Salute To The General

Chapter 287 Such Arrogance

As the time approached 8 pm, distinguished personages from all walks of life, who were attending the

cocktail party, started streaming into the Channing Hotel.

Most of the guests only knew, when they arrived, that the organizer of the event had been changed to

the Russo family, and that Dip Turner would not be present.

The Russo family was one of 'The Southern Four', and was highly regarded in the South.

As such, even though it was disappointing for most of the guests to hear that Dip Turner was not going

to turn up, they chose to stay on at the party, as a sign of respect for Shannon Russo.

Among the guests were Sean Smith and his family, who had specially come to butter up Shannon

Russo.

Nathan and Penny were among those who only knew of Dip Turner's absence, and the change in the

main organizer to the Russo family, when they reached the hotel.

Penny had a look of distress and was feeling unsettled when she heard the news.

with Shannon Russo and Nathan had

previously.

party tonight, showing up at the reception

asking for trouble.

Penny wanted to leave with Nathan, without attracting anyone's

group

her, blocking

Sean Smith and the rest of the Smith

a cunning smile, Sean Smith said, "Nathan, Penn, didn't you guys just get

leaving so soon?”

of her relatives appearing

are all of

are here to attend Ms. Shannon's party, of course," Sean Smith

face.

a brief pause and

way, regarding that red ruby

Shannon as a

Cross and Penny Smith both

her face, May joined in the conversation and said, "I have

Channing military, Franklin Wilson, would also be attending the party with his wife. I've

Shannon is intending to give that necklace to Mrs. Wilson

about getting the