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

and he'd handled all this

she snorted delicately, "This old boss of yours is always helping

into. It's a little odd

pondered for several seconds before saying, "Fine,

boss; I'm actually

identity, she was already rolling

as she interrupted him, "Stop boasting

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

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

out for me, especially when I'm

all, she had seen him in action before.

group of men by himself. His combat skills were truly

old boss' personal guard made sense.

to look

spoke gently, "Nathan, this isn't the first time that your old

sticky situation. Be sure to thank him the

at

silence descended between them as Penny got lost in her

earlier demand about Harry Leigh reimbursing them thirty million, worry gnawed

insides.

they say he's not someone whom you want to piss off.

I'm worried that our

with these