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.

now that it was clear that Nathan was the new president, fear crept

inadvertently offended

I've heard about you too, and I did not hear good things. I heard that the South Army wanted to 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,

words shook Wylder

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! The number of fishing boats that the navy required was too much, and the compensation

South Army

sea to fish. Just a couple of pirate ships or foreign navy vessels would be enough to sink your boats. You make a fortune for yoursel

not dare to utter

connections and 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 wrongdoing?"

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

from Wylder's face when

not expected his refusal to allow the navy to requisition his fishing boats to result in such serious

"However,

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. I will ensure that the navy compensates you in accordance with the law. Do you have any problems