Salute To The General

Nathan knew that Wylder must have recognized him.

He smirked and waved Colin and Ava away.

All the other patrons and the restaurant staff were instructed to leave Cloud Palace immediately.

Wylder turned to his men and instructed in a low voice, "All of you, get out of here. No matter what happens, none of you are allowed to enter without my permission." The bodyguards were surprised, but they obeyed Wylder's order and exited Cloud Palace quietly.

Inside the restaurant, only Nathan, Penny, Wylder, Cristiano, and Sloan remained.

Nathan laid down his fork slowly. Then, he turned to look at Wylder, who was still kneeling, with a cold, detached expression. "I suppose you know who I am."

"President Cross, of course I recognize you..." Wylder replied, trembling in fear.

President Cross!

Sloan had been confused by his father's sudden deference to Nathan.

clear that Nathan was the

had inadvertently offended the president, he,

requisition several fishing boats for temporary military use from you, the King of Fishermen. However, you demanded to be paid a high sum. Negotiations failed, and the navy had to seek out other fishermen for their help. Wylder

words shook Wylder to

explained in a shaky voice, "President Cross, it's not that I refused to aid the South Army, but it's the fishing season. It's a good time for us to fish!

South Army

a fortune for yoursel during peacetime and yet, when the country needs your help, you demand a ridiculous price. Have you ever considered that without the army patrolling and guarding

dare to utter

money to buy your son's freedom. You even sent him abroad to study after that. He's just returned, and he's already causing trouble. Shouldn't you two, as his

his wrongdoing?"

safety provided by the army, but I refused to serve the country when the army needed my aid. I have also failed to raise my son well. Please punish me as you deem fit, President Cross," said Wylder in a trembling voice. "Admiral Hill wanted

from Wylder's face when he heard

had not expected his refusal to allow the navy to requisition his fishing

continued, "However, I

patriotic men who often fight with foreign fishermen to maintain the sovereignty of our seas. So, I'm going to give you a chance to redeem yourself. You will contact the navy and offer them all the fishing boats that they require.