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?"

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 would not have come to you if I had any other

man on his knees before him had been a brother-in-arms during the war, Nathan recalled how Thomas had been loyal to him over the past few

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

that in mind, Nathan spoke in a calm voice after several

do you

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

to play with such high stakes, Thomas." Nathan shot daggers at him as he

was there.

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

earnestly. "No, General. Never

but you will use it to settle your debt instead of gambling it away. I want you to turn over

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

will never gamble

a

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

a few minutes, the

of thanks, Thomas

as he gazed at where Thomas had vanished, lost

said in a hushed

addict now. Out of all the vices, gambling is by far the most difficult

words were harsh, but

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

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

"I'm afraid you're wrong this time, General. I bet Thomas will gamble away the entire billion you gave him. While we're on the subject, let's make a

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

than twenty-four hours after his grim prediction, Colin reappeared at Nathan's home as he and his family were finishing their dinner. "Something's happened to Thomas, General,"

at being inaudible, Penny and the rest

into his study before

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

anger flared up at

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