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?"

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 would not have come to you if I had any other

him had been a brother-in-arms during 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

he didn't intend to lose the money. There's no use crying

in mind, Nathan spoke in a

much do

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

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

Alicia, the world-famous celebrity was there. The price of admission into the exclusive lounge and an autograph cost only

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

shook his head earnestly.

billion, but you will use

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

never

"Transfer a billion

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

few minutes, the amount was

incessant exclamations of thanks, Thomas

gazed at where

in a

is by far the most difficult to wean off. I have a feeling that he's going to gamble away that billion that you

scowl hardened, not because Colin's words were harsh, but because it was

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

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

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

immediately. "I choose to believe

home as he and his family were finishing

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

into his study

headed for Marsingfill. After an all-nighter, he had managed to lose the

up at

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