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

my old boss and

delicately, "This old boss

run into. It's a little odd how well

pondered for several seconds before saying, "Fine, I'll

an old boss; I'm actually

his true identity, she was already rolling

him, "Stop boasting and

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

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

out for me, especially when

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

men by himself. His

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

look out for

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

us out of a sticky situation. Be sure to thank him the

at her.

as Penny got

earlier demand about Harry Leigh reimbursing them

insides.

of this Harry Leigh; they say he's not

worried

clashing with these