Salute To The General

Chapter 2347

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?"

trembling. "General, forgive me! I must have known better than to lie to you. It is true that I have lost a lot of money in Marsingfill. If I don't find a way to repay my debt and loans, I might have to auction off all my properties!

the war, Nathan recalled how Thomas had been loyal to him over the past few years in Channing. There were times when he had to be admitted to the hospital as a result of being

lose the money. There's no use crying over

in mind, Nathan spoke in a

much do you

two hundred million. The debts that I owe amount to almost a billion. My debtors over at Marsingfill keep urging me to pay

such high stakes, Thomas."

was there. The price of admission into the exclusive lounge and an autograph cost only a hundred million

this once. If I take care of your debt for you,

head earnestly. "No,

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 your

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

never

a billion

she was tactful enough not to ask why. "Sure. I'll have

minutes, the amount was

exclamations of thanks, Thomas

gazed at where Thomas had vanished,

in a

vices, gambling is by far the most difficult to wean off.

words were harsh, but because it was

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

always been obedient to me. I'm sure he will

General. I bet Thomas will gamble away the entire billion you gave him. While

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

hours after his grim prediction, Colin reappeared at Nathan's home as he and his

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

ushered Colin into his

After an all-nighter, he

anger flared up

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