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,

his nephew had inadvertently offended the president, he, too, knelt down in

the truth, 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

Wylder

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

the South Army

to 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 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 the seas, you would not be enjoying your

to utter

accused of rape a few years ago, but you used your connections and money to buy your son's freedom. You even sent him abroad to study after that. He's just

his wrongdoing?"

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

color drained from Wylder's face when he heard Nathan's

refusal to allow the navy to requisition

continued, "However,

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.