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

my old boss and he'd handled all

of his identity, she snorted delicately, "This old boss of yours is

It's a little odd

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

old boss; I'm actually

his true identity, she was already

him, "Stop boasting

other choice,

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

for me, especially when I'm in

she could believe. After all, she had seen him in action

a group of men by himself. His

of that old boss' personal guard made

to look out for

doubts evaporated and she spoke gently, "Nathan, this isn't the first time that your

of a sticky situation. Be sure to thank him the

smiled back at her.

descended between them as Penny got lost in her thoughts.

Harry Leigh reimbursing them thirty million, worry

insides.

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

should just forget about the compensation. I'm worried

with these