Salute To The General

Chapter 2348



Over the following week, Derrick stuck to the plan and carried it out accordingly.

On Sunday, Nathan and Kylie were playing with Queenie in the backyard when Colin and Thomas arrived.

"Mr. Cross!" Thomas called from afar as he hastened his stride.

Nathan reciprocated the greeting with a nod. "It's been a while, Thomas.

What have you been up to?"

Thomas presented a box in response, still smiling from ear to ear. "I've been in Marsingfill for a trip, Mr. Cross. Here are some caviar and jerky, two of their best exports! I've enjoyed them during my stay and thought to share some with you."

Nathan smiled. "How kind of you."

After having Colin put the box away, Nathan turned his attention back to Thomas. "Marsingfill's biggest export isn't food or drink. I think we all know you were there for the casinos, weren't you?"

Thomas suddenly looked uncomfortable.

Only expecting to tease his subordinate, Nathan did not expect that to be the very purpose of his visit.

His brow tensed for a moment before relaxing again.

"See to it that Queenie finishes her homework," he said to Kylie.

Kylie nodded and took Queenie indoors.

Remaining in his wicker armchair, Nathan surveyed the other two. Thomas looked embarrassed while Colin narrowed his eyes in suspicion. Nathan took a sip of his hot tea and spoke again when Queenie and Kylie disappeared back into the house. "Why don't you tell me what's going on?" "Tell you what, Mr. Cross?" Thomas said timidly.

Nathan scowled. "The honest account of how much money you've lost in Marsingfill! We both know you're not here to give me canned goods, so why don't you get to the point?"

lot of money in Marsingfill. If I don't find a way to repay my debt and loans, I might

past few years in Channing. There were times when he had

to lose the money. There's no use crying over spilled

mind, Nathan spoke in a calm voice after

much do

that I owe amount to almost a billion. My debtors over at Marsingfill keep urging me

have developed an insatiable appetite to play with such high stakes, Thomas." Nathan shot daggers at

myself," Thomas sobbed. “The boss of the casino told me that Alicia, the world-famous celebrity was there. The price of admission into the exclusive lounge and an autograph

only going to ask you this once.

earnestly. "No,

watch you being forced to lose all of your assets to settle your debt. If you do, you may never recover from it. I'll lend you a billion, but you will use it to settle your debt instead of gambling it away. I want you to turn over a new leaf from now on, or I'll take away all of

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

never gamble

a billion to Thomas,

Thomas would need that amount of money, she was tactful enough not to ask why. "Sure. I'll have the

a few minutes, the

incessant exclamations of thanks, Thomas

as he gazed at where Thomas

said in a hushed

He's a gambling addict now. Out of all the vices, gambling is by far the most difficult

not because Colin's words were harsh,

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

think he will. He has always been obedient

afraid you're wrong this time, General. I bet Thomas will gamble away the entire billion you gave

respond immediately. "I choose to believe in Thomas. We'll

hours after his grim prediction, Colin reappeared at Nathan's home as he and his family were finishing their dinner.

careful attempt at being inaudible, Penny and the rest heard the news and displayed

he ushered Colin into his study before speaking again. "What

and immediately headed for Marsingfill. After an all-nighter, he had managed

anger flared up at