Salute To The General

Chapter 2368



Just as Colin left to carry out his assignment, Nathan spotted Kylie peeping in his direction.

"What do you think you're doing, Kylie?"

She came out, smiling cheekily. "Nathan, are you free tonight?" she asked, darting a playful gaze around.

"I don't have anything important. What's the matter?"

"I have to attend a gathering tonight. Do you think you could accompany me?" she asked.

"What gathering is it? Don't tell me it's another matchmaking event."

Kylie rolled her eyes. "Come on. It's just a reunion with my friends. What are you even thinking?"

A smile broke out on Nathan's face. "I'm just worried you're not getting hitched given your age, but anyway, it's your reunion. Why are you asking me to go with you? Besides, have you forgotten what happened last time you went to a gathering? You got drunk and nearly had something bad happen to you!"

"I promise it's different this time!" Kylie tried changing his mind. "It's a really important event, Nathan. Our school's vice-principal, Mr. Kane, is the host this time. He invited the most successful alumni to meet up, so it'll be a good time to get to know other people and establish some connections. He even called me himself. It's not like I could have turned him down!"

"You said your school's vice-principal organized it. This is more reason for me not to go. I'm just an outsider."

"But we're family. Everyone goes with their family members," Kylie insisted.

said was just a half-truth. While it was true that people would bring their family along, they would attend such events with their partners. No one would

Nathan was still reluctant, she set out to make her pitch. "Nathan, Mr. Kane can really hold his liquor. He will be drinking all the men under the table. I'm sure he will insist on me drinking too. With that in mind, don't tell me you're gonna let

spot. Kylie was away from her family and was alone in the city. She was also staying at Nathan's

care of her many times, and Nathan had promised to do

to really hold him to his

but I don't like socializing and talking to strangers, so I'll just sit on one side doing my own thing. We'll leave once the time is up, is that clear?" "Yes. You're the best, Nathan!” That night after dinner, Penny went through Quennie's homework with her while

Kylie put on a white off-shoulder gown, getting ready for the event. When she was all dressed up, she went

you two going?" Penny

collar, whispering lowly, "Keep your eyes out for any prospective bachelors. Make sure you

Nathan chuckled quietly.

I heard that!"

much, you two. Be home

into Kylie's new BMW and went to Hilton Hotel for the reunion

a finely-decorated hall when they arrived on the third floor. Orchestra music was playing as they entered, and the lighting and champagne tower

gaze across the space and realized the guests were preponderantly women, although there

few foreigners

However, Nathan noticed something queer: A few of

were bought

men, especially, were eyeing the women who

them here, but before she could entertain her doubts, a few women came

since he knew no one attending the event,

was looking for a cozy spot to