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?”

believe me if I told you that

and he'd handled all this

delicately, "This old boss of yours

It's a little odd

he pondered for several seconds before saying, "Fine,

old boss; I'm actually the general

explaining his true identity, she was already

interrupted him, "Stop boasting

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

National Guard that was in charge of my old boss' safety. We're rather close so he'd

me, especially when I'm in

had seen him in action before. It was not every

group of men by himself. His combat skills

was part of that old boss' personal

to look out for

this isn't the first time

a sticky situation. Be sure to thank him the

smiled back at her.

descended between them as Penny got lost in her

demand about Harry Leigh reimbursing them thirty million,

insides.

of this Harry Leigh; they say he's not someone

worried that our project might be affected

clashing with