Salute To The General

Hansel stood up and cleared his throat, catching everyone's attention.

Some of the guests, who did not know what was happening, gave him a confused look.

Hansel swept his gaze past all of the guests present and said with a sullen face, "Ladies and gentlemen, all of you are either my relatives, my former subordinates, or my disciples. All this while, I've reminded you not to do anything that goes against the law. Yet, my advice has fallen on deaf ears.

He continued, "One of you is suspected of corruption. Braydon Goodall and his men from the Integrity Department's Special Investigation Unit are here to arrest the suspect. Thanks to this particular person, my long-standing reputation is now tarnished."

Everyone present became anxious upon hearing his remark.

Hansel added, "I don't want to say any more unnecessary words. I want the suspect to own up to their mistake and leave with Braydon right now."

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, but no one stood up and left the banquet.

Hansel could not hold his frustration in any longer. "What now? You don't even know if you've committed corruption?"

He raised his voice. "Did you not hear what I said? Braydon and his men are here! Are you still thinking of weaseling your way out of the situation? I want the suspect to get the hell out of this place immediately!"

Yet, no one left.

Just when Hansel was about to fly into a rage, Sage rushed in with his subordinates.

expression on Sage's face, Nathan knew the negotiation

in a calm voice, "What's wrong? Did Braydon refuse to

"Not only did he refuse to give in, but he was also being unreasonable. 1 informed him that we're celebrating

budge. He said no one could stop him from carrying out his duty-not even Mr. Windsor or the Chief Military Governor. He warned us to get out

what Sage said, the crowd expressed

country and the people for decades? Why can't he allow us to celebrate Mr. Windsor's birthday in peace?" "I know, right? Why must he insist on ruining Mr. Windsor's

have

lesson! Mr. Windsor may not be our president anymore, but this doesn't mean we will allow

him in, since both Chief Cross and Mr. Lucas are here. Let's see how

the guests voiced their displeasure

Nathan was puzzled. Even if Braydon was an impartial officer, he did not have to get on my bad side

there is more to this

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the eye? .

own up, but now that he learned how arrogant Braydon

not dead yet. How could that man show no

asked, "General Tomlinson, did Braydon really say

to make things up in front of you,