'm worried that

clashing with these