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?"

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 would not have come to you if I had any

during the war, Nathan recalled how Thomas had been loyal to him over the past few years in Channing. There

lose the

Nathan spoke in a calm

do you

The debts that I owe

appetite to play with such high stakes,

casino told me that Alicia, the world-famous celebrity was there. The price of admission into the

to ask you this once. If I

head earnestly. "No, General.

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

"Y-Yes, General," Thomas stammered.

never

summoned Penny. "Transfer a billion to Thomas,

was tactful enough not

minutes, the

exclamations of thanks, Thomas

at where Thomas had

said in

addict now. Out of all the vices, gambling is by far the most difficult to wean off. I have a feeling that

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

However, Nathan remained stubborn.

has always been obedient

shook his head. "I'm afraid you're wrong this time, General. I bet Thomas will gamble away the entire

respond immediately. "I choose to believe in Thomas.

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

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

Colin into his study

gave him and immediately headed for Marsingfill. After an all-nighter, he had managed to lose

flared up

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