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?”

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

and he'd handled all

"This old boss of yours is always helping you

problems you run into. It's a little odd how

seconds before

I'm actually the

true identity, she

she interrupted him, "Stop boasting and tell me the

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

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

especially when I'm in

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

group of men by himself. His combat skills were

boss' personal guard made sense. It was

look

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

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

back at her.

Penny got

earlier demand about Harry Leigh reimbursing

insides.

he's

about the compensation. I'm worried that our project might be affected if

with