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?"

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! I

to him over the past few

to lose the

in a calm voice

much do you

breath. "Cash alone is two hundred million. The debts that I owe amount to almost a billion.

have developed an insatiable appetite to play with such

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 cost only a hundred

said as the other's voice trailed off. "I'm only going to ask you this once. If I take care of your debt for

earnestly. "No, General.

but you will use it to settle your debt

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

never

Penny. "Transfer a billion to

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

minutes,

exclamations of

as he gazed at where Thomas had vanished, lost in

in

by far the most difficult to wean off. I have a feeling that he's going

not because Colin's words were harsh, but because

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

always been obedient to me.

head. "I'm afraid you're wrong this time, General. I bet Thomas will gamble away the entire billion you gave him. While we're

"I choose to believe in Thomas.

twenty-four hours after his grim prediction, Colin reappeared at Nathan's home as

inaudible, Penny and the rest heard the news

as he ushered Colin into his study before speaking again.

took the billion you gave him and immediately headed for Marsingfill. After an all-nighter, he had

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