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.

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 bring their cousin-in-law along like she

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

spot. Kylie was away from her family and was alone in the city. She was also

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

Kylie to really hold him to his

he finally acquiesced. "Fine, I'll go with you, 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

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

two going?" Penny

fix his collar, whispering lowly, "Keep your eyes out for any prospective bachelors. Make sure you get her to talk to someone. It's about time she

Nathan chuckled quietly.

I heard that!"

you two. Be home early!" Penny said with

climbed into Kylie's new BMW and

third floor. Orchestra music was playing as they entered, and the lighting and

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

were also quite a few foreigners joining them

noticed something queer: A few of the foreigners were wearing clothes that looked rather old-fashioned and not fitted to their bodies. Even though those garments were branded, they still

were bought

were eyeing the women who were

entertain her doubts, a few women

Nathan, since he knew no

for a cozy spot to sit down, he overheard two men