Salute To The General

Nathan immediately replied, "Invite him inside now... Wait, no. It's better if I go welcome him in person."

It didn't take long before Nathan led Colin, Sage, and his other subordinates to the entrance, where they met an honest-looking fellow with an average build. That guy was the renowned Erwin Holmes. Erwin had a few bodyguards with him. A plump guy with slumped shoulders was following them. That guy was none other than Carrey.

Nathan smiled and greeted, "Mr.

Holmes, what brought you here?"

"Chief Cross!"

Erwin hurried forward when he saw Nathan showing up in person.

The two men shook hands.

Erwin cut to the chase right away and said apologetically, "It's kind of embarrassing, really. I am a terrible father and didn't teach my son right from wrong. That is why he ended up offending you tonight. When I learned about what he did, I hurriedly dragged the boy over to apologize for what he did."

Nathan replied, "Ah, you're too kind, Mr. Holmes. It's true we got into a fight tonight, but it's not a big deal. I feel so bad that you got dragged into this mess and even paid me a visit at this late hour."

Erwin immediately replied, "No, you shouldn't feel that way at all. It's entirely my fault. My stupid son has always been wreaking havoc, and I am thankful that you taught him a lesson tonight. Anyway, we came here to apologize to you."

He then turned to his son and said sternly, "Carrey, apologize right now!"

Carrey lowered his head and said,

"I'm sorry, Chief Cross. Please forgive me for misbehaving."

earlier when Major-General Long was present. Everything is in the past now, so there is no need for you to apologize anymore.

down. There was no saying if he actually meant what he said, but

and

me for some

Nathan and replied,

didn't take long before everyone reached

and

sipped some tea before he complimented, "Wow, the tea you have here is

chuckled. "Yeah, it's pretty amazing, but everyone is terrified when I ask them to drink

drink tea here? I'd be a little nervous too if your invitation had come out

Mr. Holmes, you are an honorable man who has been a public servant for years. Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and you

shook his head. "Your words are too kind, Chief

spoke about what Carrey did again. Instead, they began discussing

topic switched to Garrett's

face had since faded, and he sighed. "President Woods is a hardworking man who truly cares about the country's citizens. Our economy is booming lately, and

the pen. In a way, the two of you are the perfect pillars that allow the country to thrive. The

of

able to focus at work while he's battling this incessant illness. Many say that it'd be better if he takes a step back from work and focuses on recuperation. The president himself also claimed that he would appoint a new leader to replace him. I spoke to the others, and everyone agrees that you are

will be terrible at it. I am a soldier and am more aggressive in nature. Fighting on the battlefield is easy for me, but

you'd be better suited for the

good match, either. If you refuse to be

spoke like an honest man. Still, there was no saying

I think you have a much better shot at the