Salute To The General

Chapter 1933



That night itself, Penny used all her connections to find out where Nathan was, yet her efforts were to no avail.

Nathan was extremely cautious with his whereabouts and left no trail behind. If even Clifford was unable to track Nathan down, how could Penny's search yield anything?

She had been making calls for the whole night and had reached out to many people, but still, her efforts went to the drain.

Penny could not sleep a wink that night. Nathan occupied her thoughts as she tossed and turned in her bed most of the night before she finally drifted into slumber when the day broke.

After a short rest, she brought Ava out with her in the morning to continue their search for

Nathan. They went to look for Lachlan Hagel, the head of the Armed Forces of Channing city, who invited them in.

Despite his willingness to help, he was merely the person in charge of the city's Armed Forces. He was unable to provide the two women with any substantial information.

After knowing the reason for their visit, Lachlan smiled regretfully from his desk. "I'm in charge of the soldiers in Channing here in the South, so I have no idea about what's going on in the North Army. I'm so sorry I don't have any useful information about the General, Ms. Smith."

again. She actually wanted to meet Franklin, the commander-in-chief of the Channing military district, but he was away meeting the Chief Military Governor at the Grand Council, so Penny had no

outcome was disheartening.

her lips before she made leave. "In that case, we'll make a move first, Mr. Hagel. Thanks for taking the

pensively as he gestured to see them

moment, Ms. Smith. I'm not sure if I should say this, but I

turned around immediately. "Go ahead, Mr. Hagel. What is it that you

evaded her gaze and his voice lowered as he thought about how he should phrase things tactfully. “I heard people saying the General disappeared at the battle. Some even said that he deserted the army and hid because he knew Clifford was coming

countenance fell

glimmered with anger the moment she heard

wrong. I don't believe a word of those rumors. I'm just letting

to know who's

looked at her in the eyes.

but everyone has

her ears, "Mrs. Cross, I'm sure the Daviers

"Him again?" Penny exclaimed.

Webb, Penny's phone rang and she